Monday 1 August 2016

Godfather of Tartan Noir Led the Way for Others


There is a great piece in today's Daily Record by Jane Hamilton about Willie McIlvanney and his legacy, confirming that in recognition of his contribution to crime fiction, the annual Scottish Crime Book of the Year has been renamed The McIlvanney Prize.


The Longlist of 10 books is a genuine testament to the current strength of Scottish crime writing



The winner will be announced on Friday 9th September at the Bloody Scotland festival, with a prize of £1,000.