Callum McSorley

A proof copy of Rat Race by Callum McSorley

Massive thanks to @callummcsorley.bsky.social and @pushkinpress.com for sending me a proof of RAT RACE, the latest in his award-winning series of Glasgow-set crime thrillers. I dipped into it last night and it’s an absolute hoot. Out on 7th May!

To say I'm thrilled with my #BookPost today is a serious understatement! Big thanks @pushkinpress.com for @callummcsorley.bsky.social #RatRace

Five to watch: Scotland's rising stars of crime fiction Scottish crime writing has its big beasts and they don’t need recounting by anyone with eyes to read – or to watch TV adaptations of their work.…

Huge congratulations to ma pals @tariqashkanani.bsky.social, @callummcsorley.bsky.social and @byclairewilson.bsky.social for being included in the Herald's 'Crime Writers to Look Out For in 2026 feature!

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That Was The Year That Was: The Best Of 2025 Podcasts – Crime Fiction... For this, the inaugural Scots Whay Hae! Best Crime Fiction podcast Ali was joined by writer Callum McSorley to talk about some of the best books published this year, and to take a look at what's comin...

Scots Whay Hae! Best Crime Fiction 2025 – with Callum McSorley

Alistair Braidwood is joined by award-winning crime writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social to discuss some of the best Scottish #CrimeFiction of 2025, & to take a look at what’s coming in 2026
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Last chance to bid at the Children in Read book auction!
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EVENT: Aye Write w/ Margaret McDonald and Tom Newlands This one’s going to be a belter! Sunday 9th Nov at 4.15pm, I’ll be at the Mitchell Library for Aye Write festival with a couple of incredible new Scottish authors – Margaret McDon…

Next weekend!
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McSorley’s World of Crime On this busy Thursday with some of my favourite authors being published, it’s nice to also read one of the most original writers on the scene today in Callum McSorley. I prepared to discuss t…

Really enjoyed reading @callummcsorley.bsky.social Paperboy. Here's my review and to find out more, listen to my podcast. The link is on the review: hawleyreviews.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.

Short Works: The Cottage

Labouring for your dad in the summer holidays is grim enough without factoring in a ruined cottage where normal rules don't apply …

Currently on BBC Sounds – a new short work from award-winning writer @callummcsorley.bsky.social
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The 21 best crime and thriller novels of 2025 The standout titles of the year so far span inter-war espionage, gritty violence in modern Glasgow and the return of a cult favourite

Huge thanks to Jake Kerridhe for including Paperboy in his best crime and thriller novels of 2025 list!
I'm a huge fan of @nickharkaway.com 's Titanium Noir series, it's a total trip to see my book up there next to Sleeper Beach!

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BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.

Incredible to hear Scott Miller reading my short story on the radio yesterday, what a performance!
It's now available to listen to on the BBC website or BBC Sounds.
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BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, The Cottage A young lad helps his dad renovate a cottage in the woods where normal rules don't apply.

I have a new short story being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at 3.45pm!
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The Sunday Times Must Reads: Callum McSorley | Cheltenham Festivals Gambling, gangsters and Glasgow grit await with previous winner of The McIlvanney Prize Callum McSorley’s newest novel, Paperboy. Raw and witty, it’s perfe

This coming Tuesday I'm at Cheltenham Literature Festival!
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The Sunday Times Must Reads: Callum McSorley | Cheltenham Festivals Gambling, gangsters and Glasgow grit await with previous winner of The McIlvanney Prize Callum McSorley’s newest novel, Paperboy. Raw and witty, it’s perfe

My next event is at the Cheltenham Literary Festival,can't wait!
Tuesday 14th Oct, 2.30pm
Tix here:
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Writers, how do you pick your character’s names? In episode 25 the f In My Good Books @callummcsorley.bsky.social talks about naming his police detective after a Scottish sporting legend!

An Evening with Callum McSorley | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with Callum McSorley today.

Tuesday 30th September,7pm

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There’s a new episode of In My Good Books today with author @callummcsorley.bsky.social 📚💙

Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!

Picture showing the finalists of The McIlvanney Prize 2025 - Tariq Ashkanani. Liam McIlvanney, Callum McSorley, Denise Mina and Ian Rankin

Announcing our McIlvanney Prize finalists:
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social - The Midnight King
@liammcilvanney.bsky.social - The Good Father
@callummcsorley.bsky.social - Paperboy
@damedenisemina.bsky.social - The Good Liar
@ianrankin1.bsky.social - Midnight and Blue
Winner revealed next Friday!
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Thanks so much, Ross! For taking a gamble too haha! (Really cool to be one of these wrapped books, I don't think I've spotted Squeaky Clean as one of these before!)

Discovering the Best of Scottish Writing with Callum McSorley Explore the world of Scottish literature through Callum McSorley’s favorite authors, writing process, and exciting upcoming projects.

New short story out soon!
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The big dog is 10 today!🥳

Really enjoyed this episode!

Ah cheers man! First time I've spoken about the tapas neo Nazis on something, I think.

Episode 4 - Callum McSorley Balancing the Books · Episode

Chatted to Balancing the Books Podcast about some of the realities of writing, the many set backs of the publishing journey and fitting it in around jobs and then parenthood:
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Can @callummcsorley.bsky.social repeat the achievement of his debut Squeaky Clean and take home the McIlvanney Prize for his second novel, Paperboy? Callum is closing this year's festival with Marion Todd and Foday Mannah on Sun 14th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/scotla...

Another author with a winning track record is
@tariqashkanani.bsky.social who walked off with our Debut Prize in 2022. He'll be talking about The Midnight King with RD McLean and Carole Hailey on Sat 13th Sept: bloodyscotland.com/event/danger...

Huge congratulations to the longlisters. Chuffed to see m'friends and acquaintances @callummcsorley.bsky.social, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @dvbishop.com on here.

The McIlvanney Prize longlist has five former Debut Prize shortlistees and four previous winners on it - The winner will be announced on 12th September - bloodyscotland.com/event/bloody... Congratulations all!

If you're looking for books to fill your kindle with before your holiday, both Squeaky Clean AND Paperboy are currently 99p!
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80 best books to take on holiday this summer — chosen by the experts From political thrillers and modern love stories to provocative memoirs and world history — we pick our favourite summer reads

Paperboy by @callummcsorley.bsky.social - an 'energetic novel from a rising star of crime, full of black comedy, gore, slapstick and street slang', the perfect summer read @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/culture/book...