Allan Gaw

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Really enjoyed watching the first event of this years @bloodyscotland.bsky.social with my digital pass. Thanks to @allangaw.bsky.social, @linanderson.bsky.social and @simontoyne.bsky.social

I found your answers really interesting, and the books excellent so really the pleasure is mine! Hope the Friday panel is fun - may bump into you at some point 😊

My Five by Five interview with @crimebookgirl.bsky.social out today.

Ahead of his @bloodyscotland.bsky.social panel, I've a wee interview with @allangaw.bsky.social on the blog - click through for more...

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It was a real pleasure to give this interview — thank you @crimebookgirl.bsky.social for inviting me to take part.

The programme for this year’s Aye Write Glasgow's Book Festival is launched today. Delighted to announce that I’ll be appearing with the inimitable Ambrose Parry (Christopher Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman) on Friday 7th Nov at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall chatting about our historic mysteries.

Interested in hearing from the authors on the 2025 McIlvanney Prize longlist? Then head over to the series of Off the Shelf podcasts @pause books.

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All the 2025 McIlvanney Prize longlisters are being interviewed on the Off the Shelf podcast — my turn today. Listen on Apple Podcasts at: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...

This has to be my favourite endorsement so far. Thanks to T.H. for sending me the photos and to the patrons of Renfrewshire Libraries, who clearly know a good thing when they see it. @birlinn.bsky.social

Thanks for that. Delighted to hear you enjoyed Jack’s third outing. Still more to come.

To the Shades Descend: The Dr Jack Cuthbert Mysteries, Book 3 To the Shades Descend: The Dr Jack Cuthbert Mysteries, Book 3 (Audio Download): Allan Gaw, Ciaran Saward, Bolinda audio: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals

The audiobook of the 3rd Cuthbert novel — To the Shades Descend — is out today. And it’s free with a free 30 day trial of audible.

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A reminder that the Waterstones 25% off summer preorder promotion ends at midnight tonight. Last chance to grab a bargain. Remember to put the code SUMMER25 in at checkout. @birlinn.bsky.social

British fascism, anti-Semitism and the infamous Glasgow razor gangs In the teeming field of crime fiction, getting your detective to stand out from the crowd can make all the difference. Luckily for Allan Gaw, his…

Review: Behind his conventional appearance this Scottish detective is a man who appreciates modern art and the streamlined, minimalist design that’s recently come into vogue.
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Special summer promotion from Waterstones — preorder the 4th Dr Jack Cuthbert novel, ‘The Shadows and the Dust’, and use the code SUMMER25 at the checkout to get 25% off. 
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Great review of the 3rd Dr Jack Cuthbert mystery in this morning‘s Herald Magazine — To The Shades Descends available from all the usual places and out in audiobook August 1st. @birlinn.bsky.social

Good to hear — thank you.

Tonight — if you’re in the Perth area do pop along to say hello. I’ll be discussing my latest Dr Jack Cuthbert novel in Waterstones Perth, 6.00-7.00pm.

Oh, Catherine, that’s lovely to hear. Thank you for letting me know. I hope she is enjoying number 3 as much as the others.

Great new review of the Dr Jack Cuthbert series by Allan Massie in The Scotsman.

Cover of the second Dr Jack Cuthbert novel, The Moon’s More Feeble Fire along with the logo for the Bloody Scotland Crime Festival 2025.

The Moon’s More Feeble Fire longlisted for Bloody Scotland McIlvanney Prize. Huge honour to be in such distinguished company.

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I do hope you enjoy it as much as the first. Allan

Enjoy!

Enjoyed @allangaw.bsky.social first Dr Jack Cuthbert book so much that I have bumped the second in the series to the top of my very large tbr pile😄. Sitting comfortably in a Cafe Nero with a coffee, so I shall begin😆.

I’m letting everyone know.
Haunting and very clever.

OMG. Sat up till 3 am reading the first book. Nearly finished. Dying to get back to it but reading is a night thing!! Fabulous. Really enjoying it. Am ordering the next one. Love it. 🥰

Railway station poster for Allan Gaw's third Dr Jack Cuthbert novel, To The Shades Descend, red and black book jacket against a red background

I had cause to be at Haymarket station a couple of days ago and found this! The first two in the Dr Jack Cuthbert series are great, I look forward to catching up with #3 soon... @allangaw.bsky.social
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Lovely to hear, Liz. Thanks for letting me know.

I hope you enjoy it.