Doug Johnstone

Tombstoning by Doug Johnstone Today I am delighted to join the blog tour for Tombstoning by Doug Johnstone, re-released for its 20th Anniversary by Orenda Books. My thanks to the publisher and to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the invite and the advance copy of the book. Here's what it's all about Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 26 February 2026

Today I am sharing my review of Tombstoning by Doug Johnstone, rereleased for its 20th anniversary

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Today’s question: Can you describe Tombstoning in one word?

Have you picked up your copy of #Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social yet?

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This is the stupidest graph I've ever seen.

Befriended a local ghost in Edinburgh, had a rainy adventure, committed to the bit... @lunapress.bsky.social 👀👻✨️🖤

Last night @dougjohnstone.bsky.social spoke with Christopher Brookmyre at @portybookfest.bsky.social about the #20thAnniversaryEdition of #Tombstoning that is OUT TODAY💙

Doug also PERFORMED with his son Aiden on stage creating an unforgettable moment🥹

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Twenty years. One unforgettable debut.

The #20thAnniversaryEdition of #Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social has arrived💙

With a brand-new introduction by @brookmyre.bsky.social!

Dive back into the tension…
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The #20thAnniversaryEdition of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's ATMOSPHERIC & BRILLIANT #DebutNovel #Tombstoning with a BRAND NEW #Introduction by @brookmyre.bsky.social is HERE!🙌

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My debut novel Tombstoning is reborn today! @orendabooks.bsky.social have produced a 20th anniversary edition with a beautiful cover by Mark Swan and fantastic introduction by @brookmyre.bsky.social. Special thanks to Karen Sullivan for making this happen.
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Thanks, Louise!

A grand evening at @portybooks.bsky.social listening to @dougjohnstone.bsky.social chat with @brookmyre.bsky.social about the 20th anniversary edition of Tombstoning (@orendabooks.bsky.social), plus tunes from Doug &his son Aidan!
Find my review here: crimebookgirl.com/2026/02/20/r...

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We can't believe it's finally here! The #20thAnniversaryEdition of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's GRIPPING #DebutNovel #Tombstoning💙 with a BRAND NEW #Introduction by the BRILLIANT Christopher Brookmyre, is finally here!!!

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#BOOKTRAILER for the 20th #AnniversaryEdition of #TOMBSTONING by the BRILLIANT @dougjohnstone.bsky.social which comes out TOMORROW!💙 Featuring a brand new introduction by Christopher Brookmyre😍

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What would you do?

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What is better than 1 @dougjohnstone.bsky.social rerelease? Why 2 of course. The Ossians is the 2nd book to get a new lease of life, out April 9th

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Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social is a republication of his debut novel, now twenty years old!!! Out 26th Feb my review is up on Friday.

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Come and hear me and @brookmyre.bsky.social talk about Tombstoning TONIGHT at @portybooks.bsky.social. There will be banter and music and all sorts.
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The ICONIC author/musician @dougjohnstone.bsky.social’s BRILLIANT performance from last week at #GraniteNoir2026❤️

Coming this week the #20thAnniversaryEdition of his GRIPPING #DebutNovel #Tombstoning, with a BRAND NEW introduction by Christopher Brookmyre😍

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We have #BookPost, @scarletrix.bsky.social!
And look, @dougjohnstone.bsky.social, book twins 😁 #Tombstoning @orendabooks.bsky.social

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The fantastic @dougjohnstone.bsky.social speaking about his books and writing career in interview with Brian Burnett. If you haven’t read Doug’s Skelf-series check it out now - fantastic crime fiction set in Edinburgh.
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I love 'refreshingly unhindered'!

Another excellent #granitenoirx session this evening - @dougjohnstone.bsky.social talking about his books (and his, er, 'refreshingly unhindered') approach - and concluding with him playing a couple of songs.

This is an incredible review, thank you so much Louise! 🙏

New review! Tombstoning by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social (pub'd @orendabooks.bsky.social thx @annerandomthings.bsky.social) is being reissued and you should buy it and read it!
"All the elements of a Doug Johnstone novel are present and correct, and you should not hesitate to dive in."
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#QuestionOfTheDayWithDougJohnstone is here!!🙌

To celebrate #20YearsOfDougJohnstone, we’re giving you wisdom from the man himself!

Today’s question: Is there anything you need on your desk before you start writing?

Which @dougjohnstone.bsky.social book is your #CurrentFav?😍

Also, I'm gonna be up in Aberdeen TOMORROW NIGHT at Granite Noir, talking about everything - including Andrew's arrest - with Bryan Burnett. Playing some goddamn tunes too.
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I know everyone's excited about evil posh wankers getting arrested, but I'm still over here punting my shit OK?
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The #BlogTour for the 20th #ANNIVERSARYEDITION of @dougjohnstone.bsky.social's GRIPPING #DebutNovel #Tombstoning begins TODAY😍

Thank you so much to out #TeamOrenda bloggers!💙 We cannot wait!

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💥UK ONLY GIVEAWAY💥

I have ONE copy of Tombstoning by Doug Johnstone to give away courtesy of Orenda Books. This is a re-published 20th anniversary edition.

Closes midnight GMT 22nd February

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