Doug Johnstone Books in Order

Doug Johnstone is a versatile writer, musician, and journalist based in Edinburgh. His critically acclaimed novels, such as Hit & Run and Smokeheads, have solidified his reputation as a masterful storyteller. Published by esteemed houses like Faber and Faber and Penguin, his works, including Tombstoning and The Ossians, have garnered praise from notable authors like Irvine Welsh, Ian Rankin, and Christopher Brookmyre. As writer in residence at the University of Strathclyde, Johnstone continues to nurture his craft. His short stories have appeared in various publications, and as a seasoned freelance arts journalist, he has covered music and literature since 1999. A devoted husband and father, Johnstone resides in Portobello, Edinburgh, where he indulges in his passions for malt whisky and football.