Louise Welsh Books in Order
Louise Welsh is a renowned Scottish author, radio broadcaster, and playwright, known for her captivating works that seamlessly blend elements of mystery, history, and social commentary. Following her graduation from Glasgow University with a degree in history, she established a second-hand bookshop, where she spent many years cultivating her passion for literature. Welsh's writing career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the 2002 Crime Writers' Association John Creasey Memorial Dagger for her debut novel, The Cutting Room. This critically acclaimed work was also jointly awarded the 2002 Saltire Society Scottish First Book of the Year Award. Her subsequent novels, Tamburlaine Must Die and The Bullet Trick, have garnered significant attention for their unique narratives and atmospheric settings. Welsh has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Award and the Scotland on Sunday/Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award. Her contributions to literature and the arts have solidified her position as a prominent figure in contemporary Scottish writing.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Louise Welsh
- #1AmazonThe Cutting Room(2002)
- #2AmazonTamburlaine Must Die(2004)
- #3AmazonThe Bullet Trick(2006)
- #4AmazonNaming the Bones(2010)
- #5AmazonThe Girl on the Stairs(2012)
- #6AmazonThe Second Cut(2022)
- #7AmazonTo the Dogs(2024)
- #8AmazonScottish Shorts(2010)
- #9AmazonThe Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8(2011)
- #10AmazonOxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters(2014)
- #11AmazonOut There: An Anthology of Scottish LGBT writing(2014)
- #12AmazonBloody Scotland(2019)
About Louise Welsh
Louise Welsh is a renowned Scottish author, radio broadcaster, and playwright, known for her captivating works that seamlessly blend elements of mystery, history, and social commentary. Following her graduation from Glasgow University with a degree in history, she established a second-hand bookshop, where she spent many years cultivating her passion for literature. Welsh's writing career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the 2002 Crime Writers' Association John Creasey Memorial Dagger for her debut novel, The Cutting Room. This critically acclaimed work was also jointly awarded the 2002 Saltire Society Scottish First Book of the Year Award. Her subsequent novels, Tamburlaine Must Die and The Bullet Trick, have garnered significant attention for their unique narratives and atmospheric settings. Welsh has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Robert Louis Stevenson Memorial Award and the Scotland on Sunday/Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Award. Her contributions to literature and the arts have solidified her position as a prominent figure in contemporary Scottish writing.
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