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

  • #1
    A Lovely Way to Burn(2014)
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  • #2
    Death Is a Welcome Guest(2015)
    Amazon
  • #3
    No Dominion(2017)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Cutting Room(2002)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Tamburlaine Must Die(2004)
    Amazon
  • #3
    The Bullet Trick(2006)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Naming the Bones(2010)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Girl on the Stairs(2012)
    Amazon
  • #6
    The Second Cut(2022)
    Amazon
  • #7
    To the Dogs(2024)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Scottish Shorts(2010)
    Amazon
  • #9
    The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8(2011)
    Amazon
  • #10
    OxCrimes: 27 Killer Stories from the Cream of Crimewriters(2014)
    Amazon
  • #11
    Out There: An Anthology of Scottish LGBT writing(2014)
    Amazon
  • #12
    Bloody Scotland(2019)
    Amazon

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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