William McIlvanney Books in Order

William McIlvanney is a Scottish writer of novels, short stories, and poetry, celebrated for his gritty yet poetic literature. As the father of 'Tartan Noir', he has been heralded as Scotland's Camus. His writing career spans numerous acclaimed works, including novels that portray Glasgow in the 1970s. His first book, <i>Remedy is None</i>, was published in 1966 and won the prestigious Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize in 1967. McIlvanney's notable crime novels, featuring Inspector Jack Laidlaw, include <i>Laidlaw</i> (1977), <i>The Papers of Tony Veitch</i> (1983), and <i>Strange Loyalties</i> (1991). He is also an accomplished poet, with publications such as <i>The Longships in Harbour: Poems</i> (1970) and <i>Surviving the Shipwreck</i> (1991). McIlvanney's work has been recognized with several awards, including a BAFTA for his screenplay adaptation of the short story <i>Dreaming</i>.