Russel D McLean

Russel D McLean is a crime writer hailing from Dundee; he describes himself as ‘an author, reviewer and general miscreant’. His short stories have been published in many crime magazines (both on and offline). He also reviews for Waterstone’s Books Quarterly, Crime Spree and writes a regular column for the International Thriller Writers Association.

His debut novel The Good Son was published in 2008 to great acclaim, and was shortlisted for the Private Eye Writers of America Shamus Award in 2010. John Connolly described it as ‘the most exciting, and gripping, Scottish crime fiction début of recent years’. A sequel – The Lost Sister – is published by Five Leaves Publications. His novel Ed’s Dead was called ‘A really authentic and remarkable read!’ by bestselling author Martina Cole.