Louise Welsh Livres

The author of the multiple international prize-winning novel TheCutting Room turns to 16th century London, England, and the infamousChristopher Marlowe in this dark and dangerous novel for lovers of intrigue andmystery. Summoned to London at the command of the judicial Star Chamber, Marloweis given three days to defend himself against charges of treason and heresy byuncovering the author of pamphlets signed by Tamburlaine, the playwright’smost bloodthirsty villain. Tamburlaine Must Die is the vivid and addictive tale of thedeath of an imperilled man who dared to defy both God and state. With grittydetails of lust, treachery and revenge, Louise Welsh paints a portrait of adissolute city and a desperate time.

A thrilling novel from the author of A Lovely Way to Burn

A stylish, atmospheric detective story with shades of the Gothic - from the author of the award-winning cult classic The Cutting Room

A special edition of an anthology of the 100 best ghost stories ever written, selected by award-winning author Louise Welsh.

Longlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Magnus McFall was a comic on the brink of his big break when the world came to an end. Now, he is a man on the run and there is nothing to laugh about. Thrown into unwilling partnership with an escaped convict, Magnus flees the desolation of London to make the long journey north, clinging to his hope that the sickness has not reached his family on their remote Scottish island. He finds himself in a landscape fraught with danger, fighting for his place in a world ruled by men, like his fellow traveller Jeb - practical men who do not let pain or emotions interfere with getting the job done. This is a world with its own justice, and new rules. Where people, guns and food are currency. Where survival is everything. Death is a Welcome Guest defies you to put it down, and leaves you with questions that linger in the mind long after you read the last page.

Rilke, an auctioneer, comes upon a hidden collection of violent erotic photographs. He feels compelled to unearth more about the deceased owner who coveted them. What follows is a journey of discovery, decadence and deviousness, steered in part by Rilke's gay promiscuity and inquisitive nature.

Delighted when his agent books him for a series of Berlin cabaret appearances, mentalist and conjurer William Wilson soon finds himself in over his head thanks to some dangerous after-hours work and dark secrets from his past. By the author of The Cutting Room. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.

The long-awaited new novel from the author of The Cutting Room and The Bullet Trick

A compelling literary murder mystery from the author of The Cutting Room

A fantastically atmospheric, sexually charged novel by the acclaimed author of The Cutting Room.