Nigel Bird: 11 books

From the author of the critically acclaimed Dirty Old Town (and other stories). 'A fantastic writer.' - Donald Ray Pollock 'A rare talent.' - Allan Guthrie When ‘An Arm And A Leg’ was published by Crimespree Magazine in January 2010, we were to witness Nigel Bird’s debut...

Nigel Bird and his stories have appeared in so many places that it's about time the best of them were brought together in one collection. His work has also received so much praise that this collection should be a must for the fan of the short story, particularly those fans with a taste for noir, crime...

Nigel Bird was the co-editor of 'the Rue Bella' magazine between 1998 and 2003. During that time, the magazine gained a reputation for being at the cutting edge of the poetry world. Not only did it feature the work of some of the worlds finest poets, but it provided a window for the words of a huge number...

'A fantastic writer.' Donald Ray Pollock THE SHADOWS OF DEATH is the latest collection from the prize-winning author Nigel Bird (SMOKE; IN LOCO PARENTIS; DIRTY OLD TOWN AND OTHER STORIES). His brilliantly observed slices of life allow us to visit places we may not normally choose to enter...

Things haven’t been going well for Natalie Swift. Ever since she witnessed the murder of her boyfriend she’s been struggling to keep her world together. Her vacation in Florence should allow her to soak up the culture she loves and get some rest, but her plans go awry as soon as she arrives in town.Rory‘s...

Joe Campion is the kind of teacher any child would want for their class. He’s also the kind of teacher who never turns down a drink, a smoke or a lay. When Joe finds out some of his students are suffering abuse, he doesn’t trust the system to take care of it. His impulsive nature, dedication...

30 powerful stories from around the world to benefit two children's charities: PROTECT: The National Association to Protect Children and Children 1st Scotland. Stories by David Ackley, Kevin Aldrich, David Barber, Lynn Beighley, Seamus Bellamy, Paul D. Brazill, Sif Dal, James Lloyd Davis, Roberto...

She came into the bookshop. That was it. That was the beginning. Great read, great book, great story, great escapism.....just a really solid Sunday read when you need to get away from it all.' Bracken3275 (Amazon reviewer) 

This isn't the first romantic story to feature a balcony, nor is it likely...

The Ramsay brothers are keen to move up in the world and get the hell out of town. They gather all their hopes in one basket and set up the Scottish Open dog-fighting tournament. In Leo they have the animal to win it. All they need to complete the plan is a fair wind. Carlo Salvino returns...

Book One Ray Spalding's had enough of his wife, Paula. He's left his home in Edinburgh's Southside and headed for Belfast. It's safer there. Unknown to Ray, Paula's also had enough of him. She's not going back home. Not now, not ever. Jesse Spalding wakes up one morning to find...

When Sam hears that the storms along Scotland's east coast, there's only one thing he wants to do - catch the surf. Missing out is not an option. Taking his board out to sea is full of risk. The storms are even heavier than Sam expects and he doesn't escape unscathed. Nor do the local towns and beaches...