Sea Minor: 13 books

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...

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...

The story told by Elizabeth Fleming in her first book is one of inspiration, allowing the reader to watch on as a doctor sent to declare her dead shortly after her birth noticed a tiny flicker of life. From that point we were able to follow an account of her developing and flourishing against all the...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

A collection of fiction written by 11 and 12-year-olds living in Scotland. This book showcases talent which may, one day, become Scotland's next generation of authors, following in the country's very rich tradition.

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...

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...

Last night I dreamt that I was walking along the edge of the River Irwell with my friend Miranda. It was a summer evening and we were laughing and singing our favourite Billy Connolly songs. Miranda had bought a bag of sherbet lemons and we sucked them hard until the sherbet came shooting out of the...

When Jack Swallow finishes university, he applies for a coveted job at the British Library. His world is thrown upside down when he arrives for his interview early to find that his live-in girlfriend has applied for the very same position without telling him. Things quickly fall apart and it's not long...

‘ Classy writing and a lovely relaxed style.’ Gareth Davies **** ‘Although there are some very light hearted moments in the book, it is a very sad read and I finished reading it with a definite lump in the throat. Highly recommended.’ Elaine G (Top 500 Reviewer) ***** ‘Delightful.’...