Louise Welsh

SHORTLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 'Superb' - The Times Crime Book of the Month 'A hardboiled gem' - Guardian 'I doubt I'll read a better book this year' - Val McDermid Auctioneer Rilke has been trying to stay out of trouble, keeping his life more or less respectable. Business has been slow at Bowery Auctions, so when an old friend,...

To the Dogs by Louise Welsh follows Jim Brennan, a man who is flying high in life. Against all odds, he is tipped for the head job at Glasgow's prestigious university, an office at the top of the ivory tower. Not bad for the son of a hardman who grew up in a room and kitchen. When Jim's son, Elliot,...

'Unputdownable' - Sunday Times 'I was hooked from page one' - Guardian When Rilke, a dissolute auctioneer, comes upon a hidden collection of violent and highly disturbing photographs, he feels compelled to discover more about the deceased owner who coveted them. Soon he finds himself sucked into an underworld of crime, depravity and secret desire, fighting for his life.

Jim Brennan is flying high. Against all odds, he is a big man at the university, tipped for the head job and an office at the top of the ivory tower. He has a beautiful, accomplished wife and two healthy children. Jim drives an Audi, and his dog is a pedigree bichon frise. Not bad for the son of a...

It's hard to be good when living is expensive. And times are tough on the streets these days. Luckily for Rilke at Bowery Auctions, the demand for no-questions-asked cash is at an all-time high, and business is booming. When Rilke hears his old acquaintance Les is fresh out of prison, his inclination is to stay well out of his way....

It's hard to be good when living is expensive. And times are tough on the streets these days. Luckily for Rilke at Bowery Auctions, the demand for no-questions-asked cash is at an all-time high, and business is booming. When Rilke hears his old acquaintance Les is fresh out of prison, his inclination is to stay well out of his way....