Catriona McPherson

Catriona McPherson

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May 1st, 2026: The Dead Room (Standalone)

Scot’s Eggs (Last Ditch Mystery, #8) was the most recently released book by Catriona McPherson, on December 2nd, 2025.

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Catriona McPherson Stats: The most read book by Catriona McPherson on Book Notification is Strangers at the Gate, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Burry Man's Day (Dandy Gilver #2).

Below is a complete list of Catriona McPherson books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Catriona McPherson is the Dandy Gilver Series.

List of Dandy Gilver Books in Publication Order

List of Helen Crowther Books in Publication Order

List of Last Ditch Mystery Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Low Down Dirty Vote Books in Publication Order

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Catriona McPherson

Catriona McPherson was born in 1965 and is currently 61 years old. Catriona McPherson was born in South Queensferry, Scotland. McPherson attended Edinburgh University where she received an M.A. in English Language and Linguistics, Edinburgh University where she received a Ph.D Semantics and.

Catriona McPherson is the author of the Dandy Gilver series which currently consists of 16 novels. The Dandy Gilver series started in 2005 with the novel After the Armistice Ball. The most recently released novel in the Dandy Gilver series was The Witching Hour which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Dandy Gilver series.

Catriona McPherson: Awards & Accolades

Many of Catriona McPherson's books have won awards, including:

  • Proper Treatment of Bloodstains won the Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award, in 2012.
  • Unsuitable Day For A Murder won the Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel, in 2012 as well as the Lefty Award - Best Historical Mystery Novel in 2013.
  • Bothersome Number of Corpses won the Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel, in 2014.
  • As She Left It won the Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2014.
  • The Day She Died won the Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original, in 2015.
  • A Deadly Measure of Brimstone won the Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award, in 2015 as well as the Lefty Award - Best Historical Mystery Novel in 2015.
  • The Reek of Red Herrings won the Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel, in 2016 as well as the Lefty Award - Best Historical Mystery Novel in 2017.
  • Scot Free won the Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel, in 2019.
  • Scot & Soda won the Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel, in 2020.
  • Shattering Glass won the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2021.
  • The Turning Tide won the Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel, in 2021.
  • Scot in a Trap won the Anthony Award, Best Humorous, in 2023.
  • Scot’s Eggs won the Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel, in 2026.

The following novels by Catriona McPherson were nominated for these awards:

  • After the Armistice Ball: Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award (2005).
  • Bothersome Number of Corpses: Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2014).
  • As She Left It: Lefty Award, The Calamari Award (2014).
  • The Day She Died: Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original (2015). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2015).
  • The Child Garden: Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel (2015). Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2016). Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (2016). Edgar Award, Mary Higgins Clark Award (2016).
  • Quiet Neighbors: Agatha Award, Best Contemporary Novel (2016). Edgar Award, Mary Higgins Clark Award (2017).
  • The Reek of Red Herrings: Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2017).
  • Scot & Soda: Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original (2020).
  • Strangers at the Gate: Edgar Award, Mary Higgins Clark Award (2020).
  • The Turning Tide: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2020). Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2021).
  • California Schemin': Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2021).
  • The Mirror Dance: Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2022).
  • In Place of Fear: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2022). Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2023). Anthony Award, Best Historical Mystery (2023). Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2023).
  • Scot in a Trap: Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel (2023).
  • Hop Scot: Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel (2024).
  • The Witching Hour: Anthony Award, Best Historical Mystery (2025).
  • Scotzilla: Lefty Award, Best Humorous Mystery Novel (2025). Anthony Award, Best Cozy / Humorous Mystery (2025).

Related Authors

Fans of Catriona McPherson also enjoy these authors:

  1. Louise Penny, author of the Inspector Gamache Series.
  2. Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland Island Series.
  3. Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway Series.
  4. Richard Osman, author of the Thursday Murder Club Series.
  5. Rhys Bowen, author of the Her Royal Spyness Series.

Catriona McPherson: F.A.Q

When was Catriona McPherson Born? How old is Catriona McPherson?

Catriona McPherson was born in 1965. Catriona McPherson is currently 61 years old.

Where was Catriona McPherson Born?

Catriona McPherson was born in South Queensferry, Scotland and is Scottish.

What book awards has Catriona McPherson won?

Proper Treatment of Bloodstains: Macavity Award Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2012).
Unsuitable Day For A Murder: Agatha Award Best Historical Novel (2012), Lefty Award Best Historical Mystery Novel (2013).
Bothersome Number of Corpses: Lefty Award Best Historical Mystery Novel (2014).
As She Left It: Anthony Award Best Paperback Original (2014).
The Day She Died: Anthony Award Best Paperback Original (2015).
A Deadly Measure of Brimstone: Macavity Award Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2015), Lefty Award Best Historical Mystery Novel (2015).
The Reek of Red Herrings: Agatha Award Best Historical Novel (2016), Lefty Award Best Historical Mystery Novel (2017).
Scot Free: Lefty Award Best Humorous Mystery Novel (2019).
Scot & Soda: Lefty Award Best Humorous Mystery Novel (2020).
Shattering Glass: Anthony Award Best Anthology / Collection (2021).
The Turning Tide: Lefty Award Best Historical Mystery Novel (2021).
Scot in a Trap : Anthony Award Best Humorous (2023).
Scot’s Eggs: Lefty Award Best Humorous Mystery Novel (2026).

What was the first book Catriona McPherson wrote?

The first book written by Catriona McPherson was After the Armistice Ball, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Catriona McPherson wrote?

Her most recently released work was Scot’s Eggs on December 2nd, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Catriona McPherson?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Catriona McPherson book is Strangers at the Gate. Here are her most popular books:
  1. Strangers at the Gate (10)
  2. The Burry Man's Day (7)
  3. After the Armistice Ball (9)
  4. Proper Treatment of Bloodstains (4)
  5. Quiet Neighbors (9)

Are there upcoming new books by Catriona McPherson?

Catriona McPherson has a new book coming out on May 1st, 2026 called The Dead Room.

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How many books has Catriona McPherson written?

Catriona McPherson has written 40 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 16 books in the Dandy Gilver Series, 2 books in the Helen Crowther Series, 8 books in the Last Ditch Mystery Series, 14 Standalone Novels.

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