William McIlvanney
William McIlvanney was born on November 25th, 1936. William passed away December 5th, 2015 at 79 years old. William McIlvanney was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
William McIlvanney is known for writing in the Literary Fiction and Crime Fiction genres.
William McIlvanney had written 7 standalone novels, starting with Remedy is None in 1966. The most recently released novel was Weekend, which was released in 2006.
William McIlvanney also wrote the Poems/Short Story Collections series which has 5 books including The Longships In Harbour and Landscapes & Figures.
William McIlvanney: Awards & Accolades
McIlvanney's books have won multiple awards, Laidlaw won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Silver Dagger Award, in 1977. The Papers of Tony Veitch won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Silver Dagger Award, in 1983. The Dark Remains won the British Book Awards, Crime and Thriller Book of the Year, in 2022.
William McIlvanney books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Laidlaw was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1978. The Papers of Tony Veitch was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1984.
William McIlvanney: Lists & Other Mentions
- Laidlaw was a Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
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William McIlvanney: F.A.Q
When was William McIlvanney Born?
William McIlvanney was born on November 25th, 1936.
When did William McIlvanney die?
William McIlvanney died on December 5th, 2015 at 79 years old.
Where was William McIlvanney Born?
William McIlvanney was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
What book awards has William McIlvanney won?
What was the first book William McIlvanney wrote?
The first book written by William McIlvanney was Remedy is None, published in 1966.
What was the most recent book William McIlvanney wrote?
His most recently released work was The Dark Remains on September 7th, 2021.
What is the most popular book by William McIlvanney?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular William McIlvanney book is
The Dark Remains. Here are his most popular books:
- The Dark Remains (8.43)
- Laidlaw (8.11)
- The Papers of Tony Veitch (7.25)
- Strange Loyalties (10)
What genres does William McIlvanney Write?
William McIlvanney primarily writes in the Crime Fiction and Literary Fiction genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Social Commentary, Psychological Fiction, and Noir.
How many books has William McIlvanney written?
William McIlvanney has written 18 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 4 books in the Jack Laidlaw Series, 7 Standalone Novels, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 5 Poems/Short Story Collections, 1 book in the Saltire Series.