Author Archives: Doug Johnstone

August is shaping up as Skelfs Month. THE GREAT SILENCE is out on 19th, so JUST enough time to catch up on the first two books, both only 99p on ebook right now. Go on, you know you want to. … Continue reading →

So here’s a thing no one asked for – a track-by-track breakdown of my new album, Crow Hill, full of insight and nonsense in equal measure. Enjoy! Crow HillI’ve walked up Crow Hill in Edinburgh for years, and it was … Continue reading →

I briefly thought of taking my guitar up Crow Hill and playing a song. I didn’t cos: 1. I’d have to lug my guitar up in a heatwave. 2. Playing on a mountaintop is cringe. 3. It’s also very Guns … Continue reading →

My new album, Crow Hill, is out today. It’s available on all streaming services, or you can buy and download it directly from my Bandcamp page. Use the links below. Bandcamp Spotify Apple Amazon Crow Hill sits next to Arthur’s Seat in … Continue reading →

Hey hey! I have a new album called Crow Hill out in three weeks. Check out the title track here and spread the word!

Happy ebook publication to me! THE GREAT SILENCE is out today on all ebook platforms, published by the wonderful Orenda Books. The third Skelfs novel, it’s full of crazy shenanigans, existential angst and dark humour. And a black panther. Just … Continue reading →

Hey, hey! A DARK MATTER is dirt cheap on Kindle right now. ‘Case Histories meets Six Feet Under’, apparently. Find out how The Skelfs’ story begins here.

I’m releasing a new album in July, more details soon but here’s the cover. Watch this space.

I’m beyond thrilled that The Big Chill is on the Theakston’s longlist for Crime Novel of the Year, alongside some incredible writers. More info (and the chance to vote) here.

That’s me finished the first draft of my first science fiction novel. It needs a whole heap of work, obviously, but I’m so happy to have reached this point.