Glasgow Underworld books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Glasgow Underworld series?"

"There are 5 books in the Glasgow Underworld series, published between 2013 and 2018."

Q: "What is the Glasgow Underworld series about?"

"The series is set in Glasgow's criminal underworld and follows interconnected characters including hitmen, loan sharks, and organized crime figures. Each book focuses on different people within the same criminal network, showing how their lives overlap and collide."

Q: "Do you need to read the Glasgow Underworld books in order?"

"Yes, it is best to read them in order. The characters and events carry over between books, and later entries build on what happened earlier. Start with The Necessary Death of Lewis Winter for the full experience."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	How a Gunman Says Goodbye	2013	Malcolm Mackay	Buy
2	The Necessary Death of Lewis Winter	2013	Malcolm Mackay	Buy
3	The Sudden Arrival of Violence	2015	Malcolm Mackay	Buy

The Glasgow Underworld trilogy is a crime fiction series by Scottish author Malcolm Mackay. Published between 2013 and 2015, the three books are set in Glasgow and follow a cast of interconnected characters working in the city’s criminal network. Hitmen, loan sharks, and crime bosses all play their parts as the story moves between different perspectives within the same underworld.

Mackay’s writing style is stripped down and direct, with short sentences and a cold tone that matches the subject matter. The trilogy starts with The Necessary Death of Lewis Winter and continues through How a Gunman Says Goodbye before wrapping up with The Sudden Arrival of Violence. Readers who enjoy Scottish noir and crime fiction with a large, overlapping cast will find a lot to like here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Glasgow Underworld series?

There are 5 books in the Glasgow Underworld series, published between 2013 and 2018.

What is the Glasgow Underworld series about?

The series is set in Glasgow’s criminal underworld and follows interconnected characters including hitmen, loan sharks, and organized crime figures. Each book focuses on different people within the same criminal network, showing how their lives overlap and collide.

Do you need to read the Glasgow Underworld books in order?

Yes, it is best to read them in order. The characters and events carry over between books, and later entries build on what happened earlier. Start with The Necessary Death of Lewis Winter for the full experience.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order