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Iain Kelly was born and lives in Scotland, where he works in the media industry as a television editor.

His popular coming-of-age mystery The Barra Boy was published in 2022 and was followed by the historical thriller All We Cannot Leave Behind, and the crime thrillers, Full Sun and Hostile City.

He has appeared at events alongside fellow crime writers including Ian Rankin, Callum McSorley, Alex Gray, Lin Anderson and Douglas Skelton, as well as hosting several author events including Peter James and Natalie Jayne Clark.

Hopeman is his 8th novel and the 3rd in the Cal Jackson series.

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The Barra Boy

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All We Cannot Leave Behind

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Full Sun (Cal Jackson, #1)

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Hostile City (Cal Jackson, #2)

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Collected Sketches

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Hopeman (Cal Jackson, #3)

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CAL JACKSON #3 IS COMING

Some exciting news to share. It doesn’t have a cover yet, but HOPEMAN, the third in the Cal Jackson series, is written and has a page on my publisher’s website. The team at The Book Guild are busy with the final edits and cover design, all in time for publication in February next year. If […]
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Some exciting news to share. It doesn’t have a cover yet, but HOPEMAN, the third in the Cal Jackson series, is written and has a page on my publisher’ Read more of this blog post »
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Babes in the Wood by Graham   Bartlett
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Behind the police lines of a brutal double murder in Brighton, and the 32 year wait to see justice finally catch up with the killer. Told by a police officer who worked in Sussex at the time, although not on the case, with the added help of crime nov ...more
One of Us Is Dead by Peter James
" Sue wrote: "Interesting! I’ve just enjoyed 1-3 so far. Does he still like a clairvoyant?" No mention of one in this book, but it is an interesting par ...more "
Iain and 5 other people liked Laura's review of The Wednesday Wars:
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt
"This is a fantastic middle grade book set against the turmoil of the late 1960s, but it is ultimately about growing up and realizing the adults in your life are fully formed individuals, faults and all. It was a good mix of funny parts combined with " Read more of this review »
Absolute Wonder Woman, Vol. 2 by Kelly Thompson
"Diana enters the Labyrinth and gets all Witchy on some malefactors' a$3es.


He's actually a pretty nice Minotaur when you get to know him.

The quality of writing is still pretty strong but man the change of artist for the last two issues in this trade r" Read more of this review »
Iain and 210 other people liked Noorj's review of Daggermouth (The Heart, #1):
Daggermouth by H.M.  Wolfe
"This was such a waste of time.
I'm never ever reading a book promoted as enemies to lovers again.
Enemies my ass
I'm sorry I'm so mad this is enemies to lust or insta lust or wtv u name it just not enemies to lovers
Wdym the FMC is an assassin but she co" Read more of this review »
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Skipped over about 20 books in the series to a more recent Roy Grace novel. Although a lot has happened to Grace, the author does a good job of keeping the reader in the picture without getting bogged down in back story. This case involves the return ...more
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Of the current glut of thriller, crime, spy writers that flood the bookstores, Mick Herron stands head and shoulders above them all. Two short stories that tie in to the Slough House/Slow Horses series and introduce new characters that go on to appea ...more
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Iain Iain wrote: "The Clock Winder: a short story
I'm currently halfway through reading 'Orbital', so your review was very helpful. If you would like a complimentary copy of my short story, The Cloc..."
Hi Iain, thanks for the offer - I'd be delighted to receive a copy of your short story. Hope you are enjoying Orbital and wishing you all the best for 2025!


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Iain The Clock Winder: a short story
I'm currently halfway through reading 'Orbital', so your review was very helpful. If you would like a complimentary copy of my short story, The Clock Winder, I'd be more than happy to post you a copy.


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Iain Tom wrote: "Hi Iain, thank you for accepting my friend request! Your book, Collected Sketches, looks intriguing! I put it in my “to read” category and look forward to reading it!" Thanks Tom, and thanks for the request to connect. 'Collected Sketches' seems so long ago now! Hope you enjoy and are maybe encouraged to seek out my longer fiction novels too. Best wishes, Iain


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Tom Cola Hi Iain, thank you for accepting my friend request! Your book, Collected Sketches, looks intriguing! I put it in my “to read” category and look forward to reading it!


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