Now available: new editions of the first four J McNee novels (Cry Uncle coming soon)

Welcome to the website of crime writer Russel D McLean, author of the "masterpiece of modern noir" (Euro Crime), Ed's Dead, and the Dundee-based J McNee novels. You can navigate the site using the links at the top of the page. Check out some of Russel's latest news below this message:

"A really authentic and remarkable read! I loved it!"
Martina Cole, author of Damaged on Ed's Dead

​"Funny and fierce, and a heroine worth rooting for..." - Brooke Magnanti, author of The Turning Tide on Ed's Dead

Demnächst in deutscher Sprache vom Europa Verlag: Ed Ist Tot

Maintenant disponible en France: Ed Est Mort (Robert Pepin Presente, Calman-Levy)