Books In Brief
Angus Mcallister
When the self-appointed and self-important dictator of a Glasgow tenement is found murdered, is one of his neighbours the culprit? There’s a touch of humour as the story unfolds. £8.99 Matador Books
1000 Years of Scottish Churches John R. Hume
Five books that chronicle the church in Scotland, with expansive photography to complement the text. The books are dedicated to anyone responsible for churches’ creation and care. £10.95 Stenlake Hugh Mcmillan
A new poetry collection from Mcmillan, written while in residency in Greece in 2017 and covering such widely diverse subjects as Burns, Oban, Helen of Troy and 364 BC.
£9.99 Luath Press
Ayr & Galloway Through Time Jack Gillon
Though most of its industry has gone, Ayr remains a thriving and prosperous location and retail hub in the south-west. This book shows what the town was like, in excellent archive and up-to-date photographs. £14.99 Amberley