The Papers of Tony Veitch

The Papers of Tony Veitch
Author William McIlvanney
Publisher Hodder and Stoughton
Publication date
1983
ISBN 0340229071

The Papers of Tony Veitch is a crime novel by William McIlvanney. This book is the second in the series featuring the character Laidlaw.[1] This series of books is recognised as the foundation of the Tartan Noir genre.[2]

Plot

Jack Laidlaw visits the deathbed of an alcoholic vagrant Eck Adamson who provides a cryptic last message which helps solve the murder of a gangland thug and the disappearance of a student. In the process, Laidlaw uncovers widespread corruption.

Editions

The book was first published in 1983 by Hodder & Staughton, and was reissued on 3 June 2013 by Cannongate.[3]

References

  1. Dickson, Beth. "William McIlvanney’s Laidlaw Novels". The Association for Scottish Literary Studies. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  2. Massie, Allan (25 May 2013). "Scotland's master of crime is also its Camus". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  3. "The Papers of Tony Veitch". Canongate. Retrieved 2 August 2013.