Alex Gray

Alex Gray was born and educated in Glasgow. She has worked as a folk singer, a visiting officer for the Department of Social Security and an English teacher.

She has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers' Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing. Married with a son and daughter, she now writes full time.

What genre does Alex Gray write?

Alex Gray writes crime and detective fiction, best known for her Sunday Times bestselling Lorimer and Brightman detective series.

What series has she written and where should I start?

Her main series is the Lorimer and Brightman series (featuring DCI Lorimer). Start with Never Somewhere Else, which is listed as Book 1.

What are some notable titles and their series numbers?

Notable titles on her Booktopia page include Never Somewhere Else (Book 1), Glasgow Kiss (Book 6), Five Ways To Kill A Man (Book 7), Sleep Like The Dead (Book 8), and Still Dark (Book 14). Shadows of Sounds and Only the Dead Can Tell are also listed in the DCI Lorimer series.

Can I read her books as standalones or should I follow the reading order?

Her books are primarily part of the Lorimer and Brightman detective series with recurring characters; it’s best to begin with Book 1 and follow the series for character and plot continuity.

Has Alex Gray received any awards for her crime writing?

Yes. She has been awarded the Scottish Association of Writers' Constable and Pitlochry trophies for her crime writing.