David Goodman is a novelist and short story writer based in East Lothian, Scotland. His debut novel, 'A Reluctant Spy', is out from Headline Books on September 12th 2024. He writes in a range of genres, from spy novels to space operas, and he has been previously published in Clarkesworld and Analog Magazines.
He is represented by Harry Illingworth of DHH Literary. Learn more and subscribe to his monthly newsletter at his website.
Awards: Theakston (2025), Bloody Scotland (2025) see all
Genres: Thriller
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Books containing stories by David Goodman

Nova Scotia Vol 2. (2024)
New Speculative Fiction From Scotland
(Nova Scotia, book 2)
edited by
Neil Williamson and Andrew J Wilson
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