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David Goodman



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
 
New and upcoming books
June 2026

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Solitary Agents
 
Novels
   A Reluctant Spy (2024)
   Solitary Agents (2026)
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Books containing stories by David Goodman
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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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Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 209 (2024)
(Clarkesworld Magazine, book 209)
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Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 205 (2023)
(Clarkesworld Magazine, book 205)

Awards
2025 McDermid Debut Award : A Reluctant Spy
2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize : A Reluctant Spy

Award nominations
2025 Macavity Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : A Reluctant Spy


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Murder at the Hotel Orient (2026)
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A Killer in Paradise (2026)
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"A subtropical tour-de-force... Hidden motivations and underhand shenanigans abound in this twisting, double bluffing classic mystery."

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