- “Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon – This classic novel, set in rural Scotland, delves into the life of Chris Guthrie, a young woman facing personal and societal challenges. While much of the story unfolds in the fictional Kinraddie, the city of Aberdeen is referenced and plays a role in the narrative.
- “The Outrun” by Amy Liptrot – While not a work of fiction, this memoir by Amy Liptrot explores her journey from addiction to recovery, all while reconnecting with her roots in the Orkney Islands and her time in Aberdeen.
- “Fuck This Journal” by Dale Shaw – This humorous and irreverent book is a satirical take on self-help journals. While it doesn’t focus solely on Aberdeen, it includes references and anecdotes about the city.
- “The Bullet Trick” by Louise Welsh – In this gripping thriller, magician William Wilson finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of deception after being hired to perform in Aberdeen.
- “The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets” by Eva Rice – While the majority of this novel is set in London in the 1950s, there is a significant portion of the story that takes place in Aberdeen during a summer vacation.
- “The Fly-By-Night” by Katherine Webb – This historical novel includes a segment set in Aberdeen in the early 1900s, exploring the story of two sisters navigating love, loss, and secrecy.
- “Birthdays for the Dead” by Stuart MacBride – This crime thriller set in Aberdeen follows Detective Sergeant Logan McRae as he investigates a series of murders committed on victims’ birthdays.
- “Fatal Revenant” by Stephen Donaldson – The tenth book in The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series, this fantasy novel briefly includes scenes set in Aberdeen.
- “The Burning Man” by Christopher Fowler – While primarily set in London, this mystery novel by Christopher Fowler includes a section where the protagonist travels to Aberdeen for a job.
- “The Ghost Road” by Pat Barker – The final novel in Pat Barker’s acclaimed Regeneration Trilogy, this book features scenes set in Aberdeen during World War I and explores the mental and emotional toll of the war on its characters.
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