Allan Guthrie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Allan Guthrie

British writer

Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1965

Place of Birth: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Profession: writer, journalist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Allan Guthrie (born Allan Buchan; 5 June 1965) is a Scottish literary agent, author and editor of crime fiction.
He was born in Orkney, but has lived in Edinburgh for most of his adult life.
His first novel, Two-Way Split, was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger Award, and it won the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award in 2007.
His second novel, Kiss Her Goodbye, was nominated for an Edgar Award, an Anthony Award, and a Gumshoe Award. Guthrie is part of a literary circle that includes Ken Bruen, Reed Farrel Coleman, and Jason Starr. Guthrie's books are published by Polygon, an imprint of Birlinn Limited.