Books by Aaron Mullins include number one best sellers in crime, horror, mystery, thriller and short story categories.
Aaron Mullins books start on the west coast of Scotland, where every village hides a story it would rather you didn’t repeat. On this page you’ll find Scottish fiction books set in the Highlands and Ayrshire, a field guide to mythical monsters, legends you can visit in person, and true crime from a psychologist who enjoys asking why.
There’s a creative writing guide too, for anyone who reads all this and fancies writing their own. Aaron’s book How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors has become a staple reference book for writers.
Aaron Mullins Books
Scottish Urban Legends: 50 Myths and True Stories
A HUGE collection of Scottish Urban Legends, Myths and True Stories. Legendary stories that reveal Scotland’s mysterious past. Each tale dazzlingly retold for a modern audience. Hear stories from a land filled with magic and mystery. Hear true stories, some revealed for the very first time. Discover the locations to experience these for yourself.
Scottish Killers: 25 True Crime Stories
Sinister. Gripping. Thought-provoking. This is true crime as you’ve never read it before. Discover the hidden motives behind Scotland’s most infamous true crimes. Explore the motives behind murder and the psychology of those who cross the ultimate line.
Scottish Legends: 55 Mythical Monsters
A MAMMOTH collection of Scottish Legendary Creatures and Mythical Monsters. All the best Scottish folktales are here, from Kelpies and Selkies, to Scottish Big Cats and fairies straight from your fairytales. And the most famous Scottish legend of all, The Loch Ness Monster.
How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors
A complete creative writing guide for authors. This book will develop your writing skills and help you publish with confidence. You’ll master storytelling, character development, grammar, editing, and learn how to write a novel from start to finish. With 22 easy-to-follow Author Activities designed to help you progress from idea to publishable story.
Scottish fiction books: the short story collections
If you’re hunting Scottish fiction books, or books set in Scotland you can finish in a sitting, start here. The short story collections are the easiest way into Aaron Mullins books. Short stories suit Scotland. The nights are long, and a good tale should end before the fire goes out.
Ayrshire Stories: Tales from the West Coast
Thrilling suspense, mysteries, and twists, prepare to be captivated by these gripping stories. Step into the shadowy depths of Scotland’s west coast. From dark crimes to thrilling psychological mysteries, these Scottish short stories will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Mysteries and Misadventures: Tales from the Highlands
Ten tales set in the Highlands of Scotland. True childhood secrets revealed. A couple visit a guesthouse with a deadly history. An unopened box and a woman being hunted. A young boy thinks he has got away with murder. A woman follows the voice of her drowned father. Discover these stories and more in this collection of Highland tales.
Where to start with Aaron Mullins books (and which ones to gift)
Match the book to the reader:
- For a proper fright before bed: Mysteries and Misadventures: Tales from the Highlands. Ten stories, one guesthouse you’ll never book a night in (also doubles as Aaron’s unofficial autobiography).
- For the friend who loves a twist: Ayrshire Stories: Tales from the West Coast. Psychological mysteries that hold the reveal until the final page.
- For ghost hunters and paranormal lovers: Scottish Urban Legends: 50 Myths and True Stories provides a tour of Scottish ghost tour.
- For anyone who’s stopped the car at a loch “just to check”: Scottish Legends: 55 Mythical Monsters.
- For the true-crime obsessive: Scottish Killers: 25 True Crime Stories, written by a psychologist.
- For the friend who’s been “writing a novel” since 2019: How to Write Fiction: A Creative Writing Guide for Authors. Gentle nudge included.
Any of them makes an easy birthday or secret Santa gift for a Scotland lover, psychological thriller and horror fanatic, or the friend who’s read every crime novel in the library twice.
About Aaron Mullins
Aaron Mullins is an award-winning, internationally published psychologist and a bestselling Scottish author. He taught Academic Writing at Coventry University and founded Birdtree Books Publishing, where he worked as Editor-in-Chief. He lives by the sea on Scotland’s west coast, and spends his time away from the desk on charity work and exploring the corners of Scotland that tend to turn up in his books.
That psychology training runs through all Aaron Mullins books. The stories care about why people do what they do, and that’s usually where the fright lives.
Read more about Aaron Mullins, author and psychologist
Aaron Mullins books: your questions answered
What genre are Aaron Mullins books?
Aaron Mullins books cover Scottish short fiction, crime, mystery, thriller and horror, plus non-fiction on Scottish folklore and true crime. There’s also a creative writing guide for authors. The common thread is Scotland and suspense, with a psychologist’s eye on why people act the way they do.
Are Aaron Mullins books fiction or true stories?
Both. The Highland and Ayrshire collections and the two Mullins anthologies are fiction. Scottish Killers is true crime. Scottish Urban Legends mixes myths with true stories, and Scottish Legends retells traditional tales of mythical creatures. Each book’s description on this page tells you which side of the line it sits.
Do I need to read Aaron Mullins books in order?
No. Every title stands alone, and the short story collections let you dip in wherever you like. If you’re new, try Mysteries and Misadventures for fiction or Scottish Legends: 55 Mythical Monsters for folklore. Readers who want real cases can go straight to Scottish Killers. There’s no reading order to learn.
Where can I buy Aaron Mullins books?
Every book on this page links straight to its Amazon listing, where you’ll see the formats available and current prices. You can also browse the full catalogue on Aaron’s Amazon author page, or sign up below for free stories sent to your inbox.
What are good Scottish fiction books for short story fans?
For Scottish short stories with a dark streak, try Mysteries and Misadventures: Tales from the Highlands and Ayrshire Stories: Tales from the West Coast. Both are collections set in real parts of Scotland, built around crime and twists. They’re perfect for a train ride or one more story before lights out.
Which Aaron Mullins book makes the best gift?
Scottish Legends: 55 Mythical Monsters is the safest bet for anyone who loves Scotland or a good monster story. Pick Scottish Killers for a true crime fan, the Highland collection for a suspense reader, and How to Write Fiction for the friend with a half-finished novel in a drawer.
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