Fiction, folklore and poetry set in, or about, Orkney.
Subcategories
Novels from local authors from Orkney or Orkney-based.
Novels based in Orkney, by authors from far and wide.
Poets from, and inspired by, Orkney.
Explore the rich folklore and mythology of Orkney.
Love and hunger are not the same. An epic sapphic romantic fantasy novel set in Orkney. With Scottish and Orcadian folklore, including a trow as a minor character, sites such as Skara Brae. By Roslyn Sinclair. Paperback.
A heartfelt collection of poems exploring the deep emotions tied to loss, relationships, friendship, family, and mental health. By Leah Robertson. Paperback
A completely gripping thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, set in Orkney. By Lorna Dounaeva. Paperback.
Featuring Orkney - this saga culminates in a battle of galactic dimensions with Airna pulling down her massive powers through the magical conduit of the ancient standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar on the island of Orkney and the brightest magical star in our skies, Arcturus. by Eric Mackay Paperback.
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Set in Orkney. Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer. Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back... By Lorraine Kelly. Paperback.
The 2nd book in the Orkney Mystery series. By Daniel Aubrey. Paperback. Book 1 - 'Dark Island' is available here.
...Are left to tell the tale. Set in Sanday, Orkney. The 11th book in the Rhona Macleod series. By Lin Anderson. Paperback.
A Neolithic whodunit. The third in the Marna Mystery Series. By B.K. Bryce. Book 1 Available Here Book 2 Available Here
A Neolithic whodunit. The first in the Marna Mystery Series. By B.K. Bryce. Book 2 available here Book 3 available here