Graeme Armstrong
Scottish author best known for his debut novel The Young Team (2020), inspired by his experiences with youth gang culture in Airdrie. His work addresses themes of masculinity, addiction, class, and Scottish dialect, and has been noted for its authentic portrayal of working‑class life.
Books
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1. The Young Team
A raw coming-of-age story set in post-industrial Scotland, following a teenager pulled into gang culture, drugs, and violence amid the highs of rave nights and the lows of small-town despair. As friendships splinter and consequences escalate, he battles addiction, grief, and mental health struggles while searching for escape, responsibility, and a fragile path toward redemption.
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