Caerthan Banks is a Scottish writer known for his novels that explore contemporary themes with a distinctive style. He made his debut in 2012 with the novel *The Guts*, a raw and satirical narrative about the life of a rock band, which earned him critical acclaim for his original voice and black humor. His subsequent work, *Calum's Road* (2014), is based on the true story of Calum MacLeod and chronicles the solitary construction of a road on the island of Raasay, addressing themes of perseverance and isolation. Banks's writing is characterized by an incisive realism and an attention to the psychological details of his characters. Through his works, he has established himself as a significant figure in the landscape of contemporary Scottish literature, distinct from the celebrated literary legacy of his father, Iain M. Banks.