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Irvine Welsh Releases 16th Novel Can Nothing Save Us?

8/13/2026

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Irvine Welsh released his 16th novel, *Can Nothing Save Us?*, in the United States.
The story follows Luke, his parents Gina and Don, after Molly and George announce disinheritance.
Welsh claims veteran George survived the 2017 Mandalay Bay shooting and witnessed the My Lai massacre.
Welsh adds the shooting had no long-term impact on white Americans.

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Irvine Welsh released his 16th novel, *Can Nothing Save Us?*, in the United States.
The story follows Luke, his parents Gina and Don, after Molly and George announce disinheritance.
Welsh claims veteran George survived the 2017 Mandalay Bay shooting and witnessed the My Lai massacre.
Welsh adds the shooting had no long-term impact on white Americans.