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Discover the book everyone is talking about this Christmas - the fun and festive murder mystery that you won't be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Murder Under the Mistletoe.'A laugh-out-loud must for the Christmas stocking' Irish Independent‘Warm and funny, with twists galore.’ Stuart MacBride'Had me laughing aloud, time and again' Yorkshire LifeA festive mystery.Yorkshire, 1953. It's nearly Christmas, and Detective Frank Grasby is investigating a puzzling murder in the remote village of Uthley’s Bay. A fisherman has been found dead on the beach, with a stocking wound tight round his throat.A winter wonderland with no escape.Hundreds of pairs of stockings, in neat cellophane bags, soon wash up on the shore. Any remaining Christmas cheer goes up in smoke when the local innkeeper is murdered, and the detective is left chasing false leads in the snow.A race to save Christmas.To make matters worse, Frank can’t stop thinking about stockings. Why does everyone seem to be enjoying strangely high standards of hosiery, even beneath their oilskins? And how can he solve the murder when everyone in the village is a suspect?Readers love The Christmas Stocking Murders:‘Atmospheric, amusing, a book to read by a fireside.’ *****‘This book is a delight.’ *****‘I found myself chuckling along.’ *****‘A wonderful page-turner.’ *****‘These books are a tonic.’ *****‘A Christmas joy. *****Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
DCI Jim Daley is charged with murder - and everyone saw him do it - in the gripping final thriller in the series, from the bestselling author Denzil Meyrick.In the middle of the night in Kinloch, the phone rings…Detective Sergeant Brian Scott answers. It’s a message from his old friend and partner, DCI Jim Daley, which chills him to the bone:‘She’s dead, Brian. I couldn’t take it anymore – I killed her! You have to help.’Daley has been arrested for murder, and everyone saw him do it. The police have all the evidence they need to put him behind bars for life, but Scott still believes he’s innocent.Is someone trying to frame him? The search for answers takes Daley and Scott on a dark journey into their past, putting the people closest to them in immediate danger. And as the heartbreak takes its toll, Scott begins to wonder if this might be the end of the road.Is it time to call last orders? ***Praise for Denzil Meyrick***‘In high demand across the globe’ Daily Mail‘You’ll have a blast with these’ Ian Rankin‘One of Scotland’s finest writers in any genre’ SWH‘It’s a fun book. One to make you smile’ Stuart MacBride‘Spellbinding … one of the UK’s most loved crime writers’ Sunday Post***Praise for the DCI Daley Series***'Irresistible' ***** Reader Review'I defy you not to read this series and want to go visit Campbeltown' ***** Reader Review'Twisted and compelling' ***** Reader Review'Not only wildly entertaining but also very thought provoking' ***** Reader Review'I’m a huge fan of Denzil Meyrick’s D.C.I. Daley series and this was the best yet' ***** Reader Review'Exactly my kind of series - police thriller, good humour, brilliantly memorable characters' ***** Reader Review
Pre-order the gripping new Christmas murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House. As the snow falls, the hunt for a killer begins...Frank Grasby’s father, the Reverend Cyril Grasby, is getting married at Rowntree Hall on Christmas Day 1954. And to make matters worse – Frank is best man.The guests include important clergymen, and Inspector Arthur Juggers, Frank’s boss. As they gather at Rowntree Hall, the snow begins to fall, cutting them off from the outside world. But shortly before the knot is tied, Dean Welling is found dead, poisoned by mistletoe. In his hand is a crumpled piece of paper – on which is written only the letter ‘G’.Juggers and Grasby investigate, but things quickly take an even darker turn: a scream rings out late on Christmas Eve, and the body of Reverend Danbury Hollis is discovered in the chapel.Frank must save the day at his own father’s wedding, but how can he tell who is guilty when every suspect is a vicar? And where can he turn for help, when even the clergy can’t be trusted?Readers love Denzil Meyrick!‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery.’ Sun‘The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale.’ The Times‘It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile.’ Stuart MacBride‘A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour.’ Mail on SundayDenzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
A festive mystery perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's ChristmasA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can't be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don't go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor's husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House"The feel-good factor is off the scale." --The Times"Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humor." --The Sunday Post"A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel." --The Herald
'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBrideA village of secretsIt's December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the remote town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn't on anyone's Christmas wish list.A mystery that can't be solved Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. The victim of some unfortunate misunderstandings, he hopes this case will help clear his name. But as is often the way for Grasby, things most certainly don't go according to plan.A Christmas to remember Soon blizzards hit the North York Moors, cutting off the village from help, and the local doctor's husband is found murdered. Grasby begins to realise that everyone in Elderby is hiding something - and if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Waterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
‘A joy from start to frenetic finish.’ The Times'Succession with a Highland twist... great storytelling' Daily Mail ‘A delight.’ Irish Independent‘Thrilling!’ Crime MonthlySuccession meets And Then There Were None.Every family has a secret.The mega-rich Pallanders are used to luxury – a castle in the Scottish Highlands, a villa in Tuscany, a billion-dollar fortune and an island in the Caribbean – but their perfect life is about to be shattered.Every father has a favourite.Sebastian Pallander dies, leaving a pitiful amount of money to his wife and children. His family fight over the scraps as old rivalries and bitter jealousies come to the surface. And when Pallander’s son is killed in mysterious circumstances, everyone suspects foul play.Every killer has a motive.After a desperate race for survival, the relatives gather at their estate to weather the storm. They all begin to wonder: who will be next? Where has all their money gone? And will any of them get what they truly deserve?Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive mystery is perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express, Murder Under the Mistletoe and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot’s Christmas.'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter‘Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour’ The Sunday Post‘A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York‘A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel’ The Herald'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' 5* Reader Review'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' 5* Reader Review'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' 5* Reader Review'The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!' 5* Reader Review'Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?' 5* Reader ReviewWaterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
Succession meets And Then There Were None, this is the unputdownable new thriller from Denzil Meyrick, the bestselling author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month, Murder at Holly House.‘A joy from start to frenetic finish.’ The Times'Succession with a Highland twist' Daily MailEvery family has a secret.The Pallanders have it all – a castle in the Scottish Highlands and an island in the Caribbean – but their perfect life is about to be shattered.Every father has a favourite.Sebastian Pallander dies, leaving a pitiful amount of money for his relatives to fight over. Then his son is killed in mysterious circumstances, and everyone suspects foul play.Every killer has a motive.The family gather at their estate and begin to wonder: who will be next? Where has all their money gone? And will anyone get what they truly deserve?***Readers are gripped by The Estate!***'This book has everything: mystery, suspense, humour, a bit of romance and definitely loads of surprises!' - ***** Reader Review'Succession meets Downton with a dash of Poirot. Whiplash action, grit, gloss and dark humour brilliantly blended in this pacy action thriller.' - Andrea Mara'It left me breathless...A twisty and surprising page turner!' - ***** Reader Review'Fast paced and thrilling – Denzil Meyrick gives Harlan Coben a run for his money. As many twists and turns as a Scottish country road.' - Stephen Leather'What a cracker of a read!' - ***** Reader ReviewDenzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
'Tis the season to solve a mystery... Inspector Frank Gradsby returns in a dazzling crime novel, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House.'Twists galore' Stuart MacBride'Had me laughing out loud' Yorkshire Life'First-class' The TimesA case shrouded in secrets.It’s just before Christmas, 1953. Grasby and Juggers are investigating a puzzling murder in the remote village of Uthley’s Bay. A fisherman has been found dead on the beach, with a stocking wound tight round his throat.A festive mystery for one and all.Hundreds of pairs of stockings, in neat cellophane bags, soon wash up on the shore. A blizzard cuts off Grasby and Juggers from help, and the local innkeeper is murdered. Any remaining Christmas cheer goes up in smoke as the villagers refuse to talk, leaving the two detectives chasing false leads in the snow.A winter wonderland with no escape.To make matters worse, Grasby can’t stop thinking about stockings. Why does everyone seem to be enjoying strangely high standards of hosiery, even beneath their oilskins? Who is the sinister bespectacled man snooping around their hotel? And how can they solve the murder when everyone in the village is a suspect?
DCI Jim Daley is charged with murder - and everyone saw him do it - in the gripping new thriller from the bestselling author Denzil Meyrick.In the middle of the night in Kinloch, the phone rings…Detective Sergeant Brian Scott answers. It’s a message from his old friend and partner, DCI Jim Daley, which chills him to the bone:‘She’s dead, Brian. I couldn’t take it anymore – I killed her! You have to help.’Daley has been arrested for murder, and everyone saw him do it. The police have all the evidence they need to put him behind bars for life, but Scott still believes he’s innocent.Is someone trying to frame him?The search for answers takes Daley and Scott on a dark journey into their past, putting the people closest to them in immediate danger. And as the heartbreak takes its toll, Scott begins to wonder if this might be the end of the road.Is it time to call last orders?
James Machie was a man with a genius for violence, his criminal empire spreading from the UK to mainland Europe. Fortunately, Machie is dead, assassinated in the back of a prison ambulance following his trial and conviction. But now, five years later, he is apparently back from the grave, set on avenging himself on those who brought him down . . .
When a senior Edinburgh Civil Servant spectacularly takes his own life in Kinloch Harbour, D.C.I. Jim Daley comes face-to-face with the murky world of politics. The fate of nations is at stake. Jim Daley must face his worst fears as tragedy strikes. This is not just about a successful investigation, itâ??s about survival.
When the body of a young woman is washed up on an idyllic beach on the west coast of Scotland, D.C.I. Jim Daley is despatched from Glasgow to lead the investigation. The first novel in the bestselling the D.C.I. Daley series, Whisky from Small Glasses is a truly compelling crime novel, shot through with dark humour and menace.
Itâ??s December, and the Shannon family are returning home to their clifftop mansion near Kinloch for their annual AGM. However, a century ago Archibald Shannon stole the land upon which he built their home â?? and his descendants have been cursed ever since...
The fifth book in the bestselling D.C.I. Daley series
A collection of short stories and novellas featuring the bestselling D.C.I. Daley
Sixth in a compelling series of crime novels, packed with authentic police procedure, plot twists and gritty humour.
When the luxury cruiser berths in Kinloch harbour, the pressure is on DCI Jim Daley. The UK Government are taking a high-powered group of businessmen and women on a tour of the British isles, but when one of the crew goes missing and an elderly local ornithologist disappears, will the pressure become too great? 7th book in the DCI Daley Series.
Voted Culture NL's Book of the Year for 2020. The eighth D.C.I. Daley thriller - a gripping tale of revenge served ice-cold, with Denzil Meyrickâ??s trademark gritty humour and plot corkscrews galore.