Whisky from Small Glasses

Whisky from Small Glasses
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Birlinn
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0857908421

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. Far from home, and his troubled marriage, it seems that Daley's biggest obstacle will be managing the difficult local police chief; but when the prime suspect is gruesomely murdered, the inquiry begins to stall. As the body count rises, Daley uncovers a network of secrets and corruption in the closeknit community of Kinloch, thrusting him and his loved ones into the centre of a case more deadly than he had ever imagined. The first novel in the D.C.I. Daley series, Whisky from Small Glasses is a truly compelling crime novel, shot through with dark humour and menace.

The Last Witness

The Last Witness
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1605989193

James Machie was a man with a genius for violence, his criminal empire spreading beyond Glasgow into the UK and mainland Europe. Fortunately, James 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. Top of his list is his previous associate, Frank MacDougall, who unbeknownst to D.C.I. Jim Daley, is living under protection on his lochside patch, the small Scottish town of Kinloch. Daley knows that, having been the key to Machie’s conviction, his old friend and colleague D.S. Scott is almost as big a target. And nothing, not even death, has ever stood in James Machie’s way .

The Relentless Tide

The Relentless Tide
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788850033

One of the Scotsman's Books of 2018 When Professor Francombe and her team of archaeologists find the remains of three women on a remote Kintyre hillside – a site rumoured to have been the base of Viking warlord Somerled – their delight soon turns to horror when they realise the women tragically met their end little more than two decades ago. It soon becomes clear that these are the three missing victims of the 'Midweek Murderer', a serial killer who was at work in Glasgow in the early 1990s. DCI Jim Daley now has the chance to put things right – to confront a nightmare from his past and solve a crime he failed to as a young detective. However, when Police Scotland's Cold Case Unit arrive, they bring yet more ghosts to Kinloch. A tale of death, betrayal, Viking treasure and revenge set in the thin places where past, present and future collide.

The Rat Stone Serenade

The Rat Stone Serenade
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Birlinn
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0857908952

It's December, and the Shannon family are returning home to their clifftop mansion near Kinloch for their annual AGM. Shannon International is one of the world's biggest private companies, with tendrils reaching around the globe in computing, banking and mineral resourcing, and it has brought untold wealth and privilege to the family. However, a century ago Archibald Shannon stole the land upon which he built their home - and his descendants have been cursed ever since. When heavy snow cuts off Kintyre, DCI Jim Daley and DS Brian Scott are assigned to protect their illustrious visitors. As an ancient society emerges from the blizzards, and its creation, the Rat Stone, reveals grisly secrets, ghosts of the past come to haunt the Shannons. As the curse decrees, death is coming - but for whom and from what?

One Last Dram Before Midnight

One Last Dram Before Midnight
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0857909363

Bringing together six short stories – two of which are previously unpublished – One Last Dram Before Midnight is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Denzil Meyrick. These tales take us from Jim Daley's early days pounding the beat in Glasgow as a young constable to a light-hearted whisky smuggling romp involving Hamish and some ghostly pipers. Includes four previously eBook exclusive stories: 'Single End', 'Two One Three', 'Dalintober Moon' and 'Empty Nets and Promises'.

A Breath on Dying Embers

A Breath on Dying Embers
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Polygon
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2019-07-11
Genre: Cruise ships
ISBN: 9781846974755

"When the luxury cruise ship Great Britain berths in Kinloch harbour, the pressure mounts on D.C.I. Jim Daley. The high-powered international delegates on board are touring the country, golfing and sightseeing, as part of a UK Government trade mission. But within hours, one of the crew members vanishes and a local birdwatcher is missing. The lives of the ship's passengers and the residents of Kinloch, as well as the country's economic future, are soon in jeopardy. And as Daley faces a life-and-death struggle of his own, D.S. Brian Scott - reluctantly back at sea - comes to the fore. Could this be Daley's last throw of the dice?"--Back cover

Dark Suits and Sad Songs

Dark Suits and Sad Songs
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Polygon
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Assassination
ISBN: 9781846973154

When a senior Edinburgh civil servant spectacularly takes his own life in Kinloch harbour, DCI Jim Daley comes face to face with the murky worldof politics. To add to his woes, two local drug dealers lie dead, ritually assassinated. It's clear that dark forces are at work in the town. With his bossunder investigation, his marriage hanging on by a thread, and his sidekick DS Scott wrestling with his own demons, Daley's world is in meltdown.When strange lights appear in the sky over Kinloch, it becomes clear that the townsfolk are not the only people at risk. 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, it's about survival.

Jeremiah's Bell

Jeremiah's Bell
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Polygon
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-06-04
Genre: Hotelkeepers
ISBN: 9781846975202

Teenager Alison Doig disappeared from Kinloch over 30 years ago under mysterious circumstances. Her reclusive family still live in a remote part of the Kintyre peninsula, amidst rumours of wrecking, smuggling and barbaric cruelty. Now rich American hotelier Alice Wenger has arrived in town, determined to punish those who made her suffer in the past. But someone has vowed to keep hidden sins concealed for ever. Daley's team must race against time to expose long-held secrets and shameful lies before there are any more victims.

Well of the Winds

Well of the Winds
Author: Denzil Meyrick
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2017-04-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0857909231

As the Second World War nears its end, a man is stabbed to death on the shoreline of Kinloch, in the shadow of the great warships in the harbour. Many years later, the postman on Gairsay, a tiny island off the coast of Kintyre, discovers that the Bremner family are missing from their farm. There's a pot on the stove and food on the table, but of the Bremners there is no sign. When DCI Daley comes into possession of a journal written by his wartime predecessor in Kinloch, Inspector William Urquhart, he soon realises that the Isle of Gairsay has many secrets. Assisted by his indomitable deputy, DS Brian Scott, and new boss, Chief Superintendent Carrie Symington, Daley must solve a wartime murder to uncover the shocking events of the past and the present.

How to Be a Bourbon Badass

How to Be a Bourbon Badass
Author: Linda Ruffenach
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-03-15
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1684350298

There is no right or wrong way to drink bourbon—in a cocktail, straight up, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda. You will never know which is your way until you try them all, and How to Be a Bourbon Badass will guide you on the path of your own bourbon adventure. In How to Be a Bourbon Badass, Linda Ruffenach tells the story of her own personal journey with bourbon and shares behind-the-scenes tales from bourbon industry experts and rock stars. She captures the storied history of America’s native spirit, explains the process of making liquid gold, and offers top-notch cocktail, dinner, and dessert recipes for the novice and connoisseur alike. From tales of legendary master distillers to stories of women whose lives were changed through newfound bourbon badass confidence, and from recipes for classics like the bourbon highball to fresh twists like strawberry bourbon lemonade with rosemary, Linda Ruffenach will redefine your perceptions of bourbon and those who savor it. Your journey to becoming a bourbon badass begins here.