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Jeremiah's Bell

A D.C.I. Daley Thriller
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In the remote Kintyre peninsula, the arrival of wealthy American hotelier Alice Wenger in Kinloch stirs secrets and suspicions. The Doig family, living isolated without modern comforts, face tragedy when their patriarch falls to his death. Beneath the surface lie tales of stolen gold, whisky smuggling, shipwrecks, and decades-old brutal events. The Kinloch Police team must navigate personal struggles to solve a disturbing crime that threatens to unravel old wounds.
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This gripping crime thriller appeals to readers who enjoy atmospheric and character-driven mysteries with a Scottish setting. Fans of intricate plots featuring family secrets, historical layers, and a blend of humour with darker elements will find Jeremiah’s Bell particularly engaging.

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Voted Culture NL's Book of the Year for 2020. The eighth D.C.I. Daley thriller - agripping tale of revenge served ice-cold, with Denzil Meyrick's trademark gritty humour and plot corkscrews galore.

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When rich American hotelier Alice Wenger arrives in Kinloch, some eyebrows are raised and memories are rekindled. Meanwhile, the secretive Doig family live a solitary existence on a remote part of the Kintyre peninsula, without even the basic amenities of modern life.

After the family's patriarch plummets to his death, secrets of stolen gold, whisky smuggling, shipwrecks, and brutal events going back decades begin to emerge.

With emotions running high in Kinloch Police Office, the team must put aside their own problems and get to the bottom of a sickening crime.

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Series: The D.C.I. Daley Series

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Jeremiah's Bell has been praised as an absorbing and uniquely atmospheric thriller, standing out in the crime genre for its skilful storytelling and a distinctive blend of dark themes and irreverent humour. Critics highlight the vivid historical scenes and the memorable character of DS Scott, whose witty dialogue adds a fresh angle to the narrative. It has been described as a compelling page-turner that resonates with crime aficionados and those who appreciate depth alongside suspense.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846975202

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 400

About the Author

After studying politics, Denzil Meyrick worked as a police officer, distillery manager, freelance journalist, and company director. He is originally from Campbeltown in Argyll, but now lives with his wife Fiona on Loch Lomondside.

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