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Whisky from Small Glasses
A D.C.I. Daley Thriller
Series: The D.C.I. Daley Series
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See moreWhen 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 Glassesis a truly compelling crime novel, shot through with dark humour and menace.
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A compelling new series of crime novels, packed with accurate police procedure and gritty, dark humour. Whisky from Small Glasses follows DCI Jim Daley, who is sent from the city to investigate a murder after the body of a woman is washed up on an idyllic beach on the West Coast of Scotland.
Far away from urban resources, he finds himself a stranger in a close-knit community. Love, betrayal, fear, and death stalk the small town, as Daley investigates a case that becomes more deadly than he could possibly imagine.
Series: The D.C.I. Daley Series
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Whisky from Small Glasses
A compelling new series of crime novels, packed with accurate police procedure and gritty, dark humour. Whisky from Small Glasses follows DCI Jim Daley, who is sent from the city to investigate a murder after the body of a woman is washed up on an idyllic beach on the West Coast of Scotland. Far away from urban resources, he finds...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Whisky from Small Glasses by Denzil Meyrick is praised for its compelling narrative with memorable characters, even those with minor roles. It features gritty writing with touches of dark humour and authentic settings. The novel is a gripping start to the Daley and Scott series, filled with action, intrigue, and unexpected plot twists, earning its place among top gritty crime novels.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781846973215
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 257g
Pages: 368
About the Author
After studying politics, Denzil Meyrick worked as a police officer, distillery manager, freelance journalist, and company director. He was one of the UK's bestselling crime novelists, originally from Campbeltown in Argyll, and author of the bestselling D.C.I. Daley series. He passed away in February 2025 at the age of 59.
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