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Whisky from Small Glasses

A D.C.I. Daley Thriller
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In Whisky from Small Glasses, the story unfolds in a small Scottish town where a woman's body is discovered, setting the stage for a gripping investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Jim Daley is tasked with solving the case, delving into the community's dark secrets. As he navigates traditional crime-solving methods, Daley unearths tensions and buried mysteries, leading to unexpected turns in this engaging crime thriller.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Whisky from Small Glasses

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 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 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.

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INFORMATION

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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