Denzil Meyrick Reading Order
4 series Β· 25 books Β· Born 1965
Denzil Meyrick is a Scottish crime fiction author who draws on his background as a Strathclyde Police officer and manager at Springbank Distillery to craft authentic mysteries grounded in real-world experience. His prolific output spans four series and over twenty-five novels, with his DCI Daley series emerging as his most celebrated work, following a detective navigating complex cases in the Scottish Highlands. Meyrick's stories blend regional atmosphere, procedural detail, and compelling character work to create thrillers that resonate with both crime fiction enthusiasts and readers seeking distinctly Scottish narratives.
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DCI Daley Series
Ongoing17 books (2012β2025)
The DCI Daley series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection featuring 17 books published from 2012 to 2025. Readers should begin with Whisky From Small Glasses and follow the books in publication order to experience the full narrative arc. The series spans from its debut through the most recent installments, with new entries continuing to be released.
Start with Whisky From Small Glasses, the first of 17 books in the DCI Daley series.
Start this series with Whisky From Small Glasses
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Whisky From Small Glasses |
| 2 | Dalintober Moon |
| 3 | The Last Witness |
| 4 | Dark Suits and Sad Songs |
| 5 | Two One Three |
| 6 | Empty Nets and Promises |
| 7 | Single End |
| 8 | The Rat Stone Serenade |
| 9 | One Last Dram Before Midnight |
| 10 | Well of the Winds |
| 11 | The Relentless Tide |
| 12 | A Breath on Dying Embers |
| 13 | Jeremiah's Bell |
| 14 | For Any Other Truth |
| 15 | The Death of Remembrance |
| 16 | No Sweet Sorrow |
| 17 | Last Orders |
Frank Grasby Mystery Series
Ongoing3 books (2023β2026)
The Frank Grasby Mystery series by Denzil Meyrick consists of three books published between 2023 and 2026, with more installments planned. This ongoing mystery and thriller series follows detective Frank Grasby through interconnected cases that should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder at Holly House, followed by The Christmas Stocking Murders, and The Mistletoe Wedding Murders. Each book builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the narrative.
Start with Murder at Holly House and read in order.
Start this series with Murder at Holly House
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Murder at Holly House |
| 2 | The Christmas Stocking Murders |
| 3 | The Mistletoe Wedding Murders |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2021β2024)
Denzil Meyrick's mystery and thriller series consists of two standalone novels published between 2021 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. Read Terms of Restitution first, followed by The Estate, in their order of publication. Though each book stands alone, readers should begin with the first title to experience the series as intended.
Start with Terms of Restitution and read in order.
Start this series with Terms of Restitution
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Terms of Restitution |
| 2 | The Estate |
Tales from Kinloch Series
Likely Complete3 books (2020β2022)
The Tales from Kinloch series by Denzil Meyrick comprises three mystery and thriller novels published between 2020 and 2022. The series appears to be complete, with entries that should be read in publication order: A Large Measure of Snow, A Toast to the Old Stones, and Ghosts in the Gloaming. Each book builds on the previous installment, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.
Start with A Large Measure of Snow and read in order.
Start this series with A Large Measure of Snow
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Large Measure of Snow |
| 2 | A Toast to the Old Stones |
| 3 | Ghosts in the Gloaming |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Denzil Meyrick written?
- Denzil Meyrick has written 25 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Denzil Meyrick series?
- Here are the first books in Denzil Meyrick's series: DCI Daley: Whisky From Small Glasses; Frank Grasby Mystery: Murder at Holly House; Tales from Kinloch: A Large Measure of Snow.
- What order should I read Denzil Meyrick's books?
- We recommend reading Denzil Meyrick's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Denzil Meyrick still writing new books?
- Yes, Denzil Meyrick has 3 ongoing series: DCI Daley, Frank Grasby Mystery, Standalone Novels.

