The Christmas Stocking Murders
(Author) Denzil MeyrickA case shrouded in secrets. It's just before Christmas, 1953. Grasby and Juggers are investigating a puzzling murder in the remote village of Uthley's Bay. A fisherman has been found dead on the beach, with a stocking wound tight round his throat. A festive mystery for one and all. Hundreds of pairs of stockings, in neat cellophane bags, soon wash up on the shore. A blizzard cuts off Grasby and Juggers from help, and the local innkeeper is murdered. Any remaining Christmas cheer goes up in smoke as the villagers refuse to talk, leaving the two detectives chasing false leads in the snow. A winter wonderland with no escape. To make matters worse, Grasby can't stop thinking about stockings. Why does everyone seem to be enjoying strangely high standards of hosiery, even beneath their oilskins? Who is the sinister bespectacled man snooping around their hotel? And how can they solve the murder when everyone in the village is a suspect?
Denzil Meyrick
Denzil Meyrick is a Scottish author known for his crime fiction novels set in the fictional town of Kinloch in the Scottish Highlands. His writing style is characterized by rich descriptions of the rugged landscape and complex, multi-layered characters. Meyrick's most notable works include the DCI Daley series, featuring detective Jim Daley, which has garnered critical acclaim for its gripping plots and authentic portrayal of rural policing. His contributions to the crime fiction genre have been praised for their atmospheric settings and compelling storytelling. One of Meyrick's most famous works is "Whisky from Small Glasses," the first book in the DCI Daley series, which introduced readers to his captivating writing style and unforgettable characters.
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