Succession meets And Then There Were None, this is the unputdownable new thriller from Denzil Meyrick, the bestselling author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month, Murder at Holly House. 'A joy from start to frenetic finish.' The Times 'Succession with a Highland twist' Daily Mail Every family has a secret. The mega-rich Pallanders are used to luxury - a castle in the Scottish Highlands, a villa in Tuscany, a billion-dollar fortune and an island in the Caribbean - but their perfect life is about to be shattered. Every father has a favourite. Sebastian Pallander dies, leaving a pitiful amount of money to his wife and children. His family fight over the scraps as old rivalries and bitter jealousies come to the surface. And when Pallander's son is killed in mysterious circumstances, everyone suspects foul play. Every killer has a motive. After a desperate race for survival, the relatives gather at their estate to weather the storm. They all begin to wonder: who will be next? Where has all their money gone? And will any of them get what they truly deserve?
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.