The Christmas Stocking Murders
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The Christmas Stocking Murders by Denzil Meyrick
Discover the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month that everyone is talking about this Christmas - the fun and festive murder mystery that you won't be able to put down. 'A laugh-out-loud must for the Christmas stocking' Irish Independent ‘Warm and funny, with twists galore.’ Stuart MacBride 'Had me laughing aloud, time and again' Yorkshire Life A festive mystery. Yorkshire, 1953. It's nearly Christmas, and Detective Frank Grasby is 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 winter wonderland with no escape. Hundreds of pairs of stockings, in neat cellophane bags, soon wash up on the shore. Any remaining Christmas cheer goes up in smoke when the local innkeeper is murdered, and the detective is left chasing false leads in the snow. A race to save Christmas. To make matters worse, Frank can’t stop thinking about stockings. Why does everyone seem to be enjoying strangely high standards of hosiery, even beneath their oilskins? And how can he solve the murder when everyone in the village is a suspect? Readers love The Christmas Stocking Murders: ‘Atmospheric, amusing, a book to read by a fireside.’ ***** ‘This book is a delight.’ ***** ‘I found myself chuckling along.’ ***** ‘A wonderful page-turner.’ ***** ‘These books are a tonic.’ ***** ‘A Christmas joy. ***** Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024 Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025
Grasby and Juggers are a tremendous pairing who display Denzil Meyrick’s comic talents to the full in this immensely enjoyable Christmas caper set in a wintry Yorkshire seaside townScratching below the surface, there is again much to be found that reflects not only on the 1950s, but on our own time. Highly recommended. * S. J. MacLean *
An authentic vintage crime laced with dark humour. Frank Grasby is an instant classic detective. Unmissable. * Michael Wood *
A terrific rip-roaring page turner! I very much enjoyed this darkly comic breakneck dash through the dark streets - and even darker secrets - of a North Yorkshire fishing village. * J. M. Hall *
Christmas mayhem, mischief and murder – this series has become a staple of the festive period with its brilliant mysteries and razor-sharp wit. * Jonathan Whitelaw *
I loved the humour and ambiance of this book. Definitely one to read over the festive holidays. * Faith Martin *
Praise for Denzil Meyrick: * - *
A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery. * Sun *
A wonderfully entertaining mystery with great characters, setting and period detail. * Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and Croissants *
You'll have a blast. * Ian Rankin *
Absorbing . . . no run-of-the-mill tartan noir. * The Times *
An authentic vintage crime laced with dark humour. Frank Grasby is an instant classic detective. Unmissable. * Michael Wood *
A terrific rip-roaring page turner! I very much enjoyed this darkly comic breakneck dash through the dark streets - and even darker secrets - of a North Yorkshire fishing village. * J. M. Hall *
Christmas mayhem, mischief and murder – this series has become a staple of the festive period with its brilliant mysteries and razor-sharp wit. * Jonathan Whitelaw *
I loved the humour and ambiance of this book. Definitely one to read over the festive holidays. * Faith Martin *
Praise for Denzil Meyrick: * - *
A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery. * Sun *
A wonderfully entertaining mystery with great characters, setting and period detail. * Ian Moore, bestselling author of Death and Croissants *
You'll have a blast. * Ian Rankin *
Absorbing . . . no run-of-the-mill tartan noir. * The Times *
Denzil Meyrick was from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, a director of several companies, and an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books. Regarded as 'One of Scotland's finest writers' (SWH), he was the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and the Detective Frank Grasby mysteries, including the Waterstones Thriller of the Month pick, Murder at Holly House.
Denzil died peacefully at his home beside Loch Lomond in Scotland, in February 2025. For more information about his books, visit his website: www.denzilmeyrick.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780857506399 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857506390 |
| Title | The Christmas Stocking Murders |
| Author | Denzil Meyrick |
| Series | A Frank Grasby Mystery |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |