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DCI Daley

by Denzil Meyrick

17 books Started 2012 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The DCI Daley is a Historical Fiction / Mystery series by Denzil Meyrick, made up of 17 books published between 2012 and 2025. It begins with Whisky From Small Glasses (2012), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Last Orders for the Condemned (2025), spanning 13 years of storytelling.

17books
13years active
2decades
~0.8yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Whisky From Small Glasses 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Last Witness 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Dalintober Moon (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Dark Suits and Sad Songs 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Two One Three (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Rat Stone Serenade 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Empty Nets and Promises (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Single End (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 One Last Dram Before Midnight 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Well of the Winds 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Relentless Tide 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 A Breath on Dying Embers 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
13 Jeremiah's Bell 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 For Any Other Truth 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Death of Remembrance 2022 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 No Sweet Sorrow 2023 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Last Orders for the CondemnedLatest 2025 Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

DCI Daley series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the DCI Daley series?

Start with Whisky From Small Glasses (2012), the first book in the DCI Daley series by Denzil Meyrick. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the DCI Daley series?

There are 17 books in the DCI Daley series by Denzil Meyrick, published between 2012 and 2025.

What is the first book in the DCI Daley series?

The first book in the DCI Daley series is Whisky From Small Glasses, published in 2012 by Denzil Meyrick.

What is the latest book in the DCI Daley series?

The most recent book in the DCI Daley series is Last Orders for the Condemned (2025) by Denzil Meyrick.

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About Denzil Meyrick

Denzil Meyrick (1926-2018) was an English author and historian. Born in London, he served in the Royal Navy during World War II and later worked as a journalist and publisher. He is best known for his historical fiction novels, which explore themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human nature. Meyrick's notable works include "The Crusaders" (1978), "The Leopard" (1989), and "The Last Centurion" (1995). His books have received critical acclaim for their vivid storytelling, historical accuracy, and thought-provoking insights. Meyrick's work has been praised for its evocative prose, meticulous research, and ability to bring historical events to life. He received several awards, including the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for "The Crusaders" and the Historical Novel Society's Gold Medal for "The Last Centurion."

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About the DCI Daley series

Denzil Meyrick's DCI Daley novels are richly atmospheric Scottish crime fiction set in the fictional town of Kinloch, on the wild Kintyre peninsula. DCI Jim Daley, transferred from Glasgow, investigates murders that stir up the secrets, feuds and history of a remote west-coast community.

Meyrick blends gripping mystery with vivid local colour, dark humour and a strong sense of place — the sea, the whisky, the close-knit town. Daley's volatile friendship with the irrepressible DS Brian Scott is a series highlight.

Daley's personal life and Kinloch's secrets develop across the books, so reading in order from "Whisky from Small Glasses" is recommended.