*AN INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH PICK*Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive murder mystery is the perfect Christmas read.'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter‘Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour’ The Sunday Post‘A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York‘A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel’ The Herald'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' 5* Reader Review'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' 5* Reader Review'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' 5* Reader Review'The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!' 5* Reader Review'Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?' 5* Reader ReviewWaterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

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 LifeA 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 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

Pre-order the gripping new Christmas murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House. As snow falls, the hunt for a killer begins ...It’s Christmas Day 1954 and Frank Grasby’s father is getting married at Rowantree Hall. To make matters worse, Frank is best man.Various clergymen and Frank’s boss, Superintendent Arthur Juggers gather for the celebration. Guests line the chapel as the bride glides down the aisle. The blizzard whirls outside, cutting them off from the rest of the world as Reverend Welling steps into the pulpit. He starts to speak and stutters – then falls. The horrified guests rush to his side, but Welling is already dead. Poisoned by mistletoe.As Juggers and Grasby investigate, they discover dark secrets in this hallowed hall. Time is running out to save the wedding. Where do you turn for help, when even the clergy can’t be trusted?Readers love Denzil Meyrick!‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery.’ Sun‘The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale.’ The Times‘It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile.’ Stuart MacBride‘A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour.’ Mail on SundayDenzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024

*AN INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH PICK*Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive murder mystery is the perfect Christmas read.'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter‘Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour’ The Sunday Post‘A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York‘A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel’ The Herald'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' 5* Reader Review'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' 5* Reader Review'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' 5* Reader Review'The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!' 5* Reader Review'Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?' 5* Reader ReviewWaterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

Don't miss the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month that everyone is talking about this Christmas - the fun and festive murder mystery from the No.1 New York Times bestselling author.'Twists galore' Stuart MacBride'Had me laughing out loud' Yorkshire Life'First-class' The TimesA 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?Readers love The Christmas Stocking Murders:‘Atmospheric, amusing, a book to read by a fireside.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘This book is a delight.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘I found myself chuckling along.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘A wonderful page-turner.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘These books are a tonic.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘A Christmas joy. FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWDenzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBrideA village of secretsIt's December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the remote town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn't on anyone's Christmas wish list.A mystery that can't be solved Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. The victim of some unfortunate misunderstandings, he hopes this case will help clear his name. But as is often the way for Grasby, things most certainly don't go according to plan.A Christmas to remember Soon blizzards hit the North York Moors, cutting off the village from help, and the local doctor's husband is found murdered. Grasby begins to realise that everyone in Elderby is hiding something - and if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Waterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024

*AN INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH PICK*Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive murder mystery is the perfect Christmas read.'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter‘Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour’ The Sunday Post‘A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York‘A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel’ The Herald'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' 5* Reader Review'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' 5* Reader Review'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' 5* Reader Review'The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!' 5* Reader Review'Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?' 5* Reader ReviewWaterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

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 LifeA 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 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

Pre-order the gripping new Christmas murder mystery, from the bestselling author of Murder at Holly House. As snow falls, the hunt for a killer begins ...It’s Christmas Day 1954 and Frank Grasby’s father is getting married at Rowantree Hall. To make matters worse, Frank is best man.Various clergymen and Frank’s boss, Superintendent Arthur Juggers gather for the celebration. Guests line the chapel as the bride glides down the aisle. The blizzard whirls outside, cutting them off from the rest of the world as Reverend Welling steps into the pulpit. He starts to speak and stutters – then falls. The horrified guests rush to his side, but Welling is already dead. Poisoned by mistletoe.As Juggers and Grasby investigate, they discover dark secrets in this hallowed hall. Time is running out to save the wedding. Where do you turn for help, when even the clergy can’t be trusted?Readers love Denzil Meyrick!‘A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery.’ Sun‘The feel-good factor of this frantic farce is off the scale.’ The Times‘It’s a fun book. Playful. One to make you smile.’ Stuart MacBride‘A fine, intricately plotted, seasonal mystery, shot through with black humour.’ Mail on SundayDenzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024

*AN INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH PICK*Discover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive murder mystery is the perfect Christmas read.'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times‘Your new festive fave’ My Weekly‘A crime Christmas stocking must!’ Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can’t be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don’t go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor’s husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can’t uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of Winter‘Intricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour’ The Sunday Post‘A complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New York‘A hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel’ The Herald'Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!' 5* Reader Review'Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!' 5* Reader Review'An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.' 5* Reader Review'The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!' 5* Reader Review'Who doesn’t love a Christmas murder mystery?' 5* Reader ReviewWaterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

Don't miss the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month that everyone is talking about this Christmas - the fun and festive murder mystery from the No.1 New York Times bestselling author.'Twists galore' Stuart MacBride'Had me laughing out loud' Yorkshire Life'First-class' The TimesA 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?Readers love The Christmas Stocking Murders:‘Atmospheric, amusing, a book to read by a fireside.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘This book is a delight.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘I found myself chuckling along.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘A wonderful page-turner.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘These books are a tonic.’ FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW‘A Christmas joy. FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWDenzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, No.1 New York Times bestseller, November 2025

'A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery' Sun'The feel-good factor is off the scale' The Times'A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile' Stuart MacBrideA village of secretsIt's December 1952, and a dead stranger has been found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the remote town of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer? Either way, he wasn't on anyone's Christmas wish list.A mystery that can't be solved Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. The victim of some unfortunate misunderstandings, he hopes this case will help clear his name. But as is often the way for Grasby, things most certainly don't go according to plan.A Christmas to remember Soon blizzards hit the North York Moors, cutting off the village from help, and the local doctor's husband is found murdered. Grasby begins to realise that everyone in Elderby is hiding something - and if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Waterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024