Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick dies, Edinburgh, 18 February 2025
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Bestselling Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick has died at the age of 59.
The former police officer is best known for his series of 11 books about DCI Jim Daley, set in the fictional Scottish town of Kinloch.
Meyrick's agent Bell Lomax Moreton said he died at his home near Loch Lomond on Friday. He had suffered from crippling arthritis for years.
A spokesperson said: "It was a real honour to work with you, Denzil. Our thoughts are with Fiona and the family at this time."
A statement from his publisher Birlinn described him as "one of the finest crime writers of his generation".
It added: "Denzil was known for the skill with which he pinned to the page the reality of life on the streets of Glasgow along with the issues of the small rural communities of Scotland, a talent which caught the attention of a wide reading public across the UK and well beyond.
"With his characteristic humour, unwavering determination and his dry personality Denzil was west of Scotland through and through, and he created unforgettable detective and criminal characters."
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