As you can see, THE LAST WITNESS is in the shops!
Whether you like to order from the comfort of your own home via Amazon, or any other on line site; shop at Waterstones, Blackwell's, Foyles, WH Smith, Sainsbury's - the list goes on - you can now pick up a copy of this 'much anticipated' sequel to Whisky from Small Glasses.
The eBook version will be available on all platforms in the next couple of days, and can already be ordered on Kindle.
The above photo was sent to me by the good people of The Loch Fyne Gallery in Tarbert.
Rae was so excited about its arrival, she sent the image from her phone from the third tee of Tarbert golf Course! I hope it didn't ruin her swing.
I must thank a few people who have really helped me over the last few months. My agent Anne Williams at KHLA in London, who has done a magnificent job in helping me navigate through some heavy seas; to Hugh Andrew, Neville Moir, Alison Rae, Julie Ferguson, Anna, Sally, Vikki and all the rest of the team at Polygon, who saw the flare and sent out the lifeboat, a massive thank you. Not only did they effect the rescue with great élan, they re-launched a sturdier, sleek-lined vessel, so much better equipped than the battered old skiff that first crested the waves and sailed out into the broad ocean of words many months ago, as its crew bailed manfully, the captain lashed to the mast for fear he would do the pirates they came across on the way a terminal mischief.
And as for that crew - Fiona, Rachel and Sian - I salute you! We are a very democratic ship's company; that is to say, as I stare out at the clouds, or have my head in the stars, desperately trying to plot a course, the real work, and therefore all of the power, lies with them. It is a poor captain indeed, who doesn't realise that without his shipmates he would be left marooned on a dry desert island, no doubt sucking at a long-emptied bottle of rum, dreaming dreams of what might have been.
I love you.
And, dear reader, remember this; if you possibly can, never sail too near to a lee shore; look to windward and always do what Simon says.
The perils of the deep are many and varied. Be strong, rig the plank and don't be afraid to swing the cat o' nine tails.
Lastly, a few words from some of those who have read THE LAST WITNESS:
"I read Denzil Meyrick's first novel, Whisky from Small Glasses, and absolutely loved it - I must say though, this one is even better!" RMK
"...the story is gripping and enthralling ...you just can't wait to read what will happen next ... I can't wait for the third instalment!" S McA
"What an explosive opening to a book - amazing! Absolutely recommended!" KS
