The Malt Whisky Murders, Natalie Jayne Clark

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The Malt Whisky Murders by Natalie Jayne Clark is a mass market paperback mystery novel, shortlisted for the 2025 Bloody Scotland Debut Prize, blending dark humor, small-town intrigue, and a deliciously twisty murder investigation.

When Eilidh and her wife Morag seize the opportunity to buy a rundown distillery in rural Kintyre, they dream of building Scotland’s first women-owned whisky business. It’s a bold plan—one rooted in ambition, independence, and a love of the craft.

But the past has been quietly fermenting.

Hidden within the distillery’s barrels lies a grisly secret: two bodies, perfectly preserved in whisky, waiting to be discovered decades after their deaths.

As if that weren’t enough, a television crew descends on the town, eager to capture the unfolding chaos, while the ever-watchful locals close in with gossip, suspicion, and secrets of their own.

Drawn into the mystery, Eilidh becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the murders—even as she struggles to keep the distillery afloat amid tastings, ceilidhs, protests, and mounting scandal.

In a place where everyone knows everyone—and no secret stays buried forever—solving the crime may be the only way to secure their future.

Darkly funny and sharply atmospheric, The Malt Whisky Murders is a standout debut that blends cozy mystery charm with a distinctly Scottish bite.

Listing details:
Author: Natalie Jayne Clark
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Publication Date: March 20, 2026
ISBN: 1846976782