JD Kirk is the author of the multi-million bestselling DCI Logan series, set in the Highlands of Scotland. He also does not exist. Instead, JD is the pen name of former children’s author and screenwriter, Barry Hutchison, who was born and raised in Fort William. He still lives in the Highlands with his wife and children. He has no idea what the JD stands for.

‘A breath of fresh air’ L.J. Ross‘DCI Logan is sure to become one of Scotland’s best-loved detectives’ Adam Croft'Stylishly smart and dark - everything you want from a crime novel. DCI Jack Logan, like the Highland setting, is vivid and raw and I can't wait to read more.' Lynne McEwan'Dark, daring and hugely entertaining, I raced through A Litter of Bones.' Marion Todd'Gripping crime thriller. Full of twists and turns, I couldn't put this down. Fantastic.' Simon McCleave'Your next crime fiction obsession. Jack Logan is a true hero' Michael Wood'Sprightly pace and sparky dialogue propel this police procedural from the almost superhumanly prolific JD Kirk' Douglas Skelton'Well, that was my first [JD Kirk book] but it won’t be my last. Expertly paced, shrewdly constructed, switchback turns, vivid Highland setting, great ensemble cast led by the bullish, caramel wafer-chomping DCI Logan: you couldn’t really ask for much more from a crime novel…' Liam McIlvanney'I devoured A Litter of Bones in one night - totally engrossed by DCI Jack Logan and the Highland police team. The search for serial killer Mister Whisper is both heart-wrenching and terrifying. Brilliant characters, bloody crimes and a vein of dark humour make this an absolute belter of a book. Remarkably good.' Heather Critchlow'With A Litter of Bones, JD Kirk serves a slick slice of noir. He has produced a well-constructed, satisfying and intriguing mystery. Highly recommended.' Stuart Johnstone

JD Kirk is the author of the multi-million bestselling DCI Logan series, set in the Highlands of Scotland. He also does not exist. Instead, JD is the pen name of former children’s author and screenwriter, Barry Hutchison, who was born and raised in Fort William. He still lives in the Highlands with his wife and children. He has no idea what the JD stands for.

‘A breath of fresh air’ L.J. Ross‘DCI Logan is sure to become one of Scotland’s best-loved detectives’ Adam Croft'Stylishly smart and dark - everything you want from a crime novel. DCI Jack Logan, like the Highland setting, is vivid and raw and I can't wait to read more.' Lynne McEwan'Dark, daring and hugely entertaining, I raced through A Litter of Bones.' Marion Todd'Gripping crime thriller. Full of twists and turns, I couldn't put this down. Fantastic.' Simon McCleave'Your next crime fiction obsession. Jack Logan is a true hero' Michael Wood'Sprightly pace and sparky dialogue propel this police procedural from the almost superhumanly prolific JD Kirk' Douglas Skelton'Well, that was my first [JD Kirk book] but it won’t be my last. Expertly paced, shrewdly constructed, switchback turns, vivid Highland setting, great ensemble cast led by the bullish, caramel wafer-chomping DCI Logan: you couldn’t really ask for much more from a crime novel…' Liam McIlvanney'I devoured A Litter of Bones in one night - totally engrossed by DCI Jack Logan and the Highland police team. The search for serial killer Mister Whisper is both heart-wrenching and terrifying. Brilliant characters, bloody crimes and a vein of dark humour make this an absolute belter of a book. Remarkably good.' Heather Critchlow'With A Litter of Bones, JD Kirk serves a slick slice of noir. He has produced a well-constructed, satisfying and intriguing mystery. Highly recommended.' Stuart Johnstone