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‘Your next crime fiction obsession’ Michael Wood A missing child. A tormented detective. A ticking clock. Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan stopped the serial child-killer dubbed 'Mister Whisper,' earning himself a commendation, a drinking problem, and a broken marriage in the process.Now, he spends his days working in Glasgow's Major Investigations Team, and his nights reliving the horrors of what he saw.And what he did.When another child disappears a hundred miles north in the Highlands, Jack is sent to lead the investigation and bring the boy home. But as similarities between the two cases grow, could it be that Jack caught the wrong man all those years ago?And, if so, is the real Mister Whisper about to claim his fourth victim?The explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from number one bestselling author, JD Kirk. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.Praise for A Litter of Bones ‘Gripping’ Simon McCleave‘Outstanding’ Caro Ramsay‘Whip-smart and wickedly funny’ Marion Todd‘Vivid and raw’ Lynne McEwan‘Sprightly pace and sparky dialogue’ Douglas Skelton‘A slick slice of noir… a well-constructed, satisfying and intriguing mystery’ Stuart Johnstone‘Perfectly paced, wonderfully drawn characters… With enough twists to keep the most hardened readers happy, this book rattled along like a runaway train’ James Oswald

In twenty years on the force, he has seen his share of monsters.When a badly mutilated body washes up on the shores of Loch Ness, DCI Jack Logan's dream of a quiet life in the Highlands is shattered.While the media speculates wildly about monster attacks, Jack and the Major Investigations Team must act fast to catch the killer before they can strike again.But with Nessie-hunters descending on the area in their dozens, and an old enemy rearing his ugly head, the case could well turn out to be the most challenging of Jack's career.And, if he isn't careful, the last.A fast-paced Tartan noir crime thriller set in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.Praise for JD Kirk'A breath of fresh air' L.J. Ross'DCI Logan is sure to become one of Scotland's best-loved detectives' Adam Croft

How do you catch a killer who doesn't exist?After twenty years on the force, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Logan thinks he has seen it all.He is wrong.When a nurse is murdered on her way home from nightshift, Jack and his team go on the hunt for her killer.As more victims are uncovered, Jack finds himself tracking a murderer afflicted by a unique psychosis - one that leaves him free to maim and kill without a shred of guilt or remorse.Facing a new type of killer in an unfamiliar city, DCI Jack Logan is about to be pushed to his limits by an enemy he cannot hope to understand.The unputdownable third book in the DCI Jack Logan crime thriller series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and L.J. Ross.

How far would you go to bury the truth?While searching for a missing hill walker, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team uncovers a body - just not the one they were looking for.Still dealing with the fallout from their last case, DCI Jack Logan and his team venture south from Inverness to investigate a brutal, gangland-style execution in the wilds of the Highland countryside.As the victim's dark secrets are gradually revealed, Jack uncovers the rot lurking beneath the stunning scenery, making himself the target of a criminal more dangerous than any he has faced before.If he isn't careful, it won't just be a murder he's dealing with in Glencoe. It'll be a massacre.A gritty and gripping Scottish crime thriller perfect for fans of Andrew Raymond, Val McDermid and Stuart MacBride.

How do you solve a murder when everyone's a suspect?Tormented by the recent loss of a colleague, DCI Jack Logan is on the warpath, determined to bring down all those he holds responsible for the officer's death.His quest for revenge is cut short when a woman's body turns up on the remote island of Canna, and Jack is summoned to investigate. As a storm closes in, Jack finds himself cut-off from the rest of the world, with no car, no phone signal, and only DC Neish for company.With time running out before the ferries resume, Jack must act fast to crack the case before the killer can escape. But with the victim widely hated on the island, everyone on it is a potential suspect.An unputdownable Tartan Noir novel perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.

The hunter has become the hunted.Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan caught the twisted child killer known as Mister Whisper.Two days ago, Mister Whisper escaped.Now, Jack must track down the most ruthless enemy he has ever faced before he can strike again. But, after ten years behind bars, it isn't just murder that Mister Whisper has in mind.It's revenge.A dark edge-of-your-seat Scottish crime thriller perfect for fans of Marion Todd, L.J. Ross and Val McDermid.

Just when he thought he was out...Burdened by guilt over the trauma recently inflicted on his friends and colleagues, former-Detective Chief Inspector Jack Logan has spent the past nine months living in self-imposed exile.When a mother and her young daughter are the victims of a double murder staged to look like suicide, Logan is dragged back to help hunt down and catch a brutal, calculating killer.But the world has moved on without him. To do what needs to be done, Logan must first find his place among old friends and new enemies before the killer strikes again, and a whole Highland community tears itself apart.Maybe early retirement wasn't such a bad idea, after all...The Big Man Upstairs is the seventh novel in the internationally bestselling DCI Jack Logan Scottish crime fiction series, and perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, and Stuart MacBride.

We all have our little secrets...When the remains of a brutally murdered young woman are left hanging from the Glenfinnan Monument in the Highlands of Scotland, DCI Jack Logan and his Major Investigations Team are dispatched to investigate.At first, the case appears to be fairly open and shut. But, as evidence mounts, Jack uncovers some shocking truths about the victim that risk turning the investigation into a potentially explosive international incident.With a billionaire baying for his blood, a former FBI agent breathing down his neck, and half the world's press watching his every move, it isn't the murderer that Jack's afraid might be the end of him.It's the stress.And don't get him started on the bloody tourists...A Death Most Monumental is the eighth book from internationally bestselling author, JD Kirk, and is perfect for fans of Stuart Macbride, Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and Val McDermid.

Which list are you on?When a young man is found frozen to death on a Highland street in mid-December, DCI Jack Logan initially puts it down to a Christmas night out gone tragically wrong.But, when a post mortem reveals something more sinister, Jack discovers he is dealing with a cold, calculating killer with a long line of victims, a talent for torture, and a perverse sense of justice.Half a decade ago, the press dubbed him 'The Iceman' - a twisted vigilante who successfully evaded capture for two years, before melting away into the night.Now, The Iceman has come back. His naughty list is longer than ever.And it contains some worryingly familiar namesA Snowball's Chance in Hell is the ninth book in the internationally bestselling DCI Jack Logan Scottish crime fiction series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart Macbride, and Val McDermid.

When a body is discovered at a popular Highland landmark, it seems like just another day on the job for DCI Jack Logan and his team.Except this body is missing a very vital component, and given its location - The Well of Seven Heads - it seems like someone is trying to send a message. But why? And to whom?With pressure mounting from his superiors, six hundred teenagers baying for blood, and the press sniffing around for a scandal, the only chance Jack has of cracking his latest case is if he finds a way to keep the heid, while all around are losing theirs.Ahead of the Game is the tenth book from bestselling Scottish crime author, JD Kirk, and is perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart Macbride, and Val McDermid.

Do you know who's knocking at your door?After a violent home invasion in the remote wilds of Glen Coe leaves a family of four dead, DCI Jack Logan and his team are brought in to lead the manhunt.But, when one of the victims is revealed to be one half of legendary 1980s Glasgow-based comedy double act, 'Neeps & Tatties', Logan is forced to leave the Highlands and head back to his old stomping ground.He may have spent his career dealing with the worst humanity has to offer, but to find out who killed Archie Tatties and his family, Logan will have to confront his most terrifying challenge yet - the seedy world of Scottish light entertainment.An Isolated Incident is the eleventh book in JD Kirk's internationally bestselling DCI Logan crime fiction series. Perfect for fans of Chris Brookmyre, Stuart Macbride, and Alex Smith.

She left him for dead. Now, he's back to repay the favour.DCI Jack Logan should've known things were going too well. Genuinely happy for the first time in years, Jack has almost fooled himself into believing that the world is a decent place.But, when the discovery of a mutilated body kicks off a series of grisly murders, Jack's dream of a peaceful life rapidly begins to crumble around him.With friends in danger, and enemies begging for his help, Jack must risk everything to protect the final would-be victim, and stop the most monstrous killer he's ever faced.And to do that, sacrifices will have to be madeColder than the Grave is the 12th novel in the #1 bestselling DCI Jack Logan series set in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect for fans of Stuart Macbride, Chris Brookmyre, Ian Rankin, and LJ Ross.

Following a convention in the Scottish Highlands, eight social media influencers vanish without a trace, leaving their followers and families in a state of shock, and the police clueless as to their whereabouts.And then, the livestreams begin.Broadcast live from their squalid underground cells, the young influencers are forced into a sadistic battle for survival.With each livestream, their captor pits them against each other in a twisted competition for likes. The influencer with the fewest positive reactions faces a gruesome end live on camera.As the likes increase and the death toll rises, DCI Jack Logan and his team must traverse both the Scottish wilderness and the darkest corners of the internet to try and save the remaining captives.But how do you catch a killer who is always one click ahead?

An isolated location. A violent murder. Something's wild out westWhen a badly burned body is found near the remote Ardnamurchan Lighthouse on the west coast of Scotland, it feels like just another day on the job for DCI Jack Logan and his team.But the victim's list of enemiesincluding a diminutive loan shark and a powerful local politicianis far longer than Jack was prepared for.And don't even get him started on the magic psychic sex cult.With political scandal brewing, conspiracy theories running wild, and a team member stuck inside a giant road safety squirrel costume, DCI Logan's latest case might just be his most bizarre to date.

Some scars don't heal. Some killers don't forget.Life has been good for DCI Jack Logan lately. Happily settled down with the woman of his dreams and a dog he begrudgingly tolerates, things are finally going Jack's way.All that is about to change.When a murderer on a misguided revenge mission begins picking off victims on the streets of Inverness, Jack's boss decides to bring in some outside help.But the new team member is an old flame from Jack's past who isn't quite ready to let him go, and as the dead bodies rack up, the life Jack has been building for himself may be the next victim to fall.

How many more will die?When the body of a teenager is discovered near Eilean Donan Castle several months after she disappeared, DCI Jack Logan and his team journey across the Highlands to investigate.As they start to unpick the young woman's life, the secrets and lies they expose soon threaten to tear the small, rural community apart.But, when a second girl goes missing in similar circumstances, it isn't just a murder investigation that Jack finds himself running.It's a race against time.Here Lie the Dead is the 15th book in the multi-million selling DCI Jack Logan series from Scottish crime author, JD Kirk.

Has DCI Jack Logan finally met his match?When a blood-soaked old man is spotted wandering through a sleepy fishing village in the far north of Scotland, his neighbours think he's been in an accident. Until he leads them to his home, and to the mutilated remains of his late wife.It is the first murder that the remote Highland village has ever seen. It will not be the last. Someone is targeting the elderly and vulnerable in their homes. Someone they know. Someone they trust.Arriving to lead the manhunt, DCI Jack Logan finds a close-knit community closing ranks. Can Jack break down the wall of silence before more lives are lost? Or, in this twisted, sadistic killer, has Jack Logan finally met his match?One for the Ages is the 16th book in the multi-million selling DCI Jack Logan series from Scottish crime author, JD Kirk.

Some wars rage forever.It all started harmlessly enough. An egged window. A deflated car tyre. A few garden gnomes knocked over. But then, the silent calls began - late nights and early mornings, to landlines, and mobiles, and to numbers that no one should have access to.At their wits' end, three former British Army soldiers, now living in the Highlands of Scotland, have no choice but to turn to the police for help.And that is when the killing starts.Brought in to lead the case, Detective Chief Inspector Jack Logan finds himself locked in a battle of wits with a meticulously organised murderer.A murderer who has been planning all this for a very long timeIn Service of Death is the seventeenth book in the multi-million selling DCI Jack Logan Scottish crime fiction series by author, JD Kirk. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.

A remote Highland castle. A dark and stormy night. A murder most haunting.It's Halloween, and when an elderly billionaire is discovered dead in the locked study of his stately Highland home, DCI Jack Logan and his team must race the worsening weather to get to the scene of the crime.There, among the victim's extended family and staff, Jack finds no shortage of suspects. Everyone, it seems, had reason to want the old man dead, and they all have something to hide.Cut off from back-up by the worst storm in decades, and with the cast and crew of a TV ghost hunting show seriously cramping his style, Jack's only chance of solving his latest case is by going back to basics.But the castle's residents won't give him a minute to think.Not even the dead onesTartan Noir meets Agatha Christie in A Dead Man Walking, the 18th book in the number-one-bestselling DCI Logan Scottish crime fiction series from author, JD Kirk.

Following a convention in the Scottish Highlands, eight social media influencers vanish without a trace, leaving their followers and families in a state of shock, and the police clueless as to their whereabouts.And then, the livestreams begin.Broadcast live from their squalid underground cells, the young influencers are forced into a sadistic battle for survival.With each livestream, their captor pits them against each other in a twisted competition for likes. The influencer with the fewest positive reactions faces a gruesome end live on camera.As the likes increase and the death toll rises, DCI Jack Logan and his team must traverse both the Scottish wilderness and the darkest corners of the internet to try and save the remaining captives.But how do you catch a killer who is always one click ahead?

Community service clean-up was supposed to be a tedious affair. But, when a young offender stumbles upon a bin bag filled with human remains, a quiet Highland village is thrown into chaos.The investigation leads DCI Jack Logan to a remote and nightmarish cottage, where a forgotten freezer holds a disturbing discovery: a full set of human fingers.As more body parts are uncovered, Logan and his team hunt for a killer with a gruesome obsession for collecting trophies.Across the vast Highlands, where secrets run as deep as the lochs, the team must piece together a jigsaw puzzle of horror that's as fragmented as the remains they've found.But how do you solve a jigsaw when you can't see the picture on the box?Where the Pieces Lie is the 19th explosive novel from number one bestselling Scottish crime author, JD Kirk, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and Val McDermid.

Rock 'n' roll never dies. But its stars do.When washed-up 80s rock legend Johnny Freestone is found dead in a cave off Scotland's North Coast 500 tourist route, it looks like a tragic accident another celebrity lost to a reckless lifestyle.But detective and secret Freestone fan Jack Logan is convinced he was murdered. As Logan delves into Johnny's final days, he uncovers a trail of bitter rivalries, broken promises, and a comeback tour that wasn't quite what it seemed.With the Highlands' rugged beauty as a backdrop, Logan must navigate a web of secrets and lies that stretch from music studios to old flames and find out who wanted Johnny silenced for good.The gripping next instalment in the DCI Jack Logan series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Stuart Macbride.

Rock 'n' roll never dies. But its stars do.When washed-up 80s rock legend Johnny Freestone is found dead in a cave off Scotland's North Coast 500 tourist route, it looks like a tragic accident another celebrity lost to a reckless lifestyle.But detective and secret Freestone fan Jack Logan is convinced he was murdered. As Logan delves into Johnny's final days, he uncovers a trail of bitter rivalries, broken promises, and a comeback tour that wasn't quite what it seemed.With the Highlands' rugged beauty as a backdrop, Logan must navigate a web of secrets and lies that stretch from music studios to old flames and find out who wanted Johnny silenced for good.The gripping next instalment in the DCI Jack Logan series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Stuart Macbride.

After years behind bars, former drug kingpin Bosco Maximuke is back on the streets, insisting he’s turned over a new leaf, and determined to win back the trust of his daughter.But when members of the criminal network that replaced him start turning up dead, suspicion falls squarely on Bosco. With old enemies closing in, and a trail of bodies stretching from Inverness to the most remote corners of the Highlands, one thing is clear - someone is settling scores.And then Bosco does the unthinkable. He asks DCI Jack Logan for help.Logan wants nothing to do with him. Their history is bloody, bitter, and far from buried. But complicating matters is the fact that Bosco’s teenage daughter, Olivia, now lives under Logan’s roof.With pressure mounting and the line between justice and revenge growing ever thinner, Logan must navigate a case where nothing is as it seems, and where trusting the wrong person could cost him everything.Because in the Highlands, the devil you know might just be the most dangerous of all…

In the Highlands, the devil you know might just be the most dangerous of all…After years behind bars, former drug kingpin Bosco Maximuke is back on the streets, insisting he’s turned over a new leaf, and determined to win back the trust of his daughter.But when members of the criminal network that replaced him start turning up dead, suspicion falls squarely on Bosco. With old enemies closing in, and a trail of bodies stretching from Inverness to the most remote corners of the Highlands, one thing is clear - someone is settling scores.And then Bosco does the unthinkable. He asks DCI Jack Logan for help.Logan wants nothing to do with him. Their history is bloody, bitter, and far from buried. But complicating matters is the fact that Bosco’s teenage daughter, Olivia, now lives under Logan’s roof.With pressure mounting and the line between justice and revenge growing ever thinner, Logan must navigate a case where nothing is as it seems, and where trusting the wrong person could cost him everything.

My little girl has vanished. And I can't tell anyone...My nine-year-old daughter Hollie should be leaving school smiling and laughing with all the other children but she's not here. I run frantically, checking everywhere, but I can't see her. Pure panic washes over me. This is my worst nightmare.Her teacher asks if she should call the police. My heart stops. I shake my head and pretend I've made a mistake. The police can't know. No one can.My hands shake as I know in my gut my daughter hasn't just wandered off. She's been taken. Someone must know the truth about my past...I've spent so long protecting Hollie, but I always knew this day might come. And I'll stop at nothing to get my little girl back.

'Hi,' she says, 'I'm your new neighbour.' She seems friendly. But soon I'll discover her dangerous secret...On the first day I meet my new neighbour, we share a glass of wine and talk into the night. But as I get closer to her, I discover she isn't who I thought she was.Then when I step into her home, my jaw drops. Everything in here is identical to my own flat - every cushion, every picture on the wall.Except for the knife, covered in blood. My heart pounds in my chest. What has she done?I should never have got close to her. I need to run. Then I hear a creak outside the door. And I realise, it may be too late...An absolutely gripping psychological thriller from multi-million-copy, bestselling author JD Kirk. This book will have you flipping the pages until the final jaw-dropping twist! For anyone who loves Freida McFadden, John Marrs and T.M. Logan.What readers are saying about JD Kirk:'Heart-stopping page-turner... I couldn't put down!... The twists were stunning and the big, BIG one literally took my breath away - WOW!' live_love_read_review,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Loved this book so much I could not put it down. Once I started that was me hooked... So many twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout... Such a gripping thriller with a tense atmosphere... Had me on the edge of my seat... Fantastic.' Netgalley reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'An absolute WILD ride from start to finish. I could not figure out the plot twist... A page-turning suspenseful story... Grab a cozy beverage and sit down and get ready to be glued to the pages of this book cause it won't disappoint!' Netgalley reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Gripping and jaw-dropping... I could not put the book down and picked it up at every opportunity I got... Without a doubt 5 stars - I LOVED it!' arcreviewsbym, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Wild, fast-paced read... Twists and turns galore... A wild roller coaster journey that will have you holding your breath... Prepare yourself to read non-stop until the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Excellent read! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes!... FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!' Goodreads reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Speechless... A must-read for those who love books that make your head spin, your heart beat faster and your emotions run high. 5 stars.'B for Bookreview,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Awesome... Kept me wanting to know more... FANTASTIC read!!!' Goodreads reviewer,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Pulse-pounding psychological thriller... A gripping tale... With a jaw-dropping twist at its core, this novel keeps readers hooked from the first page to the shocking conclusion.' Book Addict Maria,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️