JD Kirk

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…

A revenge thriller from the multi-million copy bestselling author. When a former drug kingpin is released from prison, his associates start dying. He turns to DCI Jack Logan for help.

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.

'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,??????????

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.

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.

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?

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, my voice growing louder, but I can't see her bright blue eyes and heart-shaped face anywhere. Pure panic washes over me. This is my worst nightmare. Her teacher asks me if she should call the police. My heart stops. I shake my head and pretend I've made a mistake. I see a look of suspicion creep into the teacher's eyes. But the police can't know. No one can. My hands shake as I realise I'm completely on my own. 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. An absolutely nail-biting, addictive psychological thriller novel from multi-million-copy, bestselling author JD Kirk. This book is sooooo fast-paced you won't be able to put it down For anyone who loves Freida McFadden, John Marrs and T.M. Logan. What readers are saying about JD Kirk: 'I LOVED this book so much ... Twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout... I honestly loved it... Hooked me in very quickly... Gripping and tense and twisty... I literally could not put the book down... It was wayyyy past 1am when I finished it as I just couldn't stop... I NEEDED to find out ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OMG, OMG... I had my heart in my mouth the whole time... It knocked the breath out of my lungs. Every page I turned felt like a race against time... Had me gasping... Everything boggled my mind. It was fabulous. I loved... Fantastic ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OH MY, OH WOW ... Outstandingly great read. So many emotions, so many twists. Very fast paced... A real page-turner and will keep you reading until the early hours. You will not want to put this book down. I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Just WOW... Loved... I could not stop listening... There are plenty BIG surprises and twists... The last few chapters are on fire Read this ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'WOW, WOW, WOW ... My only regret is not picking this up sooner ... I would a hundred percent recommend ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wow This is the best ever... I've just read this in double quick time, I honestly couldn't put it down... This one had me holding my breath at times... Enjoyed every minute.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

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 ones…Tartan 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.

An isolated location. A violent murder. Something’s wild out west…When 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 enemies—including a diminutive loan shark and a powerful local politician—is 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.

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.

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.

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 made…Colder 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.

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.