A Litter of Bones (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers) by Jd Kirk

In the explosive debut of JD Kirk’s acclaimed DCI Logan series, readers are introduced to DCI Jack Logan, a veteran Glasgow detective haunted by his past. Ten years prior, Logan’s successful capture of the child serial killer “Mister Whisper” cemented his reputation, but at a heavy personal cost: a broken marriage and a deepening drinking problem. The victory has done little to soothe his tormented psyche, leaving him burdened with the weight of the case and the horrors he witnessed. 

The past comes roaring back to life when another child disappears in the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands, over a hundred miles away from the original crimes. Logan is sent to lead the investigation, a challenging assignment that places him in an unfamiliar environment. As the new abduction reveals chilling and specific similarities to the “Mister Whisper” cases, a terrifying question arises: did Logan put the wrong man behind bars all those years ago?

With a ticking clock and a community on edge, Logan must face his own ghosts and push his team to their limits to uncover the truth. He’s supported by a sharp-witted team, and the author expertly balances the dark, gritty subject matter with a dry Scottish humour and authentic dialogue, a trait that has become a hallmark of the series.

A Litter of Bones is more than a standard police procedural; it’s a tense and compelling psychological thriller that ratchets up the tension with every new development. For fans of Scottish crime fiction from authors like Ian Rankin and Stuart MacBride, this debut novel offers a captivating story of redemption, justice, and the relentless pursuit of a killer.

Publisher’s Synopsis

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.