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Better the Devil

DCI Logan Crime Thrillers, Book 22

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Better the Devil

By: JD Kirk
Narrated by: Angus King
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Summary

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…BETTER THE DEVIL is the 22nd book in the internationally bestselling DCI Jack Logan series, from multi-award-winning Scottish crime fiction author, JD Kirk.

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What is there to say apart from the obvious? Sheer brilliance once again. Now, get your finger out and get the next one on the shelves, we need more adventures with Jack and Buck Howdy!

Brilliance

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I absolutely love this author. I love the narrator and this is another killer story in the DCI Logan series.

Cinematic 🙌🏼

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I am a longstanding fan and have listened to all the Hoon and Logan books, re-listening to both series, twice! (But not a fan of Filson)

This one was just too predictable and I’ll be honest ended poorly with Logan’s emotionally stunted behaviour unresolved. He was always a “lovable rogue” but this left me disliking him. His behaviour was predictable and a bit tedious. Contrary to other books, I’m not now looking forward to the next book, which is why it’s my first not-5-stars rating.

Might have become too repetitive / predictable now

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Absolutely well worth the wait with most of the gang back together. The repartee just gets better with every book and the storyline was excellent. However… Unfinished business would be an understatement. Hurry up JD with the next installment - don’t leave us in suspenders for too long - please.

Better Not Be Long Until the Next Book….

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Just another amazing dci Logan book, can’t wait for the next. Can someone please chain Barry to his desk so we can have preferably 10-20 new Logan books a year? Oh and a few Hoon books too ofc.

But seriously, awesome book, LOVED the cameo for one last ride and I hope it’s not the last time we see a pop in like that (no spoilers), but you can leave Buck Howdy at home, I’m with Jack on that one. Keep up the epic work, can’t wait for more!

Jd did it again

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