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Better the Devil

DCI Logan Crime Thrillers, Book 22

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By: JD Kirk
Narrated by: Angus King
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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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Brilliant as always! I think that JD Kirk should stop writing other books and just stick to Logan and Hoon (PLEASE more Hoon!).
Angus King is the best narrator as always.

Ive also gone right of Shona too!

when's the next one?

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There is simply nothing to dislike about these books. Writing and narration both top tier, as always. My only gripe is that it’s over!

Perfect as Always!

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This is the 29th book in the series of you include the Heather and Bob books too. I had resigned myself to the series finishing after the end of the last Jack book and was delighted to find another (this one) had been released. The story has classic J.D. Kirk twists and turns and Angus King is just perfect. The ability to make me laugh out loud after 28 books is down to the genius of Kirk and King.

Brilliant as ever

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We have read all the Jack Logan and Heather Filson books (at least twice) and are never disappointed. This is another outstanding book from JD Kirk with Angus King narrating. We very much enjoyed this latest Jack Logan book with all the usual characters. The only ones missing were Bob, Berta and Moira. Boscoe is back with an olive branch, or is he? So many great laughs out loud moments and descriptions — bearded sky fairy :)) Buy this book with your hard earned cash or use a credit. We're just going to listen to it again. Thanks to all involved x
PS Jack, Shona and Olivia? My fingers are crossed.

They keep getting better!

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Wow book 22! And Bosco Maximuke is back!

Another gruelling case for my favourite detective and his team when a dead body is found in a car. Could Bosco Maximuke, who has been released early from prison, be involved? And in the middle of the investigation Tyler and Sinead both have their interviews for the same sergeant' job. Tyler's interview is the funniest thing I have listened to in a while! And Hamza is struggling with his new Inspector role. This is another amazing book in this fantastic series with brilliant narration by Angus King. When's the next one out Barry?

Bosco Maximuke is back!

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