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A Rock and a Hard Place
Series: DCI Logan Crime Thrillers
Brief Description
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...
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The multi-million copy bestselling DCI Jack Logan series returns. Logan investigates the suspicious death of 80s rock legend Johnny Freestone, uncovering rivalries, secrets, and a comeback tour gone wrong.
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Description
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.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835983027
Publisher: Canelo
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canelo Crime
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 352
About the Author
JD Kirk is the author of the multi-million bestselling DCI Logan series, set in the Highlands of Scotland. He also does not exist. Instead, JD is the pen name of former children's author and screenwriter, Barry Hutchison, who was born and raised in Fort William. He still lives in the Highlands with his wife and children. He has no idea what the JD stands for.
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