A Whisper of Sorrows

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By JD Kirk

Series: DCI Logan Crime Thrillers

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The hunter has become the hunted. Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan caught the twisted child killer known as Mister Whisper. Two days ago, Mister Whisper escaped. Now, Jack must track down the most ruthless enemy he has ever faced before he can strike again. But,... Read More

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The hunter has become the hunted.

Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan caught the twisted child killer known as Mister Whisper.

Two days ago, Mister Whisper escaped.

Now, Jack must track down the most ruthless enemy he has ever faced before he can strike again. But, after ten years behind bars, it isn't just murder that Mister Whisper has in mind.

It's revenge.

A dark edge-of-your-seat Scottish crime thriller perfect for fans of Marion Todd, L.J. Ross and Val McDermid.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804368206

Publisher: Canelo

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canelo Crime

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction JD Kirk Literary Fiction Police Procedural Psychological Thriller Series: DCI Logan Crime Thrillers

About the Author

JD Kirk lives in the north of Scotland with his wife, two children, and a number of sturdy umbrellas. He loves the Highlands, crime thrillers, and cats.

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