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The Big Man Upstairs: A DCI Logan Novel (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers Book 7) Kindle Edition

by JD Kirk (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 17,562 ratings
Just when he thought he was out...

Burdened by guilt over the trauma recently inflicted on his friends and colleagues, former-Detective Chief Inspector Jack Logan has spent the past nine months living in self-imposed exile.

When a mother and her young daughter are the victims of a double murder staged to look like suicide, Logan is dragged back to help hunt down and catch a brutal, calculating killer.

But the world has moved on without him. To do what needs to be done, Logan must first find his place among old friends and new enemies before the killer strikes again, and a whole Highland community tears itself apart.

Maybe early retirement wasn't such a bad idea, after all...

The Big Man Upstairs is the seventh novel in the internationally bestselling DCI Jack Logan Scottish crime fiction series, and perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, and Stuart MacBride.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08BSL1Q4G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zertex Crime
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
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  • Book 7 of 21 ‏ : ‎ DCI Logan Crime Thrillers
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JD Kirk lives in the Highlands of Scotland with his wife, two children, and a number of sturdy umbrellas. He also doesn't exist. JD is, in fact, the pen name of award-winning author, comic book writer and screenwriter, Barry Hutchison, who also, coincidentally, lives in the Highlands with his wife, two children, and the aforementioned umbrellas.

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Customers find this book to be a great addition to the series, with engaging plot twists that keep readers reading. The writing is well-executed, and customers appreciate the humor, with one mentioning it's DieHard-style police procedural comedy. They enjoy the character development, with one review noting how the cast of regulars continues to mature, and find the book fun throughout.

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42 customers mention "Enjoyment"42 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a great addition to the series, noting that it keeps getting better with each installment.

"JD kirk makes all the books interesting Keeps you guessing and I love the relationship between all the people in the book He's an absolute amazing..." Read more

"...This would be such a good series on Acorn or Britbox!" Read more

"...Themes beyond / deeper than simple murder mysteries. This is an excellent series. [Book 7 of 18.]..." Read more

"A great addition to a wonderful series...." Read more

32 customers mention "Plot twists"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in the book, noting that they keep readers engaged and provide interesting outcomes.

"...Even the obscenities are fewer. But I learned a lot. Interesting puzzle. And no cheating: all the clues were there." Read more

"JD kirk makes all the books interesting Keeps you guessing and I love the relationship between all the people in the book He's an absolute amazing..." Read more

"I’ve been reading all the Jack Logan novels in order. The stories are really good but the characters and their interaction is what makes them great...." Read more

"...Great red herrings. Evidence supported twists & turns. Thriller sections worthy of deep, dark music if in a movie......." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer noting how the cast of regulars continues to mature throughout the series.

"Excellent character development. Great red herrings. Evidence supported twists & turns...." Read more

"...I love this series and these characters have become so dear. There's only one negative about this series: I don't want them to end! :..." Read more

"...His writing is superb, his characters are totally and 100% engaging and his plots are complex and rewarding...." Read more

"DCI Jack Logan has turned out to be a favorite character of mine. A brute of a man with a past to match...." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning the snarky banter and another noting how the casual sarcasm adds to the entertainment value.

"This is not the type of book I normally read. It is serious with funny. I started these on Audible and often download in both Kindle and Audible...." Read more

"...Their exchanges and how they work together provides humour and helps to deflect from the serious nature of the crimes being investigated...." Read more

"...than the origional Tough Guy Logan combined with his team and gut-busting laughs to truly ENTERTAIN! And isn't that why we read?..." Read more

"...This one lives up and then some. Laugh out loud funny at times, intimate and vulnerable at others...." Read more

12 customers mention "Twists and turns"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the twists and turns in the book, with one describing it as a roller coaster ride, while others find the ending exciting.

"...the preceding novels in this series, which all had lots of enjoyable twists and turns. This one, however, was too predictable...." Read more

"...At least this book ends OK." Read more

"...Quite the roller coaster ride. Can't wait until I read the next one." Read more

"...This one gave a little different spin on things and even tho I figured out fairly early what was going on I still enjoyed the journey...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer highlighting the well-crafted dialogue and another noting the excellent audiobook narration.

"All the clues are there. Nicely done. Even the obscenities are fewer. But I learned a lot. Interesting puzzle...." Read more

"...the relationship between all the people in the book He's an absolute amazing author and I plan to read this entire series and hope he's going to..." Read more

"...Love the narrator." Read more

"...Audiobook narration remains excellent. Great Kindle Unlimited read / series.]" Read more

5 customers mention "Characterization"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characterization in the book.

"A little slow in places, sometimes you need a scorecard, but delightfully authentic when it comes to the central characters." Read more

"...I love mysteries with good characterization. Most of all, I love mysteries with all of the above, seasoned with a bit of humor...." Read more

"...The characters are interesting and believable. The ending is full of action." Read more

"...Keeps the horrific crimes from being too much but still being realistic. Enjoyed the details of Forde’s point of view." Read more

5 customers mention "Fun"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun, with one mentioning it keeps things interesting to the end.

"...are totally and 100% engaging and his plots are complex and rewarding...." Read more

"...Always some hidden surprises that keep things interesting to the end. Keep them coming!" Read more

"...This one, the big man upstairs had more humor in it; I needed that, made it fun." Read more

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  • R. Kittner
    5.0 out of 5 stars this was good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
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    All the clues are there. Nicely done. Even the obscenities are fewer. But I learned a lot. Interesting puzzle. And no cheating: all the clues were there.
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  • Eden.Violet
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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    I’m going hell bent through these books that my Mums made a comment to me that even though they’re digital & cheaper than a printed book, there still a cost I can’t always afford, but I also made a comment to express that if she got in between and these books… well, she might find herself playing lead roll in the next book, and I don’t mean portraying a cop…

    Other than that the book/s are great, a few bits here & there which means striking off a star, but still 4 is pretty darn good to keep me this interested . If you’ve not read him, start with book 1 and make sure you have book two ready to go, as you’ll want it to be.

    Cheers to the author for my new best friends & please keep them coming!
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  • Jazmin-Myst
    5.0 out of 5 stars As always I love these books
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
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    JD kirk makes all the books interesting Keeps you guessing and I love the relationship between all the people in the book He's an absolute amazing author and I plan to read this entire series and hope he's going to write more I believe recommend this I believe recommend this body loves a good mystery
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  • Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving these books!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
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    This is not the type of book I normally read. It is serious with funny. I started these on Audible and often download in both Kindle and Audible. Love the narrator.
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  • Linda Rangiora New Zealand
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another good story about Logan and the gang...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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    Very much enjoying this series with Logan and the gang......however, I have just one criticism and that is for top notch police officers, they are a bit slow off the mark on some of the clues.....e.g. in this book I was all over Trip Advisor as soon as it was mentioned by the Rev.....but it took Forde and the rest many more pages and fruitless activities before someone realised 'oh yeah, wonder if she left a review...and perhaps a name?'. Perhaps this was by design to build up the tension a bit more, but to me (as just a reader and one time special constable) it looked a little tardy. Small point and by no means a spoiler for the series, which I have lined up on my Kindle and will shortly pre-order No.10.
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  • David Denning
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
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    I’ve been reading all the Jack Logan novels in order. The stories are really good but the characters and their interaction is what makes them great. This would be such a good series on Acorn or Britbox!
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  • SHP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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    Excellent character development. Great red herrings. Evidence supported twists & turns. Thriller sections worthy of deep, dark music if in a movie....

    Themes beyond / deeper than simple murder mysteries. This is an excellent series. [Book 7 of 18.] Has moved beyond larger grotesque focus that could move the books from mystery/thriller to horror category.

    4.5☆s rounds up! Rarely give 5 ☆s to murder mysteries. This, with the power of its series, gets there. Here's hoping the series will continue in this 4-5☆ range!

    [Audiobook narration remains excellent. Great Kindle Unlimited read / series.]
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  • Einar Berg
    3.0 out of 5 stars A bit too predictable
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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    I have read all the preceding novels in this series, which all had lots of enjoyable twists and turns. This one, however, was too predictable. At least regarding who was the main culprit. I also feel that the gallery of police characters has become a bit too static, especially as regards the younger officers in the team. This is not a bad novel, mind, but I hope the next ones in the series will regain some of the dynamics in the first novels. Which means that I haven't given up this author and this series. We'll see.
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  • Annabelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2025
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    Excellent read as with all the rest of the books in this series. Enjoyable and fast moving from the first page. The dry humour also makes this series a joy to read. Can't wait to read the next one
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jack Logan is back
    Reviewed in Spain on September 18, 2020
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    Yet another great story, the charachters are very believable, the writing witty a great storyline with lots of twists and turns. If you have missed the previous stories, start with A Litter Of Bones.
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  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read...
    Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2020
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    I have read this series twice through and am always excited for the next book. This new one has not disappointed. I love the characters, who become quite real to you. The story is well done and keeps you guessing but has a logical conclusion and a surprise I wasn't expecting. I continue to appreciate the sense of humour interspersed throughout a serious investigation as well.
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  • Patricia from Mexico
    5.0 out of 5 stars I JUST CANT GET ENOUGH
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 14, 2021
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    I have been reading the DCI Logan series non stop all week and i have found myself shivering with suspense, roaring with laughter and crying with emotion. Not a classy snooty style of writing, but It has a definite earthiness about It that keeps you coming back for More. All the books in the series aré 5 star ratings for me.
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars AI
    Reviewed in Germany on March 21, 2025
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    Has some interesting spots. Can it be therel is ai involved,
    sentences make no sense, would not like it at all.
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