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A Snowball's Chance in Hell (DCI Logan Crime Thrillers Book 9) Kindle Edition

by JD Kirk (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 16,968 ratings
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When a young man is found frozen to death on a Highland street in mid-December, DCI Jack Logan initially puts it down to a Christmas night out gone tragically wrong.

But, when a post mortem reveals something more sinister, Jack discovers he is dealing with a cold, calculating killer with a long line of victims, a talent for torture, and a perverse sense of justice.

Half a decade ago, the press dubbed him ‘The Iceman’ - a twisted vigilante who successfully evaded capture for two years, before melting away into the night.

Now, The Iceman has come back. His naughty list is longer than ever. And it contains some worryingly familiar names…

A Snowball’s Chance in Hell is the ninth book in the internationally bestselling DCI Jack Logan Scottish crime fiction series. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart Macbride, and Val McDermid.
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    DCI Logan Crime Thrillers
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08K4KHRX1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zertex Crime
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
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  • Book 9 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 enjoy this crime thriller for its intriguing storyline with more twists and turns, and find it to be a great read in the DCI Logan series. The book features well-developed characters and a great mix of humor, with one customer particularly appreciating the interactions between team members. Customers praise the writing quality, with one noting it's a well-written procedural.

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39 customers mention "Story quality"39 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a fantastic mystery thriller with intriguing plot twists and turns.

"...So 3 is good for me. The characters are fun and interesting and the mysteries good. I still guess the bad guys, but always not their motives...." Read more

"...also true to life and in your face with appropriate expletives, the suspense and the gruesome descriptions...." Read more

"...this series and I definitely recommended to anybody that likes to good mystery and involving series killers" Read more

"Good story.love the twists and turns. Keeps you guessing up to the end. Recommend. Look forward to the next book." Read more

26 customers mention "Readability"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read, particularly praising it as the best in the DCI Logan series, with one customer noting it's a page turner.

"JD Kirk has done it again. Another great read!! I just finished snowball and its one of my favorites in the DCI Logan series...." Read more

"...Great read!" Read more

"...isn't my preferred reading genre, I've found the DCI Logan books captivating reads...." Read more

"I truly enjoy the Logan series, sometimes laugh, sometimes I cry. But still enjoy the reading...." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting that there are no disappointing ones throughout the story.

"...So 3 is good for me. The characters are fun and interesting and the mysteries good. I still guess the bad guys, but always not their motives...." Read more

"...The characters evolve, and they are an interesting group...." Read more

"...Through all nine books now the author has woven character, story, and plot in such ways as to make this reader care deeply, laugh aloud, gasp in..." Read more

"JD KIRK IS A GREAT MYSTERY WRITER THIS SERIES HAS GREAT CHARACTERS.WHEN YOU FINISH ONE BOOK YOU ARE READY FOR ANOTHER ONE I HIGHLY RECOMMEND" Read more

13 customers mention "Humor"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning the engaging interactions between team members.

"...In a genre often prosaic the plots are innovative, literate and engaging. Looking forward to the next one." Read more

"...I loved the last novel in the series for its madcap comedy...." Read more

"...story, and plot in such ways as to make this reader care deeply, laugh aloud, gasp in horror, curse his name (at least once), and still not guess..." Read more

"...I enjoy the interactions of the team members as they work to solve the murders as well as the unraveling of who's responsible for each murder victim...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer specifically noting its well-crafted procedurals.

"Ingenious and rare. The story is a new one inches mystery genre and very well done. Couldn't put it down." Read more

"...I'm very diaappointed. It seems they are now just well written procedurals...." Read more

"...In a genre often prosaic the plots are innovative, literate and engaging. Looking forward to the next one." Read more

"...The writing is excellent but personally I was disappointed in the ending." Read more

4 customers mention "Team dynamics"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the team dynamics in the book, with one review highlighting how the characters work well together.

"...The characters in the story share a good team dynamic chemistry, each with their own strengths and flaws, and come across as real people, inspiring..." Read more

"Good detective story with a family vibe. The team works believably well together and I really enjoyed the familiar banter...." Read more

"...but I must say, I love the characters stories more, the team dynamics are just great and I will say, I cut a few onions towards the end." Read more

"...Also, the plot is not contrived and really comes together. Fantastic suspense!" Read more

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  • R. Kittner
    5.0 out of 5 stars even better
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
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    How does this happen? They get better??? Very exciting if a tad improbable. That poor Fiesta. Does it snow that much in Scotland?
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  • Laney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another page turning adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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    DCI Logan is a series I automatically preorder. The adventures of the Iverness polis are just too intriguing to pass up. You definitely want to start with book one. This is nine, so make sure you start at the beginning.

    Another case from the past has come back to haunt the team. This time it is a serial killer who only kills criminals who were acquitted. Unfortunately, the original suspect confessed and killed himself and the new top suspects were too young to have been the killer before. Then there is the secret hit list from the original case. The list that names Ben, Hamza, and Hoon. Will the killer be coming after the team? Can they find the culprit before more victims pile up? And will Logan manage to buy to Shona a Christmas present without driving himself crazy?
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  • Jazmin-Myst
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love JD kirk
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    I have read 9 of the books in the series now And I absolutely love this author and I love his books I am really glad that I was introduced to this series and I definitely recommended to anybody that likes to good mystery and involving series killers
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  • marym
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good one
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
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    Good story.love the twists and turns. Keeps you guessing up to the end. Recommend. Look forward to the next book.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars chilling, literally
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
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    The stories just keep getting better and better.
    I find myself reading far into the night because I can’t put them down. I’m waiting for the next twisted episode.
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  • Indy Lady
    4.0 out of 5 stars Oh my!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
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    Another great police mystery! And what a storyline. The Iceman is back. Killing people who have done bad things but failed to receive punishment due to a good lawyer getting them off. DCI Logan and his team believe they finally got to the bottom of the ones doing the killing, but have they? Looks like we will have to read on to be sure! I can't wait.
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  • June R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best so far
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
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    This one was a non stop thriller. Hard to put down and edge of your seat chills. I would recommend this to all who like his books and to all who love a good mystery thriller!
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  • Alison
    3.0 out of 5 stars Another pretty good one.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
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    I know everyone else is giving more stars, but I save more stars for amazing works. So 3 is good for me. The characters are fun and interesting and the mysteries good. I still guess the bad guys, but always not their motives.
    I have to say I am not fond of the cops as victims trope. It's a very American thing in police procedurals and annoys me. Usually it's not so bad in British works. But this group has now been targeted by 3 different criminals. We had the whisper guy, the Russian drug lord, and now the ice guys. Lame. I can't buy into it. I am wondering if that psychopath Hoon is the Iceman at the end. That could be why he was there to rescue Ben and Tyler, but waited so long. If he was following them, why did he let them suffer so much? He is an awful disgusting person, so maybe he liked watching it. I know he gets his own series later, but he could easily be a psycho killer.
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  • Heidibear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2025
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    Another brilliant read and it definitely got me very worried about two of the main characters. Brilliantly written with the perfect mix of suspense and humour. On to the next one now.
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  • Judith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in France on June 8, 2021
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    Another unputdownable book by JD Kirk, I love his characters, flashes of humour, twists and turns right to the end of the book. Starting the next one as soon as I have finished writing this.
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  • Grünspecht
    3.0 out of 5 stars Kalter Tod
    Reviewed in Germany on February 20, 2021
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    In der langen Einleitung wird erzählt, wie jemand auf sehr ungewöhnliche Weise ermordet wird. Auch danach gibt es Längen: Die Tour des Zeitungsjungen, der im Schnee einen Toten findet, die Besuche der Detectives bei den Anwohnern und die Probleme von Olivia, der Tochter des verurteilten Drogenbosses ...
    Erst als DCI Logan und mehrere seiner Kollegen in Lebensgefahr geraten, kommt die Handlung zügiger voran und Zusammenhänge werden klar.
    Da mehrere Kapitel sehr breit ausgewalzt sind, kann man sie wohl diagonal lesen, ohne etwas zu verpassen.
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  • C. Speedie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Down to Earth and in Heather
    Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2021
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    I live with Logan and his team. It is so real to me. The words and expressions he used make me smile and laugh. it takes me back to my Homeland almost 60 years ago. I can feel the chill in the air. The wet wet rain, the sleet, the narrow roads. it is so good to be able to remember being in the locations he is writing about.
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  • Sheena Avison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant as usual
    Reviewed in Australia on August 8, 2022
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    I must admit I am starting to feel sad as I have almost read/ listened to them all. Born in Scotland I was raised in NZ and so miss hearing my Mum & Dad’s accents, these books all bring them back to me, plus I love the wit, and the storylines 💖
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