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One Bad Night: A Constable Tyler Neish Novella
The Worst Night of Tyler Neish’s Life Has Just Begun
He’s been trampled by forty sheep, he's wearing a stranger’s trousers that are two sizes too small, and the entire station is laughing at him.
Tyler believes that things can only get better.
He is wrong.
By midnight he’s lost his uniform to a frozen bog, his car to a ditch, and his radio to the worst blizzard in living memory.
He’s got a prisoner he can’t afford to lose, no phone signal, and a man from Aberdeen for company.
Then he spots a light in a farmhouse window.
Warmth. A telephone. A kettle going on. A lovely couple, delighted to welcome them in.
Tyler is relieved.
He shouldn’t be.
ONE BAD NIGHT is the third standalone Constable Tyler Neish novella, and a prequel to JD Kirk's internationally bestselling DCI JACK LOGAN series.
He’s been trampled by forty sheep, he's wearing a stranger’s trousers that are two sizes too small, and the entire station is laughing at him.
Tyler believes that things can only get better.
He is wrong.
By midnight he’s lost his uniform to a frozen bog, his car to a ditch, and his radio to the worst blizzard in living memory.
He’s got a prisoner he can’t afford to lose, no phone signal, and a man from Aberdeen for company.
Then he spots a light in a farmhouse window.
Warmth. A telephone. A kettle going on. A lovely couple, delighted to welcome them in.
Tyler is relieved.
He shouldn’t be.
ONE BAD NIGHT is the third standalone Constable Tyler Neish novella, and a prequel to JD Kirk's internationally bestselling DCI JACK LOGAN series.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2026
About the author
J.D. Kirk
65 books2,020 followersJD Kirk is the pen name of multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, and writer of comics, Barry Hutchison.
JD Kirk lives in the Highlands of Scotland with his wife, two children, and a number of sturdy umbrellas. Despite writing from a young age, 'A Litter of Bones' is his first novel, and combines his love of the Highlands, crime thrillers, and cats.
JD Kirk lives in the Highlands of Scotland with his wife, two children, and a number of sturdy umbrellas. Despite writing from a young age, 'A Litter of Bones' is his first novel, and combines his love of the Highlands, crime thrillers, and cats.
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November 6, 2026
Absolutely brilliant as always with this series
November 7, 2026
Great book. Nice introduction of a familiar character.
November 7, 2026
Oh no! read it all in one go!
It's the middle of the night , I'd been sleeping fine but once I woke I thought " just one chapter won't do any harm" and it didn't until I came to the end of a fabulous, amusing, horrifying - well almost- a book about Constable Tyler Neish usually contains all 3 of these qualities. JD Kirk is an amazing Crime fiction writer who always manages to get the balance just right. And Tyler uses every bit of his imagination to get out of trouble, all caused by some sheep on an exceptionally snowy day. I recommend you read the first two Novellas before this one - but not all on the same night!
It's the middle of the night , I'd been sleeping fine but once I woke I thought " just one chapter won't do any harm" and it didn't until I came to the end of a fabulous, amusing, horrifying - well almost- a book about Constable Tyler Neish usually contains all 3 of these qualities. JD Kirk is an amazing Crime fiction writer who always manages to get the balance just right. And Tyler uses every bit of his imagination to get out of trouble, all caused by some sheep on an exceptionally snowy day. I recommend you read the first two Novellas before this one - but not all on the same night!
November 5, 2026
The New Tyler Tale is a Perfect Treat
Constable Neish is accident prone and clueless, yet manages to do the right thing with his usual quirky, entertaining style. In this snow-filled romp, he meets with future team mate Hamza to foil a maniacal murderer, handover a convict and thwart a would-be, vagrant murderering duo, all in a Christmas jumper and seriously itchy trousers.
Definitely something to brighten your day. It certainly did mine.
Constable Neish is accident prone and clueless, yet manages to do the right thing with his usual quirky, entertaining style. In this snow-filled romp, he meets with future team mate Hamza to foil a maniacal murderer, handover a convict and thwart a would-be, vagrant murderering duo, all in a Christmas jumper and seriously itchy trousers.
Definitely something to brighten your day. It certainly did mine.
November 7, 2026
One Bad Night by J D Kirk
One Bad Night by J D Kirk is a Constable Tyler Neish novella and it is very entertaining, as the other two have been.
Tyler is to pick up a prisoner who is being transferred from Aberdeen onwards to another prison.Then as always happens with Tyler things go wrong again that day. This time it is the weather that makes life difficult, and even more events complicate matters.
Recommended
One Bad Night by J D Kirk is a Constable Tyler Neish novella and it is very entertaining, as the other two have been.
Tyler is to pick up a prisoner who is being transferred from Aberdeen onwards to another prison.Then as always happens with Tyler things go wrong again that day. This time it is the weather that makes life difficult, and even more events complicate matters.
Recommended
November 7, 2026
Made Me LOL Repeatedly
One reason I like JD Kirk's books is that they are hella funny in places, and this one was true to form. Another reason is the relationships between the main characters, and here we see the beginnings of some. Love the Jack Logan series and this one. The Hoon one takes more getting used to. One Bad Night was a delight!
One reason I like JD Kirk's books is that they are hella funny in places, and this one was true to form. Another reason is the relationships between the main characters, and here we see the beginnings of some. Love the Jack Logan series and this one. The Hoon one takes more getting used to. One Bad Night was a delight!
November 7, 2026
Absolutely hilarious
If this is the last Tyler Novella I won't be sad as it was absolutely brilliant. You sort of can't imagine how things could get any worse but they did and it was lovely how characters came together. The sheep and Cliff Richard had me howling with laughter. Thank you Mr Hutchinson
If this is the last Tyler Novella I won't be sad as it was absolutely brilliant. You sort of can't imagine how things could get any worse but they did and it was lovely how characters came together. The sheep and Cliff Richard had me howling with laughter. Thank you Mr Hutchinson
November 6, 2026
Oh Tyler!!!
It could only happen to PC Tyler Neish... runaway sheep, a snowstorm, a prisoner to collect and transport and the 1st meeting with PC Hamza Kalid... what could possibly go wrong? A laugh a minute 5✨️ read 👌
It could only happen to PC Tyler Neish... runaway sheep, a snowstorm, a prisoner to collect and transport and the 1st meeting with PC Hamza Kalid... what could possibly go wrong? A laugh a minute 5✨️ read 👌
November 6, 2026
Tyler
Love this novella I love the way tyler wriggles out of bad situations, and great to see how him and hamza met,You are a brilliant writer and I cannot wait to read some books with logan and the gang back together,and of course taggert x
Love this novella I love the way tyler wriggles out of bad situations, and great to see how him and hamza met,You are a brilliant writer and I cannot wait to read some books with logan and the gang back together,and of course taggert x
November 6, 2026
short and sweet
An enjoyable short read with lots of humour.
The lovable Tyler has a spectacularly bad night which he tackles in his own unique style.
I read this too quickly as always.
An enjoyable short read with lots of humour.
The lovable Tyler has a spectacularly bad night which he tackles in his own unique style.
I read this too quickly as always.
November 7, 2026
couldn’t put the book down
Another awesome book from j d Kirk hadn’t read any books for a while and really enjoyed this one hope it will get me back to reading again
Lovely to see how Tyler and hamza met
Can’t wait for the next j d Kirk book
Another awesome book from j d Kirk hadn’t read any books for a while and really enjoyed this one hope it will get me back to reading again
Lovely to see how Tyler and hamza met
Can’t wait for the next j d Kirk book
November 8, 2026
Disappointed, perhaps I wasn’t in the right mood for this book
I always look forward to the JD Kirk books, but this one was just too far-fetched fetch. Looking forward to the next Jack Logan book
I always look forward to the JD Kirk books, but this one was just too far-fetched fetch. Looking forward to the next Jack Logan book
November 8, 2026
Lucky Tyler strikes again
I absolutely love these books and characters. Jd kirk books have you laughing out loud, and fully invested in the outcome. I challenge anyone to read any of the Inverness murder team books and not get completely sucked in. More more more
I absolutely love these books and characters. Jd kirk books have you laughing out loud, and fully invested in the outcome. I challenge anyone to read any of the Inverness murder team books and not get completely sucked in. More more more
November 5, 2026
Great read
Another great read love Tyler Neishs antics more please.I think he gets the raw deal but that makes for a good read.
Another great read love Tyler Neishs antics more please.I think he gets the raw deal but that makes for a good read.
November 6, 2026
Great as always!
Tyler McNeish at his best! Nothing goes right but he always triumphs. And great to meet Hamzah too, they become friends.
Tyler McNeish at his best! Nothing goes right but he always triumphs. And great to meet Hamzah too, they become friends.
November 6, 2026
Nice one barry
A laugh all the way you have to do some more Tyler just can't do a job without out getting in to trouble it follows him around 😂
A laugh all the way you have to do some more Tyler just can't do a job without out getting in to trouble it follows him around 😂
November 6, 2026
I really like these short stories but this one lacked the usual spark.
It was full of the bizarre content that is associated with Tyler but I missed the fun.
It was full of the bizarre content that is associated with Tyler but I missed the fun.
November 7, 2026
I love everything about Tyler and I read this latest glimpse of the start of his police career in one sitting. Could not put it down. More like this please!
November 7, 2026
absolutely superb
This is the best Tyler book yet. Didn’t want it to end! Loved how we met more characters from the team.
This is the best Tyler book yet. Didn’t want it to end! Loved how we met more characters from the team.
November 7, 2026
Gets Better
Young Tyler Neish Does seem to live one Hell of a Life. Such Great and Funny Stories.. It is Great to See How The Legend Started. Los More Please
Young Tyler Neish Does seem to live one Hell of a Life. Such Great and Funny Stories.. It is Great to See How The Legend Started. Los More Please
November 7, 2026
Tyler Neish
I love the Novellas for Tyler Neish he is my favorite character of the Jack Logan series they give you a deeper insight into Tyler.
I love the Novellas for Tyler Neish he is my favorite character of the Jack Logan series they give you a deeper insight into Tyler.
November 7, 2026
Bloody brilliant.
November 8, 2026
Outstanding
So hilarious from the beginning to end. I love Tyler and all the other characters I was gutted when I finished the book 📖 can't wait to read next in the series!
So hilarious from the beginning to end. I love Tyler and all the other characters I was gutted when I finished the book 📖 can't wait to read next in the series!
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