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Whiskey Sour (Jack Daniels Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.A. Konrath (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 7,568 ratings

FIRST IN AN EXPLOSIVE THRILLER SERIES, MILLIONS SOLD WORLDWIDE...

Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels is having a bad week. Her live-in boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer, chronic insomnia has caused her to max out her credit cards with late-night home shopping purchases, and a frightening killer who calls himself 'The Gingerbread Man' is dumping mutilated bodies in her district.

While avoiding the FBI and its moronic profiling computer, joining a dating service, mixing it up with street thugs, and parrying the advances of an uncouth PI, Jack and her binge-eating partner, Herb, must catch the maniac before he kills again...and Jack is next on his murder list.

Whiskey Sour is the first book in the bestselling Jack Daniels series, full of laugh-out-loud humor and edge-of-your-seat suspense.

WHISKEY SOUR by J.A. Konrath
You can't catch me...

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Crossovers - Features Jack Daniels, Phineas Troutt, Harry McGlade, and includes characters from the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective, the Codename: Chandler series, and the Timecaster series.

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From J.A. KONRATH - THREE THRILLING SERIES, ONE STORY WORLD

Jack Daniels Series

Jack Daniels Thrillers

Twenty-two gripping suspense novels, and dozens of short stories, starring Chicago Homicide cop Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels, career criminal Phineas Troutt, private eye Harry McGlade, and too many serial killers to count...

This series of complete--but connected--novels also ties in with the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective and the Codename Chandler series, pulling readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

Konrath Dark Thriller Collective

Konrath Dark Thriller Collective

Twelve edge-of-your-seat thriller novels featuring police officer Tom Mankowski, molecular biologist Dr. Frank Belgium, and ex-military Fabler as they face psychos, evil scientists, and worse...

This series of complete--but connected--novels also ties in with the Jack Daniels Thrillers and the Codename Chandler series, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

Codename Chandler Series

Codename Chandler Series

Join secret agent Chandler, psychotic spy Hammett, and brilliant recluse Fleming as they fight to save the world--while also fighting each other--in eight jaw-dropping action tales...

This series of complete--but connected--stories also ties in with the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective and the Jack Daniels Thrillers, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

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JA Konrath is the author of eight novels in the Jack Daniels thriller series (Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Dirty Martini, Fuzzy Navel, Cherry Bomb, Shaken, Stirred). Jack also appears in the novels Shot of Tequila, Flee, Spree, Three, Timecaster Supersymmetry, Banana Hammock, and Serial Killers Uncut, as well as the short story collection Jack Daniels Stories and the novellas Burners and Floaters. Konrath writes horror under the name Jack Kilborn (Afraid, Trapped, Endurance.) He's sold over a million ebooks.

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  1. J. A. Konrath

    J. A. Konrath

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    Joe Konrath has written over twenty novels in the Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels thriller series. They do not have to be read chronologically to be enjoyed, but the order is: Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Dirty Martini, Shot of Tequila, Fuzzy Navel, Cherry Bomb, Dead On My Feet, Serial Killers Uncut (with Blake Crouch), Shaken, Stirred (with Blake Crouch), Dying Breath, Everybody Dies, Rum Runner, Last Call, White Russian, Shot Girl, Chaser, Old Fashioned, Bite Force, and Witch Brew. More coming soon.

    Wow, that's a lot of Jack.

    If you like your thrillers on the dark side, check out the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective, which includes the books The List, Origin, Afraid, Trapped, Endurance, Haunted House, Webcam, Disturb, What Happened To Lori, The Nine, Second Coming, and Close Your Eyes.

    Joe also wrote the Stop A Murder mystery puzzle series, where you become the sleuth and solve brain teasers to try and catch a killer.

    He also wrote the sci-fi trilogy, Timecaster, Timecaster Supersymmetry, and Timecaster Steampunk. Even if you don't think you like sci-fi, give them a try. They feature Joe's well-known characters from his other series, and are insane.

    With Ann Voss Peterson he wrote the Codename: Chandler thrillers, including Flee, Spree, Three, Hit, Exposed, Naughty, Fix (with F. Paul Wilson), Rescue, and Free.

    And, finally, he writes erotica under the pen name Melinda DuChamp, also with Ann Voss Peterson. Those books are probably too spicy for you, so only the brave and bold should seek them out.

    Joe writes a lot. You should probably read everything.

    You can visit Joe and sign up for his newsletter at www.JAKonrath.com/mailing-list.php

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    Jack Kilborn

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    JA Konrath is the author of WHAT HAPPENED TO LORI BOOK 1 and BOOK 2, a gearshift duology meant to take thriller fiction to the next level.

    Joe also wrote twelve novels in the Jack Daniels thriller series. They do not have to be read chronologically to be enjoyed, but the order is: Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Dirty Martini, Fuzzy Navel, Cherry Bomb, Shaken, Stirred, Rum Runner, Last Call, White Russian, and Shot Girl. More coming soon.

    Jack Daniels also appears in the novels Dead On My Feet, Dying Breath, Everybody Dies, Shot of Tequila, Flee, Spree, Three, Timecaster Supersymmetry, Banana Hammock, Lady 52, and Serial Killers Uncut. She's also in the novellas Floaters, Burners, Planter's Punch, Babe On Board, Racked, Straight Up, October Dark, Jacked Up!, Beat Down, Cheese Wrestling, Abductions, Watched Too Long, and Babysitting Money, and the collection Jack Daniels Stories.

    Wow, that's a lot of Jack.

    Other novels include the thrillers Origin, The List, Disturb, Timecaster, Afraid, Trapped, Endurance, Haunted House, Webcam, Grandma?, Holes In The Ground, and Draculas. Other novellas include Fix, Hit, Naughty, Exposed, Rescue, and Wild Night is Calling.

    He also writes the Stop A Murder mystery puzzle series, where you become the sleuth and solve brain teasers to try and catch a killer.

    And, finally, he writes erotica under the pen name Melinda DuChamp.

    Joe writes a lot. You should probably read everything.

    You can visit Joe and sign up for his newsletter at www.JAKonrath.com/mailing-list.php

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Customers enjoy the engaging storyline with suspense and humor. They find the book a gripping read with an interesting twist that keeps them hooked. The story moves at a steady pace with realistic characters and a brutal setting.

"...Grrrreat storyline, right from start (some you have to coast along before it grips you) but this one actually starts interesting!..." Read more

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"...put the book down when it was time to go to sleep -- the chapters are short and punchy, and there's always the temptation to read just one more to..." Read more

"...The scenario is brutal and the author doesn't pull his punches, but all is lightened with wit and dark humour...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it engaging with interesting twists and likable characters. The story is described as impressive, skillfully written, and enjoyable. Readers mention it's a cheap read suitable for holiday reading.

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"...This is a good crime thriller with an interesting storyline, great, fully developed characters and written well...." Read more

"J A Konrath's debut novel is an impressive one, with plenty of smart one-liners, characters that draw you into their world..." Read more

"...But this book is pretty good. My complaint is minimal, driven by idiosyncracies, and probably won't bother others...." Read more

66 customers mention ‘Humour’64 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's wit and dark humor. They find it an enjoyable read with puns and jokes that balance the darker aspects of the story. The writing is well-crafted and the readers look forward to reading the rest of the series.

"...Fast moving and you're not wasting time reading through lots of dull, meaningless conversations!..." Read more

"...did not "solve" the crimes myself which is always a sign of good writing and neither was I disappointed...." Read more

"...is brutal and the author doesn't pull his punches, but all is lightened with wit and dark humour...." Read more

"...And I thought the dialogue was fairly authentic compared to everyday conversation...." Read more

42 customers mention ‘Character development’40 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and their banter. They find the book exciting and suspenseful, with a feisty heroine cop and faithful partner. The banter between the characters is a welcome break from the focal points.

"...a good crime thriller with an interesting storyline, great, fully developed characters and written well...." Read more

"...an impressive one, with plenty of smart one-liners, characters that draw you into their world (particularly the protagonist, Jack (Jacqueline)..." Read more

"...The characters have great dynamic with Daniels and her Police partner Herb providing highly entertaining banter and shenanigans, with the FBI agents..." Read more

"Brave heroine tracking down serial killer with nothing to go on but keeps going with hard work to suss out clues...." Read more

29 customers mention ‘Entertainment value’29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, exciting, and full of suspense. They enjoy the witty writing style and find it hooking from the first page. The story has great characters and plenty of action along with humor.

"...actually starts interesting! Fast moving and you're not wasting time reading through lots of dull, meaningless conversations!..." Read more

"...her Police partner Herb providing highly entertaining banter and shenanigans, with the FBI agents (or feebies) providing some amusing moments with..." Read more

"...It’s a quick and fun ride and I highly recommend it." Read more

"Exciting story, well written. The killer was not the person I thought it wasLooking forward to reading the other books in the series." Read more

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Customers find the book has a good pace. They say the storyline keeps moving at a decent pace, and it doesn't take long to read.

"...actually starts interesting! Fast moving and you're not wasting time reading through lots of dull, meaningless conversations!..." Read more

"...It’s a quick and fun ride and I highly recommend it." Read more

"...Great story, great pace and the story was just the right length. Looking forward to my next Jack Daniels book." Read more

"...Plot rolls out at a decent speed and characters develop as he tale goes on. Why four stars not five?..." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Series content’12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find the first book a great start and an interesting read. The series is action-packed and thrilling, with some one-liners. Readers love the individual books by Konrath.

"An interesting first book in a series, my first by this author, and definitely a different take on police procedurals...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's detail and insight into characters. They find the plots engaging and the scene building captivating. The story is described as funny, interesting, and true to life.

"...Konrath demonstrates a very high level of detail in some of the gruesome scenes, which may not be to everyone’s taste – but those who are unfazed by..." Read more

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  • beenme
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story !!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2024
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    I only write reviews for ... a) the really good ones ... OR ... b): the REALLY bad ones.
    This is the former! Just right for reading when you're not feeling great yourself....
    Grrrreat storyline, right from start (some you have to coast along before it grips you) but this one
    actually starts interesting!
    Fast moving and you're not wasting time reading through lots of dull, meaningless conversations!
    I can certainly recommend this read - good stuff!!!
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  • Inkyfingers
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great series starter.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 February 2017
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    I have had this book for ages but finally I got to read it and was not disappointed.
    In the author's introduction, he set out his aims and I believe he achieved them.
    This is a good crime thriller with an interesting storyline, great, fully developed characters and written well.
    I did not "solve" the crimes myself which is always a sign of good writing and neither was I disappointed.
    This may have been my first Jack Daniels book but certainly not the last. I have a real "taste" for them
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  • HLT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to get in to, hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2004
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    J A Konrath's debut novel is an impressive one, with plenty of smart one-liners, characters that draw you into their world (particularly the protagonist, Jack (Jacqueline) Daniels, Chicago Police Lieutenant) and several well-executed conflict threads that keep the tension crackling and concern for the characters high.
    The plot concerns a serial killer called the Gingerbread Man, who's dumping the bodies of young women in garbage cans outside convenience stores.
    As you'd expect, the story revolves around the developing duel between Lt Jack Daniels and the killer... most of it is told from Jack's point of view, but every few chapters there's a glimpse into the Gingerbread Man's mind as we follow him about his gruesome business -- which isn't just about torture and murder: the part that really had me on the edge of my seat was seeing who was going to end up with a mouthful of x-acto blades from one of his doctored candy bars.
    I found it easy to keep turning the pages and hard to put the book down when it was time to go to sleep -- the chapters are short and punchy, and there's always the temptation to read just one more to find out what happens next.
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  • Aurora
    4.0 out of 5 stars I have already bought more
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 July 2013
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    I wouldn't exactly describe this book as unputdownable, sometimes I had to put it down for a moment because the tension was getting to me. The author builds the suspense well and it impacts on the reader. As the detective walks headlong into danger I found myself wondering "how on earth is she going to get out of this one?" The perils are laid out for the reader but of course the heroine knows nothing of them. Somehow you begin to care what happens to her very early on, I found myself getting irritated with her and had to laugh at my reactions. There is an unknown man out there trying to kill her and she thinks it is reasonable to join a dating agency???
    The scenario is brutal and the author doesn't pull his punches, but all is lightened with wit and dark humour. Yes this cop has the almost obligatory dsyfunctional life & relationships but she is real and deals with it in an authentic way. I wasn't sure which descriptions are worse - the gory bits or the hygiene and eating habits of Jack's partners.
    This book being the first in a series, I have enjoyed it enough to have downloaded most of the sequels. I am looking forward to the next one Bloody Mary - A Thriller (Jack Daniels Mysteries)
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  • Max Watt
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad at all
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2009
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    I'm not a big fan of crime thrillers. My opinion = Karin Slaughter is boring, Simon Kernick is repetitive, and James Patterson is the worst writer alive.

    But this book is pretty good. My complaint is minimal, driven by idiosyncracies, and probably won't bother others. To put it bluntly, I wasn't a fan of the protagonist's methods of communicating with The Gingerbread Man. I mean, would you really surrender yourself to someone who goes out of their way to annoy you? No. You would kill more people to send a message. Wouldn't a psychopath need understanding from others to their situation? I can happily say that's my only nit-picking of this novel.

    The comedic side of it only adds to the entertainment. Jack's partner Herb and the two FBI Agents being the most entertaining characters. And I thought the dialogue was fairly authentic compared to everyday conversation.

    The mystery/suspense/terror part of the novel was also great, and only made it damn hard to put down. It's the kind of novel where you will continuously think "okay, one more chapter", hours into the night. And guess what? JA Konrath is better than James Patterson. Much better. I can see where the influence originates from. The Alex Cross novel style is there. But Konrath pulls it off better. He can write chapters longer than three pages.

    At 276 pages I didn't feel cheated at all. It is what it is and doesn't attempt to be bigger than that. So many novels do that nower days and fall flat on their face. Especially crime thrillers.

    JA Konrath deserves his own shelf.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining and gripping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2013
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    First in the series of Jack Daniels novels by Konrath, which is highly a recommended read. The characters have great dynamic with Daniels and her Police partner Herb providing highly entertaining banter and shenanigans, with the FBI agents (or feebies) providing some amusing moments with their profiling theories. The plot and story twist and turns like a the proverbial cork screw - it really is hard to put down which is a great testament to the authors ability to deliver a knockout thriller. Konrath demonstrates a very high level of detail in some of the gruesome scenes, which may not be to everyone’s taste – but those who are unfazed by the nitty gritty will love every moment and detail. I cannot wait to read all the Jack Daniels series.
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  • Bill P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars jack Daniel’s is rough but ready
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2024
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    Excellent read with quite a few interesting twists- never sure it’s gonna end till it does happy reading even though it’s somewhat brutal
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  • Cheryl E
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read
    Reviewed in Australia on 26 September 2018
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    This is a 4.5 star read.

    A surprisingly great find on Kindle Australia, this is an exceptional murder mystery that kept me riveted to the page. Written in a very "blokey" style, our protagonist, Jack, is a female given more than her fair share of ribbing due to her name. There are amusing moments woven throughout the story and I especially liked the author's and protagonist's obvious disdain for the F.B.I.'s profiling unit. Highly recommended.
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  • Indy Dog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and thrilling
    Reviewed in France on 17 March 2017
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    A good well written story. A very bad baddie and a good detective on his trail. Amusing bits to laugh at with the not very clever profilers for the FBI. All in all a good read
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars What A Kick!
    Reviewed in India on 25 January 2021
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    Page turner of a novel.
    A psycho killer is on loose. The way he goes about killing his targets is just unbelievable and very INHUMAN.
    Lieutenant Jack Daniels along with detective Herb is imcharge of the investigation.
    The killer's main kick is derived from thinking of possessing Jack.
    Why is the psycho killing? Why does he want Jack?
    Read this novel to find out.
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  • Michelle L. Beck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man.
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 May 2013
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    Well of course you can if your name is Jack Daniels!

    The Lieutenant Jack Daniels series by J.A. Konrath is a hoot. There is everything that should make this series a pleasure to read: a crazed killer; a dedicated homicide detective and tons of humor. In "Whiskey Sour", Jack Daniels finds herself in quite the pickle...her boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer; her partner (Herb) is encouraging her to get back into the dating pool; and she is trying to catch a killer who leaves gingerbread men at the scene beside the bodies of mutilated women. To complicate matters "The Gingerbread Man" has found a game that he loves, killing and he's getting better at it. Once he's set his eyes on Jack, there is no stopping him. After all he lives to stalk, abduct, strangle, and mutilate women before disposing of their bodies, leaving behind a signature gingerbread man cookie. Jack just hopes that she can catching her latest nemesis.

    What I like the most about the Jack Daniels series is that: (1) they are funny, (2) well written, (3) entertaining and (4) just plain fun! For example, there is one scene in the book where two FBI profilers, who feed off of one another, rattle off a profile (in tandem) that simply had me in stitches. The claimed that the killer they were hunting liked..... line dancing...wearing women's underwear (probably his mother's)...is impotent (and maybe even gay)...hears voices (or maybe just his mother's).....is probably disfigured, disabled and/or maybe has acne scars...was dropped on his head...and likes western bars....and may even have a hunchback". And the laughs don't stop when they later revise the profile (to include something about a horse). In a way, these books remind me of the Stephanie Plum or Stephanie Bond series (although I think these are better written or have more personality)...in that there is a strong female lead character (who is funny and resourceful), who has relationship issues (clearly Jack is still in love with her ex-husband, she barely batted an eye when the boyfriend left her for his personal trainer). However, the strong female lead in this case Jack, doesn't mind a little introspection (looking inside herself) and she doesn't take herself too seriously. She isn't perfect but flawed (works too much and too hard; dedicated to her job; and suffers from insomnia.....and I'm not necessarily saying these are bad things. There are, of course, some other characters that are worth mentioning. Herb, her ever faithful partner (and at times brother figure) who has an ravenous appetite, tries to be the voice of reason and keep her on an enlightened path (even if he needs a pizza to do it); Harry, an old friend/partner who manages to get under her skin and yet help in his own way; and her mother (a retired cop who while growing old still manages a relationship with an elderly man that she claims is insatiable). And then there are the killers that Konrath creates, while they may not too original (in that all serial killers do basically the same thing....plot/plan, kill, and then make some stupid mistake that eventually gets them caught) , they always convey a sense of evil, which always makes the reader invest in the story.

    I really enjoyed "Whiskey Sour" and would recommend it! It would make a wonderful summer read while you sit on the beach.
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  • Terry Pigeon
    5.0 out of 5 stars I hate serial killers
    Reviewed in Canada on 8 June 2024
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    Yes, I try to avoid stories involving serial killers, and picked this book up inadvertently. But, I gave t a few chapter and got to like the lead character enough to continue. I got hooked and it got that I couldn’t put the story down. A great read after all and I recommend you all give it a try - even if you’re not into serial killer stories.
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