Jack Daniels Stories, J.A. Konrath
Jack Daniels Stories, J.A. Konrath
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Jack Daniels Stories
Fifteen Mystery Tales

Author: J.A. Konrath

Narrator: Dick Hill, Angela Dawe

Unabridged: 6 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/09/2011


Synopsis

JA Konrath, known for the Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels thrillers set in Chicago, offers this collection of short stories and novellas from the Jack Daniels universe.Join Jack Daniels, her partner Herb Benedict, private eye Harry McGlade, and part-time criminal Phineas Troutt, in this omnibus of 15 stories.These were previous published in magazines and anthologies, and many are long out of print. On the Rocks - Suicide or murder? Lt. Jack Daniels solves a locked room mystery.Whelp Wanted - P.I. Harry McGlade becomes a dognapper in order to stop a dognapper, or something like that.Street Music - Phineas Troutt hunts a prostitute through the dangerous streets of Chicago. Are his intentions pure?The One That Got Away - The Gingerbread Man (the villain from WHISKEY SOUR) hunts one final victim.With a Twist - It looked like the man fell from a great height, but the body is in his living room. Jack Daniels solves another impossible crime.Epitaph - Phin Troutt takes on a Chicago street gang with vengeance on his mind.Taken to the Cleaners - Harry McGlade tries to solve a difficult mystery, but mostly just goofs off.Body Shots - Jack Daniels faces her most challenging case yet; a school shooting. But does she know more about the perp than she realizes?Suffer - Phineas Troutt has taken some questionable jobs, but will he murder a man's wife?School Daze - P.I. Harry McGlade investigates a private school, but he's not entirely sure why.Overproof - While shopping on the Gold Coast, Jack Daniels notices traffic has come to a stand-still. When she realizes what the problem is, she's confronted with her own mortality, and the possible deaths of hundreds.Bereavement - How badly does Phineas Troutt need a fix? What is he willing to do?Pot Shot - Detective Herb Benedict just wants a home cooked meal. But his plans get interrupted by a very determined sniper.Last Request - Phineas Troutt picks up a hitchhiker, with deadly results.The Necro File - Harry McGlade investigates some bizarre murders in this hilarious, gore-filled mini-epic. (Author's note: This is easily the funniest thing I've ever written, but it's also very offensive. Let the reader beware...)

About J.A. Konrath

J.A. Konrath is the author of the Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels series that includes “Whiskey Sour,” “Bloody Mary,” “Rusty Nail,” “Dirty Martini,” “Fuzzy Navel” and “Cherry Bomb.”


Reviews

Goodreads review by Quentin on July 16, 2015

This was the first Jack Daniels stories I've read, and I was impressed. There's a nice selection of stories here focusing on several characters from the Jack Daniels series. You get some humor, some really dark stories, and some in between. Also a few traditional mysteries thrown in as well. Overall......more

Goodreads review by Mike on September 11, 2015

Very enjoyable and entertaining short stories featuring characters from the Jack Daniels series.......more

Goodreads review by Angela on August 14, 2018

Really enjoyed this anthology featuring the characters of the Jack Daniels world. They ranged the gauntlet of grim to humorous.......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on January 01, 2020

Short stories. Some are better than others, of course. I’ll admit I didn’t finish the last one, as it was just stupid - and should have reduced the overall rating even more, but I gave it a pass. I do have a nit to pick about Konrath’s books in general: OxyContin (oxycodone) is not codeine. They are......more