| "Everything
about Whiskey Sour is smart - smart characters, smart writing, and a smart
pace that keeps you reading long after you'd meant to turn out the lights.
J.A. Konrath makes you care about his quirky, frazzled heroine, Lt. Jack
Daniels, both on and off the job. This superb debut goes down smooth and
will leave readers demanding a refill!" - Michael Prescott, author
of Dangerous Games. |
"Whiskey Sour is one potent cocktail: a police procedural dashed with
romance, mixed with a shot of sharp-tongued commentary, and garnished with
a acidic sprinkling of spoof. Put me down for another round of Lieutenant
Jack Daniels." - Andrew Vachss, author of Down Here. |
| "A dash of
sardonic wit, two jiggers of the colorful Jack Daniels (the novel's main
character), and the icy, sharpened prose of J.A. Konrath, all combine to
make Whiskey Sour a literary cocktail that'll knock you off your chair." -
Ridley Pearson, author of Cut and Run. |
"Whiskey Sour: take the grim
doings of a vicious psychopath, stir in quirky characters and crisp
dialogue, then shake with dollops of laugh-aloud humor. A fast, fun read.
I'm looking forward to the next Jack Daniels outing." - F. Paul Wilson,
author of Infernal. |
| "Whiskey Sour
is one hell of a ride! J.A. Konrath expertly pits a tough, smart, and
highly likeable homicide detective against an almost unimaginably evil
serial killer, moving story along briskly as one part cat-and-mouse game,
one part chess match. As the story hurtles along, you’ll be shaken and
stirred, with no choice but to keep turning pages to see how it all plays
out. You’ll never think of razor blades and 7-11's the same way again–but
the gritty streets of Chicago are a better and safer (and more fun) place
with J.A. Konrath and his Lt. Jacqueline Daniels on the job. I look forward
to reading more stories about her." - Rob Kantner, author of Trouble
is What I Do. |
"Whiskey Sour
is detective fiction at its finest. It's filled with jackknife plot turns,
edge of the blade suspense, and razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud wit. J. A.
Konrath has created something special here--a new series character I'll
follow with the same devotion I read Spenser and Dave Robicheaux." -
Rick Hautala, author of Looking Glass. |
| "Whiskey Sour is a stunning debut
novel. Konrath has brewed up a compulsive page-turner populated by real
people, a heroine to empathize with and root for, and a monstrous villain
serving up enough red meat to satisfy the hungriest Hannibal Lecter fan." -
George C. Chesbro, author of Strange Prey. |
"Without
question, you have to meet Konrath's characters and the dynamo of his
narrative to believe anyone can call out and sink every shot with such
verve and confidence--but Whiskey Sour is on game from page one to the
last. I can honestly say that I have seen the future of suspense thrillers,
and it is J.A. Konrath..." - Robert W. Walker, of of City for Ransom |
| "Thriller
lovers rejoice. Whiskey Sour marks a stunning debut for J.A. Konrath.
Smooth as aged bourbon, with plenty of sting, the novel races into your
bloodstream and takes your head and heart on a wild ride. A monstrous
villain tangles with a determined cop--what more could any reader ask?
You'll admire Lieutenant Jack Daniels' sharp mind and sly wit, but her
warmth and humanity are what make Whiskey Sour such a pleasure to read. The
prose is so polished, so assured, you'll feel you are reading the tenth
novel by a master pro at the peak of his powers. I can't wait for the next
one." - Steven Spruill, author of Sleeper. |
"Aged in the
oak barrel of a ferocious imagination, this amazing debut is a bracing
splash of hard-core sour mash suspense! I gulped Whiskey Sour down in one
scalding binge--so entertaining I couldn't stop, yet so brutal and visceral
I felt like cringing at the aftertaste. Put Donald Westlake in a blender
with a jigger of James Ellroy, mix in a dollop of Dorothy Parker, and
you've got the hilarious, horrific world of Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack"
Daniels. I can't wait until the next fix!" - Jay Bonansigna, author
of Frozen. |
| "J.A.
Konrath's Whiskey Sour is the best mystery series debut I've read in years.
From electric excitement to laugh-out-loud humor, this book has it all--and
to boot it has Chicago Lt. Jacqueline (Jack) Daniels, who's one of the most
delightful, beautifully-drawn characters to happen on the detective scene
in a very long time. This may be J.A. Konrath's first mystery, but no one
who reads it will ever believe that; his touch is sure and expert. What a
crackling tale this is. I can't wait for the next installment." - Warren
B. Murphy, author of Grandmaster. |
"Finally – a heroine for the
rest of us! Funny, feisty, and gutsy, Jack Daniels is a delightful addition
to the pantheon of female detectives. By turns hilarious and horrific,
Whiskey Sour is a compulsively readable mystery. I couldn’t put it down!
J.A. Konrath is a writer to watch!" - Libby Fischer Hellmann, author
of A Shot to Die For. |
| "Being a
police officer and an occasionally drinker of whiskey myself, Whiskey Sour
immediately caught my eye--especially with a main character with the name
"Lt. Jack Daniels". I am a big fan of Ed McBain (87th Precinct) and Roberts
B. Parker (Spenser novels)--so finding a book that combines both their
styles was a real treat. Whiskey Sour is fast, fun, and witty, with humor
and just the right amount of gore to keep me turning the page. From what I
understand this is Konrath's first novel, but hopefully not the last!" -
Colin Sullivan, a law enforcement officer in Texas. |
"J.A.
Konrath's touch is so deft that it's amazing to think that Whiskey Sour is
only his first novel. This is a fast, funny, furiously entertaining debut,
and I hope J.A. plans on keeping his smart, sardonic, and, at 45,
sexy-as-hell heroine around for a long, long time. Damn it, I want Jack!
There, I said it. Just, uh, edit that any way you think is best, Joe." -
Barry Eisler, author of Killing Rain.
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| "Suspense thrillers are often
compared to rollercoasters and this one's the Big Kahuna. There's that
first wild, breathtaking drop and then the excitement never lets up until
you roll into the last page." - Raymond Benson, author of Splinter
Cell. |
"Whiskey Sour
captures the feel and flavor of what it's really like on the streets
chasing violent offenders. Konrath's characters are tough, gritty and
flawed just enough to make them real. I can't wait for the next sip of Jack
Daniels." -Sergeant Dave Putnam, San Bernadino County Sheriff's
Department. |
| "Whiskey Sour
introduces J.A. Konrath, a fresh, fierce and frightening new voice, and a
delightful heroine in Jack Daniels, who is as funny and resilient as she is
feisty and determined." - David Wiltse, author of Heartland. |
"Jack Daniels
is the best new face on the cop scene in years! Whiskey Sour is an
intoxicating blend of pulse-pounding thrills, side-splitting humor and a
serial killer who will haunt your dreams." - David
Ellis, author of In the Company of Liars. |
| Upon finishing
Whiskey Sour, I immediately wanted more; I guess I'm just hooked on Lt.
Jack Daniels, the freshest new cop on the beat. Konrath is Hiaasen with
teeth, Elmore Leonard by way of a dark alley. By turns horrifying and
hilarious, Whiskey Sour is one sweet read." - Eric Garcia, author of
Hot and Sweaty Rex. |
"Whiskey Sour is one debut
that's smooth and easy, packing a veiled punch every bit as potent as the
real stuff. Line up the shot glasses and belly up to the bar-- Jack Daniels
is a success, and we're already looking forward to another round." -
Cemetery Dance Magazine. |
"What a GREAT
audio book! Between the parts where you nearly roll on the floor laughing
and the parts where you want to be sure you have a weapon at hand just in
case the serial killer pops out of the closet, I wanted to listen to the
whole audio book all at the same time." - Blether Book Reviews.
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"If you like
your mystery fresh and your heroine even fresher, don't miss Whiskey Sour.
A detective for the new millennium: sharply witty, deftly wry, and
unabashedly clever." - James Rollins, author of Map of Bones. |
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"Even us
non-drinkers will enjoy J.A. Konrath's detective story, with its witty
dialogue and enjoyable characters. With an intriguing female as his
protagonist, Konrath gives us our first glimpse of a promising series." -
Steve Alten, author of The Loch. |
"Konrath has raised the bar. Other writers will have
to jump higher to compete with him. I look forward to his next offering." -
Pat Mullan, author of The Circle of Sodom.
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"In Bloody Mary, J.A. Konrath effortlessly walks a tightrope between
humor and fear, producing a taut, lightning-fast thriller that will
make you laugh out loud and genuinely scare you, occasionally on the
same page. It's even better than Whiskey Sour, which is all you need
to know." - Blake Crouch, author of Locked Doors.