J.A. Konrath

Author of Whiskey Sour

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About the Author

American mystery/thriller/horror writer Joseph Andrew Konrath was born in 1970 in Skokie, Illinois and graduated in 1992 from Chicago's Columbia College. His first published novel, Whiskey Sour, began the popular series that features Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels of the Chicago Police Department. show more Konrath has also written numerous short stories and articles, and his horror work Afraid was published under the pseudonym Jack Kilborn. He has won several literary awards, and his blog A Newbie's Guide to Publishing is very popular. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

Includes the names: Jack Kilborn, J.A. Konrath, J.A. Konrath, J. A. Konrath, J. A. ed. Konrath, Ed. J. A. Konrath, Doctor Hans Uberass, editor J. A. Konrath, Joe J. A.; Konrath Konrath

Also includes: Joe Kimball (2)

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Series

Jack Daniels

The Konrath/Kilborn Collective

Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels

Phineas Troutt

Codename: Chandler

Jack Daniels/Alex Chapa Mystery

Whatever Happened to Lori

Jack Daniels / Sarah Stone

Jack Daniels/Leah Ryan Mystery

Jack Daniels and Associates Mysteries

Harry McGlade

Serial

Works by J.A. Konrath

Popular Recent

Whiskey Sour (2004) 1,002 copies

Bloody Mary (2005) 680 copies

Afraid (2009) 663 copies

Rusty Nail (2006) 597 copies

Dirty Martini (2007) 530 copies

Fuzzy Navel (2008) 395 copies

The List (2010) 389 copies

Origin (2010) 373 copies

Cherry Bomb (2009) 340 copies

Shaken (2010) 289 copies

Serial (2010) 267 copies

Trapped (2010) 249 copies

Endurance (2010) 233 copies

Shot of Tequila (2009) 217 copies

Draculas (2010) — Author, some editions; Author — 203 copies

Stirred (2011) 188 copies

Serial Killers Uncut (1688) — Author — 133 copies

Disturb (2009) 130 copies

Haunted House (2013) 130 copies

Suckers (2008) 112 copies

Horror Stories (2010) 110 copies

Timecaster (2011) 108 copies

Jack Daniels Stories Vol.1 (2010) 106 copies

Flee (2012) 104 copies

Serial Uncut (2010) 98 copies

With a Twist (2011) 86 copies

Truck Stop (2009) 80 copies

Wild Night is Calling (2011) 78 copies

65 Proof - An Omnibus: Sixty-five Short Stories (2009) 61 copies

Ultimate Thriller Box Set (2012) 60 copies

Babe on Board (2011) 56 copies

Banana Hammock (2010) 55 copies

Symbios (2011) 50 copies

Shapeshifters Anonymous (2011) 48 copies

Exposed (2011) 48 copies

These Guns for Hire (2006) 47 copies

Killers (2011) 46 copies

The Screaming (2011) 46 copies

Crime Stories (2010) 46 copies

Street Music (2011) 46 copies

Rum Runner (2016) 45 copies

Last Call (2016) 44 copies

Birds of Prey (2011) 42 copies

Planters Punch (2009) 42 copies

White Russian (2017) 41 copies

Floaters (2009) 38 copies

Be the Monkey - Ebooks and Self-Publishing: A Dialog Between Authors Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath (2011) 37 copies

Spree (2012) 35 copies

Timecaster Supersymmetry (2012) 34 copies

Genesis (2019) 33 copies

Hit (2013) 31 copies

Three (2013) 29 copies

Webcam (2016) 29 copies

Dead on My Feet (2017) 27 copies

The Newbie's Guide to Publishing (Everything A Writer Needs To Know) (2010) 26 copies

Shot Girl (2019) 26 copies

Dying Breath (2018) 26 copies

Chaser (2019) 22 copies

Racked (2013) 22 copies

The Agreement (2016) 19 copies

Killers Uncut (2011) 19 copies

Ultimate Supernatural Horror Box Set (2014) 15 copies

Holes in the Ground (2014) 15 copies

J.A. Konrath Horror Trilogy: Origin / The List / Haunted House (2013) 15 copies

Everybody Dies (2018) 13 copies

The Indie Journey: Secrets to Writing Success (2011) 12 copies

Watched Too Long (2016) 12 copies

Afraid | Trapped | Endurance (2012) 12 copies

55 Proof 12 copies

Old Fashioned (2021) 12 copies

Jack Daniels Series - Three Thriller Novels (Whiskey Sour #1, Bloody Mary #2, Rusty Nail #3) (2013) 12 copies

Stop a Murder - How (2017) 12 copies

J.A. Konrath Books in Order: Jack Daniels Series in Reading Order, Jack Kilborn, Codename: Chandler, Melinda DuChamp,… (2016) 12 copies

Jack Daniels Series - Three Thriller Novels (Jack Daniels Mystery #4-6)) (2013) 11 copies

Naughty (2013) 11 copies

Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 2 (2019) 11 copies

Rescue (2015) 10 copies

Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 3 (2019) 10 copies

Phineas Troutt Series - Three Thriller Novels (Dead On My Feet #1, Dying Breath #2, Everybody Dies #3) (2018) 10 copies

Straight Up (2013) 10 copies

GRANDMA? - Attack of the Geriatric Zombies!: The Novel (2013) 10 copies

What Happened to Lori (2019) 9 copies

Cheese Wrestling (2013) 9 copies

Fix (2015) 9 copies

Four Live Rounds 8 copies

Codename Chandler: The Beginning: Three Complete Thriller Stories (Hit, Exposed, Naughty) (Chandler series) (2014) 8 copies

Stop a Murder - Complete Cases: All Five Cases - How, Where, Why, Who, and When (2017) 8 copies

Codename: Chandler Collection - Three Short Prequel Novels (2013) 7 copies

Stop a Murder - Why (2017) 7 copies

Stop a Murder - Where (2017) 7 copies

The List (Konrath/Kilborn Collective, #1) 7 copies

Burners (2012) 7 copies

Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 4 (2019) 6 copies

Stop a Murder - Who (2017) 6 copies

Dumb Jokes & Vulgar Poems (2009) 6 copies

Jack Daniels Series - Three Thriller Novels (Rum Runner #9, Last Call #10, White Russian #11) (Jacqueline "Jack"… (2018) 6 copies

Revelations (2019) 6 copies

Stop a Murder - When (2017) 6 copies

Babysitting Money (2013) — Author — 5 copies

Jack Daniels Boxset, #1-3 (Jack Daniels Mystery, #1-3) 5 copies

Whelp Wanted 5 copies

Epitaph 5 copies

Fully Loaded Thrillers 5 copies

The Jack Daniels Six Pack (2010) 5 copies

On the Rocks 5 copies

A Matter of Taste 5 copies

Don't Press That Button! (2012) 5 copies

Dear Diary 5 copies

Cemetery Dance Issue 48 (2003) 4 copies

Treatment 4 copies

Konrath Dark Thriller Collective: Webcam (#7) | Disturb (#8) | The Nine (#10) (2022) 4 copies

Shaken [excerpt] 4 copies

Suffer 4 copies

Cemetery Dance Issue 65 (2011) 4 copies

The Nine (2020) 4 copies

Taken to the Cleaners 4 copies

Abductions (2013) — Author — 3 copies

Trailer Sucks 3 copies

Inspector Oxnard 3 copies

Punishment Room 3 copies

Embrace 3 copies

Jacked Up! (0009) 3 copies

Markey 3 copies

The One That Got Away 3 copies

Body Shots 3 copies

Overproof 3 copies

Second Coming (2022) 3 copies

Mr. Pull Ups 3 copies

Bereavement 3 copies

The Confession 3 copies

Everybody Dies - The List - Dirty Martini: Three JA Konrath Action Novels Box Set (2021) 3 copies

Pot Shot 3 copies

Last Request 3 copies

Finicky Eater 3 copies

School Daze 3 copies

Jack Rose (2023) 3 copies

One Night Only 3 copies

Mr. Spaceman 3 copies

Lying Eyes 3 copies

The Shed 3 copies

Could Stephanie Plum Really Get Car Insurance? 3 copies

Cozy or Hardboiled? 3 copies

A Sound of Blunder 3 copies

Careful He Bites 3 copies

The Big Guys 3 copies

A Fistful of Cozy 3 copies

Cleansing 3 copies

Perfect Plan 3 copies

Draculas (Teaser Chapters) (2010) 3 copies

Piece of Cake 3 copies

Weigh To Go 3 copies

Animal Attraction 3 copies

Addiction 3 copies

Urgent Reply Needed 3 copies

Blaine's Deal 3 copies

Light Drizzle 3 copies

Piranha Pool 3 copies

A Newbie's Guide to Thrillerfest 3 copies

Duffy to the Rescue (2011) 3 copies

Appalachian Lullaby 3 copies

First Time 3 copies

Forgiveness 3 copies

Redux 3 copies

Them's Good Eats 3 copies

The Bag 3 copies

An Archaeologist's Story 3 copies

Well Balanced Meal 3 copies

Dead On My Feet - Shot of Tequila - Shot Girl: Three JA Konrath Noir Novels Box Set (2021) 2 copies

Beat Down (2014) — Author — 2 copies

The Necro File 2 copies

The Globs of Use-A-Lot 3: A Rhyming Picture Book About Recycling, Burping, and Other Important Stuff 2 copies

Four Pack of Jack 2 copies

Bibliographies of Crouch, Konrath, Strand and Wilson 2 copies

Jack Daniels Boxset, #4-6 (Jack Daniels Mystery, #4-6) 2 copies

Basketcase 2 copies

Six Pack of Crime 2 copies

Fully Loaded: The Complete and Collected Stories of Blake Crouch 1 copy

Desert Places (Andrew Z. Thomas/Luther Kite Series Book 1) 1 copy

Trapped 1 copy

Dreamland 1 copy

Write Good or Die 1 copy

How To Give Good Sex: A 100% Comprehensive Guide For Men And Women Featuring Actual Lovemaking Tips That Have Been… (2013) 1 copy

Interview with Crouch, Konrath, Strand and Wilson 1 copy

Funny Stuff 1 copy

Draculas: Deleted and Alternate Scenes 1 copy

October Dark (2013) 1 copy

Webcam (Konrath/Kilborn Collective, #7) 1 copy

No title 1 copy

Whiskey Sour (Jack Daniels Mysteries) by J. A. Konrath (2004-06-02) (1707) 1 copy

The Death of Lieutenant Daniels 1 copy

Stirred (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels/Luther Kite Thriller) (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mysteries Book 8) 1 copy

Rum Runner - Watched Too Long - Webcam: Three JA Konrath Wisconsin Thriller Novels Box Set 1 copy

Bite Force (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mysteries Book 15) 1 copy

Old Fashioned - Das Böse nebenan (German Edition) 1 copy

Flee, Spree, Three: Three Complete Thriller Novels (Codename: Chandler) 1 copy

Jack Daniels Boxset, #9-11 (Jack Daniels Mystery, #9-11) 1 copy

Timecaster Steampunk (Insane Sci-Fi Action! Book 3) 1 copy

Epitaph (Thriller: Stories to Keep You Up All Night Book 1) (2017) 1 copy

Witch Brew (2023) 1 copy

Codename: Chandler Trilogy - Three Complete Novels (Codename: Chandler #1-3) 1 copy

Draculas: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Making of Draculas 1 copy

Suckers [short story] 1 copy

The World's Worst Poet - J. Andrew Haknort Uncut and Uncensored 1 copy

Free (2014) 1 copy

The Days 1 copy

Hint Fiction 1 copy

Cherry Bomb - Afraid - Timecaster: Three JA Konrath Thriller Novels Box Set (2021) 1 copy

The Eagle 1 copy

Bite Force (2022) 1 copy

Work Explorer

Associated Works

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (2008) — Contributor — 907 copies

Blood Lite (2008) — Contributor — 866 copies

Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night (2006) — Contributor — 743 copies

Blood Lite II: Overbite (2010) — Contributor — 209 copies

The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries (2006) — Contributor — 142 copies

Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer (2010) — Contributor; Contributor — 131 copies

Vampires: The Recent Undead (2011) — Contributor — 127 copies

Perfectly Plum: An Unauthorized Celebration of the Life, Loves and Other Disasters of Stephanie Plum, Trenton Bounty… (2007) — Contributor — 56 copies

James Bond in the 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007 (2006) — Contributor — 26 copies

Disposal (2007) — Introduction, some editions — 19 copies

Nice Girl Does Noir, Volume 1 (2010) — Foreword — 17 copies

Gratia Placenti: For the Sake of Pleasing (2007) — Contributor — 12 copies

Tales Too Extreme for Cemetery Dance (2011) — Author — 9 copies

The Thrill List: An Anthology of Crime Thriller Quick Reads (2016) — Contributor — 9 copies

Nice Girl Does Noir, Volume 2 (2010) — Foreword — 6 copies

Crimespree Magazine #7 and #8 (2011) — Contributor — 4 copies

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Common Knowledge

Canonical name: Konrath, J.A.
Legal name: Konrath, Joseph Andrew
Other names: Kilborn, Jack
Kimball, Joe
Uberass, Hans
DuChamp, Melinda
Birthdate: 1970-03
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Skokie, Illinois, USA
Places of residence: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
Education: Columbia College, Chicago
Occupations: professor (college)
Awards and honors: Bob Kellog Humanitarian Award (2006)
World Horror Con (Gross Out Contest Winner, 2003)
Agent: Jane Dystel

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Reviews

Draculas by Blake Crouch

Picked up this book as I'm a long time fan of F. Paul Wilson. This book was brilliant - a bit of a different take on vampires, and I enjoyed every single page. Wish it was longer, since it was such an enjoyable storie.

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BluezReader | 24 other reviews | Nov 12, 2023 |

Afraid by Jack Kilborn

This book keeps you biting your nails and on the edge of your seat from the very first page! It doesn't stop, it doesn't give you a chance to breathe. From beginning to end there is action. There are a few surprises thrown in too. Kind of twisted, and not for the weak of stomach.

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LinBee83 | 116 other reviews | Aug 23, 2023 |

Serial by Jack and Crouch Kilborn, Blake

Serial killers getting their just desserts. I also love **Minor Spoiler*** the female serial killer, especially one that is all of 5 feet tall. I like this author for that, not all of the killers are men. Good, fast read. Loved it!

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LinBee83 | 21 other reviews | Aug 23, 2023 |

Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 2 (Jack Daniels and… by J.A. Konrath

Another great collection of stories featuring Jack Daniels, Harry McGlade, Phin, Tequila, Chandler, & Andrew Mayhem. Collaborating with other authors these stories are shorts in the kindle world (which I can't read the other books because they are only on kindle or nook & I own neither) Hilarious, interesting, and great continuation of characters. I will be looking up the other authors and see what print books are offered.

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LaneyLegz | 2 other reviews | Jul 29, 2023 |

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