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Jack Daniels Thriller #24
Bourbon Hammer
SOME DRINKS ARE TO DIE FOR...
If your name is Jack Daniels, you must have a soft spot for whiskey.
So when former Homicide cop Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels gets an opportunity to tour one of the oldest distilleries in the U.S. she's hoping for a fun getaway with friends.
It doesn't matter that the distillery is supposedly haunted. Or that it is the source of dark rumors--going back over a hundred years--of missing and murdered people.
After a lifetime of dealing with serial killers, Jack knows the odds of running into another one are astronomical.
Right?
Bourbon Hammer by J.A. Konrath
Who wants a shot?
If you are a more sensitive (or adventurous) reader, this handy scale rates specific categories from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to give you some idea if this is your kind of book.
BOURBON HAMMER
Bad Language - 7
Scary - 5
Violent - 8
Funny - 8
Sexy - 4
Crossovers - Features Jack Daniels, Phineas Troutt, Harry McGlade.
If your name is Jack Daniels, you must have a soft spot for whiskey.
So when former Homicide cop Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels gets an opportunity to tour one of the oldest distilleries in the U.S. she's hoping for a fun getaway with friends.
It doesn't matter that the distillery is supposedly haunted. Or that it is the source of dark rumors--going back over a hundred years--of missing and murdered people.
After a lifetime of dealing with serial killers, Jack knows the odds of running into another one are astronomical.
Right?
Bourbon Hammer by J.A. Konrath
Who wants a shot?
If you are a more sensitive (or adventurous) reader, this handy scale rates specific categories from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to give you some idea if this is your kind of book.
BOURBON HAMMER
Bad Language - 7
Scary - 5
Violent - 8
Funny - 8
Sexy - 4
Crossovers - Features Jack Daniels, Phineas Troutt, Harry McGlade.
- GenresMystery
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2025
92 people are currently reading
89 people want to read
About the author
J.A. Konrath
199 books3,014 followersJoe 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
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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October 11, 2025
I love this series despite the fact they keep getting more and more ridiculous with each new entry. I would describe these as comedy horror with action. The horror parts are horrific, with strong body horror, blood and gore. The comedy parts are slapstick and silly at times but the humour is definitely needed to break up the bleak circumstances the characters are facing. Again, because Jack and friends just can't go anywhere without being attacked by crazed lunatics. After 24 books I was expecting more deaths, particularly some well known characters (secretly hoping for the kid) but I'm happy with those who survived.
October 15, 2025
If you’ve read this series, you already know serial killer chaos ensues. This is book 24, and somehow they never get old—just more ridiculous, maybe. This is also the only series this long that I’ve actually kept up with, which says a lot.
These books are funny as hell but also horrific as shit. It’s slapstick comedy with some potty humor mixed in with crime, gore, and serial killers—and somehow, it just works. You’ll laugh, cringe, and probably need therapy after, but it’s worth it.
Also love the rating scale Konrath gives us for these categories in each book. Can’t wait for the next one!
Bad Language: 7
Scary: 5
Violent: 8
Funny: 8
Sexy: 4
These books are funny as hell but also horrific as shit. It’s slapstick comedy with some potty humor mixed in with crime, gore, and serial killers—and somehow, it just works. You’ll laugh, cringe, and probably need therapy after, but it’s worth it.
Also love the rating scale Konrath gives us for these categories in each book. Can’t wait for the next one!
Bad Language: 7
Scary: 5
Violent: 8
Funny: 8
Sexy: 4
October 1, 2025
* If you don’t like thriller, bad language, sex, violence, you probably should skip this series. However you don’t know what you’re missing. So try it!
Another great addition to this awesome thriller series. Jackie, Phin, Harry, Herb and Chandler are back in action. They get caught up in trying to solve murders at a haunted whiskey distillery. Just leaving it there. Don’t want to spoil anything. Nice twist with Sam, Harry Jr . and Mary, Jackie’s mom getting involved in the action.
Another great addition to this awesome thriller series. Jackie, Phin, Harry, Herb and Chandler are back in action. They get caught up in trying to solve murders at a haunted whiskey distillery. Just leaving it there. Don’t want to spoil anything. Nice twist with Sam, Harry Jr . and Mary, Jackie’s mom getting involved in the action.
November 4, 2025
Yet another great Jack Daniels story from J.A. Konrath! I’m not going to go into any great details/give spoilers; but this one may be one of my favorites in the series.
As with every JD story; you know there’s going to be something bad going on (and of course mayhem)! The story does not disappoint!
And Sam is becoming one of my favorite characters. She’s definitely JD’s kid!
As with every JD story; you know there’s going to be something bad going on (and of course mayhem)! The story does not disappoint!
And Sam is becoming one of my favorite characters. She’s definitely JD’s kid!
October 7, 2025
Always a good time
Thanks for the new book! For people who have read this series and enjoyed it, particularly the last few, - you’ll enjoy it. It’s always a good time when the gang gets together. Suspenseful, fun, and funny - exactly what I needed.
Thanks for the new book! For people who have read this series and enjoyed it, particularly the last few, - you’ll enjoy it. It’s always a good time when the gang gets together. Suspenseful, fun, and funny - exactly what I needed.
October 11, 2025
Hot Damn
The series just keeps getting better and better. I loved that the whole game was here. I'm already excited for the next one.
The series just keeps getting better and better. I loved that the whole game was here. I'm already excited for the next one.
October 15, 2025
This is not high art…but I absolutely love the characters and I laugh out loud in every book of this series
November 11, 2025
Seems like this is the 24th time there has been these type of shenanigans.
November 29, 2025
Amazing
This guy is so good at writing and ive read almost all, maybe all of the JD series. Love it
This guy is so good at writing and ive read almost all, maybe all of the JD series. Love it
December 13, 2025
good read
Gritty. Funny scarry. Loved it
Have read them all. Great characters can get intense but still excellent read I recommend
Gritty. Funny scarry. Loved it
Have read them all. Great characters can get intense but still excellent read I recommend
December 24, 2025
Funny and terrifying. Love visiting with all these characters and I look forward to more horrible adventures with them.
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