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A Touch of Tequila
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201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2015
About the author
J.A. Konrath
282 books3,020 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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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 10, 2015
The long awaited new Nick Bracco is finally here and well worth the wait. Add to that the fact that I found a new author to read in J. A. Konrath, and we have the makings of an excellent book, which it certainly is. We have Nick Bracco trying to stop an impending terrorist attack from one angle and Jack Daniels doing the same from a different angle. In the end it is critical that both of their methods mesh exactly. How two authors do this is beyond me, but well done!
March 22, 2015
Good story
Fast paced. Plausible plot line. Group of Iraqi terrorists planning an incident in Chicago to cause the highest level of civilian casualties. FBI knows something is going to happen. They are pretty sure they know where - Chicago. They know when, and very likely who. What they don't know is just what is supposed to happen so they don't know how to stop it. It probably helps that I have read the rest of the Nick Bracco stories so I already know about the relationship between the various characters. But whether you have read the rest or not, do read this.
Fast paced. Plausible plot line. Group of Iraqi terrorists planning an incident in Chicago to cause the highest level of civilian casualties. FBI knows something is going to happen. They are pretty sure they know where - Chicago. They know when, and very likely who. What they don't know is just what is supposed to happen so they don't know how to stop it. It probably helps that I have read the rest of the Nick Bracco stories so I already know about the relationship between the various characters. But whether you have read the rest or not, do read this.
May 2, 2016
Excellent
Excellent Excellent haven't read a more suspenseful jack daniels yet. Had my attention from the beginning I read it in one time.
Excellent Excellent haven't read a more suspenseful jack daniels yet. Had my attention from the beginning I read it in one time.
March 11, 2018
Any book with character Jack Daniel and her partner Herb are always a sure thing! This book was so definitely a five star. I highly recommend these police thrillers. Original series written by J. A. Konrath who is a wonderful author. I'm not sure if this author, Gary Ponzo, is a partner writing this book or as the cover states, 'written in the world of J.A. Konrath'. So Gary Ponzo also gets my vote on this book.
Read it! Read the entire Jack Daniels' series!
Read it! Read the entire Jack Daniels' series!
March 11, 2015
Quite a few impossible things to believe before breakfast, but that's one of the things I like about Ponzo's books. It was fun to see Jack Daniels in this one. There really was just a 'touch' of Tequila in it. As usual, Tommy was my favorite character. There were some stylistic issues I had with the writing; there were a LOT of incomplete sentences. Sometimes it sort of worked and sometimes it just seemed unfinished. But all the time it bothered me and took me out of the story.
Examples of the former:
(location 896) "Romy stayed put while Ahmad tried to control his breathing. The thoughts of his mother coming at him in waves. The misery rising in his throat and threatening to purge his stomach."
(Location 1322) "Farid Al-Bayati had gathered his team in the living room of their new apartment. A high-end part of Chicago without police cruisers roaming the streets like downtown."
(Location 1996) "Tommy looked at him with this innocent expression. Eye's wide with interest." (though 'Eye's should be Eyes)
(Location 2354) "The girl continued to prance around the yard with an innocent smile on her face. A look Ahmad had only seen in very small children back in Iraq."
Examples of the latter:
(location 254) "But Matt had already drawn his Glock and fired at Malik. The bullet entering squarely into the center of the terrorist's forehead before Malik could get an accurate shot off." and
(location 281) "That's what Ahmad Najjar was thinking as he pumped his legs over the dirt pathway. His backpack bouncing with every step."
(location 694) "Pedestrians on the street below stopped to converse with each other, wondering what had just happened. The tall buildings preventing them from seeing the apartment complex now shooting flames in the air."
There were also some proofreading mistakes, like Saddam Husain for Hussein.
(Location 634) And while it IS acceptable spelling of embedded, 'imbedded' is less common and just LOOKS wrong to me.
(Location 1100) "If it's about to be attacked, shouldn't we at least get as many civilians out of harm's way?" I would be adding 'as possible' to that sentence.
(Location 1255) "Damn, she thought. Maybe it was the east coast accent, or maybe it was the constant toothpick in the back of his mouth, but Tommy Bracco always seemed to know more than he appeared capable." (of knowing??? and shouldn't east be East?
(Location 1785) Not sure what this means: "Jack's heart rate increased a notch as she took out her mini flashlight and slit through the dark." slit?
(Location 1824) "She needed to force herself to breath deep..." (should be breathe)
(Location 2128) "Chicago had better look much differntly by five o'clock tomorrow..." (different!!!)
Examples of the former:
(location 896) "Romy stayed put while Ahmad tried to control his breathing. The thoughts of his mother coming at him in waves. The misery rising in his throat and threatening to purge his stomach."
(Location 1322) "Farid Al-Bayati had gathered his team in the living room of their new apartment. A high-end part of Chicago without police cruisers roaming the streets like downtown."
(Location 1996) "Tommy looked at him with this innocent expression. Eye's wide with interest." (though 'Eye's should be Eyes)
(Location 2354) "The girl continued to prance around the yard with an innocent smile on her face. A look Ahmad had only seen in very small children back in Iraq."
Examples of the latter:
(location 254) "But Matt had already drawn his Glock and fired at Malik. The bullet entering squarely into the center of the terrorist's forehead before Malik could get an accurate shot off." and
(location 281) "That's what Ahmad Najjar was thinking as he pumped his legs over the dirt pathway. His backpack bouncing with every step."
(location 694) "Pedestrians on the street below stopped to converse with each other, wondering what had just happened. The tall buildings preventing them from seeing the apartment complex now shooting flames in the air."
There were also some proofreading mistakes, like Saddam Husain for Hussein.
(Location 634) And while it IS acceptable spelling of embedded, 'imbedded' is less common and just LOOKS wrong to me.
(Location 1100) "If it's about to be attacked, shouldn't we at least get as many civilians out of harm's way?" I would be adding 'as possible' to that sentence.
(Location 1255) "Damn, she thought. Maybe it was the east coast accent, or maybe it was the constant toothpick in the back of his mouth, but Tommy Bracco always seemed to know more than he appeared capable." (of knowing??? and shouldn't east be East?
(Location 1785) Not sure what this means: "Jack's heart rate increased a notch as she took out her mini flashlight and slit through the dark." slit?
(Location 1824) "She needed to force herself to breath deep..." (should be breathe)
(Location 2128) "Chicago had better look much differntly by five o'clock tomorrow..." (different!!!)
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July 29, 2016
Not enough Nick
A good thriller, but featured much more Jack than Nick. Plenty of time was spent on Tommy and Matt as well. But Nick was relegated to being mostly on the sidelines. I guess being a father now means Nick will be more of a manager than an action star. Future "A Touch of " stories will probably have to star Matt & Tommy. So long Nick.....
Not really sure why it was called "A Touch of Tequila" as the Tequila character played a small role and did not actually do much of anything other than provide a name. The story to me seemed to focus on Jack's desire to save the teenage boy, her belief that he was being forced into his acts. Maybe "A Touch of Hope" or such.
A good thriller, but featured much more Jack than Nick. Plenty of time was spent on Tommy and Matt as well. But Nick was relegated to being mostly on the sidelines. I guess being a father now means Nick will be more of a manager than an action star. Future "A Touch of " stories will probably have to star Matt & Tommy. So long Nick.....
Not really sure why it was called "A Touch of Tequila" as the Tequila character played a small role and did not actually do much of anything other than provide a name. The story to me seemed to focus on Jack's desire to save the teenage boy, her belief that he was being forced into his acts. Maybe "A Touch of Hope" or such.
September 1, 2015
When an author starts to partner with another writer, I find it always dilutes the story, and unfortunately that is the case with A Touch of Tequila. Its a good book, but falls short of the verve and dash of his earlier novels. I wouldn't have sought out other books by Mr. Ponzo if this was the first of his novels. Time to go it alone again, Mr. Ponzo.
September 24, 2015
I love it when authors give permission to one another to combine characters from two different series into one story. This book couldn't be put down until the last page. Definitely a 5-star book. I'm glad to see that there will be more books similar to this one.
January 28, 2016
Love Jack Daniels books and enjoy Nick Bracco books together they are great
Enjoyed very much the excitement and comedy make a good combination. If you enjoy either Author you will this book .
Enjoyed very much the excitement and comedy make a good combination. If you enjoy either Author you will this book .
August 2, 2015
Not a bad story. Still Love Jack Daniels!
March 20, 2017
Nick+ tommy
Nicely done. Haven't read all the jack novels so didn't know about Sam. First time.meeting Tommy Nick Matt. Wii again
Nicely done. Haven't read all the jack novels so didn't know about Sam. First time.meeting Tommy Nick Matt. Wii again
December 17, 2015
JD and Tequila...good mix
Full review later but you can't go wrong with Ponzo. Grab a drink and a biscuit or some sweets -oh well !;!
Full review later but you can't go wrong with Ponzo. Grab a drink and a biscuit or some sweets -oh well !;!
September 20, 2015
I'm not sure if I like the addition of detective Jack Daniels but still a good Nick Bracco story.
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