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Babe on Board: A Harry McGlade/Jack Daniels Mystery Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

J. A. Konrath (Author), Phil Gigante (Narrator), Ann Voss Peterson (Author),
3.8 out of 5 stars 174 ratings

Private detective Harry McGlade is on the prowl, looking for a one-night stand. Or, in McGlade's case, a five-minute stand.

When he finds a sexy lady at his local bar, he thinks he has a chance with her.

But she isn't alone. There's a guy with her. A guy with a gun whom she's desperately trying to get away from.

When the local mafia becomes involved with McGlade's tryst, things start going bad.

Then they go really bad when a baby comes into the picture. And the only one McGlade can turn to for help is his old partner, Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels.

Babe on Board is an 11,000 word novella (about 50 pages long), written by bestselling Kindle authora J.A. Konrath, and Ann Voss Peterson (FLEE, SPREE, THREE, HIT, EXPOSED, and NAUGHTY).

It's a hysterically funny, and sometimes poignant, look at sex, relationships, pregnancy, and fatherhood. It also has guns and violence and criminals and double-crosses and twists. Ann and J.A. are confident that it will appeal to fans of mysteries, thrillers, and even romance (as long as the reader keeps tongue firmly in cheek).

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.

BABE ON BOARD by JA Konrath & Ann Voss Peterson
Bad Language - 7
Scary - 0
Violent - 4
Funny - 8
Sexy - 2
Crossovers - BABE ON BOARD features characters in Konrath's Jack Daniels series

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  1. Listening Length
    1 hour and 25 minutes
  2. Author
    J. A. Konrath, see all
  3. Narrator
    Phil Gigante
  4. Audible release date
    July 29, 2013
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  7. ASIN
    B00E80DW9E
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 25 minutes
Author J. A. Konrath, Ann Voss Peterson
Narrator Phil Gigante
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 29, 2013
Publisher Brilliance Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00E80DW9E
Best Sellers Rank #389,348 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#12,375 in Romantic Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)
#29,193 in Mysteries (Books)
#31,003 in Mysteries (Audible Books & Originals)

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers enjoy the book's witty one-liners and find it a joy to read. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its straightforward approach. The story length and value for money receive mixed reactions, with several customers finding it too short and describing it as the worst book they've read.

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21 customers mention "Humor"18 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its witty one-liners that make them laugh out loud.

"...This works on so many levels. First, this is funny. I was laughing out loud as I was reading this, and that's very rare for me. I love Harry...." Read more

"This is a fast funny read. At times a little crude but overall a fun read focused on PI Harry McLade and a women he picks up in a bar." Read more

"...With a brief appearance by Lt. Daniels, the story does have some excitement, but my overall feeling when I finished reading was just lukewarm,..." Read more

"...I must admit I found them charming if not downright appealing in a crazy way. The book is fast-paced, short, and a real page-turner...." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one describing it as a real page-turner.

"...The book is fast-paced, short, and a real page-turner. Now I'm going to read more of the Jack Daniels series...." Read more

"...Wish it was a bit longer but was still a good read. I have just started reading books from this author & have not been disappointed yet...." Read more

"Good cute fast read. I had read it a while back and just picked it up again...." Read more

"This short story comical and witty.A joy to read and shows you the funny side of Harry and Jack,which comes up in most of The Jack Daniels series." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it straightforward and easy to read, with one customer noting it is grammatically correct.

"...I love Harry. Second is the writing style is straight forward, and doesn't get bogged down with a lot of useless information...." Read more

"...3 stars because it's well-written and grammatically correct and properly formatted. It just didn't thrill me into that 4th star this time." Read more

"...The character development was fine, the avante garde-esc writing style was appealing, the story was a bit short and silly, the ending was a bit..." Read more

"I think I had greater expectations - but none the less, a funny, quick read. And apparently 5 more words are required so here - take that." Read more

12 customers mention "Shortness"7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with several finding it too short.

"...The book is fast-paced, short, and a real page-turner. Now I'm going to read more of the Jack Daniels series...." Read more

"...enjoy this novella that much, but that was mostly due to the unexpected length...." Read more

"I always wondered how McGlade's son came about. Good short read. Joe Konrath doesn't let you down. I love his books." Read more

"Hmmm how to review this one.... a short, quick, slightly offensive, but still funny read. Nice to catch up with old friends." Read more

10 customers mention "Story length"4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story length of the book, with several noting it is a bit short, while one customer appreciates it as a great addition to the Daniels universe.

"...I was hoping for more suspense and intrigue, as the plot just didn't have enough steam to carry the entire novella/short story...." Read more

"The story is simple and straight forward. Harry goes to a bar, and sees a beautiful woman, and thinks he has a chance with her...." Read more

"...I will also say that the story ends very abruptly, leaving me with a "Is that it?" type of feeling...." Read more

"This short story comical and witty.A joy to read and shows you the funny side of Harry and Jack,which comes up in most of The Jack Daniels series." Read more

10 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with several finding it to be the worst book they've ever read.

"...It isn't as funny as the Jack Daniels series and not a good read at all. I would not recommend this if you enjoyed the Jack Daniels books...." Read more

"...want to read the puff on the cereal carton, this would do given its low price." Read more

"...I was disappointed in this book and I paid for it too." Read more

"This is good; I just wish it were a full book. Still, I enjoyed it. Glad I got a chance to read another Jack Daniels adventure." Read more

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  • Reacher Creature
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud funny.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013
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    The story is simple and straight forward. Harry goes to a bar, and sees a beautiful woman, and thinks he has a chance with her. It turns out, she's not alone, and has some unwelcome company. The next thing Harry knows, he's mixed up with the mob, and does things the only way Harry can. That's all I want to say about the plot, anything more would contain spoilers.

    This works on so many levels. First, this is funny. I was laughing out loud as I was reading this, and that's very rare for me. I love Harry. Second is the writing style is straight forward, and doesn't get bogged down with a lot of useless information. Third, there's a few plot twists that will keep the reader engaged.

    This really is a funny novella. If you know about Harry, then you know what to expect, and won't be let down. I know I wasn't.
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  • Thomas G. Cummings
    4.0 out of 5 stars A quick read with some of the Jack Daniels characters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
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    This is a fast funny read. At times a little crude but overall a fun read focused on PI Harry McLade and a women he picks up in a bar.
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  • bass player 61
    3.0 out of 5 stars For diehard McGlade fans
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2014
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    I love the character of Harry McGlade from the Jack Daniels series of crime thrillers, and ol' Harry doesn't disappoint here as he is his usual 'classy' self. His constant wisecracking and off-color remarks are rapid-fire, and those comments never have any boundaries. Harry meets a woman in a bar, and the next thing you know they're at his place, and the story covers the next nine months or so. With a brief appearance by Lt. Daniels, the story does have some excitement, but my overall feeling when I finished reading was just lukewarm, despite some downright hilarious zingers from the mouth of Harry. I was hoping for more suspense and intrigue, as the plot just didn't have enough steam to carry the entire novella/short story. But, as average as this one is, it won't stop me from reading any other McGlade stories!
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  • Kenneth Briden
    5.0 out of 5 stars HARRY MCLAID? HE SHOULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2012
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    This was my first introduction to the zany character, Harry McGlade, and his audacious and often inept partners in crime. I must admit I found them charming if not downright appealing in a crazy way. The book is fast-paced, short, and a real page-turner. Now I'm going to read more of the Jack Daniels series.

    Kenneth Briden, author of AFTER THE FALL OF THE WALL
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  • Melanie P.
    2.0 out of 5 stars This is the weak link of the Harry McGlade series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2011
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    Having heard that a novella length McGlade story was in the works (especially since Konrath has said several times that he couldn't see McGlade in anything but short stories), this was a no sample needed purchase for me. I've been a follower of the insensitive cad P.I. who is Harry McGlade since his romantic interlude with a certain dead corpse, bicycle pump and casket that had me cackling with laughter long after the story had concluded.

    Having said that, "Babe on Board" (originally titled "Jailbait") while having some of the crass charm of previous McGlade adventures falls considerably short in terms of laughs. There are some witty one-liners, and other trademarks of the McGlade series, but nothing at least for me that made a lasting impression. Additionally, there has been an attempt to "flesh-out" the character of McGlade and introduce an event that has a life changing effect on our blundering hero. While I am all for fleshing out characters, the event for me didn't ring true and I will paraphrase from the product description (as it was written prior to being renamed "Babe on Board") of the novel because this is exactly how I feel, "Depth, emotion and sensitivity have no place in a humorous mystery". Also, be aware that while this is billed in part as a "Jack Daniels Mystery", she has a very tertiary, cameo like role in the story (in my mind more for comic relief than anything else).

    In fact, the whole story was a little bit off for me (It was like reading a Lawrence Sanders McNally mystery written by Vincent Lardo...all the normal tropes, characters and settings are present but the essence is missing). I will also say that the story ends very abruptly, leaving me with a "Is that it?" type of feeling.

    This story hasn't put me off McGlade, but it definitely is the weak link in the series. If you haven't read any McGlade, I would urge you to read some of his earlier misadventures first before reading "Babe on Board", in particular "The Necro File" for classic McGlade.
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  • BARRYfromBOSTON
    5.0 out of 5 stars Harry McGlade returns
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
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    A Harry McGlade Mystery. Harry gets the ex girlfriend of a mobster pregnant. Written in a much more Firesign Theater/Nick Danger style (less gore, more one-liners) than previous Jack Daniels/Harry McGlade books. This takes the McGlade character outside of the realm of comic relief (and occasional "dumb muscle") for Jack Daniels, and puts Harry front and center in an entertaining way.
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  • Julia
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2011
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    I had hoped this book would be as good asn his Jack Daniels series, with his same flair of writing, but this wa so different and hard to follow that I don't even know for sure if I even finished it. It asks you to select if you want to continue with this story or go to another section, and it just doesnt flow well at all. It isn't as funny as the Jack Daniels series and not a good read at all. I would not recommend this if you enjoyed the Jack Daniels books. You will be disappointed.
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  • L. Carten
    4.0 out of 5 stars Had me laughing out loud !
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2013
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    This is the first Harry McGlade I have read & I loved it ! Wish it was a bit longer but was still a good read. I have just started reading books from this author & have not been disappointed yet. If you are looking for a quick read with humor, this is the book for you.
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  • M. Hill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Babe on Board
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2012
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    Ja Konrath does it again, this has to be one of my fav stories following Harry mcGlade/Jack Daniels series. Its all about Harry McGlade with a sprinkling of Jack Daniels, but it does not disappoint. Harry McGlade is a side kick to Jack Daniels story lines. He has appeared three times in short stories taking up main roles, but this one just takes the biscuit...I laughed throughout the story, its humerous in the only way Harry can be!
    Harry meets girl...Harry saves girl...Girl becomes pregnant....and inbetween that story you find yourself laughing your socks off, or cringing as some of the wise man remarks Harry manages to get away with! Only prob with this book, its tooo darn short!! WOuld recommend reading, even though its short...;) ty
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Babe on board
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2013
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    I've read a lot Jack kilborns book, this is the funniest book I've read so far,Harry McGlade takes life as a joke, he's single selfish, rude and didn't give a dame . Must be read .
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  • Xanthy
    1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2012
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    Well below the expected Jack Daniels standard - absolute rubbish - not worth the time or the money in this purchase
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  • J Atkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2015
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