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Street Music Kindle Edition

by J.A. Konrath (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
This 4200 word short story is thriller author J.A. Konrath's favorite out of the more than one hundred he's written. Gritty, hardboiled, but with real heart, it follows the adventures of problem-solver Phineas Troutt (Whiskey Sour, Shaken) as he's hired to perform an assassination.

But does Phin have a secret agenda? And where does his old pal Jack Daniels fit into the mystery?

Action, twists, and a surprise finish make this one of Konrath's most memorable tales.
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Editorial Reviews

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What They're Saying About Joe Konrath's Writing

"Excellent smart-mouth thrills... my advice: Take a long sip."- Lee Child, author of Blue Moon

"Constant thrills and chills." - Heather Graham, author of The Seekers

"Snappy dialogue. Powerful action. A fabulous character to spend time with." - David Morrell, author of First Blood

"If the Grim Reaper has a sense of humor, he reads JA Konrath."- William Kent Krueger, author of This Tender Land

"It's funny and scary, just like real life."- James O. Born, author of Shock Wave

"Laugh-out-loud funny... even when read sober."- PJ Parrish, author of The Killing Song

"I haven't actually read this book." - Dave Barry, author of Tricky Business

"Fast-paced...(a) cross between Carl Hiaasen and Thomas Harris."- Publishers Weekly

"Engaging... full of humor... fans of Janet Evanovich will like this."- Library Journal

"Pithy banter... it's like a Monty Python rendition of a crime novel."- The Courier

"Put me down for another round of Lieutenant Jack Daniels." - Andrew Vachss, author of Another Life

"A literary cocktail that'll knock you off your chair." - Ridley Pearson, author of White Bone

From the Author

JA KONRATH BIBLIOGRAPHY

For the completists, or those with a bit of obsessive/compulsiveness, or the folks that just like my stuff and want to know how it all connects, I have a lot of recurring characters and intertwined series. If you need to know the best reading order, or how to make sure you haven't missed anything, check out the bibliography page on my website. You can also visit there to see when a new title will be released.

If you're just looking for a quick checklist, here are my main series.

These do not have to be read in any particular order, but I encourage you to read them all.

JACQUELINE "JACK" DANIELS THRILLERS
#1-Whiskey Sour
#2-Bloody Mary
#3-Rusty Nail
#4-Dirty Martini
#5-Fuzzy Navel
#6-Cherry Bomb
#7-Shaken
#8-Stirred (with Blake Crouch)
#9-Rum Runner
#10-Last Call
#11-White Russian
#12-Shot Girl
#13-Chaser
#14-Old Fashioned
#15-Bite Force
#16-Jack Rose
Bonus #2.5-Lady 52 (with Jude Hardin)

JACK DANIELS AND ASSOCIATES MYSTERIES
#1-Dead On My Feet
#2-Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 1
#3-Shot Of Tequila
#4-Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 2
#5-Dying Breath
#6-Serial Killers Uncut (with Blake Crouch)
#7-Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 3
#8-Everybody Dies
#9-Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 4
#10-Banana Hammock

THE KONRATH DARK THRILLER COLLECTIVE
#1-The List
#2-Origin
#3-Afraid
#4-Trapped
#5-Endurance
#6-Haunted House
#7-Webcam
#8-Disturb
#9-What Happened To Lori
#10-The Nine
#11-Second Coming
#12-Close Your Eyes
Bonus #4.5-Holes in the Ground (with Iain Rob Wright)
Bonus #5.5-Draculas (with Blake Crouch, Jeff Strand, F. Paul Wilson)
Bonus #6.5-Grandma? (with Talon Konrath)

TIMECASTER
#1-Timecaster
#2-Timecaster Supersymmetry
#3-Timecaster Steampunk

CODENAME: CHANDLER (Ann Voss Peterson & JA Konrath)
#1-Flee
#2-Spree
#3-Three
#4-Hit
#5-Exposed
#6-Naughty
#7-Fix (with F. Paul Wilson)
#8-Rescue

STOP A MURDER PUZZLE BOOKS
#1-How: Puzzles 1-12
#2-Where: Puzzles 13-24
#3-Why: Puzzles 25-36
#4-Who: Puzzles 37-48
#5-When: Puzzles 49-60
#6-Answers
Stop A Murder Complete Cases (Book 1-5)

MISCELLANEOUS
65 Proof - Collected Short Stories
The Globs Of Use-A-Lot 3 (With Dan Maderak)

EROTICA
Ann Voss Peterson & Joe Konrath writing as Melinda DuChamp

MAKE ME BLUSH series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Mister Kink
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Witches
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Six & Candy

ALICE series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Alice In Wonderland
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Through The Looking Glass
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Alice At The Hellfire Club
#4-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Dracula
#5-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
#6-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Frankenstein
#7-Kinky Secrets Of Alice's Christmas Special

JEZEBEL series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Jezebel And The Beanstalk
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Puss In Boots
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Goldilocks

SEXPERTS series
#1-The Sexperts - Kinky Grades Of Shay
#2-The Sexperts - Kinky Secrets Of The Pearl Necklace
#3-The Sexperts - Kinky Secrets Of The Alien

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I53JRYY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ StoryFront
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 291 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1477874042
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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J. A. Konrath

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Joe 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

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Customers find the short story well-written and entertaining, with one review describing it as fast-paced and action-packed. They appreciate the character development, with one mentioning it serves as a nice introduction to both the characters and author. Several customers note that the story is too short.

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Customers find the short story engaging and entertaining, with one noting that Konrath never fails to entertain.

"...Story moves quickly with a surprise ending. A fast fun read." Read more

"...This is simply a quick and fun read with Troutt on his murder-for-hire mission and a few unexpected twists as we've come to expect from..." Read more

"All of the Jack Daniels and related characters are a fantastic read. You can most certainly spin great horror novel too...." Read more

"...Keep in mind that this is a short story, but it's good...." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one customer describing it as fast-paced and action-packed, while another mentions it is full of adventure and intrigue.

"Fast paced action packed short story. Phinn is looking for Jasmine who works the streets...." Read more

"..."on hold" or in your Dr.'s office,so it's a perfect mystery story of short proportation." Read more

"I like the story a lot ,it was just to short. I Know there has to be more to Phineas Trout." Read more

"Another awesome story. I never tire of reading Jack Kilborn/J.A. Konrath. This book is full of adventure and intrigue...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one review noting it serves as a nice introduction to both the characters and author.

"...This is short, but well-written and a nice introduction to both the characters and author...." Read more

"Another Konrath short story that serves to "wet your whistle". Phin is a cool character with a limited amount of time to work with, why not take him..." Read more

"Phin is an unlikely, likeable character. He's got problems aplenty, but you can't help but root for him. Keep 'em coming!" Read more

"...Phin is a different kind of good guy, bad boy character ." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, describing it as well-written and well thought out.

"...This is short, but well-written and a nice introduction to both the characters and author...." Read more

"...he wrapped everything up at the end I thought was was amusing and well thought out." Read more

"Konraths writing never disappoint, however, i feel like these little shorts should be free reads...." Read more

"...Very well done." Read more

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Customers find the story too short, with one mentioning it's only 19 pages long.

"...This is short, but well-written and a nice introduction to both the characters and author...." Read more

"I like the story a lot ,it was just to short. I Know there has to be more to Phineas Trout." Read more

"Too short, but can see why this was one of their first. It was just just enough to whet your thirst for more." Read more

"too short only 19 pages and he is only centred on one thing that is killing for money but seeing he has cancer I guess this is understandable" Read more

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  • Thomas G. Cummings
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good short story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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    Fast paced action packed short story. Phinn is looking for Jasmine who works the streets. He reaches out to Jack his friend on the force for information. Story moves quickly with a surprise ending. A fast fun read.
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  • MMJ
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun short story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013
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    I used to read Konrath while writing The Medici Iris: A Tale of Murder, Sex, Drugs...and Horticulture and found his books inspirational as well as a nice distraction. This is simply a quick and fun read with Troutt on his murder-for-hire mission and a few unexpected twists as we've come to expect from Konrath.

    This is short, but well-written and a nice introduction to both the characters and author. Check out The List for another good book by Konrath. He has a lot of ebooks out and most hit the mark - you can download a Konrath book before a trip and not worry about being dissapointed.
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  • Lorie Dubose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always stood read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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    All of the Jack Daniels and related characters are a fantastic read. You can most certainly spin great horror novel too. Your books always leave you wanting more!
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  • Melissa
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not my favorite.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2012
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    With a 99 cent price tag, you almost can't loose. Keep in mind that this is a short story, but it's good. I'm a fan of J.A. Konrath, and was fortunate enough to pick up on him when a lot of his ebooks were circulating newly (and free). But it's worth the read.
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  • J. White
    4.0 out of 5 stars Please Sir, may I have some more?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2011
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    Another Konrath short story that serves to "wet your whistle". Phin is a cool character with a limited amount of time to work with, why not take him a few roller coaster rides and finish at the inevitable end. Could be fun. I like the short story....... but why don't you stop with so many "shorties" and give us a little more. Konrath has a ton of loyal fans myself included who want to see some length to your work. I for one want more, more more and still more of Phineas Troutt. Four stars ONLY because I want a lot more.
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  • Margie Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read if time is short, or you want to relax between chores.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2013
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    phin Troutt is a freelance "get the job done" guy who at first appearance, one would think was a stone killer,but you would be very wrong,Phin is trying to save a life, and ends up saving two. The story can be read while waiting "on hold" or in your Dr.'s office,so it's a perfect mystery story of short proportation.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like most of Kilborn's work...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2013
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    I love Kilborn's books, especially the Jack Daniels series, so I figured I would like this short story, and I did. The way he wrapped everything up at the end I thought was was amusing and well thought out.
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  • 4everBOOKS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Phineas Trout should never die!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2012
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    Just a FYI: I paid zero $ for Street Music and I am madly in love with the writing of J.A. Konrath.

    This short story follows Phineas Trout. Phin is character from the Jack Daniels series that is dying from pancreatic cancer and his morality has seriously slipped. Phin takes on the job of killing a hooker who stole from her boss. He needs the cash to pay for coke to ease his pain. Phin doesn't play nice trying to find the hooker and there is some fine double crossing involved. Phin encounters characters who "... went through life without ever realizing how precious life was". He should know and demonstrates that thought as he fondly describes his "street music".

    Jack Daniels makes a brief appearance. (YAY!)
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  • owlstalker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another good one from Kilborn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2014
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    A short story in which the hero does "The Right Thing" and at the same time manages to bring the law down on the bad guy. Another good read from Kilborn - never been disappointed with this author yet. His style of writing is superb with humour running through it even in the bleakest situation. Brilliant.
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  • K.CUNNINGHAM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2013
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    I love, love, love all Jack Kilborn's books. I need to be away from other people so I can roar out laughing because of the strange looks I get and the frustration of people when I try to tell them why I'm laughing in between tears. Fantastically written and amazing lead characters who I wish were real!
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  • Jaymeister69
    5.0 out of 5 stars Free
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2013
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    Its Konrath and it was free. Always a good result and always makes me want to pick up another "paid for" book by this talented author
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