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Dying Breath (Jack Daniels Book 12) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

THREE HORRIFIC CRIMES. MULTIPLE TWISTED KILLERS.

His name is Phineas Troutt. He's a problem solver.
Her name is Jack Daniels. She's a homicide cop.
And then there's Harry McGlade, private eye.

Phin is trying to find a lost girl.
Jack is on the trail of a serial killer.
Harry is looking for a runaway.
Little do they know, they're all on the same case...

They call themselves The Club. A group of rich, privileged twenty-somethings who like to indulge in things that money can't buy. Things like kidnapping, torture, and murder.

They think they can get away with it.

They're wrong.

DYING BREATH by J.A. Konrath
United we stand, united we fall...

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.

DYING BREATH
Bad Language - 7
Scary - 2
Violent - 6
Funny - 9
Sexy - 8
Crossovers - Features Jack Daniels, Phineas Troutt, Harry McGlade, and includes characters from the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective, the Codename: Chandler series, and the Timecaster series.

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From J.A. KONRATH - THREE THRILLING SERIES, ONE STORY WORLD

Jack Daniels Series

Jack Daniels Thrillers

Twenty-two gripping suspense novels, and dozens of short stories, starring Chicago Homicide cop Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels, career criminal Phineas Troutt, private eye Harry McGlade, and too many serial killers to count...

This series of complete--but connected--novels also ties in with the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective and the Codename Chandler series, pulling readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

Konrath Dark Thriller Collective

Konrath Dark Thriller Collective

Twelve edge-of-your-seat thriller novels featuring police officer Tom Mankowski, molecular biologist Dr. Frank Belgium, and ex-military Fabler as they face psychos, evil scientists, and worse...

This series of complete--but connected--novels also ties in with the Jack Daniels Thrillers and the Codename Chandler series, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

Codename Chandler Series

Codename Chandler Series

Join secret agent Chandler, psychotic spy Hammett, and brilliant recluse Fleming as they fight to save the world--while also fighting each other--in eight jaw-dropping action tales...

This series of complete--but connected--stories also ties in with the Konrath Dark Thriller Collective and the Jack Daniels Thrillers, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

THIS IS THE SERIES YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

Jack Daniels Books

WHAT MAKES A GREAT THRILLER

Checklist For Quick Reads
  • Thrilling
  • Funny
  • Scary
  • Romantic
  • Emotional
  • Twisty
  • Good Characters
  • Awesome Ending
GRIPPING

In fact you might grip so hard you'll break your ereader...

The Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Series

THRILLS, LAUGHS, & SCARES

Looking for a pulse-pounding, nail-biting, can't-stop-reading series filled with suspense, terror, giggles, and a smattering of romance?

Looking for the worst villains, the most twists, the craziest mysteries, and the kinds of characters you wish were your real-life friends?

Looking for a fast, fun read that makes you smile and shriek, often on the same page?

Welcome to the world of Jack.

UNPUTDOWNABLE

Clear your schedule, because once you start you won't stop...

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.

JACK DANIELS THRILLERS
#1-Whiskey Sour
#2-Bloody Mary
#3-Rusty Nail
#4-Dirty Martini
#5-Shot Of Tequila
#6-Fuzzy Navel
#7-Cherry Bomb
#8-Dead On My Feet
#9-Serial Killers Uncut (with Blake Crouch)
#10-Shaken
#11-Stirred (with Blake Crouch)
#12-Dying Breath
#13-Everybody Dies
#14-Rum Runner
#15-Last Call
#16-White Russian
#17-Shot Girl
#18-Chaser
#19-Old Fashioned
#20-Bite Force
#21-Jack Rose
#22-Witch Brew
#23-Pink Lady
#24-Bourbon Hammer
#25-Moscow Mule
Bonus #2.5-Lady 52 (with Jude Hardin)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 1 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 2 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 3 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 4 (Novella Collection)
Banana Hammock (Novella Collection)

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
#13-Enraged
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 (with Ann Voss Peterson)
#1-Flee
#2-Spree
#3-Three
#4-Hit
#5-Exposed
#6-Naughty
#7-Fix (with F. Paul Wilson)
#8-Rescue
#9-Free

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
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
#8-Kinky Secrets Of Alice's New Year Ball

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 ‏ : ‎ B078G8DL4L
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 12 of 24 ‏ : ‎ Jack Daniels
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 704 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 this book to be a fantastic read with an entertaining storyline that includes surprising twists near the end. They appreciate the character development, with one customer highlighting the most hysterically funny character. The humor receives mixed reactions from customers.

28 customers mention "Readability"28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic and entertaining read.

"Even with the lame jokes or maybe because of them, this was a very entertaining read...." Read more

"...Just wrong words put in the wrong place. Other than that, this book is awesome and so is the writer! Keep 'em coming and I'll keep reading!" Read more

"...Characters are so real, storyline is so real it keeps me interested from page 1 to the very last page. Jack Daniels is my favorite character." Read more

"...A great read. Brutal criminals turn out to be banal, very real." Read more

11 customers mention "Storyline"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it entertaining with surprising twists near the end.

"...I lost track a few times between phin and Harry. All in all a good plot." Read more

"I love all of this author's books. Characters are so real, storyline is so real it keeps me interested from page 1 to the very last page...." Read more

"The storyline was entertaining and I enjoyed reading this novel but there was a little too much silly stuff for me." Read more

"This is an awesome book. Very funny. Still has all the violence and killing we expect from Mr. Konrath. This story is told by Phin, Jack, and Harry...." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the most hysterically funny character, while another notes that the villains are scum.

"...Their individual cases come together nicely in the end. The villains are scum and justice is served." Read more

"JA Konrath does it again with his favorite cast of characters!..." Read more

"I love all of this author's books. Characters are so real, storyline is so real it keeps me interested from page 1 to the very last page...." Read more

"...I love all of his colorful and interesting characters but, HARRY McGLADE is by far the very best and the most hysterically funny character of them..." Read more

14 customers mention "Humor"9 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the humor in the book, with some enjoying the lots of humor, while others find it too silly.

"This is an awesome book. Very funny. Still has all the violence and killing we expect from Mr. Konrath. This story is told by Phin, Jack, and Harry...." Read more

"...thought of, so bravo! The only flaw I saw in the book are just a couple of typos. Just wrong words put in the wrong place...." Read more

"...Phins series, is just as good the JD books, and is actually funnier than the others...." Read more

"...I love the murder and mayhem and the laugh-out-loud humor. Wicked good stuff (yes I'm from near Boston)." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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    Even with the lame jokes or maybe because of them, this was a very entertaining read. Nice having the combination of Jack, Harry and Phin in the story.
    Their individual cases come together nicely in the end. The villains are scum and justice is served.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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    A little confusing but works out in the end. It was strange going back and forth between the three main characters. I lost track a few times between phin and Harry. All in all a good plot.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018
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    JA Konrath does it again with his favorite cast of characters! The thing I love the most about his writing of these characters is all the witty one liners and the bantering that goes back and forth. Everyone is "snarky" and it just makes for one hell of a good time! My favorite book of ALL time is Konrath's book Serial Uncut which is the most exciting premise of a book in a long time. That said, I have read a bunch of the Jack Daniels series and even Banana Hammock and have loved each and every one. There is more than one story line in the book, but they all seem to wind up connected. There were a couple of twists at the end that I hadn't thought of, so bravo!
    The only flaw I saw in the book are just a couple of typos. Just wrong words put in the wrong place. Other than that, this book is awesome and so is the writer! Keep 'em coming and I'll keep reading!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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    I love all of this author's books. Characters are so real, storyline is so real it keeps me interested from page 1 to the very last page. Jack Daniels is my favorite character.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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    Konrath splits personalities with the best of them. In Dying Breath the overlapping characters that are so different it could be three writers. The way the three protagonists handle their jobs and the results of their jobs is like mixing Mickey Spillane, Lee Child and Carl Hiaasen. A great read. Brutal criminals turn out to be banal, very real.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018
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    I love this author and I love all of his books. I love all of his colorful and interesting characters but, HARRY McGLADE is by far the very best and the most hysterically funny character of them all. Always love reading about the adventures of Jack, Herb, Harry and Phin. Please keep writing so I can keep reading. Oh, yes, more - lots more Harry. Can wait to see what his next bff pet will be.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018
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    An entertaining read but not up to J A Konraths usual standard. In places it was too silly for words, definitely not for the serious crime reader.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
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    Loved this book! At points parts of Harry McGlade had me laughing and crying due to hysterical predicaments Harry was in. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, Troutt, and Daniels. You pretty much know what to expect if you have been a fan of this series and loved these characters. No point in me spoiling the plot. Can't wait for book 3 to come out in April! Don't miss this, it's a winner!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Misfit Malice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020
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    One of my favourite book from the Jack Daniels and associates! Having McGlade, Troutt and Daniels altogether in a full story was like free candy!
  • S.T.Cooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2025
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    Great
  • Kerry Cahill
    5.0 out of 5 stars These books are awesone!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2019
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    You've read the blurb, now read the book!
    I think I'm addicted ha ha. I love all the characters but, Harry McGlade is something else. Dark, intense, and funny.
    You're missing a great if you haven't read Konrath!
    TTFN ☺ Enjoy 😉.
  • Lorraine Garant
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2018
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    I really enjoyed ths book. I loved the trio of Jack, Harry and Phin. I've read mang of Mr. Konrath's books and this one doesn't disappoint. It has a good storyline and moves along at a good pace. Very enjoyable read.
  • Helen smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars love that i can get these on my kindle
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
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    Good book

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