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White Russian Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mysteries, Book 16 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

J. A. Konrath (Author), Bob Walkenhorst (Narrator), Joe Konrath Books Ltd (Publisher)
4.2 out of 5 stars 1,368 ratings

Just when you get out...

Former Chicago cop Jack Daniels thought she'd left her former life behind. She'd traded her badge for a toddler, and her lifelong pursuit of heinous serial killers for a boring house in the suburbs.

...they pull you back in.

Then Jack sees some pictures. Pictures of men who were supposed to be dead. And once again, against the fierce insistence of her husband, Phineas Troutt, Jack reluctantly straps on her gun and goes hunting. Hunting for the worst of the worst.

This leads to a trek across the Great Plains, searching for a modern slavery ring, on a collision course with three of the most horrible villains Jack has ever faced.

But Jack, and her irritating buddy Harry McGlade, will face them, and much more. Because they're prepared to go to hell and back to rescue an old friend.

The trick will be getting back in one piece. And - spoiler alert - they don't.

What are you willing to lose?

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 16 minutes
  2. Author
    J. A. Konrath
  3. Narrator
    Bob Walkenhorst
  4. Audible release date
    January 29, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Joe Konrath Books Ltd
  7. ASIN
    B07N1X36MD
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 16 minutes
Author J. A. Konrath
Narrator Bob Walkenhorst
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 29, 2019
Publisher Joe Konrath Books Ltd
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07N1X36MD
Best Sellers Rank #284,194 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#4,870 in Police Procedurals (Books)
#5,030 in Police Procedural Mysteries
#8,269 in Women Sleuths (Books)

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Customers find this book a satisfying read with engaging plot twists and humor, particularly appreciating the witty writing and humorous exchanges between characters. The book receives positive feedback for its character development, with one customer specifically mentioning the no-holds-barred type of heroine. While the pacing is quick, some customers find it takes a long time to finish. The book's violent content receives mixed reactions, with several customers finding it too violent.

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54 customers mention "Readability"47 positive7 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as truly satisfying and fun to read.

"...They are just too much fun. You’ve got suspense, adventure, comedy, and horror mixed up in one...." Read more

"...With the exception of not remembering the last book, this is exceptional, living up to the Konrath brand...." Read more

"...They never disappoint, and White Russian is no exception. Kept me guessing and still managed to make me say "Wait..what?"..." Read more

"...back to present was very disorienting at first, but after a while it made.sense. I will read more from this author." Read more

36 customers mention "Plot twists"30 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists and suspenseful nature of the book, describing it as an exciting story with lots of action.

"...They are just too much fun. You’ve got suspense, adventure, comedy, and horror mixed up in one...." Read more

"Fast paced, over the top thriller. I love the characters. They are believable so that you care about them. I did not want the book to end." Read more

"...are not for the squeamish, but he is a darn good writer and a better story teller, and he shows us the best side of humanity juxtaposed with the..." Read more

"...afterlife (see you in heaven). I also enjoy his horror stories. My best loved characters are Woof and Mathison...." Read more

25 customers mention "Character development"19 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, particularly appreciating the humorous exchanges between three characters and the no-holds-barred type of heroine.

"...hate these types of police thrillers, but Mr. Konrath creates such varied loveable heroes, heroines, and villains that I am salivating to read more...." Read more

"Fast paced, over the top thriller. I love the characters. They are believable so that you care about them. I did not want the book to end." Read more

"I continue to read this series because I’m invested in the characters, I guess...." Read more

"...Her character is so dislikeable though, I wonder why I keep reading the series! Spoiler alert! Konrath goes right back to the old plots again...." Read more

24 customers mention "Humor"17 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, praising its witty writing and brilliant sense of humor, with one customer mentioning it made them laugh out loud.

"...They are just too much fun. You’ve got suspense, adventure, comedy, and horror mixed up in one...." Read more

"...evolved in this installment and there where some humorous moments that made me chuckle...." Read more

"...Super violent, and mostly unbelievable, the characters continue to overwhelm, and warp the printed words...." Read more

"...Konrath's "Jack Daniels" family of unique characters and his brilliant sense of humor never fails to disappoint. BRAVO!!!" Read more

13 customers mention "Book enjoyment"13 positive0 negative

Customers love all the books by this author, particularly the Jack Daniel series.

"...depravity and his books are not for the squeamish, but he is a darn good writer and a better story teller, and he shows us the best side of humanity..." Read more

"Great series by a great author and was surprised by this addition. I had a hard time putting the book down, so I blazed through it!..." Read more

"I love the Jack Daniel books...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the earlier books in this series, so it was fun to reconnect with the characters. But some of the action was a little far fetched." Read more

8 customers mention "Engrossedness"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engrossing, with one describing it as absolutely riveting.

"Fast paced, over the top thriller. I love the characters. They are believable so that you care about them. I did not want the book to end." Read more

"...slimeball is just too good for words... You will find ypurself deeply invested in all.of the characters very quickly and for some reason because of..." Read more

"Exciting, funny and engrossing. Jack is pulled out of retirement to help an old friend...." Read more

"...different characters at every turn, but the writing was so witty and engrossing that I couldn’t put the book down...." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it a quick read while others report it taking a long time to finish.

"Fast paced, over the top thriller. I love the characters. They are believable so that you care about them. I did not want the book to end." Read more

"I definitely liked this book. It just started a little slow for me and that is why I only gave it four stars...." Read more

"...The pace is quick and except for having to spend a fair amount of time dealing with the gruesome acts and descriptions which define the characters..." Read more

"...In the story it seemed forced. But I still finished it in one sitting. That says a bit." Read more

18 customers mention "Violence level"3 positive15 negative

Customers find the violence level of the book excessive, with one customer noting particularly gruesome descriptions of torture.

"...But as the series gets more gratuitous in its violence and the plots ever more implausible it becomes hard to enjoy...." Read more

"...Most of the books are violent and not for cozy mystery fans." Read more

"...Tons of violence way over the top...." Read more

"...Super violent, and mostly unbelievable, the characters continue to overwhelm, and warp the printed words...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Mylene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jack Daniels? Never less than 5 stars...LOL
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018
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    OMG.... I always wait in tense anticipation for the next episode of the Jack Daniels series so there is no way I am ever going to give less than a 5 star review to Mr. Konrath. As mentioned previously, I typically hate these types of police thrillers, but Mr. Konrath creates such varied loveable heroes, heroines, and villains that I am salivating to read more. They are just too much fun. You’ve got suspense, adventure, comedy, and horror mixed up in one. This is my one reading vice.... I love to be entertained and whip through the pages. I always get that with this author. (BTW, Mr. Jack Kilborn..... I am also waiting in VERY tense anticipation, biting my nails to the quick, waiting for your next novel. Hurry up or the Cowboy will be extracting fingernails instead of teeth on my behalf)
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  • E. S. Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2020
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    Fast paced, over the top thriller. I love the characters. They are believable so that you care about them. I did not want the book to end.
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  • Terry
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018
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    The gang's (mostly) all here. McGlade talks Jack into "one last one" and she, questioning her judgement all the way, leaves Gil/Phineas and their daughter behind, gets into the Crimebago Duex, and off they go, Jack questioning her sanity with every mile.

    Unbeknownst to either of them, riding along are little twin psychos posing as videographers. Boy, are they messed up, as shown in flash backs into them growing up.

    Memories of the last book are brought up constantly. I swear I read all of this series but missed it. Downloaded and ready to catch up.

    Memories of the psychos Jack and Herb have brought down are also recalled (with convenient links to the books on Amazon) are here. As we know, with Harry's assistance (Harry barely tolerated) they took down some really bad ones. Some of the worst being women. But the psychos (yes, more than usual this time) they are up against in this outing are truly whacked.

    With the exception of not remembering the last book, this is exceptional, living up to the Konrath brand. The ending may leave a long time reader in tears, as it did me. Is there another Jack Daniels book coming? Only the author knows.

    While this CAN be read as a stand alone book, new readers would be well advised to read others first.

    Probably the best of the series. But I think that about all of them.
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  • RJ1969
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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    I continue to read this series because I’m invested in the characters, I guess. But as the series gets more gratuitous in its violence and the plots ever more implausible it becomes hard to enjoy. But I liked how Jack’s character evolved in this installment and there where some humorous moments that made me chuckle. I’m guessing as Konrath has continued to push the envelope it’s unlikely he will back off. But I would sure enjoy them more if he would return to the tone of the first 4 or 5 books in the series and leave the gore to his horror novels.
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  • MT Schowengerdt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ought To Be A Netflix, Prime or HULU Season
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
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    I have read over 20 of J.A. Konrath's "Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels" crime thrillers and WHITE RUSSIAN is prolly my absolute fav, being as how I read it a few years back and just re-read it today: I had forgotten how truly great it is.

    Konrath's "Jack Daniels" family of unique characters and his brilliant sense of humor never fails to disappoint.

    BRAVO!!!
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  • Karen Young
    4.0 out of 5 stars Tiring
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2025
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    Well if you like stupid you will like this book. This author is really going off the deep end...he does have an imagination.
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  • funnygirl224
    5.0 out of 5 stars As long as Konrath is serving up Jack Daniels, I'm buying
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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    I love Jack Daniels (the books, not so much the whiskey). They never disappoint, and White Russian is no exception. Kept me guessing and still managed to make me say "Wait..what?" Konrath definitely plumbs the depths of human depravity and his books are not for the squeamish, but he is a darn good writer and a better story teller, and he shows us the best side of humanity juxtaposed with the worst. Truly satisfying read.
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  • Madeline Ramirez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great author
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018
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    J.A. Korath is my favorite author. He is obviously very intelligent with an amazing imagination. I like the continuous action with no unnecessary extra filler words. Don't like that he is disrepectful by using the Lord's name in vain but I so hope I meet him, his wife and family in the
    afterlife (see you in heaven). I also enjoy his horror stories. My best loved characters are Woof and Mathison. I absolutely adore that he's so obviously in love with his wife.
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  • Ezzy
    2.0 out of 5 stars Blood, Gore and Insane cruelty
    Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2019
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    This book isn't for anyone with a weak stomach. In many ways it's fairly well written but the contents are just sickening in many ways in how cruel and inhumane people can be. It should come with a warning like some TV shows about the contents containing violence that may offend some people.
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  • Jan U
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
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    Another amazing book in the Jack Daniels series. It's got everything I've come to expect from J.A.Konrath... a great story with the perfect balance of humour, action, and gory violence! I loved every single word of this book.
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  • Frank Murphy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2019
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    I enjoyed this, although somewhat predictable, it was entertaining with well developed characters and storyline. Worth a read. Thanks for the freebie.
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  • Mr. N. J. Veitch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2017
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    Been waiting awhile on this one.
    This is a great read I couldn’t put it down, was up till 1am this morning finishing it square eyes lol
    Can’t say much about the plot without giving away huge spoilers.
    Didn’t see the end coming though.
    Can’t wait till the next one.......wayyy tooooo long probs lol
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  • scottie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweepie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2018
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    I thought this one was not as good as other Jack Daniels thrillers
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