Here's the order, from her years as a rookie cop, to the future. So here it is.īesides the ten Jack Daniels novels, Jack and her cohorts have appeared as supporting characters in several other books and stories. That said, some readers do want a chronological list of events in Jack's life. If you want to start on the last book and work backwards, or start in the middle, you can still enjoy the series without missing anything. I purposely write each book so it can be read without any prior knowledge of any of the others. I often get asked by readers what order the Jack Daniels books should be read in.

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.ĭIRTY MARTINI by JA Konrath Bad Language - 4 Scary - 6 Violent - 3 Funny - 8 Sexy - 5 One character who is sorely missed is Finn and I hope that he will be back in the next book.Īll in all, an action packed and suspenseful read and I look forward to Jack's next adventure.Dirty Martini is Book #4 in the Jack Daniels series. Harry is as obnoxious as ever although he does provide some much needed comic relief and Herb's behavior is somewhat disappointing although he does come through for Jack when she needs him. The fact that he is constantly in danger of being tortured, maimed, stabbed, shot and poisoned as a result of Jack's cases makes it difficult to understand and accept his undying love for her. Jack is an appealing character, but her relationship with Latham is tedious. While the culprit is ultimately someone mentioned within the storyline, the lack of clues makes it virtually impossible for the reader to figure it out for themselves. The nature of the crime is exceedingly disturbing as the idea of someone spreading deadly toxins via the food supply is very realistic as well as terrifying and paranoia inducing. As the death toll rises, Lieutenant Jack Daniels has her hands not only with the investigation but also with the men in her life: her boyfriend, Latham, who wants a commitment, her partner, Herb, who wants a transfer, and even her father who may not be dead after all.Īlthough the bodies do pile up, this installment is not nearly as gruesome as the last, and the information on the various types of poisons is well-researched and fascinating. A brilliant yet sociopathic killer calling himself The Chemist is targeting the people of Chicago by poisoning various food sources around the city.

Dirty Martini by J.A. Konrath