Fuzzy Navel

Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mysteries, Book 5

By: J. A. Konrath

Narrated by: Susie Breck, Dick Hill

Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Things are going well for Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels of the Chicago Police Department. She has solved some of the city's toughest and most high-profile homicides. Her personal life is finally in order. Her friends and family are safe and happy. And she just got a call that eased her mind like nothing else could: Alex Kork, one of the most dangerous criminals Jack ever arrested, killed herself while in jail.

But things sour quickly when a group of vigilantes on a murderous spree decide to take down a cop and the people she cares about…and they turn downright awful when Jack discovers that Kork may not be dead after all. The next eight hours will be the worst of Jack's life. And that's saying something. Fuzzy Navel is perfect for listeners who like their mysteries with a shot of humor.

"A particularly potent mix of equal parts mirth and mayhem with a dash of sex and a twist (or two) of plot...Konrath's latest should be taken straight, no chaser needed." –Publishers Weekly
"A well-shaken mix of action, humor, suspense, and sharp dialogue." Newsday
"A phenomenal thriller that never disappoints." –Lloyd Woodall, Borders Group, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan
"J.A. Konrath has done it again. I've read every book, and I still want more." –Norman Goldman, Barnes & Noble, Encino, California

©2008 J. A. Konrath (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

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OMG! This book is so funny. Great cop story with so many twists and turns, I couldn't stop listening. The characters are anything but ordinary and the situations they create are WAY past funny. Dick Hill & Susie Breck are WONDERFUL narrators -- the BEST.
Sorry - Gotta go. I can't type and laugh at the same time.
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He does it again!

Git on wit yo bad self, J.A. Konrath! Those who loved the previous books in the Jack Daniels series won't be disappointed with FUZZY NAVEL. From the first sniper's shot, this book is slam bam in your face.

Jack Daniel's day has been pretty bad, but no one can imagine what's still in store for the detective when she heads home to check on her mom in the burbs. But when she gets there and finds that everyone is all tied up-literally, she isn't quite ready to give up. Not yet, anyway. Jack's past has come back with a vengeance and this time, it's looking like no one is getting out alive. Worse than discovering her home has been invaded, her work has followed her home.

Konrath has a take no prisoners writing style that seeps into every pore, leaving the reader breathless and exhausted. FUZZY NAVEL is an action-packed must read.

Karen L. Syed, publisher Echelon Press

Chaotic, Funny, Moving! Loved it!

What made the experience of listening to Fuzzy Navel the most enjoyable?

I love the narrators and the story line was ridiculous yet interesting. Konrath books are always suspenseful with peppered in comic relief. He always manages to keep the characters fresh by adding more substance to situation.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry is always my favorite and the cat.

What does Susie Breck and Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They are some of the best narrators out there!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Can a day get any worse?

Any additional comments?

A great series! Highly recommended!

BOTH FACES OF DRAMA

I really like this series but the main character is starting to get very whiny. The comedic one liners are just hilarious. The nemesis is getting old too. But it's still one you have to take to the end.

LOVE YOU JACK

I LOVE THIS SERIES I HAD BOUGHT THIS BOOK ON CD AND LOST IT SO WHEN I SAW IT ON DOWNLOAD I HAD TO HAVE IT. GOOD SERIES ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD AND FUN TO LISTEN TO.

Sub Par Jack Daniels

I’m listening to the series in order and so far this was the most boring one. It was all action and no plot develop. I’m still going to keep listening but am hoping it gets back to normal.

Great narration; shallow novel!

Most Joe Konrath/Jack Daniels fans will love this novel. It has constant violence, ongoing suspense, lots of vulgarity, witty comments, and a returning Jacqueline Daniels' female antagonist (a killer without conscience named Alex Kork). Add a group of murderous vigilantes working with Kork intent on killing cops with sniper rifles and night vision scopes and you have continuous mayhem.

Narration by Susie Breck and Dick hill is incredibly good, good enough to make listening to Fuzzy Navel worth listening to.

Loved it

Possibly because I just finished 2 boring books, I fell in love with this one. Action from beginning to end. Totally unbelievable, of course, but who cares. I loved all the characters and want more. This is my first J. A. Konrath novel, I will be listening to all of them now.

The best book yet

Hands down, my favorite book in the series so far. Much more action and suspense than any previous release, this one ratchets things up. Jack has bad guys coming out of her ears and Harry brings comedy to a new level. Good times!

NON-STOP ACTION AND SUSPENSE

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it's full of non-stop action with Konrath's famous detective Jack Daniels.

What other book might you compare Fuzzy Navel to and why?

Any of J.A. Konrath's other Jack Daniels' books.

Which character – as performed by Susie Breck and Dick Hill – was your favorite?

Jack Daniels - for sure. Her partner is great, too.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the cat bit and scratched one of the snipers. I knew it would happen to somebody but didn't know who or when.