Rusty Nail

A Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels Mystery (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mysteries, Book 3)

De: J. A. Konrath

Narrado por: Susie Breck, Dick Hill

Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels of the Chicago Police Department is back, and once again she's up to her Armani in murder. Someone is sending Jack snuff videos. The victims are people she knows, and they share a common trait—all were involved in one of Jack's previous cases. With her stalwart partner, Herb, hospitalized and unable to help, Jack follows a trail of death throughout the Midwest, on a collision course with the smartest and deadliest adversary she has ever known.

During the chase, Jack jeopardizes her career, her love life, and her closest friends. She also comes to a startling realization—serial killers have families, and blood runs thick.

Rusty Nail features more of the laugh-out-loud humor and crazy characters that saturated Whiskey Sour and Bloody Mary, without sacrificing the nail-biting thrills. This is Lt. Jack Daniels' third, and most exciting, adventure yet.

Crack another case with Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels.©2006 J.A. Konrath (P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Konrath creates the perfect blend of pulse-pounding thrills, side-splitting humor." (David Ellis, author of In the Company of Liars)

"Jack Daniels is a detective for the new millennium: sharply witty, deftly wry, and unabashedly cleve." (James Rollins, author of Black Order)

I absolutely love this series.

J.A. Konrath is witty amd clever. The story line was thrilling andI love the characters. I have trouble turning off Konrath's audiobooks. The writing is fantastic but I'm thoroughly amused by the narrators, Susie and Dick. I love how they interact and turn the whole thing into a show. I can't get enough! I would say this series wouldn't be the same without them!

Really enjoying series

Another great detective book in the series continuing the adventures of Jack, Harry and Jack's partner along with the rest of the characters. Once again great audio

The stressful life of a detective

This book was so full of twists and turns that I couldn't put it down. Very good detective story with plenty of action

So gross, but so good!

I have read a lot of gross murder mysteries but this series is the grossest. But it is soooooo good. The characters are beyond nuts. A hero psycho cat is the best.

Hilarious and horrifying back and forth!

Love the characters! Can't figure out how Jack Daniels still has such a good sense of humor after all she's been thru!

Good but graphic

i really enjoy the audio version of this book. The performers are great. Konrath's characters are intersesting and entertaining. The plot is good with lots of action and excitement, even if it is a little farfetched. My only issue with the book is that it is so graphic in parts that I can barely stomach it. I don't think it will keep from listening to more though.

Another enjoyable book in the series ... but ...

In reviewing the first two books I disagreed with other reviewers about them being excessively graphic in violence and gore. This book, however, is full of some really disturbing scenes including a *whole* lot of violence and gore. I expected it going in, and I am not particularly squeamish - but it is most certainly there and may make these books not for some. The book also touches on some other possible trigger topics ... hard to say much without giving things away, but ... yeah, if you are prone to triggers, this one might be a pass for you.

I was stoked to get Finn back in this story as he was a favorite character from the first book. I enjoyed the story and the dark nature of the crimes - but in some ways it felt a bit forced. There was definitely a bit of "how am I going to top myself this time" feel to the escalation in violence and gore. I also think that it might have been a bit early in the series for this particular story line. It might have been a bit more compelling to see a few other cases hit Jack's desk before watching this bit of her history come back to haunt her. Then again, I have been on a binge with this series. Perhaps if I'd had to wait for the writing period between releases it wouldn't feel so much like that.

Regardless, I think that I enjoyed this book more than 1 or 2 simply because I have started to connect with the characters. I loved the arch that happened between the people in Jack's life - the connections they are making, their motivations and I have some worries for her too. I am quite interested to see if I am reading sub-tones correctly or not as the series progresses.

I've grown used to the duo narration style and didn't find it bothersome, though I don't think that the writing of this particular book lent itself to it quite as well as the two previous books. Dick Hill is awesome, as ever, and I think that Susie Breck puts just the right tone of maturity and snark into Jack. (Another reviewer complained about the accents - not being from that part of the country I didn't find it troublesome, though I can understand that it might be for someone from the region).

I'm not sorry I purchased it - though I must admit, I got it at a reduced price after checking the kindle version out for "free" through the Amazon kindle unlimited program. (A great way to try out a new author!)

Great sense of humor

Great story and I love the humor in this book. And the recording is great - narrator's voice really fits the characters..

I am hooked!

I think what I enjoy the most in these Jack Daniels stories is the witty banter and inappropriate humor which I recognize as something some folks could be offended by, even me, but, I quickly overcome that by continuing on reading/listening because I get it. When human beings experience the dark side of life, survival sometimes requires such coping mechanisms. These stories really share so much about human nature - good and bad.

I really am hooked on this series. The are times I have laughed out loud and some moments have scared the bejesus out of me because of the twists and turns of the book.

I don't love Jack Daniels' expensive tastes in clothing because I know female cops obsess more over protective gear and equipment. They cannot afford to buy fancy clothes, especially if they are raising families. Not even detectives can afford designer clothes and shoes. Police don't get paid that kind of money. I know up close and personal. But! I do enjoy all other aspects of LT. Daniels' character. She is fun to follow and I will be finishing the series. Great mysteries and exciting page turners!

Be sure to check out the Audible companion - super great narration! Love the short story narration at the end of the book by the author!

Not for the squeamish

This has to be the funnest and grossest book in the series. I was howling when the rat ate McGlade's favorite chopped off finger (middle one of course)! Do not buy the series if you are looking for a good mystery or true to life story line. These books are full of silly puns, unbelievable stories and will make you laugh and grossed out at the same time.
Sample the narrators first,but I love the voices of Susie and Dick. I can't get enough of the series.