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Rusty Nail (Jack Daniels Book 3) Kindle Edition

by J.A. Konrath (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 5,023 ratings

THE FAMILY THAT SLAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER...

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 -- each was involved in one of Jack's previous cases. With her stalwart partner 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's 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 Jack Daniels's third, and most exciting, adventure yet.

RUSTY NAIL by J.A. Konrath
Death runs in the family...

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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.

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The Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Series

THRILLS, LAUGHS, & SCARES

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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.

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JA Konrath is the author of eight novels in the Jack Daniels thriller series (Whiskey Sour, Bloody Mary, Rusty Nail, Dirty Martini, Fuzzy Navel, Cherry Bomb, Shaken, Stirred). Jack also appears in the novels Shot of Tequila, Flee, Spree, Three, Timecaster Supersymmetry, Banana Hammock, and Serial Killers Uncut, as well as the short story collection Jack Daniels Stories and the novellas Floaters and Burners. Konrath writes horror under the name Jack Kilborn (Afraid, Trapped, Endurance.) He's sold over a million ebooks.

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  1. Jack Kilborn

    Jack Kilborn

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    JA Konrath is the author of WHAT HAPPENED TO LORI BOOK 1 and BOOK 2, a gearshift duology meant to take thriller fiction to the next level.

    Joe also wrote twelve novels in the 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, Fuzzy Navel, Cherry Bomb, Shaken, Stirred, Rum Runner, Last Call, White Russian, and Shot Girl. More coming soon.

    Jack Daniels also appears in the novels Dead On My Feet, Dying Breath, Everybody Dies, Shot of Tequila, Flee, Spree, Three, Timecaster Supersymmetry, Banana Hammock, Lady 52, and Serial Killers Uncut. She's also in the novellas Floaters, Burners, Planter's Punch, Babe On Board, Racked, Straight Up, October Dark, Jacked Up!, Beat Down, Cheese Wrestling, Abductions, Watched Too Long, and Babysitting Money, and the collection Jack Daniels Stories.

    Wow, that's a lot of Jack.

    Other novels include the thrillers Origin, The List, Disturb, Timecaster, Afraid, Trapped, Endurance, Haunted House, Webcam, Grandma?, Holes In The Ground, and Draculas. Other novellas include Fix, Hit, Naughty, Exposed, Rescue, and Wild Night is Calling.

    He also writes the Stop A Murder mystery puzzle series, where you become the sleuth and solve brain teasers to try and catch a killer.

    And, finally, he writes erotica under the pen name Melinda DuChamp.

    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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    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 an easy and enjoyable read with a fast-paced storyline and plenty of twists. They appreciate the humor, with one customer highlighting the quick-fire dialogue, and love the characters. The writing style is clear and engaging, though customers note there is plenty of gore.

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63 customers mention ‘Readability’63 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy and enjoyable to read, with one mentioning they stayed up all night reading it.

"...On the plus side - couldn't put it down, loved the quirky, humourous writing style, loved the character of Jack...." Read more

"First book I've read of this author and I am hooked. It was a rollercoast book, very gruesome at times made me shudder, when a book can do that,..." Read more

"Another great story in a great series by J A Konrath...." Read more

"...so went on to get the second, that wasnt quite as good but still very enjoyable. So now to the third one...." Read more

50 customers mention ‘Storyline’40 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a gripping tale with fast pacing and multiple twists.

"...I was not disappointed as the story kept my interest and the characters were believable...." Read more

"...Loved the twist in the middle did not see it coming. How the author dreamt up the ways to instill torture on his victims - well its beyond words...." Read more

"Another great story in a great series by J A Konrath. Storyline kept me interested throughout with plenty of gore, also love the characters and..." Read more

"...I did enjoy the more detailed content of the book and will be reading the books written under a different name as I understand they follow this..." Read more

29 customers mention ‘Humour’29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it engaging and funny, with one customer noting its quick-fire style and another appreciating its punchy dialect.

"...On the plus side - couldn't put it down, loved the quirky, humourous writing style, loved the character of Jack...." Read more

"...throughout with plenty of gore, also love the characters and their humour. Highly recommended book and series. :)" Read more

"...However it is a different book in that it has humour and also a thrill element, which I can't remember seeing elsewhere...." Read more

"...There is a lot of humour throughout the book which was jusr right and at times very clever...." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Character development’13 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...I was not disappointed as the story kept my interest and the characters were believable...." Read more

"...n't put it down, loved the quirky, humourous writing style, loved the character of Jack...." Read more

"...Great characters, their personal lives intermingled with their professional which makes them more interesting...." Read more

"...kept me interested throughout with plenty of gore, also love the characters and their humour. Highly recommended book and series. :)" Read more

5 customers mention ‘Writing style’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it very easy to read, with one customer noting that it keeps attention throughout.

"Storyline and writing style gripping throughout. I like how the characters suffer the personal ups and downs that we can all identify with...." Read more

"...In common with the other novels in the series, it's well written and engaging, not least because all the characters have their positives and..." Read more

"Enjoyed this- very easy to read. Fun throughout with Jacks sarcasim, would certainly read another Jack Daniels book perfect for holiday reading" Read more

"...series now,and a lot of the short stories....They're brilliant,very easy reading,very good....Mcglade makes me laugh out loud..." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Violence level’8 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the violence in the book, with some appreciating the plenty of gore while others find it excessive.

"...Storyline kept me interested throughout with plenty of gore, also love the characters and their humour. Highly recommended book and series. :)" Read more

"...It was a rollercoast book, very gruesome at times made me shudder, when a book can do that, then I love it...." Read more

"A good fast moving read with a maximum amount of gore, trials and tribulations. Thoroughly enjoyed it and about to move on to the next in the series." Read more

"...must admit it was pretty good, as other reveiwers have noted it is a bit violent so do not read if you are a bit squemish...." Read more

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  • John Kent
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read with a twist toward the end.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2017
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    This was a free download and just decided to read it. I was not disappointed as the story kept my interest and the characters were believable. The injuries suffered were graphic to say the least so if you can't take horror then maybe it is not for you. It would make a good thriller movie in the same genre as a large number of other of that style. The main character displays the ability to shine in adversity which we all know that the hero or heroine will come through in the end. However it is the way an author portrays it in their writing that's important. I enjoyed the book and will be looking out for others.
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  • Galning
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just missed a 5*
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2015
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    Real close to giving this a 5 star. On the plus side - couldn't put it down, loved the quirky, humourous writing style, loved the character of Jack. But took a star off for (1) the bizarre act of taking a civilian to a morgue (you'll know what I mean when you get to that part), especially when Jack is already in trouble and (2) I guessed who Alex was long before the reveal. I could've lived with (2) but (1) and the actions that followed it were just a bit far fetched.

    But - I'd def recommend this book and will be trying others by the author.
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  • Carole
    5.0 out of 5 stars fab read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2013
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    First book I've read of this author and I am hooked. It was a rollercoast book, very gruesome at times made me shudder, when a book can do that, then I love it. Great characters, their personal lives intermingled with their professional which makes them more interesting. Loved the twist in the middle did not see it coming. How the author dreamt up the ways to instill torture on his victims - well its beyond words. A good ending it didnt fizzle out as some books do. It leaves you wanting to quickly move onto the next book in the life of Jack Daniels & Co. Can recommend this book
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  • Liverbird5
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rusty Nail .. Jack Daniels, book 3
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2018
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    Another great story in a great series by J A Konrath. Storyline kept me interested throughout with plenty of gore, also love the characters and their humour. Highly recommended book and series. :)
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  • karen Nursey
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2013
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    I like the J.A. Konrath books, am reading them in sequence. I loved the first book so went on to get the second, that wasnt quite as good but still very enjoyable. So now to the third one. I think with a lot of authors as the books progress they tend to get less interesting, I had this feeling with this book,in parts I found it predictable/unbelievable. I did enjoy the more detailed content of the book and will be reading the books written under a different name as I understand they follow this type of detail more. Will continue to read the series but the next book will need to inspire me a bit more.
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  • GregWhelan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Solid
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2013
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    This was the second Jack Daniels book I've read after Bloody Mary (which I thought was an enjoyable read)

    This is also an enjoyable read, but does get a little bit far-fetched towards the end. Not to spoil it too much, but some of the pain that characters experience and then recover from very quickly just isnt that believeable e.g. bullet wounds etc

    However it is a different book in that it has humour and also a thrill element, which I can't remember seeing elsewhere. Will look out for the other books in the series, and I do recommend it if you are after an easy read
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  • Shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars unbelievable twist
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2024
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    Storyline and writing style gripping throughout. I like how the characters suffer the personal ups and downs that we can all identify with. Plausible throughout and oh boy that twist! If the end of story mortal combat had’ve been less detailed and less drawn out this would’ve been perfect,
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  • Everton Steve
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rusty Nail
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2013
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    First time I have read anything by this author and must admit it was pretty good, as other reveiwers have noted it is a bit violent so do not read if you are a bit squemish. There is a lot of humour throughout the book which was jusr right and at times very clever. All in all if you like a good read and don't mind a bit of voilence then I would recomend this book, I will certainly be buying other Jack Daniels books.
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  • T.H.H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping thriller/mystery with great characters and a plot that never lets up.
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 May 2019
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    4.5 out of 5 stars. RUSTY NAIL is my first book by J.A. Konrath, and I now consider myself a fan. This is the third book in a series, and it builds upon characters and events in the first two books, but the author weaves in just enough information that I wasn’t lost without recapping everything. Part thriller, part mystery, Detective Jacqueline (Jack) Daniels is faced with a cruel serial killer who has ties to previous cases of hers. As she attempts to track down this new killer, she must determine if it was an accomplice or a copycat of the original. She works with her partner, Herb, a handful of FBI agents, and a collection of officers in various jurisdictions. Interspersed with this is the marriage of her former partner, Harry, a romance with an ex, and coping with her feelings surrounding her mother who is in a coma in a skilled nursing facility.

    Plot
    The main plot is the mystery, told in first-person POV from Jack’s perspective, as well as various third-person POVs, including the killer. The story moves at a steady pace, building to a pulse-pounding climax. Humor is woven throughout to keep it from getting too dark, and this really helps an otherwise gruesome story from getting too morbid. I prided myself on figuring out who the killer was only to be floored when I was wrong. But in retrospect, everything I needed to know was skillfully placed throughout the story.

    Characters
    I had some difficulty connecting with Jack at first. She’s rough, tough, and really hard around the edges, but as the story unfolded, I saw softer sides of her, including her visits with her unconscious mother, the way she cares for her mother’s cat, who clearly can’t stand Jack, and even her broken heart. Herb, Harry, and even Harry’s fiancee, Holly, were all fascinating characters that helped make Jack that much more human when she tried her best to be inhuman.

    What I Enjoyed About RUSTY NAIL
    1. Plotting. Great plot with lots of twists and unexpected surprises.

    2. The Ending. I love the way the author wound up the story in a way I didn’t expect.

    3. Jack. It took me a bit to warm up to her, but once I did, I loved her more than just about any detective I’ve read in a long time.

    4. Harry. Jack’s former partner, Harry McGlade, is a soft, pasty, gross mess of a man, but he has some of the best lines in the book.

    5. Evil. The villains on Criminal Minds ain’t got nothin on Konrath’s bad guys.

    Bottom Line
    Gripping thriller/mystery with great characters and a plot that never lets up.
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  • Nefret
    5.0 out of 5 stars Auch für Fans des sehr schwarzen Humors
    Reviewed in Germany on 6 May 2013
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    Jack Daniels erhält einen anonymen Brief, der einen Film enthält, auf dem gezeigt wird, wie eine Frau gefoltert wird. Alles deutet darauf hin, dass ein Nachahmungstäter unterwegs ist, der den Mörder "The Gingerbread Man", wie er sich selbst nannte, kopiert.

    Nach „Bloody Mary“ geht es mit „Rusty Nail“ weiter. Allerdings sollte man vorher unbedingt den ersten Teil, „Whiskey Sour“, gelesen haben, da sich dieser Thriller auf den Fall des Serienstarts bezieht und natürlich auch verraten wird, wer dort der Täter ist. Leider war dies bei mir nicht der Fall.

    Von all den Büchern, die ich bisher von J.A. Konrath gelesen habe, gefiel mir dieses am besten. Ständig ist Action, es gibt eine Wendung nach der anderen. Allerdings ist das Buch auch extrem brutal. Hinzu kommt irrwitziger Humor. Wer nicht darüber lachen kann, wenn ein Folteropfer mit einer Ratte um seinen abgesägten Finger kämpft, der sollte die Finger von diesem Thriller lassen.

    Da die Gewalt so überspitzt dargestellt ist und vor allem in den Köpfen der Leser abläuft, hatte ich keine großen Problem damit. Ich werde auf jeden Fall alle weiteren Bücher der Jack Daniels-Reihe lesen.
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  • davo 70
    5.0 out of 5 stars one of konrath's best.
    Reviewed in Australia on 30 June 2016
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    J a konrath has done it again. A really good read.
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  • laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book and great author
    Reviewed in Canada on 1 February 2021
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    This is the fourth book that I have read from this author. As usual, this book also contains funny, scary and "over the top" components. I am a fan of horror and crime books and movies and this is exactly the type of book that I like to read.
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  • 🐭 Miki101.Micha
    5.0 out of 5 stars If You like it HOT - buy it on the SPOT!
    Reviewed in Italy on 4 April 2013
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    If You like Your Heroines tough and Your drinks stiff, mix Yourself a triple Rusty Nail - A Thriller (Jack Daniels Mysteries) - ( or take the threesome: Jack Daniels Series - Three Thriller Novels (Whiskey Sour #1, Bloody Mary #2, Rusty Nail #3) ) - recipe always at the beginning of the thriller - and start with a new series.

    And yet better if You like Jack Daniels - because that's the name of our more than tough, forty-something protagonist, Lieutenant in the Chicago Homicide Squad.
    Had been there, seen it all, caught a lot more...

    And this is the third thriller of a series that reached his (momentary) height with Stirred (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels/Luther Kite Thriller) where a Super Serial Killer meets our - quasi - indistructable and beloved Detective...
    But that's an entirely different story...
    This time Our Lieutenant has to hunt not only one - no, a whole bunch of some nice human (?) beings who hunt, torture, and kill everyone that has to do with the death of the "Gingerbread Man". That infamous serial killer of young women from the first Whiskey Sour - A Thriller (Jack Daniels Mysteries) stopped by our Jack...

    "Rusty Nail" is - like its predecessors - one of those books You want to read and finish without being interrupted by Your yelping dog, Your scratching cat, Your yelling spouse etc...
    You will simply want to finish it.
    And continue with the series!
    You will find everything a good thriller should have: Frights, wits, black humour and all the twists and turns a good mystery needs.
    All the crime novels about Jack Daniels are absolutely worth reading!

    So have a good read and - Cheers!
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