J. A. Konrath

Author of the Jack Daniels series

J. A. Konrath - Author of the Jack Daniels series
Born

March 29th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author specialized in thriller and mystery genres. Gained recognition for the Jack Daniels series featuring the character Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels, a homicide detective in Chicago. The series includes titles such as 'Whiskey Sour' and 'Bloody Mary'. Konrath has also explored self-publishing and has contributed to the conversation on indie publishing within the writing community. Often combines elements of humor and suspense in storytelling.

Created the Jack Daniels mystery series

Published 'Whiskey Sour' in 2004

Championed self-publishing for authors

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