Sunday, August 3, 2008

Fuzzy Navel by J.A. Konrath

Fuzzy Navel is the fifth book in the Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels series by J.A. Konrath. If you're new to the series, start with Whiskey Sour and work your way up. You could start with this one though and it would just through you into Jack's universe. Jack is a Lt. on the Chicago PD. Sicko freaks seem to always find her and I'm talking real sickos here, not just your garden variety human- kidney-in-the-freezer kind of people. Fuzzy Navel takes place over about eight hours of the worst day of Jack's life.

Now alot of Jacks days are horrible but this time Konrath has raised the bar. Three snipers and a freak with a grudge converge on Jack. When its over her world will never be the same again. There is also a cliffhanger that leaves you pissed off that you have to wait another year to find out what happened. Konrath's books are also unique that you will laugh out loud at the most inappropriate times and then do it again a few pages later. If you like your mystery/thrillers with a dash of humor then check out J.A. Konrath.

If you you would like to know more check out jakonrath.com and the blog "A Newbie's Guide to Publishing" at jakonrath.blogspot.com. There is a lot to check out and several free books for download. Also there is a great deal of advice for aspiring writers. As always let me know what you think of the book below or contact me a jeffsemonis at yahoo.com.