J.A. Konrath books

Andrew Mayhem/Harry McGlade

Anthologies

Codename: Chandler Reading Order

Harry McGlade Mystery Reading Order

Jack Daniels/Alex Chapa Mystery Reading Order

Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels Reading Order

Konrath/Kilborn Collective Reading Order

Mystery Puzzle Reading Order

Nicholas Colt & Jack Daniels Reading Order

Non-Fiction

Phineas Troutt Mysteries Reading Order

Picture Books

Serial Reading Order

Short Stories/Novellas

Short Story Collections

Standalone Novels

The Jack Daniels/Duffy Dombrowski Mysteries

Timecaster Reading Order

Val Ryker Reading Order

What Happened to Lori Reading Order

J.A. Konrath, born Joseph Andrew Konrath, is one of the most prolific thriller and horror writers working today. He launched his career with Whiskey Sour in 2004, introducing Lieutenant Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels of the Chicago Police Department. That series grew to 24 books and remains his best-known work, with new entries still appearing through 2026.

Beyond the Jack Daniels books, Konrath writes horror under the pen name Jack Kilborn and science fiction as Joe Kimball. His Kilborn novels, including Afraid, Trapped, and Endurance, are collected under the Konrath/Kilborn Collective banner. He has also written spin-off series featuring Jack Daniels supporting characters, including the Codename: Chandler, Phineas Troutt, Val Ryker, and Harry McGlade series.

Konrath became well-known in publishing circles for his early and vocal advocacy of ebook self-publishing, and he has written non-fiction about the indie publishing business. His work spans mysteries, thrillers, horror, science fiction, and collaborative fiction with authors like Blake Crouch, Jeff Strand, and Ann Voss Peterson.