Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 Proof: Jack Daniels and Other Thriller Stories | 2009 | J.A. Konrath | Buy |
| 2 | Crime Stories | 2010 | J.A. Konrath | Buy |
| 3 | Horror Stories | 2010 | J.A. Konrath | Buy |
J.A. Konrath’s short story collections gather his shorter fiction into themed volumes. 65 Proof: Jack Daniels and Other Thriller Stories collects Jack Daniels-related tales alongside standalone thrillers. Crime Stories and Horror Stories, both published in 2010, sort his short fiction by genre.
These collections offer a good entry point for readers who want to sample Konrath’s range before committing to one of his longer series. The split between crime and horror reflects the two main modes of his writing career.