Cherry Bomb
Jack Daniels Thriller • Book 7
by J.A. Konrath
Narrated by Susie Breck, Dick Hill
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
It opens at a funeral with a ringing phone — and the killer is on the other end.
- Great if you want: a cat-and-mouse thriller with real personal stakes
- Listening experience: tense and propulsive, with a vendetta driving every scene
- Narration: Breck and Hill trade off menace and grit with sharp contrast
- Skip if: you haven't read earlier Jack Daniels books — the payoff depends on it
About This Audiobook
Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels faces her most personal nightmare when escaped killer Alex Kork resurfaces with a twisted agenda. Standing at a funeral for someone close to her, Jack receives a chilling phone call that launches her into a deadly game of psychological warfare. Kork's obsession with Jack has reached a boiling point, and the sadistic criminal begins targeting innocent victims while orchestrating an elaborate cat-and-mouse pursuit. As bodies pile up across Chicago, Jack must navigate her own grief and rage while trying to anticipate Kork's next move in this explosive seventh installment of the series.
The dual narration by Susie Breck and Dick Hill elevates this intense thriller to new heights. Breck captures Jack's emotional vulnerability beneath her tough exterior, delivering both the detective's sharp wit and her moments of raw desperation with equal skill. Hill's commanding voice brings menace to the antagonist's scenes while maintaining distinct characterizations for the supporting cast. The alternating perspectives create a cinematic quality that amplifies the story's psychological tension, making each threatening phone call and violent confrontation feel immediate and visceral. The narrators' chemistry enhances Konrath's dark humor, providing brief moments of levity that make the brutal stakes even more impactful.
