Witch Brew by J.A. Konrath

Witch Brew

Chunky mysteries, deadly recipes

Written byJ.A. Konrath
Narrated byDillon Horinek
Length6h40m
Release dateMarch 25, 2024
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.1 (5 ratings)

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AuthorJ.A. Konrath
NarratorDillon Horinek
Runtime6h40m
PublishedMarch 25, 2024
Rating★★★★ 4.1 / 5 (5 ratings)
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

J.A. Konrath’s Jack Daniels series never plays it safe, and the standalone Witch Brew is no exception—think gritty cop procedural meets small-town horror with a side of snark. This isn’t a normal vacation; it’s a descent into a twisted B&B where the host’s “artisanal” offerings hide a rotten core. Between the stifling fog of the woods and the suspicious casserole that tastes like regret, Jack’s forced to untangle a mess of missing hikers, cryptic recipe cards, and a killer who measures ingredients in blood. Konrath’s knack for blending procedural logic with chaotic, darkly comedic energy keeps the pages turning, even when the cheese board gets cut with steel. The real draw? A protagonist who’s equal parts exhausted detective and sardonic smartass, delivering lines like, “I don’t do yoga, I do murder,” with the same deadpan force you’d expect from a cop who’s seen one too many crime scenes. The audiobook’s pacing mirrors the book’s frenetic energy, careening from dry humor to outright terror without missing a beat.

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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Narrator Dillon Horinek doesn’t just voice this story—he serves it up with a side of menace and a dash of dark comedy, making Witch Brew’s blend of mystery and horror feel as immersive as a cracked egg yolk left in the sun. His performance nails Jack Daniels’ world-weariness, switching effortlessly from exhausted mom-mode to razor-sharp interrogation without ever sounding like he’s phoning it in. The real standout is his handling of the B&B’s cult-like atmosphere; his voice for the host, Chandler, drips with false warmth that makes your skin crawl, while the side characters—especially Phineas Troutt—feel like real, flawed people rather than caricatures. Production-wise, the audio is crisp enough to catch the eerie silence between Jack’s sarcastic quips, but Horinek’s strength is in making even the most mundane lines feel like a threat waiting to unfold. My only gripe? The escape room chapter feels underutilized—it’s a fun set piece, but the pacing drags just enough to make me wish it’d either been expanded or streamlined. And while the body count keeps rising, the resolution leans a bit too hard on the series’ usual schtick without adding anything new. Still, if you’re craving a mystery where the real recipe is “kill first, ask questions never,” Horinek’s narration turns this into a deliciously sleazy listen.

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