This book is listed as 6.5 in reading order. I've read the "Jack Daniels" series in order (I'm on #7) and I would have to say that this is a kind of introduction to her and her partner Herb. In this book Herb is skinny and Jack is still married and it gives a little in site to their partnership. This fast paced story involves the Mob, murders, money, mistaken identity, hit men, animal abuse, and gore. Not for the fainthearted or PC people. Konrath writes detailed killings, fight scenes, and doesn't use PC words.