One of America's most popular and acclaimed mystery writers, Jan Burke has earned the Edgar, Macavity and Agatha Awards for her thrilling tales. As founder of the Crime Lab Project and a member of the board of the California Forensic Science Institute, she brings unmatched authenticity to her novels. In Disturbance, resourceful newspaper reporter Irene Kelly has her hands full investigating a chilling case.
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"Irene Kelly is recovering from her PTSD caused by being kidnapped by Nick Parrish. He is is jail, paralyzed as a result of actions happening in Bones, so she feels safer. Then she gets the news, Parrish is walking again. The Las Piernas News Express closes and Irene is out of a job, too. When Parrish escapes from prison, aided and abetted by The Moths, his online fan club, Irene knows he is coming for her. Another well-written, suspenseful book from Jan Burke. I love Frank and Irene's relationship; they love each other, but give each other space and each understands the other well. The ending seemed a little pat, but satisfying, with lots of ends tied up. I got the feeling this may be the end of Irene and Frank's adventures which would be too bad."
— Viccy (4 out of 5 stars)
“Burke is among the most reliable performers in the thriller genre…She’s in top form with this shrewd blending of nightmarish suspense and taut police procedural.”
— San Diego Union-Tribune“It doesn’t get more suspenseful than this superb thriller. Jan Burke’s villains, more terrified of each other than of anyone else, will stick in the reader’s mind. Grade: A-”
— Cleveland Plain Dealer“Burke shows a wickedly realistic touch in her villains—killer Parrish and his three sons, who all but define ‘dysfunctional family.’”
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch“In Disturbance, Burke has written another nail-biting, adrenaline-pumping, heart-stopping novel that will have her readers wondering how Irene Kelly will ever survive this viper’s nest.”
— Dayton Daily News“Tautly written and suspenseful…Irene [is] a strong, likable protagonist.”
— Booklist“Featuring a killer whose diabolical plans are laid out years in advance, this chilling novel is rife with terror and suspense. Another keeper for the shelf!”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)" I always enjoy Jan Burke's Irene Kelly novels. I hadn't read one in a long time so I found myself trying to remember the details of previous books as I read this one. This book reminded me of Fox's The Following- it has a lot of the creepy elements of that TV show. "
— Meagan, 2/18/2014" I'd missed Irene Kelly and really enjoyed the book. It wasn't the best of the series, but it was well written and captivating. Without revealing any spoilers, I'll say the end was a little too neat and without any real surprises. I like her characters and writes equally well for the heroes and the villains. "
— Kyla, 2/16/2014" I liked this latest Irene Kelly book but I really loved the earlier ones. And it has been long enough since the last book that I didn't remember all of the characters that well. Still, it kept me turning the pages. I, also, wonder if this is the last of the series. "
— Deshay, 2/4/2014" Ehhh. Although it had a satisfying ending, I didn't find this one of the best of Jan Burke's Irene Kelly books. "
— Chris, 1/21/2014" Wow, this was incredible! Irene Kelly and Frank Harriman are wonderfully created, and the minor characters are engaging and well put together. The ending was completely different, and this was so much more fun to read than some of the other mystery/suspense books out there. Very real, very believable, and a very good read "
— Marisella, 1/21/2014" I have missed this series and enjoyed the return of Irene Kelly. "
— Gina, 12/4/2013" I didn't want to put this book down- and read it during baseball games- which is my stamp of approval!!! "
— Kay, 11/13/2013" Pretty good Irene Kelly story. A little too wordy in spots and Nick Parrish, serial killer from the past is a little unbelievable. People like him are broken and then don't change. "
— Clara, 11/6/2013" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; an imprisoned serial killer, his offspring, and "fans" are out for murder and revenge - including against Kelly. "
— Joe, 8/30/2013" Irene Kelly faces her nemesis, serial killer Nick Parrish, in this page turning thriller. Good action and story line with a surprise savior. "
— Cindy, 4/7/2013" I like Jan Burke's storytelling, but I'm just not a fan of thrillers in which the investigator/crime-solver also is the victim. "
— Vickie, 3/28/2013" First time I've read one of her books. Think you needed to have read the previous novel to understand the characters and context of the story. Bit of a grind to get through it. Protagonist Irene Kelly could be an interesting character, but didn't love the story here. "
— Leslie, 2/4/2013" This is a sequel to Bones, and a remarkable addition to the series. If you've read Bones, read this one. I don't think it is as gruesome as Bones, however, so keep that in mind. "
— Kim, 12/2/2012" Its been a while since I have read this series and I just recently picked this series back up. I think you just have to be used the writing style of this author which I'm not anymore. It was a very predictable book. "
— Jill, 8/13/2012" I like her Irene Kelly books. Irene almost died at the hands of a serial killer in the previous book in the series, and in this one, He escapes from prison and comes after her again. "
— Dorothy, 3/30/2012" Great story--well done. Reminded me of Patricia Cornwell but with a different set of characters. "
— Gouldma, 3/23/2012" Irene Kelly is once again the protagonist. Parrish is beginning to 'torture' her again from prison with his 'Moth" followers. Then he escapes from prison and everything escalates. Lots of psychological action along with physical action. Good summer's reading. "
— Joyce, 2/11/2012" Finally a sequel to Bones. My all time favorite Jan Burke story. I really enjoyed this one. "
— Shannon, 11/13/2011" I'm a fan of her Irene Kelly series, but this newest book one was disappointing. "
— Sandy, 9/19/2011" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; an imprisoned serial killer, his offspring, and "fans" are out for murder and revenge - including against Kelly. <br/> "
— Joe, 9/4/2011" Irene Kelly faces her nemesis, serial killer Nick Parrish, in this page turning thriller. Good action and story line with a surprise savior. "
— Cindy, 8/22/2011" Irene Kelly is once again the protagonist. Parrish is beginning to 'torture' her again from prison with his 'Moth" followers. Then he escapes from prison and everything escalates. Lots of psychological action along with physical action. Good summer's reading. "
— Joyce, 8/19/2011" I've been a fan since her Goodnight, Irene. And the main reason I read Goodnight, Irene was because the title brought back memories of my high school years when a song of the same title was popular. "
— Jane, 8/12/2011" as usual, Burke rocked! <br/>Parrish is on the prowl again and he wants no one other than Irene. With his sons as terrifying as he is, or so he seems to think, can Irene manage to escape his clutches yet again? "
— Tricia, 8/5/2011" It was great to read about Irene and Frank again. The story kept me on my toes, and I had to keep reading. Great addition to the series. "
— Janna, 7/10/2011" I liked this latest Irene Kelly book but I really loved the earlier ones. And it has been long enough since the last book that I didn't remember all of the characters that well. Still, it kept me turning the pages. I, also, wonder if this is the last of the series. "
— Deshay, 7/9/2011" been waiting a long time for another Irene Kelly book. This was good--3.5 I guess--but I made the mistake of rereading Bones because this is the sequel and I had forgotten much of Bones--anyway, it was all too much of one particular character, won't say more. "
— Leslie, 7/9/2011" I didn't want to put this book down- and read it during baseball games- which is my stamp of approval!!! "
— Kay, 7/8/2011" I like Jan Burke's storytelling, but I'm just not a fan of thrillers in which the investigator/crime-solver also is the victim. "
— Vickie, 7/4/2011Jan Burke is the author of a dozen crime novels, including the popular Irene Kelly series, as well as a collection of short stories. She is the founder of the Crime Lab Project and is a member of the board of the California Forensic Science Institute. She lives in Southern California with her husband.
Eliza Foss is an actress who has appeared in numerous theaters in New York City and around the country. She has narrated over thirty books and short stories, been featured in AudioFile magazine, and won five AudioFile Earphones Awards for her narrations.