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Packed with intrigue and danger, Jan Burke's Irene Kelly mysteries thrill her many avid fans. The morning after Irene says goodnight to her old journalist friend O'Connor, he is killed suddenly upon opening a letter bomb. As the smoke clears, a devastated Irene determines to find the mail-bomber by tracing threads of an unsolved crime from 1955-the same cold case O'Connor had been obsessed with.
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"A fun mystery series! I always like reading the first book in a series first so I was willing to start with this one even though it was written wayyyyy back in 1993. Good snappy dialogue. A complicated (but not TOO complicated) plot and just enough romance to satisfy my girly self. "
— Eileen (4 out of 5 stars)
Goodnight, Irene Listener Reviews
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" For those who enjoy suspense/mystery, Jan Burke delivers. The Irene Kelly books are my favorite of her novels. "
— Angela, 2/18/2014 -
" A female police officer-married to a detective-set in LA "
— Naseebeh, 2/16/2014 -
" I love this auther and her series. I have read every one and am anxiously awaiting more. "
— Denise, 2/5/2014 -
" thumbs up from me ! "
— Vanillahugz, 1/14/2014 -
" This is the first in the Irene Kelly series and it wasn't a bad first. The characters were good and there was a lot of action at first, some lulls but not bad. "
— Diane, 1/6/2014 -
" First in the series, a fun read. I saw on B & N that folks who buy some of my favorite authors also bought the Irene Kelly books. Worth reading! "
— Cori, 12/22/2013 -
" I just couldn't get hooked into this one. It couldn't keep my attention. I didn't even finish it. That rarely happens where I allow myself to quit in the middle of a book. "
— Teresa, 12/17/2013 -
" listened to about 3/4 and then due to technical difficulties, not able to finish. Okay book, not great...might try again once I get a new 'device". 7/31 - finished it. I stand by the 2star rating. I figured out the murderer half way through... "
— Joanne, 12/11/2013 -
" This book was good. It is always a good sign when a book keeps you interested even if it is not your "cup of tea". This book had too much emphasis on the lavishly rich & their transgressions, but for some reason I still kept reading. Not the worst, but definitely not the best. "
— Haley, 12/6/2013 -
" Strong woman reporter, good mystery to solve "
— Martha, 11/22/2013 -
" Wonderful mystery, the first in the series. Great characters, hard to put down. "
— Liz, 11/11/2013 -
" Have ordered the rest that RPL has but not for a while. "
— Ch.J., 10/15/2013 -
" This was a very good book. It had me double guessing myself as to who the bad guy was until the end. I was wrong. Thank you Jan. "
— Charlie, 10/6/2013 -
" This is the first time of reading any of Irene Kelly series, I liked the story and I liked the main characters. I will read more of this series. "
— Jeanette, 6/15/2013 -
" I was definitely interested in the storyline, but I think I figured the mystery out too quickly. And honestly, as interested as I was in the story, I felt unsatisfied by the end "
— Michele, 4/11/2013 -
" All of the Irene books are good if you like murder mysteries. "
— Judymc66, 2/21/2013 -
" I love Jan Burke's Irene Kelly mystery series and have read them all. They are fast reads, very exciting, and always have a nice twist at the end. -BD "
— B.D., 1/19/2013 -
" This is the first book I've read by Jan Burke and I decided to start at the beginning. She gets the journalist part down quite well. And I really liked Irene's interactions with both men and women. I'll definitely check into more of this series. "
— Kristin, 9/8/2012 -
" Enjoyed it for the most part. Couldn't really say why I didn't absolutely live it. Will continue to read the series. "
— Flossie, 11/27/2011 -
" Good but I feel like I have read this before...but I know I haven't. It's just a murder mystery. "
— Kara, 9/23/2011 -
" A fun mystery series! I always like reading the first book in a series first so I was willing to start with this one even though it was written wayyyyy back in 1993. Good snappy dialogue. A complicated (but not TOO complicated) plot and just enough romance to satisfy my girly self. "
— Eileen, 9/18/2011 -
" Really like this. Good pace. "
— Vanessa, 9/1/2011 -
" I'd give 4 or 5 stars to all of Jan Burke's books, especially the Irene Kelly series. The characters are great and well-written. The mysteries are intriguing. They're all just great reads for a rainy Sunday afternoon! "
— Anna, 8/12/2011 -
" 7/15/12- I just started this book and it sure seems familiar. Have I read this before? I'm not sure yet, but I like the first 5 chapters anyway. "
— Debbie, 7/2/2011 -
" Light, fast summer read. Pretty decent mystery. The characters and situations are all believable and non-irritating. "
— Ann, 6/29/2011 -
" This is the first of the Irene Kelly mysteries. I love this series. I could not put this book down once I started it. I have since read all the books in the Irene Kelly series and have yet to be disappointed. "
— Frank, 5/2/2011 -
" These books are such fun "
— Penney, 4/25/2011 -
" I enjoyed the book, only gave it a 3 star rating because it is so similiar to many other books. Good book to grab for a day at the beach, a who-dun-it very similiar to Sue Graftons books. You cannot help but like the Irene Kelly character. "
— Val, 3/29/2011 -
" Strong woman reporter, good mystery to solve "
— Martha, 3/16/2011 -
" I was definitely interested in the storyline, but I think I figured the mystery out too quickly. And honestly, as interested as I was in the story, I felt unsatisfied by the ending. "
— Michele, 3/10/2011 -
" I just couldn't get hooked into this one. It couldn't keep my attention. I didn't even finish it. That rarely happens where I allow myself to quit in the middle of a book. "
— Teresa, 1/26/2011 -
" Love it! This first book in the Irene Kelly series was terrific. Interesting and believable characters, a fun plot, tightly written to flow quickly and smoothly. Highly recommended. "
— Cupcakencorset, 10/4/2010 -
" This book was good. It is always a good sign when a book keeps you interested even if it is not your "cup of tea". This book had too much emphasis on the lavishly rich & their transgressions, but for some reason I still kept reading. Not the worst, but definitely not the best. "
— Haley, 5/14/2010 -
" This was a very good book. It had me double guessing myself as to who the bad guy was until the end. I was wrong. Thank you Jan. "
— Charlie, 4/29/2010 -
" Her #1 of the Irene Kelley series. I actually gave it a 3.5. I did really like the character, Irene Kelly, journalist, so I will be reading some more of the series. "
— Barbara, 2/3/2010 -
" This is the first of the Irene Kelly mysteries. I love this series. I could not put this book down once I started it. I have since read all the books in the Irene Kelly series and have yet to be disappointed. "
— Fred, 12/31/2009 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly (first in series); after her friend is murdered in bombing, former reporter returns to newspaper to try and figure out who wanted him dead and how it ties to a girl killed more than 30 years earlier. <br/> "
— Joe, 8/27/2009 -
" This is the first in the Irene Kelly series and it wasn't a bad first. The characters were good and there was a lot of action at first, some lulls but not bad. "
— Diane, 7/5/2009 -
" listened to about 3/4 and then due to technical difficulties, not able to finish. Okay book, not great...might try again once I get a new 'device". 7/31 - finished it. I stand by the 2star rating. I figured out the murderer half way through... "
— Joanne, 6/28/2009 -
" All of the Irene books are good if you like murder mysteries. "
— Judymc66, 6/24/2009 -
" For those who enjoy suspense/mystery, Jan Burke delivers. The Irene Kelly books are my favorite of her novels. "
— Angela, 5/27/2009
About Jan Burke
Jan 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.
About Eliza Foss
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.