Edgar Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Jan Burke delivers a thrilling volume from her Irene Kelly series. Years have passed since Richard Fletcher was murdered. Although his stepson was convicted of the crime, Irene isn't so sure. To finally uncover the truth, the investigative journalist joins forces with Richard's son Caleb, a graduate student in forensic anthropology. "A refreshingly original mystery."-Library Journal, starred review
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"At the start of Edgar-winner Burke's well-crafted 10th novel of suspense (after 2005's Bloodlines), sociopathic killer Cleo Smith has just murdered a graphic artist, Richard Fletcher, who was a member of a large, bizarre California family, but Smith's motive for the killing remains obscure. Five years later, Fletcher's adopted son has been wrongfully convicted of the crime, and Burke's resourceful and compassionate reporter heroine, Irene Kelly, has written a story about missing children that has prompted a host of inquiries from desperate relatives who have lost their own children."
— Catherine (4 out of 5 stars)
" Interesting enough book but not so good that I plan to read other books by this author. "
— Cindy, 2/13/2014" Not too terribly different from the first one I read. I still liked it but not as much as the first one I read. "
— Ashleigh, 2/9/2014" Irene Kelly is a great character-read the whole series! This book stood out for me. "
— Angela, 2/2/2014" Well written, but like others who reviewed it, I found the plot weak and too improbable. "
— David, 1/30/2014" Enjoyable if a bit predictable. It was a stretch to buy into the story premise. "
— Denise, 1/21/2014" Fast-paced. I really got hooked and was reluctant to put this book down. "
— Julie, 1/16/2014" Jan Burke is an awesome storyteller who can weave plot lines in fascinating ways that kewp me from wanting to ever stop reading. She is a master! "
— Jan, 1/14/2014" This is #10 in Irene Kelly series and it is about a family that adopts children that are gifted. They are not really adopted as someone snatches the kids and kills the parents. Irene is drawn into the case even though she is not allowed to report on it. Hard book to put down. "
— Connie, 12/26/2013" pretty good crime series about newspaper reporter, her cop husband and search & rescue dogs "
— Lynda, 12/23/2013" I have read all this author"s books, I have enjoyed following Irene thru her life/ a quick read, for some reason this was hard to put down leading to a long noc or two "
— Phyllis, 11/30/2013" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Its the second Jan Burke book I've read and I will definitely be reading more. If you like mystery thrillers add her to your author list! "
— Pat, 10/24/2013" A lot of reviews indicate this is not one of the author's best work. If that is true, then I can't wait to read more of her books! I enjoyed this story from beginning to end.....loved all the characters and the complicated relationships. Great read..... "
— Nicole, 10/20/2013" more predictable than her usual. the character of irene kelly is always great, but i finished this one just for the sake of it, not to find out what happened. "
— Elizabeth, 9/6/2013" I put this down at p.163. Could not connect with any of the characters and found the twisting plot confusing. "
— Lorin, 8/9/2013" Burke is one of my favorite mystery writers. Love all her books. "
— Sunni, 5/22/2013" This was a very good book that kept me intrigued the entire way through. "
— Emily, 1/8/2013" Another interesting mystery that came in a stack of books that was loaned to me. "
— Barbara, 12/15/2012" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; a story by reporter Kelly related to missing children helps uncover a family which has stolen children from "undeserving" parents, some of whom they murdered "
— Joe, 11/5/2012" Too neat, tidy, and improbable for my mystery taste...I like a book that makes me wonder about the outcome, not figure it out before I am half way through. Just didn't care for the writing style. "
— Su, 10/28/2012" It is the first book I have read of the Irene Kelly series...it was fun. "
— Deb, 8/28/2012" Very Very good..... must read more of the Irene Kelly Novel's..... "
— Rachel, 2/15/2012" I love Jan Burke's Irene Kelly mysteries. This is not one of her best, but it was still a good read. "
— Pam, 1/15/2012" Pretty good, plot was a little thin overall, compared to some of her others. "
— Melissa, 10/22/2011" Just a good, fast, exciting read. Children all around a certain age range have been disappearing, assumed to be dead or abducted by noncustodial parents. Read it to find out what's really happening to them. "
— Jeanette, 9/26/2011" Good book, not quite your typical rich, powerful, evil family,very likable protagonists. i will definitely read her books again. "
— Carol, 5/15/2011" I marked this as read, but I only read a chapter or two---language was the barrier that stopped me. So if you are sensitive to that, stay away. "
— Stacy, 3/22/2011" I`ve read it before but it was on my bookself and I couldn`t remember the details of the plot. I am really enjoying it and all the surprise connections between characters. I will definitly look for more books by this author in the future. "
— Erin, 3/19/2011Jan 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.