In Jan Burke's Liar, investigative reporter Irene Kelly becomes the chief suspect in the murder of her aunt. As she tries to elude police, protect her relatives, and uncover the murderer, Irene must untangle a maze of long-held family secrets. "Immediately gripping.meticulously plotted.[with] a strong cast of fully realized characters."-Publishers Weekly
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"Another good Irene Kelley book. This time the death of a relative sets her off on a trail that involves family issues as well as murder. "
— Shirley (4 out of 5 stars)
" Maybe my favourite Irene Kelly mystery. Suspense, twists and turns. Excellent "
— Bill, 8/31/2013" Certainly not the best of the series, but an interesting read nonetheless... In this one you get to meet more of Irene's extended family. "
— Jason, 8/21/2013" First of Ms. Burke's books that I've read. Quite enjoyable. "
— Jennifer, 4/11/2012" I like this protagonist alot--she is edgy but real "
— Catherine, 9/9/2011" Another good Irene Kelley book. This time the death of a relative sets her off on a trail that involves family issues as well as murder. "
— Shirley, 7/14/2011" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; reporter gets involved in her family history when she is beneficiary of an aunt's will and begins to look into prior history of murder, bigamy, and lost relatives. "
— Joe, 7/13/2011" An oldie, but a goodie! It was fun finding an Irene Kelly mystery I had not read. In this one she is finding "lost" relatives and determining who killed her Aunt. Lots of mayhem and enough plot to keep you up late. "
— Joyce, 4/28/2011" Certainly not the best of the series, but an interesting read nonetheless... In this one you get to meet more of Irene's extended family. "
— Jason, 11/13/2010" Maybe my favourite Irene Kelly mystery. Suspense, twists and turns. Excellent "
— Bill, 10/28/2010" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; reporter gets involved in her family history when she is beneficiary of an aunt's will and begins to look into prior history of murder, bigamy, and lost relatives. <br/> "
— Joe, 8/27/2009" An oldie, but a goodie! It was fun finding an Irene Kelly mystery I had not read. In this one she is finding "lost" relatives and determining who killed her Aunt. Lots of mayhem and enough plot to keep you up late. "
— Joyce, 3/4/2009Jan 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.