Winner of the Edgar, Macavity and Agatha Awards, Jan Burke is one of America's most admired mystery writers. In this intense sequel to the best-seller Goodnight, Irene, as the race for District Attorney heats up the mudslinging begins, and soon one candidate's son is branded a satanist. He claims innocence, but chilling events soon point intrepid news reporter Irene toward a greater conspiracy.
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"I think this book, the second in the Irene Kelly series, is even better than the first! It kept me guessing till the end and had a great mix of new-story and continuing-character-relationship development. And, damn, that Irene is a tough cookie, in a totally real and believable way. "
— Cupcakencorset (4 out of 5 stars)
" This was book #2 in the series. It was okay, but once I finished it and thought about parts of the plot, they didn't really seem logical. I will probably read the next book some time, but am not in a hurry. "
— Babette, 1/16/2014" I do like this series, but I should have been a littled worried when the main character is named Gethsemane Garden and is into Wicca or possibly Satanism. THe relationship between Irene and Frank is always an interesting subplot and can't wait to see how this progresses. "
— Chris, 1/6/2014" I absolutely love this series - how have I missed it all these years? "
— Jan, 11/1/2013" Enjoyed getting to know Irene and her man Frank and all her friends much better in this second episode. Good plot as well. Did feel a little funny to have them running all over town with cell phones. My how we've changed in the last 16 years. "
— Joyce, 9/25/2013" I just could not get into it. "
— Jeanette, 8/20/2013" Not as good as the first. "
— Kate, 1/5/2013" As all of the Irene Kelly mysteries I've read, this was most enjoyable. An earlier story, it introduced Irene and her new boyfriend Frank, the policeman, to us. Lots of tension and action, I enjoyed very much. It's a a most entertaining series. "
— Bill, 11/21/2012" This is the third book I've read that is part of a series. This one was good but not as good as Goodnight Irene or Blood Lines. "
— Bbennis, 11/5/2012" I love all of the Irene Kelly mysteries I have read so far. They are not too predictable like other mysteries I have read in the past. "
— Deirdre, 8/11/2012" I think this book, the second in the Irene Kelly series, is even better than the first! It kept me guessing till the end and had a great mix of new-story and continuing-character-relationship development. And, damn, that Irene is a tough cookie, in a totally real and believable way. "
— Cupcakencorset, 7/21/2012" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; reporter and cop friend track those involved in witches coven and associated murders. "
— Joe, 7/9/2012" I checked it out of the library to read during some recent travel but it didn't even make it to the airport. Utterly craptastic. "
— Michelle, 4/4/2012" I really enjoy the Irene Kelly series. I love her relationship with Frank (just a little jealous)! I know I'll read the whole series. "
— Janna, 3/12/2012" Fun, suspenseful read. "
— Jennifer, 12/2/2011" I found this book, along with the first one, mostly predictable. The ride getting there was fun with a couple surprises on the way. I enjoyed the stories and will most likely read more of her books, although I really do prefer not being able to figure out 'whodunit'. "
— Elizabeth, 11/7/2011" Keeps ya guessing and a good read in a great series "
— Vanillahugz, 3/12/2011" Zoomed through this. She's a detective with a personality. Not much different than Kinsey in Grafton's books. "
— Ann, 2/23/2011" I do like this series, but I should have been a littled worried when the main character is named Gethsemane Garden and is into Wicca or possibly Satanism. THe relationship between Irene and Frank is always an interesting subplot and can't wait to see how this progresses. "
— Chris, 1/2/2011" Enjoyed getting to know Irene and her man Frank and all her friends much better in this second episode. Good plot as well. Did feel a little funny to have them running all over town with cell phones. My how we've changed in the last 16 years. "
— Nana, 11/5/2010" I love all of the Irene Kelly mysteries I have read so far. They are not too predictable like other mysteries I have read in the past. "
— Deirdre, 6/14/2010" Very Good; Continuing character: Irene Kelly; reporter and cop friend track those involved in witches coven and associated murders. <br/> "
— Joe, 8/27/2009" I found this book, along with the first one, mostly predictable. The ride getting there was fun with a couple surprises on the way. I enjoyed the stories and will most likely read more of her books, although I really do prefer not being able to figure out 'whodunit'. "
— Elizabeth, 1/28/2009" SWEET DREAMS. IRENE - VG <br/>Burke, Jan - 2nd in series <br/> <br/>Reporter Irene Kelly investigates a "satanic" cult, a dirty political race, and, of course, murder. <br/> <br/>Burke is such a good writer. This was a very good read. "
— LJ, 9/8/2008" This is the third book I've read that is part of a series. This one was good but not as good as Goodnight Irene or Blood Lines. "
— Bbennis, 5/6/2008" 2nd in the series. The first was good, but not great. Hoping this one kicks it up a notch. <br/> <br/>ETA, this one was a bit better. Not a read-until-it's-done book, but enjoyable and worth reading. "
— Cori, 9/11/2007Jan 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.