DEAR IRENE,
3rd Irene Kelly BookTenacious and daring, newspaperwoman Irene Kelly will brave any danger to track down a good story. But this time the story is stalking her.
A letter from "Thanatos" reaches Irene's desk—a cryptic message prophesying the death of "Clio," the muse of History. But what seems a prank at first turns deadly serious when a history professor is brutally slain. And Irene soon realizes that a killer with a classical bent is using riddles to lure her into an inescapable labryrinth of terror—where the dedicated reporter must untangle the twisted roots of a maniac's rage...or die like all the others.
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PRAISE
"As fresh and chilling as a winter sunrise."—Kirkus Reviews
"Feisty reporter Irene Kelly returns to her California newspaper office to be caught up in another intelligent tale of danger and vengeance . . . Burke maintains firm control of ther intricate tale, leading readers along a suspenseful path to a dramatic conclusion."
—Publishers Weekly
"Jan Burke is a hot new writer on the scene, and fans of Patricia Cornwell will appreciate her plot-driven tales . . . just the cup of tea for readers who enjoy thrillers with a female strong-hearted protagonist."
—Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
"Just dandy: a grower here, to be followed."
—Boston Globe
"Kelly is a gutsy broad in the proud tradition of gutsy broads. Burke has a nice feel for people and how they talk, get along and hurt one another. The book is a good read. It's likely you'll be hearing more about Irene Kelly."
—Dayton Daily News
"[Burke] captures the atmosphere, the stress, the rivalry, the camaraderie and most of all the unique humor of the newsroom very well. And best of all, she writes an exciting, well-plotted, edge-of-your-seat mystery."
—Indianapolis News
