Bones - (Irene Kelly Mysteries, the) by Jan Burke (Paperback)

About the Book

"Only one person knows where Julia Sayre is: her killer. Four years ago, the young mother of two disappeared, a story that soon became a personal mission for Irene Kelly. But the search for Julia proved fruitless. Now on death row for unimaginable acts of torture and murder, inmate Nick Parrish is plea-bargaining for a life sentence, promising to lead investigators--and Irene--into the dark isolation of the Sierra Nevadas, where they will discover what really happened to Julia Sayre"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

In this Edgar Allen Poe Award-winning novel, Irene Kelly is on the hunt for the body of a murder victim...with the killer as her guide: "a journey into the heart of darkness" (Los Angeles Times).Only one person knows where Julia Sayre is: her killer. Four years ago, the young mother of two disappeared, a story that soon became a personal mission for reporter Irene Kelly. But despite Irene's best efforts, the search for Julia proved fruitless. Now on death row for unimaginable acts of torture and murder, inmate Nick Parrish makes a plea-bargain for a life sentence in exchange for leading investigators--and Irene--into the dark isolation of the Sierra Nevada mountains, where they will discover what really happened to Julia Sayre. But Parrish has other plans in mind. From the start of the expedition, Parrish makes Irene the object of his unnerving attention. His knowing smile and relentless stares make her wonder if heavy chains, armed guards, and a protective search dog will be enough to keep him at bay. But Nick Parrish's deadly plan to regain his freedom is already in motion, and Irene will need all her courage and ingenuity to remain the reporter--not the victim--in tomorrow's headlines.

Review Quotes

"Los Angeles Times" Ever since her auspicious debut, Jan Burke has raised the emotional ante with each succeeding book....Burke is a witty and resourceful writer.

"The Washington Post" Intelligent and deftly paced thriller-cum-procedural...a first-rate series.

"USA Today" Burke weaves a compelling tale, delivered at a fast-paced clip. The suspense is high and the characters complex. Jan Burke is on the fast track.

Clive Cussler Jan Burke weaves a spell of enchantment and chilling suspense.

James Ellroy Deft, witty, wise and very well crafted...should push Jan Burke to her rightful place at the top of the heap in the current bumper crop of women's crime writers.

Kathy Reichs author of "Deja Dead" An intricately plotted story with feisty, intelligent, and eminently likable characters.

Michale Connelly Gripping....compelling....Jan Burke doesn't come up for air until every detail is nailed down and the case is closed tight. She has created a richly detailed Southern California landscape where the buried past pulses beneath the crimes of the present, always waiting to erupt and drag us back.

About the Author

Jan Burke is the author ofa dozennovels and 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 and two dogs. Learn more about her at JanBurke.com."