Goodnight, Irene (1993)

by Jan Burke

Series: Irene Kelly (1)

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pharrm | Nov 26, 2009 |

While I found the mystery part of the story pretty easy to figure out, I still enjoyed this book a great deal. As it is the first in a series, a lot of time was spent developing the characters and explaining relationships, etc. I thought it was a good blend of mystery, humor and romance. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series. (

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readingrebecca | Jul 17, 2009 |

Engaging mystery featuring journalist Irene Kelly and Det. Frank Hannigan - set in southern California and bridging past and present crimes. Good character development and nice blend of crime and romance. (

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ccayne | Jun 17, 2009 |

Great characters and story. I love Jan's writing style. I figured out 'who done it' early on but not sure if that's because I've read too many mysteries. It takes a lot to fool me these days. (

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LindaGriffin | Aug 14, 2008 |

Entertaining, light reading, good distraction. (

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Series (with order)

Irene Kelly (1)

Canonical title

Goodnight, Irene

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1993

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Irene Kelly

O'Connor

Frank Harriman (Detective)

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Las Piernas, California, USA

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Awards and honors

Agatha Award Nominee (First Novel, 1993)

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To Antonia Adamo Fischer, Velda Kuntz Fischer, Eileen Stillman, Martha Burke and Martha Otis in gratitude for their faith

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He loved to watch fat women dance.

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0743444515, Mass Market Paperback)

For thirty-five years the identity of the dismembered woman found under the Las Piernas pier has remained a mystery. What secret did she take to her grave? Southern California reporter Irene Kelly has uncovered a maze of forensic records and confidential files that suggest a motive far more sinister than anyone imagined. The discovery has brought her close to Detective Frank Harriman, and closer still to exposing a killer who will resort to anything to keep his secrets buried -- and Irene silenced forever.

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When a fellow reporter is blown up while investigating an unsolved murder from 1955, Irene Kelly is determined to solve the mystery despite attempts on her own life.