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This is my first foray into Jan Burke's "Irene" series. Irene is a newspaper reporter who turns sleuth when the mysteries find her. At first, I found the writing very amateurish. Written in the first person (which I normally like) the writer just slogs though each scene without frills or much of anything else, just lots of dialogue. And then...and then....and then...like that.
But the developing mystery somehow kept my interest. A serial killer is taunting Irene via cryptic letters referencing Greek mythology. Her fiance the cop, and her sister, get involved. So I kept reading! And was thoroughly surprised I wound up liking it more than I thought I would. By the end, it was a page-turner for me. Therefore, a recommended mystery.
*** Three stars!
But the developing mystery somehow kept my interest. A serial killer is taunting Irene via cryptic letters referencing Greek mythology. Her fiance the cop, and her sister, get involved. So I kept reading! And was thoroughly surprised I wound up liking it more than I thought I would. By the end, it was a page-turner for me. Therefore, a recommended mystery.
*** Three stars!
