Disturbance: An Irene Kelly Novel (Irene Kelly Mysteries (Paperback)) Mass Market Paperback – May 29, 2012

It's been 5 years since the terrific thriller writer Jan Burke's last Irene Kelly novel, "Kidnapped," and about a dozen years since "Bones," for which this book is the sequel. So to get an obvious question out of the way first: Should newcomers to the series read "Bones" first and should "Bones" readers whose memories have gone fuzzy now pause to revisit it? Up to you, but there's really no need as all the key background info you'll need is nicely woven into this one.When we again meet the intrepid investigative reporter and amateur sleuth, she's in the same boat with thousands of print journalists across America, living with the gnawing fear that her paper will go under and her livelihood with it. And then one day it does.Lucky for her, her young protege, Ethan, has talked his way into a job he's just created, hosting a news show on the local public radio station and Irene and Lydia have joined him there. Watching Irene get the hang of the differences between print and broadcast journalism makes a fun, if brief, diversion from all the nail biting that lies ahead--at least for those of us who've been there, done that.Unlucky for her, there's some really really really bad news coming across the wires and it's personal. Thanks to Irene's victory over him in "Bones," Nicholas Parrish, the notorious serial killer of women who looked like his mother, had been rendered "permanently" immobile by injuries suffered during his capture and had long been incarcerated "for life" in a high security prison. Now a miracle of modern surgery has fixed Parrish's paralysis and the killer's three sons and a fan club known as the "Moths" have hijacked the ambulance that was returning him from the hospital to prison. Parrish is on the loose and we all know who his number one target is. And so does she. And so does her homicide detective husband Frank.Recommendation: You may want to hang up a Do Not Disturb sign before delving into this "Disturbance."

It is far too long for me between Jan Burke's Irene Kelly books, and "Disturbance" is a welcome event. In this novel, Irene, who is a print journalist, is worried not only about her job, but also the continued existence of the newspaper for which she works. Her worries increase when serial killer Nick Parrish, who was sentenced to life imprisonment unexpectedly escapes. Parrish's getaway starts a frenzy among his "fans", known as The Moths and is a definite threat to Irene, who narrowly avoided being one of Parrish's victims and is largely responsible for his capture. Mysterious threats against Irene and the discovery of more murder victims increase the tension for both Irene and readers. Burke alternates chapters that focus on Irene with chapters that focus on Parrish and some of his cohorts.As she does so well, Burke ends many of her chapters with sentences and situations that make it impossible for readers to put the book aside and keeps readers guessing about the nature and intent of some of the characters. Irene's detective husband, Frank, friends Ben Sheridan, Ethan Shire, and Jack, and, of course, dogs, make appearances in the novel. Burke also includes some big changes for some of the characters. She touches on the differences between news mediums and the changing ways that we get -- or don't get -- our information. All in all, what happens in this book is much more than a disturbance.Welcome back, Irene. Don't stay away so long in the future.

Jan Burke is one of my all time favorite authors and she does not disappoint with Disturbance. We met Nicky Parrish, one of the scariest serial killers ever, in Bones. He is back with a vengeance (in more ways than one) in Disturbance.This thriller keep me on my toes and my stomach in knots throughout. I suggest not planning to read it at night if you feel as I do about Parrish. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy a taunt story, with constant action. But there is always depth in the characters, a trademark of Jan Burke's writing and one of the reasons I like her books so much. Irene is no Indiana Jones and her past with Parrish weighs heavily on her. Yet, she has grown since her last encounter with him, as have her friends and family. I love to see that growth.It is always good to catch up with Irene and Frank even if Parrish is there too. While this book can be read independently of Bones, I suggest reading Bones first. You won't regret reading either Bones or Disturbance.

I like Burke and look forward to her novels but...this one was a bit thin and often irritating. Old nemesis, who should be paralyzed and in custody is cured and escapes--and of course comes back for Irene. Doesnt escape to a new life or area but judges one reporter to be so important that he puts all else in jeopardy. Oh yes, nemesis just happens to have crazy, homicidal offspring that he barely knows, yet who are more than glad to assist and a web following as well. Donovan, who is supposed to be noble, sacrificing, yet navy sealish etc, just struck me as a bit weak and incapable of doing the obvious like tracing a phone call or following someone. Yet he leaves an insanely implausible trail for Frank. The supporting cast of neighbors, cops and friends wasnt used as effectively as ususal and the book just felt a bit surface or rushed or something. Anyway, this was not a fav.

This book is a great read if you are a fan of the series.Beware the plot unfolds very slowly and at times can get really boring... So this book probably isn't for you if you like books that get to the point.

All of her Irene Kelly books are outstanding. The plot is excellent , the research to make the plot is great and the main characters are people you care about. The ending is, as always, a feel good ending. I have read all eleven of this series and am ready for another one. Are you reading this Jan Burke?

This was the second book of Jan Burke's that I read. It was a follow up to "Bones". It was just as hard to put down as the first. It kept my interest and proved to be just as good as the first.

Bones and Disturbance are my two least favourite books by Jan Burke because they were the least credible. The stories were so unbelievably compacted with the dotting of i's and t's to satisfy the impossible plot that I lost interest.I love her other books though but fear that the end is nigh for Irene and Frank...hopefully happily.

Don't you just love Irene Kelly?I will not tell you what the book is about, as this is already in the description.I'll just give my evaluation: I really ejoy reading all of Burke's novels again and again. All my Paperbacks are well-used, as I re-read them so often. This novel doesn't make a difference - it's a pageturner!I love how Jan Burke creates the characters which make the story authentic and thrilling... I really love the suspense in Burke's novels and I couldn't put it down. I really hope for more Irene-Kelly-Mysteries!

いつもハラハラさせてくれる地方記者アイリーン・ケリーに久しぶりに出会い 意気込んで読み始めたが 宿敵ニック・パリッシュが脱獄してアイリーンを狙ってくるという筋書きを延々と辿らされるのは いつもの冴えがなく 少々苦痛だった。せっかくの愛する夫フランクの影が薄く、アイリーンの一人称の語りとその他の人たちの行動がすべて三人称で俯瞰する喋りが入り乱れてあまり流れに乗れなかった。