Description: When a strange letter signed "Thanatos"--the ancient Greek word for death--lands on Irene Kelly's desk, the intrepid reporter doesn't think much of it. A less cryptic message is sent when a body turns up the next morning. As more letters arrive, the death toll mounts. Now, Irene must match wits with a killer.
Brief description: Jan Burke is the author of a dozen novels 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.
Review Quotes: James Ellroy Deft, witty, wise, and very well crafted...should push Jan Burke to her rightful place at the top of the heap.