FLIGHT. [Paperback]

Jan. Burke (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 530 pages
• Publisher: NY: SIMON & SCHUSTER. 2001 (2001)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000JD549U
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

More About the Author

I'm the author of crime fiction novels and short stories. You can find out more about my writing on my Web site.

I'm also the founder of The Crime Lab Project, which works to increase awareness of the problems facing public forensic science labs in the U.S.

I live in Southern California with my husband, Tim, and our two dogs, Cappy (in the photo above) and Britches.

I want my epitaph to read, "Had a great time, thanks for inviting me." I hope not to be in need of that any time soon.

Oh yeah -- I'm a lifelong night owl. As another night owl once said, don't go to bed on the same day you've awakened.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She just keeps getting better, March 8, 2001

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This review is from: Flight

I have read ALL of the novels by Jan Burke, and thought her last book, BONES, was the best until I read THIS one. I think switching the focus to Irene's husband Frank was timely, and I have very much enjoyed getting to know that character better, and seeing Irene and her quirks through his eyes. The reader becomes involved in the plot right away. There are twists and turns, but the book never stalls.......what more could a reader want? Read this one, for sure.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant writing , story and plotting, February 15, 2001

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This review is from: Flight

Trent Randolph and his two children went sailing when a pirate suddenly appeared and killed the father and his daughter, but only wounded the son. Phillip Lefebvre comes on board and rescues the lad, who bonds with his savior. At that time, the police believe they finally have the goods on a local crime boss. The department and Phillip agree until Seth hears a do- rei-me of a watch that terorizes the youngster. Lefebvre rethinks the case and illegally takes evidence out of the precinct. He goes flying, but his plane crashes leaving everyone to believe that he killed Seth and absconded with the evidence before vanishing.

Ten years later, the plane is found and the case reopened with Detective Frank Harriman in charge. He does a paradigm shift assuming Lefebvre is innocent. His efforts bring him to the attention of someone who prefers the cop dead than having the law enforcement official learn the truth of what happened over a decade ago.

There have been seven previous books in this series starring Irene Kelly, but this one is different as she plays a minor role and Frank tells the narrative. FLIGHT takes some adjustments for those familiar with Jan Burke's works, but once the reader adapts, the novel gracefully soars. The tale is loaded with suspense, red herrings, and false leads that turn this who-done-it into a powerful reading experience while Ms. Burke deserves kudos for successfully trying something different.

Harriet Klausner

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsively readable, March 4, 2001

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Lorraine Milligan (Melbourne Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flight

Jan has brought so much more than mystery to this novel. Its extremely well written with layers of intrigue and sub plots throughout. Reading from the perspective of Frank was a nice deviation from her previous novels but it will be nice to catch up with Irene again. This whole series is thoroughly enjoyable. Good on you Jan.