Jan Burke

Jan Burke (born August 1, 1953, in Houston, Texas) is an American mystery author best known for her Irene Kelly crime reporter series, including notable works like Goodnight, Irene (1993), Bones (2000), Flight (2001), and Bloodlines (2005). She has won major awards such as the Edgar Award for Best Novel for Bones (2000), Agatha Awards for Best Short Story, and multiple Macavity Awards, with her books appearing on New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.com