KIDNAPPED, by Jan Burke

(originally posted on September 15, 2006)

How would Burke follow up the bravura performance that was BLOODLINES? As it turns out, she went with a more linear, contemporary story that - while straining the believability factor just a tad - is still pure Irene Kelly all the way. And once again, Burke shows she has a wonderful ear for how children talk and relate to each other, and a great sense of warmth and compassion to her writing.