SWEET DREAMS, IRENE Jacob Henderson, the sixteen-year-old son of a candidate for District Attorney, comes to Irene seeking help. He claims his father's opponent plans to use an incriminating photograph to accuse Jacob of being a member of a Satanic cult. Whether or not the accusations are true, there are disturbing signs of cult activity in Las Piernas, most of which seem to have some connection to a local runway shelter. The stakes are raised on Halloween night, when the body of Althea Fremont, Frank's next-door neighbor and founder of the shelter, is discovered surrounded by ritual symbols—the same night one of the residents of the shelter goes missing. Irene is soon ensnared in a trap set by violent adversaries—and must use both her courage and her wits to defeat them. * * * Read an excerpt. PRAISE FOR SWEET DREAMS, IRENE "A compelling mystery . . . virtually non-stop drama. It's hard to see how Burke can top this one—but the next Irene mystery will be eagerly awaited."    —Drood Review of Mystery "Burke has created a highly readable mystery with a rapid heartbeat and a throughly modern point of view. Her detective is a welcome addition to the world of the contemporary mystery."    —Dallas Morning News "Sweet Dreams, Irene is a thoroughgoing joy. This is a beautifully crafted book, played against an intriguing backdrop. Irene is emerging as a model mystery heroine . . . As she blends tension and wit into what promises to be a long-running series, Burke has given fans of a well-wrought mystery something truly special to look forward to."    —Orange County Register