Burton, Jeffrey B

Tension is alleviated in Burton’s suspenseful mystery by the dogs, who have well-developed characters, and by Mace’s irreverent, wry humor. For fans of K-9 mysteries.

The follow-up to The Finders sets a relentless pace. Corrupt politicians, the mob, a brutal killer, and a shocking death combine in a fast-paced story of an ordinary man and his extraordinary dogs. For fans of Paula Munier’s or Susan Furlong’s books featuring dogs.

This action-packed series debut will entice fans of Margaret Mizushima and Paula Munier’s K-9 mysteries. The latest from the author of the Drew Cady FBI mysteries is an intense, graphic serial killer novel with a likable, aw-shucks hero and a remarkable dog. [See Prepub Alert, 11/18/19.]

This third entry in Burton's "Drew Cady" series (after The Chessman and The Lynchpin) is an action-packed thriller with a high body count. However, the assassin is more intriguing than the hero, and the writing is marred by awkward explanations of bureaucratic acronyms. Still, the plot grabs readers from the start, twists abound, and good triumphs—mostly.