​The Dead Years has Arrived

“This is a mighty impressive thriller . . . Readers will take to Burton’s brother-sister duo in this series launch and look forward to more Chicago K-9 thrillers.”
-Booklist

"A new thriller series from an author who's a champ at writing about sniffer dogs. Tightly written . . . Readers who enjoyed Burton's three books in his Mace Reid K-9 mystery series will be equally involved with Cory and his loyal canine companions as he and his sister try to outsmart the killer."
-Twin Cities Pioneer Press

The Dead Years made Criminal Element’s list of "Most Anticipated Reads" for March 2024.

"What an amazing book . . . So inventive . . . A lot of fun to read."
-NPR's Radio Pet Lady (Tracie Hotchner) on Dog Talk​

"A job well done."
-Tim Link, Animal Writes on Pet Life Radio

"An exciting, nail-biting thriller told with a lean, suspenseful, and enjoyably laugh-out-loud perspective . . . Will keep you turning the pages until you are done and craving for the next in the series. Loved it!"
-J. Michael Major, award-winning author of One Man's Castle

"This intense series opener is the first in the Chicago K-9 thrillers."
-Stop, You're Killing Me!

"Readers will fall in love with Alice and Rex, of course . . . The twists and turns will keep you reading."
-Kings River Life Magazine

Made one of Kings River Life Magazine's Staff Favorite Books of 2024

"Another solid dog thriller from Burton (Mace Reid K-9 series), that makes good use of the dogs, the lead characters' pasts, and twists you don’t see coming. Fans of his previous books will enjoy this one."
-Red Carpet Crash

"This book moves like a speeding bullet with, as always, an unexpected and explosive ending."
-NetGalley

"The killer's part of the story is creepy. Seriously . . . As with the previous series, Burton's dogs tend to steal the show."
-Gizmo's Reviews

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