The Second Grave

It’s likely The Second Grave will be on my Best of 2025 List. Very likely * Kings River Life Magazine *
The author [has] considerable talent * Booklist *
Well-written and fun to read * Red Carpet Crash *
A gripping addition to the mystery genre . . . a standout and engaging read * Book Junkie Reviews *
[A brisk] Windy City crime yarn, with dogs * Kirkus Reviews *
An unputdownable book filled with nonstop action, great characters, and a fantastic setting. This should be on every mystery fan's nightstand * Andrew Gulli, Editor-in-Chief, The Strand Magazine *
Past and present come together smoothly in the story, in which the two dogs play a critical role * Twin Cities Pioneer Press *
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 on The Dead Years *
Readers will fall in love with Alice and Rex, of course . . . The twists and turns will keep you reading * Kings River Life Magazine on The Dead Years *
What an amazing book . . . So inventive, it's so creative . . . A lot of fun to read * NPR's Radio Pet Lady (Tracie Hotchner) on Dog Talk on The Dead Years *
Another solid dog thriller from Burton, 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 on The Dead Years *
This intense series opener is the first in the Chicago K-9 thrillers * Stop, You're Killing Me! on The Dead Years *
Will keep readers turning the pages. Dog lovers are in for a treat * Publishers Weekly on The Lost *
An intricately plotted, fast-paced story . . . For fans of K-9 mysteries * Library Journal on The Lost *
Burton displays a too-rare knack for keeping the heat on while moving a complex story to its finale, all the while injecting welcome jolts of humor * Booklist on The Lost *
The Lost grabs you with both hands and keeps you turning the pages to the very end. Burton’s tremendous talent for storytelling is gripping, suspenseful, and spot on. And if you are a dog lover, this book is essential reading. I highly recommend it * Allen Eskens, bestselling author of The Life We Bury, on The Lost *
A thriller that’s not only compelling but offers a good many chuckles along the way. The plot is wonderfully twisty. Add to the mix a pack of cadaver dogs that’ll charm your socks off, a wry narrative voice, and you’ve got the recipe for a deliciously delightful read. You’ll savor this one, I guarantee it * William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author, on The Lost *
A high-octane thriller that will keep you guessing until the electrifying ending. Exceptional character development and breakneck pacing * Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish, on The Lost *
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 * Library Journal Starred Review of The Keepers *
The fast-paced, action-packed plot builds to a thrilling finale. Burton carefully crafts each dog’s personality, ensuring that they, like the humans, are fully realized characters. Dog lovers are in for a treat * Publishers Weekly on The Keepers *
[A] celebration of great mystery fiction, complex characters, and a smart and loveable cadaver dog. Riveting, scary, funny, and devious as hell! Highly recommended * Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author, on The Keepers *
Taut and gritty, Burton expertly weaves a narrative that begs, 'just one more page . . .' * J. D. Barker, New York Times bestselling author, on The Keepers *
A wonder of a thriller, crammed to bursting with everything genre fans are pining for: fascinating characters, sparky dialogue, wry humor, sweaty-palm tension – all in a literate narrative that is a joy to follow . . .contains a few surprises for jaded genre fans who think they've seen it all . . . Pair it with Robert Crais' Suspect * Booklist Starred Review of The Finders *
This action-packed series debut will entice fans of Margaret Mizushima and Paula Munier's K-9 mysteries . . . an intense, graphic serial killer novel with a likable, aw-shucks hero and a remarkable dog * Library Journal Starred Review of The Finders *
Burton offers the right balance of humor and seriousness, along with a lead whose love and understanding of dogs will endear him to many, not just dog people * Publishers Weekly on The Finders *
The Finders gets its hooks into you and doesn't let go * Spencer Quinn, New York Times bestselling author, on The Finders *
If you love both dogs and thrillers, well, have I got a book for you * F. Paul Wilson, New York Times bestselling author, on The Finders *
An irresistible, expertly-woven thriller . . . Compelling and suspenseful. We should all be so fortunate as to have a best friend like Vira. I loved it! * Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author, on The Finders *
The Finders boasts a compelling roller-coaster ride of a plot, but ultimately the star of the show is Vira, a fierce beauty of a canine that dog lovers will find impossible to resist * Paula Munier, USA Today bestselling author, on The Finders *
Unique voice and compelling characters, both human and canine, make The Finders a terrific thriller * Margaret Mizushima, award-winning author, on The Finders *