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The Lost by Jeffrey B. Burton is the 3rd book in his Mace Reid K-9 Mystery series. "Mace is called to the scene of a home invasion. He takes Vira, who has a special sniffing talent, with him. The father was beaten and the wife and child were abducted. Vira lets Mace know that something is fishy with the father, who happens to be a wealthy CEO of an investment firm. But Mace and the FBI don't realize that someone has discovered the father's secrets and wants payback. And the race is on to find the missing family members." If you like some humor and canine action in your crime fiction you should enjoy this series. Mace is a smart-aleck and keeps you chuckling as he tries to find answers. The dogs are smart and do what they want (just like real life dogs) But if they're pack is threatened they will protect at all costs. Some interesting characters here and the first time I've ever seen the use of a certain object as a murder weapon. (That was different) Nice addition to the series from Burton that can be read as a stand-alone. #thelost #jeffreybburton #macereidk9mystery #netgalley #stmartinspress #minotaurbooks #dogbooks #dogfiction #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #readinglife #bookwormlife #sodacityreads #bookworm #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #homelibrary #thrillerbooks #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #characterdrivenbooks #mysterythriller #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMANWYL7Sy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fredhandbag]

The Keepers by Jeffrey Burton is his follow-up book to The Finders "Mace Reid is the dog-guy the police call when they're trying to find a body. He has several HRD - human remains detection - dogs. But one dog, Vira, a golden retriever, has a special skill. And when she imprints on a killer, Mace finds himeself and his dogs running for their life." This is my first book from Burton. He has an easy-to-read writing style. He has a couple of scary bad guys. Mace is an interesting character. He's still despondent over his surprise divorce and living in a single-wide trailer with his dog family. He has a little crush on a policewoman, but she wants to be just friends. He's a little passive - until his dogs are threatened - and then he's full-on Papa Bear. The story at times is predictable. There are a couple of Chicago Mob stereotypes but it's still a good story to read. The dogs are bit players but still an important part of the story. Good story from Burton. #thekeepers #jeffreybburton #minotaurbooks #stmartinspress #mysterythrillers #netgalley #booksaboutdogs #hrddogs #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #bookcover #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #dogthriller #crimefiction #thriller https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjQOEarun1/?utm_medium=tumblr