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Burnside Series #4
Safety Valve
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ASIN: B00N7SQJPW
A legendary sports agent is accused of trying to kill his business partner, and he asks Burnside for help. Despite their checkered history, Burnside, the former USC football star and LAPD officer, is intrigued enough to take the case.
As Burnside probes into the seamy world of sports marketing, he uncovers much more than he bargained for. There are a surprising number of former clients, spurned lovers and angry underworld figures who harbor plenty of motives to commit murder. With many avenues to go down, Burnside doggedly pursues an investigation that confounds everyone involved -- and also causes the authorities to suspect Burnside himself of a capital crime in which he had no involvement.
Combining an intricate plot with compelling characters, the fourth Burnside mystery leads readers down yet another treacherous path. Fraught with wry humor, the unexpected climax of the story will take readers by surprise -- in more ways than one!
ASIN: B00N7SQJPW
A legendary sports agent is accused of trying to kill his business partner, and he asks Burnside for help. Despite their checkered history, Burnside, the former USC football star and LAPD officer, is intrigued enough to take the case.
As Burnside probes into the seamy world of sports marketing, he uncovers much more than he bargained for. There are a surprising number of former clients, spurned lovers and angry underworld figures who harbor plenty of motives to commit murder. With many avenues to go down, Burnside doggedly pursues an investigation that confounds everyone involved -- and also causes the authorities to suspect Burnside himself of a capital crime in which he had no involvement.
Combining an intricate plot with compelling characters, the fourth Burnside mystery leads readers down yet another treacherous path. Fraught with wry humor, the unexpected climax of the story will take readers by surprise -- in more ways than one!
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2014
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About the author
David Chill
19 books54 followersDavid Chill is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author, and has written a total of fourteen works of fiction. These include the medical suspense novel, Curse Of The Afflicted. The first thirteen books are part of the Burnside Mystery Series: Post Pattern, Fade Route, Bubble Screen, Safety Valve, Corner Blitz, Nickel Package, Double Pass, Tampa Two, Flea Flicker, Swim Move, and Hard Count.
David Chill's debut novel, Post Pattern, was an award-winning book in the Private Eye Writers of America contest for new mystery authors. The Burnside Mystery Series has received much critical acclaim over the years and has spent time on numerous bestseller lists.
Born and raised in New York City, David received his undergraduate degree from SUNY-Oswego, before moving to Los Angeles where he earned a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. He presently lives in California.
If you would like to find out when new novels are published, please sign up for David Chill's mailing list. You can do so here: http://eepurl.com/PMvlP
David Chill's debut novel, Post Pattern, was an award-winning book in the Private Eye Writers of America contest for new mystery authors. The Burnside Mystery Series has received much critical acclaim over the years and has spent time on numerous bestseller lists.
Born and raised in New York City, David received his undergraduate degree from SUNY-Oswego, before moving to Los Angeles where he earned a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. He presently lives in California.
If you would like to find out when new novels are published, please sign up for David Chill's mailing list. You can do so here: http://eepurl.com/PMvlP
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January 25, 2016
The 4th installment in the Burnside Mystery series may be the best yet!
Burnside, the former USC football star and LAPD officer, is asked to investigate a shooting incident involving a shady sports agent who has been identified by the police as a person of interest.
Bringing back a fascinating character from a past book, David Chill sets Burnside down a treacherous path of murder and intrigue. As he combs through the evidence, he finds the police are now very interested in his comings and goings -- and start to even suspect Burnside has played a role in a capital crime.
In order to exonerate his client, Burnside must first prove that he himself played no role in the crime. And as the story careens to its dramatic climax, the reader is treated to an ending that is very unexpected -- in more ways than one!
Burnside, the former USC football star and LAPD officer, is asked to investigate a shooting incident involving a shady sports agent who has been identified by the police as a person of interest.
Bringing back a fascinating character from a past book, David Chill sets Burnside down a treacherous path of murder and intrigue. As he combs through the evidence, he finds the police are now very interested in his comings and goings -- and start to even suspect Burnside has played a role in a capital crime.
In order to exonerate his client, Burnside must first prove that he himself played no role in the crime. And as the story careens to its dramatic climax, the reader is treated to an ending that is very unexpected -- in more ways than one!
January 26, 2015
Good ending.
This was the fourth book in this series, my favorite was the first book Post Pattern. All the books are full of football, fights and what moves to make and when. Like in all books two cases he's involved in. One ends with not much fights, but second one has so many twists and turns and he gets paid good. Burnside is caring human, I like him, but so many sentences are the same in all of the books. If you read all of them one after another, you will feel like skipping some pages. But at the end you'll be smiling.
This was the fourth book in this series, my favorite was the first book Post Pattern. All the books are full of football, fights and what moves to make and when. Like in all books two cases he's involved in. One ends with not much fights, but second one has so many twists and turns and he gets paid good. Burnside is caring human, I like him, but so many sentences are the same in all of the books. If you read all of them one after another, you will feel like skipping some pages. But at the end you'll be smiling.
November 24, 2024
It's feast or famine for Burnside. Now the PI has to case to investigate. The first one is for the insurance company. A couple is putting in a claim for valuable jewels they say were stolen/ The other one is more serious. Cliff Roper, of all people is paying him to prove he didn't try to kill his partner. When the partner and his wife are murdered with Cliff's gun, the police aren't looking any further. Ironside is though, in spite of all the efforts made to stop him. Efforts that could cost him his life. All this while he and Gail are planning their wedding. Is Burnside having second thoughts?
April 16, 2023
Another enjoyable entry in the Burnside series. I enjoy David Chill’s descriptions of Southern California neighborhoods, and especially the character of Burnside. He’s principled but has flaws. He’s tough but approachable.
This particular story shines a light on the dark side of athletic fame, and Burnside’s relationship with Gail is progressing. I’ll keep reading this series to see what happens next.
This particular story shines a light on the dark side of athletic fame, and Burnside’s relationship with Gail is progressing. I’ll keep reading this series to see what happens next.
April 14, 2020
Very good
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July 27, 2021Great detective story
.This book kept you on your toes until the end. Loved the main character. He r determined and never gave up. Loved the happy ending.
.This book kept you on your toes until the end. Loved the main character. He r determined and never gave up. Loved the happy ending.
March 21, 2022
Nice easy read. Good writing
July 3, 2022
Safety Valve
Very enjoy table book and love story. Many twists that were unexpected. V will continue to read by this author. Enjoyed.
Very enjoy table book and love story. Many twists that were unexpected. V will continue to read by this author. Enjoyed.
May 20, 2023
I do enjoy this series.
March 19, 2015
I figured out the killer a bit before Burnside, but that was fine. I enjoyed the the descriptions of LA, the little football tidbits (fortunately, they don't get overwhelming), and his romance with Gail. I finally figured out that their relationship reminded me of Spenser and Susan's in Robert Parker's books. I like the way Chill has developed it, and I actually think it's a bit more real. One thing I liked in this book was that Burnside seemed to have better control over his smart mouth. He still had it, but he used it more judiciously.
May 12, 2016
Like the previous books in this series, this is a well-told tale.
Chill keeps Burnside a realistic character, making him tough when he needs to be but affable the rest of the time.
Chill may be emulating Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series by not giving Burnside a first name. It doesn’t quite work as well here as it does in Parker’s books. There it seems natural; here it seems as if something is missing.
I’ll keep reading these books if Chill keeps writing them.
Chill keeps Burnside a realistic character, making him tough when he needs to be but affable the rest of the time.
Chill may be emulating Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series by not giving Burnside a first name. It doesn’t quite work as well here as it does in Parker’s books. There it seems natural; here it seems as if something is missing.
I’ll keep reading these books if Chill keeps writing them.
January 25, 2015
Until I was part way though I didn't realize this was by the same author as Bubble Screen, which I had read. It is the next book after Bubble a Screen in this detective series. The continual explanation of what football is like, what L.A. Is like etc gets a bit tiring. The writing is not exceptional but it's a good read.
July 2, 2016
These books remind me of Spenser:For Hire by Robert B. Parker. They're the gritty stories of a private investigator and his relationship with his girlfriend now wife. They are very entertaining to me.
January 25, 2015
Good
the book is one that has four different murders and many different people of interest the police are looking for a quick arrest
the book is one that has four different murders and many different people of interest the police are looking for a quick arrest
January 26, 2015
Love the Burnside books, great read.
February 4, 2015
Captivating
The author was able to keep the storyline interesting and moved the sequence of events in a way that kept you turning the pages...a good read.
The author was able to keep the storyline interesting and moved the sequence of events in a way that kept you turning the pages...a good read.
March 13, 2015
Murder,fraud, and football.
Burnside is a good detective. Well written story. Story flows smoothly. You will want to keep reading until the end.
Burnside is a good detective. Well written story. Story flows smoothly. You will want to keep reading until the end.
December 9, 2015
An enjoyable plot although it dragged on at the end, even when the story had finished. Could have been kept for the next book hence the 3 not a 4. Overall, a good read!
November 1, 2015
Great book
Well constructed novel with likable characters and fluid movement. Good plot and no trickery. A charming P.I. with scruples and actions to back them up.
Excellent read!
Well constructed novel with likable characters and fluid movement. Good plot and no trickery. A charming P.I. with scruples and actions to back them up.
Excellent read!
January 27, 2016
Nice P.I. mystery
This P.I series is worth reading. If you can start off with book 1. However Chill does a good job referencing the previous book.
This P.I series is worth reading. If you can start off with book 1. However Chill does a good job referencing the previous book.
August 17, 2016
Good book
You people should just read this novel yourselves and write your own review on this novel. I really enjoyed reading this novel very much so. Shelley MA
You people should just read this novel yourselves and write your own review on this novel. I really enjoyed reading this novel very much so. Shelley MA
May 6, 2022
Another good read by Mr. Chill. Good characters and plot with twists and turns. A good, quick read.
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