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Burnside Series #9
Flea Flicker
But a clever killer has other ideas...
When a young football coach doesn’t come home one night, his beautiful young wife turns to Private Investigator Burnside to locate him. But things are not the way they seem in this riveting page-turner, and a simple missing persons case evolves into a shocking murder. There are no shortage of suspects in this intricately woven story, and P.I. Burnside must overcome the many obstacles in his path to get to the truth that no one seems eager to learn.
The 9th Burnside novel is a treat to read, as the story brings back some fascinating characters from Burnside’s past – as well as adding a host of new ones. And it wouldn’t be a Burnside novel without the wise cracking gumshoe engaging in the sharp and cutting banter that has come to define this award-winning series.
When a young football coach doesn’t come home one night, his beautiful young wife turns to Private Investigator Burnside to locate him. But things are not the way they seem in this riveting page-turner, and a simple missing persons case evolves into a shocking murder. There are no shortage of suspects in this intricately woven story, and P.I. Burnside must overcome the many obstacles in his path to get to the truth that no one seems eager to learn.
The 9th Burnside novel is a treat to read, as the story brings back some fascinating characters from Burnside’s past – as well as adding a host of new ones. And it wouldn’t be a Burnside novel without the wise cracking gumshoe engaging in the sharp and cutting banter that has come to define this award-winning series.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2018
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About the author
David Chill
20 books56 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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October 16, 2019DigitalBookSpot
January 16, 2019
Enjoyable read
Plot mixed murder and football in an unusual way. Quite interesting and I would highly recommend it. Great character building as well.
Plot mixed murder and football in an unusual way. Quite interesting and I would highly recommend it. Great character building as well.
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August 6, 2018
P.I Burnside has a beautiful wife, drives a Pathfinder and loves Starbucks dark roast coffee. I know this because the author, David Chill, brings this to our notice about every third page. His marriage is perfect and life is good. Add this to a pedestrian mystery plot and I was very underwhelmed.
I have read every book in this series, partially because I grew up in the same neighborhood where Burnside presently lives with his adorable son and brilliant wife. I need more than a nostalgic visit to the old haunts to make me continue. I have overlooked the rose colored glasses through which he views his marriage and the excruciating football details in every book in pursuit of an interesting mystery. Not only is the solution almost physically impossible, it strains credulity at every turn. This time Chill fumbled the ball.
I have read every book in this series, partially because I grew up in the same neighborhood where Burnside presently lives with his adorable son and brilliant wife. I need more than a nostalgic visit to the old haunts to make me continue. I have overlooked the rose colored glasses through which he views his marriage and the excruciating football details in every book in pursuit of an interesting mystery. Not only is the solution almost physically impossible, it strains credulity at every turn. This time Chill fumbled the ball.
July 16, 2024
I was disappointed in the book. Unlike some reviews that did not like football I am a fan. But the football references did not interest me. Mostly I was bored with the book. I did not care for the style of writing, and if I did it might have been better. My biggest disappointment was the ending. All of a sudden the killer is revealed out of What I see as nowhere. Then the final chapter to me was a waste of space. I would find it hard to recommend this book, but from other reviews it is clear to me that many other people do like this author and this book.
February 4, 2019
Fun romp through LA
I liked this author’s style - a little verbose but overall set a great picture. Editing seemed almost flawless (only found one set of quotation marks that were incorrect). My biggest qualm was the guilty party was almost insultingly obvious. Still, evidence and all that but come on!
Anyway, totally agree about Tito’s. Will check out more of this author’s work!
I liked this author’s style - a little verbose but overall set a great picture. Editing seemed almost flawless (only found one set of quotation marks that were incorrect). My biggest qualm was the guilty party was almost insultingly obvious. Still, evidence and all that but come on!
Anyway, totally agree about Tito’s. Will check out more of this author’s work!
March 25, 2019
Good to have a working wife
My first book by this author, and ok as a stand alone novel. Smoothly written, and well-editted. The plot was borderline plausible, but the perp's confession too easy. I've downloaded others by this author,and will read them. Not a book to lose sleep over, but not sedating either.
$5K inadequate return for the time spent detecting, if one has to live in LA, hence the jeading
My first book by this author, and ok as a stand alone novel. Smoothly written, and well-editted. The plot was borderline plausible, but the perp's confession too easy. I've downloaded others by this author,and will read them. Not a book to lose sleep over, but not sedating either.
$5K inadequate return for the time spent detecting, if one has to live in LA, hence the jeading
August 9, 2018
Another great novel in the series
Easy to read and kept me wondering — who committed the murder? And which restaurants and neighborhoods would be featured next? And even though I can’t follow the football, the author gives enough explanation of the plays, the politics, the neighborhoods and all that it remains interesting until the end. Great book!
Easy to read and kept me wondering — who committed the murder? And which restaurants and neighborhoods would be featured next? And even though I can’t follow the football, the author gives enough explanation of the plays, the politics, the neighborhoods and all that it remains interesting until the end. Great book!
January 20, 2019
Don't Have to Turn Pro
I actively hate sports, especially the pro version, but neither the heavy football theme nor the fact that I dove in at number 9 in the series, kept me from thoroughly enjoying the book.
Burnside is a likeable character, the plot is as believable as most PI stories, and the book is well edited and very PG for its genre.
I actively hate sports, especially the pro version, but neither the heavy football theme nor the fact that I dove in at number 9 in the series, kept me from thoroughly enjoying the book.
Burnside is a likeable character, the plot is as believable as most PI stories, and the book is well edited and very PG for its genre.
March 15, 2019
This is the first book I have read by this Author. If you love football with crime, suspense and mystery then you should read this book. Well written and the story truly moves along. The story is centered around a private investigator and former police officer set in Los Angeles. I am looking forward to starting at the beginning of the Burnside Series and catching up.
July 26, 2019
I enjoy his books, even though they center around football, which I don’t watch. They are clean, and the plots flow, as though he is talking to you, about his family, and his daily habits. In between is murder, and another avenue of people and places to know about. How he figures them out, is interesting. Always look for more by the author.
August 14, 2018
Flea Flicker is a good trick play
As with all of David Chills books, I throughly enjoyed this one. The character is believable, relatable, and irreverent. My kind of guy. This particular story builds on past relationships and moves very well. Another touchdown for Chill
As with all of David Chills books, I throughly enjoyed this one. The character is believable, relatable, and irreverent. My kind of guy. This particular story builds on past relationships and moves very well. Another touchdown for Chill
August 16, 2018
Always Enjoy Burnside
Burnside has really mellowed over the years. I liked the family story parts and tidbits about the city as much as the mystery. The killer wasn’t a surprise to me, and the way the football players’ problem was resolved wasn’t either. But I enjoyed the ride.
Burnside has really mellowed over the years. I liked the family story parts and tidbits about the city as much as the mystery. The killer wasn’t a surprise to me, and the way the football players’ problem was resolved wasn’t either. But I enjoyed the ride.
January 27, 2019
This is a good story. I appreciate the way he winds football into his plot. I believe this author is worth following. It has some rough language but for the most part, he doesn’t feel the need to use a lot of violence and harsh language to tell a good story.
February 1, 2019
Inspiiritual writing
An absolut page turner. Well crafted and executed story. I am not usully attracted by sports inspired books but this one took me by surprise and I enthusiastically recommend it to all suspense lovers
An absolut page turner. Well crafted and executed story. I am not usully attracted by sports inspired books but this one took me by surprise and I enthusiastically recommend it to all suspense lovers
June 30, 2019
We'll Written
I truly enjoyed this book. I read it in two days. I loved the explanation of a flee flicker. It was clear and fun to read ax explanation. If you are a woman - give this a shot. I did and am glad I did.
I truly enjoyed this book. I read it in two days. I loved the explanation of a flee flicker. It was clear and fun to read ax explanation. If you are a woman - give this a shot. I did and am glad I did.
January 14, 2020
Flea flicker
This was just a short piece of the book and to be blunt, it sucked. Terribly boring and i was never able to get into it. I thought I had downloaded the entire book and when it ended abruptly, I was actually quite pleased. Don't waste your time on this one.
This was just a short piece of the book and to be blunt, it sucked. Terribly boring and i was never able to get into it. I thought I had downloaded the entire book and when it ended abruptly, I was actually quite pleased. Don't waste your time on this one.
July 14, 2022
Flea F?Licker
Another winner of a story sad Parts but still thoroughly enjoyed
The story. Will continue to read all of history regarding footba!! And life as coaches and detect.
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Another winner of a story sad Parts but still thoroughly enjoyed
The story. Will continue to read all of history regarding footba!! And life as coaches and detect.
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November 18, 2025
Sex, Drugs, Money, P.I., and Football!
An excellent story, great characters, well written, a Super Duper P.I., prison for the guilty, and victory and happiness for almost everyone else. And it all happens in L.A.!!!
An excellent story, great characters, well written, a Super Duper P.I., prison for the guilty, and victory and happiness for almost everyone else. And it all happens in L.A.!!!
January 17, 2019
A good insight into coaching football, college and professional. A quick read and if you are not into football, don't pick it up. I really wouldn't recommend it.
January 20, 2019
Too much profanity
I stopped at 17 percent. Story was slow and I did not care for the profanity. My review, MY opinion.....
I stopped at 17 percent. Story was slow and I did not care for the profanity. My review, MY opinion.....
January 23, 2019
Good crime novel.
February 4, 2019
A good mystery. This is no reflection on the author, but I guess I am not enough of a football fan to read through so much shop talk. I found myself skimming through some parts.
February 27, 2019
Excellent read !
Interesting characters , good plot . Hope to read more books by this author . Highly recommend this one to you
Interesting characters , good plot . Hope to read more books by this author . Highly recommend this one to you
March 1, 2019
Profanity
I'm not a fan of writing that cannot express a decent story without profanity. I did not finish this book.
I'm not a fan of writing that cannot express a decent story without profanity. I did not finish this book.
March 15, 2019
Interesting
Full of action, suspense, football, and human character. Fun to read with football and mystery vying for the lead road.
Full of action, suspense, football, and human character. Fun to read with football and mystery vying for the lead road.
March 25, 2019
Good book with a likeable protagonist. I rate this one 4.5 stars.
May 26, 2019
Good storyline.
Fun, easy read. The reader is drawn into the story quickly. The title is finally explained at the end of the story.
Fun, easy read. The reader is drawn into the story quickly. The title is finally explained at the end of the story.
October 9, 2019
Good!
This book was nice lite reading with enough mystery to keep your interest. Great for a rainy day when you have to stay in.
This book was nice lite reading with enough mystery to keep your interest. Great for a rainy day when you have to stay in.
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