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Burnside Series #13
Bull Rush
The latest from a USA TODAY Bestselling Author!
When Burnside is hired to find a former football star who has disappeared, it sounds like a simple missing person case. But when an acquaintance is found murdered, the stakes rise, and the police begin to hunt for the former star as well. The pressure mounts on Burnside, as the player’s high-profile family and friends pressure him to keep the search going -- but to do so quietly, for reasons that appear dark and sinister.
The investigation sends Burnside into the hidden corners of Los Angeles, into the rarified air of the rich and powerful, as well as the mean streets where life can be tough, and life can be short. Burnside is left to fend for himself, as he works to find the former player before any more carnage can strike. He calls upon old friends and former colleagues, all of whom provide morsels of leads that Burnside must cobble together. And it wouldn’t be a Burnside novel without the sharp-tongued investigator getting into verbal jousts with a host of unsavory characters.
Bull Rush is the 13th novel of the award-winning Burnside mystery series. The story takes place at the end of a sizzling L.A. summer, a precarious time, when nerves are frayed and tempers are short. It doesn’t take much for a fuse to get lit, and for lethal actions to follow. This is a classic hardboiled noir mystery that comes complete with a puzzling set of clues, as well as a very satisfying ending.
Read the entire Burnside Mystery
Book 1: POST PATTERN
Book 2: FADE ROUTE
Book 3: BUBBLE SCREEN
Book 4: SAFETY VALVE
Book 5: CORNER BLITZ
Book 6: NICKEL PACKAGE
Book 7: DOUBLE PASS
Book 8: TAMPA TWO
Book 9: FLEA FLICKER
Book 10: SWIM MOVE
Book 11: HARD COUNT
Book 12: JET SWEEP
Book 13: BULL RUSH
When Burnside is hired to find a former football star who has disappeared, it sounds like a simple missing person case. But when an acquaintance is found murdered, the stakes rise, and the police begin to hunt for the former star as well. The pressure mounts on Burnside, as the player’s high-profile family and friends pressure him to keep the search going -- but to do so quietly, for reasons that appear dark and sinister.
The investigation sends Burnside into the hidden corners of Los Angeles, into the rarified air of the rich and powerful, as well as the mean streets where life can be tough, and life can be short. Burnside is left to fend for himself, as he works to find the former player before any more carnage can strike. He calls upon old friends and former colleagues, all of whom provide morsels of leads that Burnside must cobble together. And it wouldn’t be a Burnside novel without the sharp-tongued investigator getting into verbal jousts with a host of unsavory characters.
Bull Rush is the 13th novel of the award-winning Burnside mystery series. The story takes place at the end of a sizzling L.A. summer, a precarious time, when nerves are frayed and tempers are short. It doesn’t take much for a fuse to get lit, and for lethal actions to follow. This is a classic hardboiled noir mystery that comes complete with a puzzling set of clues, as well as a very satisfying ending.
Read the entire Burnside Mystery
Book 1: POST PATTERN
Book 2: FADE ROUTE
Book 3: BUBBLE SCREEN
Book 4: SAFETY VALVE
Book 5: CORNER BLITZ
Book 6: NICKEL PACKAGE
Book 7: DOUBLE PASS
Book 8: TAMPA TWO
Book 9: FLEA FLICKER
Book 10: SWIM MOVE
Book 11: HARD COUNT
Book 12: JET SWEEP
Book 13: BULL RUSH
220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2022
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104 people want to read
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 29, 2023
another great mystery from start to finish
What makes a great mystery. I like a strong likable lead character, the detective, and a mystery that keeps me guessing to the end and makes sense with all of the information provided previously in the story. In this case the detective’s back story, his current family life, his introspection and the cases balance to make a great series of novels.
What makes a great mystery. I like a strong likable lead character, the detective, and a mystery that keeps me guessing to the end and makes sense with all of the information provided previously in the story. In this case the detective’s back story, his current family life, his introspection and the cases balance to make a great series of novels.
December 8, 2022
Fast read yet grabs and holds one's attention. A fun read for football fans. I am biased because I have followed the Burnside character from the beginning. Also, having lived in several of the SoCal neighborhoods mentioned in the Burnside books; I can easily visualize and live vicariously through the character.
November 23, 2022
another great Burnside outing
Burnside is learning to turn the violence, which I appreciate. I was reading the book as I flew into LAX, and got to view the stadium under construction from the air. Great when life imitates art
Burnside is learning to turn the violence, which I appreciate. I was reading the book as I flew into LAX, and got to view the stadium under construction from the air. Great when life imitates art
November 26, 2022
Bull Rush
This book along with the ones before it are always sprinkled with sports comments and a explanation of them, however the cases that Burnside gets involved in move along quickly and the conclusion comes out of left field that you never see coming, great reads!!
This book along with the ones before it are always sprinkled with sports comments and a explanation of them, however the cases that Burnside gets involved in move along quickly and the conclusion comes out of left field that you never see coming, great reads!!
November 27, 2022
Good reading
Decided I wanted to sit and read a good book one afternoon. Received the e-mail that day that David Chill's book was ready to buy. Bought the book and had an enjoyable afternoon. Wanted more afterwards!!!
Decided I wanted to sit and read a good book one afternoon. Received the e-mail that day that David Chill's book was ready to buy. Bought the book and had an enjoyable afternoon. Wanted more afterwards!!!
December 12, 2022
Can't wait for the next one!
I just love reading David Chill's books! I usually finish them in a day or two. Great story. Great characters. Great dialogue. Hoping the next one comes out soon!
I just love reading David Chill's books! I usually finish them in a day or two. Great story. Great characters. Great dialogue. Hoping the next one comes out soon!
December 17, 2022
Another Chill winner
David Chill’s protagonist is well developed and believable. Chill’s work is comparable to a combination of Donald Westlake and Lee Goldberg. Looking forward to David Chill’s next effort
David Chill’s protagonist is well developed and believable. Chill’s work is comparable to a combination of Donald Westlake and Lee Goldberg. Looking forward to David Chill’s next effort
May 9, 2023
Burnside series
I have read the entire series and enjoyed most of it. What is both a good point and a bad at the same time, is that as characters are added in each book, there is a lot of repetition. This is what makes each book a stand alone, but also makes it a little tedious when you read them one after the other. The reason that I gave it a 5 star rating is overall all of the books were well written with excellent plots. The characters were well portrayed in both strengths and weaknesses.
I have read the entire series and enjoyed most of it. What is both a good point and a bad at the same time, is that as characters are added in each book, there is a lot of repetition. This is what makes each book a stand alone, but also makes it a little tedious when you read them one after the other. The reason that I gave it a 5 star rating is overall all of the books were well written with excellent plots. The characters were well portrayed in both strengths and weaknesses.
August 3, 2023
This was a fun romp crime story ...so enjoyable! If you love LA, USC - UCLA football rivalry.... and the many neighborhoods of Metro LA, you'll enjoy this one. Private PI and former USC football player and coach is hired to find a missing former UCLA player who has fallen on hard times and with some sordid real estate deals. Lots of fun. Quick and perfect for the beach!
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March 9, 2024Never a let down
I stumbled upon David Chill's books a number of years ago. Same first name as me, I am also a former football player, and I have a degree in criminal justice. I figured I would have a lot in common with Burnside. His books never let me down. They are great reads and put together flawlessly.
I stumbled upon David Chill's books a number of years ago. Same first name as me, I am also a former football player, and I have a degree in criminal justice. I figured I would have a lot in common with Burnside. His books never let me down. They are great reads and put together flawlessly.
July 17, 2023
I'm a fan of David Chill's Burnside novels. He's a cousin to Robert B. Parker's Spenser, a thinking tough guy. I really appreciate the author's knowledge of Los Angeles history that gets liberally sprinkled throughout the books.
A quick, solid read. Recommended.
A quick, solid read. Recommended.
July 18, 2023
Just the perfect read
Thank you David for providing exactly what I wanted. A great read, well plotted, believable characters aimed at providing me with a getaway from everyday life. I always can count on you for well spent down time. A great little getaway.
Thank you David for providing exactly what I wanted. A great read, well plotted, believable characters aimed at providing me with a getaway from everyday life. I always can count on you for well spent down time. A great little getaway.
July 23, 2023
Nice well written story
Story moves at a nice pace. Not slow but not rushing from one gunfight to another, or jumping into bed with the most beautiful woman he's ever met every couple of pages.
No glaring inconsistencies or typos. I will be reading more by this author.
Story moves at a nice pace. Not slow but not rushing from one gunfight to another, or jumping into bed with the most beautiful woman he's ever met every couple of pages.
No glaring inconsistencies or typos. I will be reading more by this author.
August 23, 2023
you can only steal so much before you get caught.
Burnsides is a PI, hired to get a former acquaintance out of trouble. The story starts off simple until you are faced with two murders. Mystery surrounds the events in this book.
Burnsides is a PI, hired to get a former acquaintance out of trouble. The story starts off simple until you are faced with two murders. Mystery surrounds the events in this book.
December 24, 2022
Bull Rush
Chill is an an excellent author and the Burnside character never fails to impress. I wish he would two novels per year!
Chill is an an excellent author and the Burnside character never fails to impress. I wish he would two novels per year!
December 29, 2022
Great read!
July 10, 2023
Somehow I missed this when it came out. Burnside has matured in his self-control, which I'm happy about. Still has a great wife and son. He figured this crime out pretty quickly.
July 20, 2023
Great series.
My first read in this series. Will definitely go back to to the first book. A shortish read but did what it needed to do to deliver a 5 star rating
My first read in this series. Will definitely go back to to the first book. A shortish read but did what it needed to do to deliver a 5 star rating
July 22, 2023
Amazing
The author continues to amaze me with the ability to tell a story and putting in slot of football info from the main characters past to improve the story.
The author continues to amaze me with the ability to tell a story and putting in slot of football info from the main characters past to improve the story.
July 23, 2023
great book
Very well written and woven with lots of twists and turns. Read this book within a day, as the book made me feel right at home.
Very well written and woven with lots of twists and turns. Read this book within a day, as the book made me feel right at home.
July 26, 2023
A reasonably good book
The story jumps around at times which makes it boring
The story jumps around at times which makes it boring
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August 13, 2023Read 8/23
September 12, 2023
Hey detective
Gotta love a good detective mystery. Good story line that is way too realistic and the same goes for the characters. Live and learn.
Gotta love a good detective mystery. Good story line that is way too realistic and the same goes for the characters. Live and learn.
January 23, 2024
A lot has happened from the first in the series to this book. Burnside becomes a much more likeable PI. Any one to solves people problems needs the same characteristic as Burnside.
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