{"product_id":"9781250796714","title":"The Finders : A Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Finders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jeffrey B. Burton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey B. Burton's \u003ci\u003eThe Finders\u003c\/i\u003e is the beginning of a fast-paced new series featuring a heroic golden retriever cadaver dog named Vira and her handler, Mason Reid.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Mason \"Mace\" Reid lives on the outskirts of Chicago and specializes in human remains detection. He trains dogs to hunt for the dead. Reid’s coming off a difficult year—mourning the death of a beloved springer spaniel as well as the dissolution of his marriage. He adopts a rescue dog with a mysterious past—a golden retriever named Vira. And when Reid begins training Vira as a cadaver dog, he comes to realize just how special the newest addition to his family truly is…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuddenly, Reid and his prize pupil find themselves hurled into a taxing murder case, which will push them to their very limits. Paired with determined Chicago Police Officer Kippy Gimm, Mace must put all his trust in Vira's abilities to thwart a serial killer who has now set his sights on Mace himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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...Vira and Mace, working as a pair, take on serial-killer everyman, who's been a spooky presence from the start and a vicious and fascinating one as the story builds to its climax. The confrontation surges for a good 50 pages and contains a few surprises for jaded genre fans who think they've seen it all.   —\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Action-packed...an intense, graphic serial killer novel with a likable, aw-shucks hero and a remarkable dog.\"   —  \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] suspenseful series launch. 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. Hopefully, Mace and Vira will be back soon.\"   —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All the elements are present for a fast-paced mystery, and THE FINDERS shows promise for many future adventures.\"   —\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s a good tale, both warm and tense, with a twisty ending.\"   —\u003ci\u003eThe Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250796714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40820511015118,"sku":"9781250796714","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_19700a0a-6a51-4f01-8602-70b1deb52f80.jpg?v=1643009078","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250796714","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}