The Chessman is masterfully written, credible and engrossing - not to be missed.
--Hilary Williamson, BookLoons.com for 'The Chessman'The Chessman is not unlike the game of chess itself, it's all about strategy and out-thinking your opponent. Jeffrey Burton has succeeded in creating a visual of this fact, allowing the reader to strategize and attempt to think one or two moves ahead as they delve further into this exciting novel.
--New York Journal of Books for 'The Chessman'The Chessman is one of Mystery Tribune's five "Thriller Picks for 2013 Holidays."
--Mystery Tribune for 'The Chessman'"The Lynchpin" characters are realistic with distinctive speech patterns. The plot moves quickly, containing enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the end. Those who like their protagonists flawed will like Cady, who is tough, but caring, and struggling to have a solid relationship with his fiancee.
--examiner.comA dream for fans of stories that start fast and move, rapid fire, toward their conclusion.
--Prose 'n Cons Mystery MagazineA real page turner, to reader who are interested in reading a book that they'll reread several times, please read The Chessman.
--Andrew F. Gulli, Managing Editor, The Strand Magazine for 'The Chessman'Any enthusiast of political intrigue and mystery will find plenty of strong twists and turns of plot in The Chessman , a title recommended for readers who won't settle for less than high drama and intrigue in their reading.
--Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review for 'The Chessman'Burton delivers an outstanding serial killer thriller that will impress even seasoned practitioners of this subgenre. The convolutions are both mind-boggling and well-conceived, and Burton excels at balancing scenes of action and pursuit with deduction.
--Publisher's Weekly Starred Review for 'The Chessman'Burton does a good job of handling the multiplicity of motives and of depicting his flawed hero, who finds himself dealing with a superbly clever killer from the past and the murderous forces of the present. The Chessman offers plenty of suspense and a wild ending.
--John A. Broussard, I Love a Mystery for 'The Chessman'Burton has raised his game with The Lynchpin . The Agent Drew Cady series is one you will want to follow.
--JM LeDuc (author of "Sin"), Suspense PublishingDrew Cady is an engaging character with a fine investigative nose. He's far from the unwavering, bureaucratised FBI detectives often depicted elsewhere, and though he does eventually come out literally with guns blazing in a Western-style shoot-out, he's not shy of showing his softer side, as loyal colleague and compassionate man of the law.
--Nicola Mira, Thriller Books JournalFor a roller coaster ride of political intrigue and suspense, The Chessman is the book for you. Just when you think you have it - twists then turns . . . expertly done to keep you on the edge of your seat. A journey worth taking. Buckle up, for the gripping, solid, bumpy ride! Excellent.
--Cynthia Lea Clark, Psy.D., Ph.D., MHt, Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine (FMAM) for 'The Chessman'Head-scratching moments, a dose of political intrigue and departmental conflict, and a world in which the true lynchpin may not be the character sporting the name make The Lynchpin a chess game of high order, and perfect for genre readers who want much more than either standard thrillers or murder mysteries tend to offer.
--Diane DonovanI was hooked by the second or third page of this well-written mystery. Hard to put down. T he Lynchpin by Jeffrey B. Burton is the second of his Agent Drew Cady mysteries - the first being the acclaimed The Chessman . I look forward to the third.
--Mary Ann SmythI wouldn't suggest putting this on your reading list. I would beg you to put it on the very top. You will not be disappointed.
--J.M. LeDuc, Suspense Magazine for 'The Chessman'Jeffrey B. Burton has woven these twin plots, the investigation of a series of sadistic serial killings and of a spy ring featuring senior FBI and CIA operatives, into a gripping thriller.
--Thriller Books JournalPerfect for genre readers who want much more than either standard thrillers or murder mysteries tend to offer.
--D. Donovan, Midwest Book ReviewThat's the barebones outline of Minnesotan Jeffrey Burton's terrific mystery, The Chessman , made up of a lot of moving parts the author brings together masterfully.
--Mary Ann Grossmann, St. Paul Pioneer Press for 'The Chessman'There's no wiggling off this hook. Burton lands you gasping for air and wanting more.
--D.J. Adamson (author of the Lillian Dove Mystery Series), Le Coeur de l'ArtisteTHE LYNCH PIN is an enjoyable, fast paced read. Jeffrey Burton keeps us rising a roller coaster while seating on the edge of our seat. With Jeffrey, you feel that you are right beside him, feeling the weather, smelling items, and feeling the deep breaths. On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 5.
--Dr. Cynthia Lea ClarkWith its mix of high action and mental machinations, the unraveling of this political and economic thriller will keep readers flipping pages until the climax.
--M.K. GraffThe Lynchpin is an exciting, inventive and highly realistic read that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. I simply could not put this book down once I started it, it was just that good. Author Jeffrey B. Burton has a gift at drawing characters and situations so beautifully that the reader will feel as if they are right there in the moment, experiencing everything first hand. And I can truly say that I did not anticipate the ending, a highly unusual occurrence for me.
--Tracy A. Fischer for Readers' Favorite "Tracy A. Fischer "
The Lynchpin is an exciting, inventive and highly realistic read that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. I simply could not put this book down once I started it, it was just that good. Author Jeffrey B. Burton has a gift at drawing characters and situations so beautifully that the reader will feel as if they are right there in the moment, experiencing everything first hand. And I can truly say that I did not anticipate the ending, a highly unusual occurrence for me.
Tracy A. Fischer - Tracy A. Fischer for Readers' Favorite
It's a scarily-realistic novel that makes you want to check and double check that your windows and doors are locked, and leaves you with a suspicion that you should be checking over your shoulder. It brings new meaning to "scary good." Overall, this flawless novel that is an exciting mix of thriller, horror, and action genres, is one to be greatly acknowledged. Please do yourself a favor and pick up this novel as soon as possible. You will not regret it.
I was hooked by the second or third page of this well-written mystery. Hard to put down. T he Lynchpin by Jeffrey B. Burton is the second of his Agent Drew Cady mysteries – the first being the acclaimed The Chessman . I look forward to the third.
Drew Cady is an engaging character with a fine investigative nose. He’s far from the unwavering, bureaucratised FBI detectives often depicted elsewhere, and though he does eventually come out literally with guns blazing in a Western-style shoot-out, he’s not shy of showing his softer side, as loyal colleague and compassionate man of the law.
Thriller Books Journal Nicola Mira
“The Lynchpin” characters are realistic with distinctive speech patterns. The plot moves quickly, containing enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the end. Those who like their protagonists flawed will like Cady, who is tough, but caring, and struggling to have a solid relationship with his fiancee.
San Diego Fiction Examiner Terry Ambrose
With its mix of high action and mental machinations, the unraveling of this political and economic thriller will keep readers flipping pages until the climax.
THE LYNCH PIN is an enjoyable, fast paced read. Jeffrey Burton keeps us rising a roller coaster while seating on the edge of our seat. With Jeffrey, you feel that you are right beside him, feeling the weather, smelling items, and feeling the deep breaths.On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 5.
There’s no wiggling off this hook. Burton lands you gasping for air and wanting more.
Le Coeur de l’Artiste D.J. Adamson (author of the Lillian Dove Mystery Series)
Head-scratching moments, a dose of political intrigue and departmental conflict, and a world in which the true lynchpin may not be the character sporting the name make The Lynchpin a chess game of high order, and perfect for genre readers who want much more than either standard thrillers or murder mysteries tend to offer.
Midwest Book Review D. Donovan
Jeffrey B. Burton has woven these twin plots, the investigation of a series of sadistic serial killings and of a spy ring featuring senior FBI and CIA operatives, into a gripping thriller.
Burton has raised his game with The Lynchpin . The Agent Drew Cady series is one you will want to follow.
Suspense Publishing JM LeDuc (author of “Sin”)
Burton does a good job of handling the multiplicity of motives and of depicting his flawed hero, who finds himself dealing with a superbly clever killer from the past and the murderous forces of the present. The Chessman offers plenty of suspense and a wild ending.
I Love a Mystery for 'The Chessman' John A. Broussard
The Chessman is one of Mystery Tribune's five "Thriller Picks for 2013 Holidays."
Mystery Tribune for 'The Chessman
The Chessman is masterfully written, credible and engrossing – not to be missed.
BookLoons.com for 'The Chessman' Hilary Williamson
For a roller coaster ride of political intrigue and suspense, The Chessman is the book for you. Just when you think you have it - twists then turns . . . expertly done to keep you on the edge of your seat. A journey worth taking. Buckle up, for the gripping, solid, bumpy ride! Excellent.
I wouldn’t suggest putting this on your reading list. I would beg you to put it on the very top. You will not be disappointed.
Suspense Magazine for 'The Chessman' J.M. LeDuc
That's the barebones outline of Minnesotan Jeffrey Burton's terrific mystery, The Chessman , made up of a lot of moving parts the author brings together masterfully.
St. Paul Pioneer Press for 'The Chessman' Mary Ann Grossmann
A real page turner, to reader who are interested in reading a book that they'll reread several times, please read The Chessman.
The Chessman is not unlike the game of chess itself, it's all about strategy and out-thinking your opponent. Jeffrey Burton has succeeded in creating a visual of this fact, allowing the reader to strategize and attempt to think one or two moves ahead as they delve further into this exciting novel.
New York Journal of Books for 'The Chessman
Burton has raised his game with The Lynchpin . The Agent Drew Cady series is one you will want to follow.
Head-scratching moments, a dose of political intrigue and departmental conflict, and a world in which the true lynchpin may not be the character sporting the name make The Lynchpin a chess game of high order, and perfect for genre readers who want much more than either standard thrillers or murder mysteries tend to offer.
“The Lynchpin” characters are realistic with distinctive speech patterns. The plot moves quickly, containing enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing until the end. Those who like their protagonists flawed will like Cady, who is tough, but caring, and struggling to have a solid relationship with his fiancee.
