• The Finders

  • A Mystery (Mace Reid K-9 Mystery, Book One)
  • By: Jeffrey B. Burton
  • Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
  • Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (443 ratings)

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The Finders

By: Jeffrey B. Burton
Narrated by: Matt Godfrey
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Publisher's summary

Jeffrey B. Burton's The Finders marks the beginning of a fast-paced new mystery series featuring a heroic golden retriever cadaver dog named Vira and her handler, Mason Reid.

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 taxing 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....

Suddenly, Reid and his prize pupil find themselves hurled into a taxing murder case that 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.

©2020 Jeffrey B. Burton (P)2020 Vibrance Press

Critic reviews

"I was cheering for Vira the golden retriever from start to finish and you will be, too. The Finders gets its hooks into you and doesn't let go." (Spencer Quinn, author of the New York Times best-selling Chet and Bernie series)

"When Chicago dog trainer Mace Reid rescues a fearless golden retriever named Elvira - Vira for short - he doesn’t know he’s just saved the best cadaver dog ever. But the clever K-9 proves her mettle when she and Reid join forces with police officer Kippy Gimm to take down a serial killer whose next victim may be Reid himself. The first in a new series, The Finders boasts a compelling roller-coaster ride of a plot, but ultimately the star of the show is Vira, a fierce beauty of a canine that dog lovers will find impossible to resist." (Paula Munier, USA Today best-selling author of A Borrowing of Bones)

"Sharp, determined and intuitive, Vira the golden retriever is the Sherlock Holmes of cadaver dogs." (Neil S. Plakcy, author of the Golden Retriever mystery series)

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Good story

Good book to read, liked the story. Very good pace and I liked the story tellers voice.

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Very enjoyable

Hadn’t any idea of the quality when i tried it. I will listen to more of these books.

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Murder and dogs

The point of view from multiple people perspectives was not bad love the all the dogs

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very fun

fans of David Rosenfelt and Jana Deleon will really enjoy this author. the overly critical reviews are a bit much. its a very fun, cozy mystery. no its not a mjor thriller but it is really enjoyable and has some great twists etc. loved it!

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Suspenseful

Love the working dog mysteries. Vira, the sisters and Sue are great. Hope series will continue.

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I love a story with an intelligent dog at the center

The bond between humans and animals is always a good indicator of a great read. Could not put it down. Can’t wait to start the next book.

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Good Old Fashioned Mystery with Great Dogs

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Will buy next book in this series and explore other books by writer and narrator! I am a dog trainer, and found this book to be compassionate, accurate and made feel all warm inside. The feelings he has toward his dogs mirrors exactly the way my heart swells with love for my dog(S) and the incredible bond I have with them! Great job!

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I really like this book

The plot line is really out there, but it works. The characters are well developed and likable and I quickly got sucked right in. I hope the next volume is coming out soon. The writer style is concise, Pleasant, and the character development is on point.

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Quality stuff!

The characters are well developed, the suspense is palpable, and the overall story line is addicting. More, please!

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To Graphic

Like the Story but it could have been told with less graphic violence, for me. Didn’t finish it.

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