This one was not for me, sorry to say it but I didn’t enjoy this one at all. Difficult to read and follow

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, 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.

The above book description doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of this thriller about about a rescue dog and his new owner, who has a special skill and talent. I love dogs and am a dog mom of two, so I was stoked to read a book that incorporates a canine sleuth into the plot. But don't get it twisted, this a thriller with all of the necessary twists and turns. I definitely see this turning into a series! Don't pass this one up!

Ok, you had me with the golden retriever on the cover!! I love dogs and my favorite genre is detective mystery series, so combine the two and you have my reading heart!! In all seriousness, this book will really grab you and is a fantastic start to the Mace Reid K-9 series. The characters are well developed and likeable. Burton writes with a witty, dry sense of humor that will have you cracking up. I loved the story, I truly enjoyed learning about human cadaver dogs and am very excited to see where this series goes. This is one to check out folks!! A solid read!

My thanks to Jeffrey Burton, St. Martin's Press - Minotaur Publishing and netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review..

As a K-9 lover and reader that loves mysteries - oh baby you hit 2 nails on the head with this one!!
Such a great start to a series that I'm excited to continue with "The Keepers"

A huge thank you to NetGalley, Jeffrey B Burton and Minotaur Books for providing me with an ecopy of this publication which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

This book is a perfect combination for dog lovers and anyone who loves a good detective thriller. A gentleman who trains cadaver dogs adopts an incredible golden retriever pup who had a rough start in life. That little pup grows up to be an incredible crime solver. The language can be a little rough, and I can't say the story was anything remarkable, but the book was certainly entertaining. I was drawn in from the very beginning, and the loving descriptions of the dogs in this book are so heartwarming! If you love dogs and mystery, this is one you shouldn't miss!

I haven't written a proper review for this book yet, so until I'll have time to do that I want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I'm a sucker for novels featuring dogs and this one didn't disappoint. I can't wait for more of this series!

This author is new to me, but I will definitely be looking into more titles by them. The dog on the cover caught my eye from the get go, but then the storyline drew me in and kept me going til the very last page! What a page turner! You will not want to put this down!

This is a new author for me, and this book is a total page turner. If you love mysteries and you love fur babies and excitement then you are really going to enjoy this book too! Thanks for writing such a wonderful book!

“The Finders” by Jeffrey B. Burton introduces us to Mason Reid and his impressive cadaver dogs. Vira, the youngest dog of the pack, has an unnatural ability to not only discover bodies, but discover the killer through scent alone. Reid and Vira are called in to help with a Chicago murder case and end up deeper in the case than they ever imagined- especially when the killer holds a grudge against them both.
This book was cop-drama meets animal lover kind of mystery. The banter Reid has with cops and his dogs is quirky and entertaining, making Reid an easy character to root for.
The mystery level was pretty good, but I felt at arms length from the drama, despite the first person narrative. I felt like I was watching a cop show on tv more than I was reading a mystery novel.
That being said, I enjoyed this book more than other cop centered mysteries I’ve read in the past. I think Burton created an interesting mystery with clues and links I didn’t initially catch. The killer’s ultimate identity surprised me, which is key for any good mystery book, honestly.
In the end, I gave this book a solid 3 stars. With another book in the series set to come out shortly, I’m looking forward to see what Burton does with Reid and Vira. But also- do Kippy and Reid get together next book?? Because, yes, please!
Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I wanted to love this one. But it didn’t do it for me. It took me a while to get into the story and I found myself putting down the book and coming back to it.

From the moment I started reading I was hooked! I’ve always been fascinated by K9 books. I’ve mostly read Search and Rescue and less cadaver dog. This combines serial killers with cadaver dogs. The book is fast paced and keeps your heart thudding with what happens. Starting the 2nd book The Keepers now…

As an animal lover I truly enjoyed this book! The writing style was right up my alley! Very enjoyable from beginning to end!

This is not for me. I did not like the writing style. I felt like the author was trying way too hard to be cool and up to date with terms and such. Also any violence against a dog is a no go for me.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book I love animals and enjoyed reading this book

Mason (Mace) Reid is a dog trainer and part time contractor with the police department when they need a cadaver dog. With 4 dogs of his own, he has his hands full. Hi youngest dog, Elvira (Vira), seems to have extra special abilities in that department though. The young police officer who saved her as a puppy thinks so, too. Everyone's wits are tested when a killer comes after Mace and Vira in retribution. Lots of action. Interesting characters. I am looking forward to reading The Keepers!

I loved this book. I love animals, and cadaver dogs were at the center of this story. One of them, Elvira, was a little pup that someone tried to asphyxiate at the beginning of the story, but she survived. A cadaver dog trainer and handler saves her from the animal shelter and she is an amazing pupil. She is central to finding serial killers in this book. There's also a dog named Sue (who's a boy), and two dogs named Maggie May and Delta Dawn. Yes, the owner likes music and names his dogs after some of his favorite songs. Great fun read.

I received an e-ARC of this book by the author and publishing via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

Mace Reid trains cadaver dogs. After his divorce and death of his dog, he adopts a golden retreiver, Vira, with a mysterious past. After he trains Vira they are thrown into a murder case where the killer sets his sights on Mace.

I loved this book. I spent 2 days reading it and I was sad when it was over. Vira is a very good girl. If you like dogs and thrillers, you will love this book.

I’m mad at myself for not picking this up sooner. A golden retriever human cadaver dog? Sold. I can’t wait for the sequel.

This was an interesting story, but it started off slow for me. I kept putting it down and picking up other things to read. After a certain point, I finally started connecting more with the characters (my favorite of which is Vira) and wanted to find out how their stories played out. I gave this a three-star rating because it didn't hold my attention very well and took me forever to finish, but it was a good start to what could possibly be an amazing series. I like the idea of a HRD (human remains detection) dog team and trainer solving crimes and also the idea of a relationship between Mace and Kippy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for providing an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love any book that has dogs in it and this one captured me for this reason and totally kept my interest. The suspense will suck you right into this novel.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for fair and honest review.