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Michael Burton

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Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

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I am a Amazon Best Selling legal thriller author of, Unforeseen Justice and write a legal thriller series entitled, Croker Diaries.

My love for thrillers and mysteries came as a child. The only television or books that interested me were mysteries and legal thrillers. I have read many books in both of these genre's, and like many beginning authors, felt I could write the next great American novel. So, after working 9 years in Workers' Compensation law and 4 years of teaching math, I decided to begin my career in writing. I didn't want to write the generic legal thriller, but wanted to introduce different areas of the law that are rarely written about.

Currently, I am in the process of writing a follow-up to, Unforeseen Justice, which should ...more

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I wrote two books; yet each time read it, I find things to change. And as I make changes, I worry something will go wrong in the process and that the document could somehow "loose" words, add them or get "confused".. Do you have this problem?
Michael Burton Hello Linch,

Thank you for your question. I certainly can relate to this. As an author, I constantly read through my work and make changes. Each time, …moreHello Linch,

Thank you for your question. I certainly can relate to this. As an author, I constantly read through my work and make changes. Each time, I always find grammar mistakes, words that I have omitted, and typos. When I make changes, it can change the meaning of what I am writing. I have learned authors are too close to there own work and can become nearsighted do not see the mistakes made. Therefore, it is best to get another set of eyes to go over what you have written. It real does help. I hope this answered your question.

Thanks for the inquiry and best of luck with your books.

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Michael Burton Follow what you love to write about. Your passion will show to the reader and make the book that much more enjoyable.
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Average rating: 3.61 · 188 ratings · 28 reviews · 4 distinct works
Unforeseen Justice
3.53 avg rating — 81 ratings — published 2015
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148236 Anything Legal, Legal Thrillers, Legal Mysteries and More — 981 members — last activity Jan 28, 2025 08:12PM
This group is a place for authors and readers of anything legal, (thrillers, mysteries and more) to exchange ideas and reviews.
178861 So You Want To Be A Thriller Writer, A Discussion Group — 107 members — last activity Oct 29, 2021 01:58PM
This is a forum allowing authors and readers to discuss anything related to thrillers.
19126 The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — 31681 members — last activity 13 minutes ago
“It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the ...more
142309 Underground Knowledge — A discussion group — 24113 members — last activity 6 hours, 53 min ago
This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring ...more
88212 A Good Thriller — 21469 members — last activity 16 minutes ago
Action packed gripping, exciting and tense thrillers, mysteries, that's what we like reading. So many great authors out there to read. Let's share our ...more
84674 Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers — 25391 members — last activity 15 minutes ago
Welcome and join us for our monthly group reads. We read Mysteries, Thrillers, and a variety of subgenres. True Crime, Cozy Mysteries, and Series are ...more
177749 Serial Readers — 190 members — last activity Oct 22, 2025 12:17AM
Hello and Welcome to “The Serial Readers Book Club” If you are a Super Avid Reader this is definitely the place for you! Avid readers, have one thi ...more
275560 The Books of Michael Connelly — 116 members — last activity Apr 28, 2022 01:59PM
This group is dedicated to the works of the great American crime writer Michael Connelly. In particular we shall be riding shotgun with maverick detec ...more
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message 7: by Michael
Sep 02, 2015 09:11PM

Michael Burton Beth wrote: "Hi Michael,
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message 6: by Icewineanne
Sep 02, 2015 09:03PM

Icewineanne Hi Michael,
Thrilled to be friends. Looking forward to comparing mystery/thriller novels with you.
Enjoy the long weekend & happy reading/writing!


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Robert Thanks for the friend request, Michael.


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Beth Hi Michael,
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