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Burnside Series #5
Corner Blitz
The Governor of California's teenage daughter has gone missing, and it's happened right in the middle of a nasty re-election campaign.Adamant about keeping the investigation quiet, the governor brings in Burnside to find her. But when the disappearance turns into murder, everything changes and Burnside is plunged into a scenario where things are not what they appear to be.Cobbling together the world of politics, sports and teen romance, Corner Blitz moves through the wealthy canyon enclaves to the mean streets near downtown Los Angeles. And as Burnside overcomes the many obstacles in the investigation, he also comes face-to-face with his own past, one that haunts him to this day.The 5th Burnside mystery continues to deliver the sharp banter and unexpected surprises that readers have enjoyed in this series. Corner Blitz follows Burnside on another tightly written mystery, filled with numerous plot twists, and finishes with an unforeseen, yet very satisfying ending.Read the entire Burnside Mystery 1: POST PATTERNBook 2: FADE ROUTEBook 3: BUBBLE SCREENBook 4: SAFETY VALVEBook 5: CORNER BLITZBook 6: NICKEL PACKAGEBook 7: DOUBLE PASSBook 8: TAMPA TWOBook 9: FLEA FLICKERBook 10: SWIM MOVEBook 11: HARD COUNTBook 12: JET SWEEPBook 13: BULL RUSH
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2015
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About the author
David Chill
19 books55 followersDavid Chill is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author, and has written a total of fourteen works of fiction. These include the medical suspense novel, Curse Of The Afflicted. The first thirteen books are part of the Burnside Mystery Series: Post Pattern, Fade Route, Bubble Screen, Safety Valve, Corner Blitz, Nickel Package, Double Pass, Tampa Two, Flea Flicker, Swim Move, and Hard Count.
David Chill's debut novel, Post Pattern, was an award-winning book in the Private Eye Writers of America contest for new mystery authors. The Burnside Mystery Series has received much critical acclaim over the years and has spent time on numerous bestseller lists.
Born and raised in New York City, David received his undergraduate degree from SUNY-Oswego, before moving to Los Angeles where he earned a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. He presently lives in California.
If you would like to find out when new novels are published, please sign up for David Chill's mailing list. You can do so here: http://eepurl.com/PMvlP
David Chill's debut novel, Post Pattern, was an award-winning book in the Private Eye Writers of America contest for new mystery authors. The Burnside Mystery Series has received much critical acclaim over the years and has spent time on numerous bestseller lists.
Born and raised in New York City, David received his undergraduate degree from SUNY-Oswego, before moving to Los Angeles where he earned a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. He presently lives in California.
If you would like to find out when new novels are published, please sign up for David Chill's mailing list. You can do so here: http://eepurl.com/PMvlP
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February 17, 2015
The 5th book in the Burnside series is another page turner. Corner Blitz takes Burnside into the world of political campaigns, as he tries to find the missing daughter of the governor of California. Along the way, he experiences the best and worst L.A. has to offer, as a missing persons case devolves into murder. And through it all, Burnside has to deal with another demon from his past, one that will forever haunt him.
Corner Blitz continues to feature crackling dialogue and riveting plot twists. Once again, a most enjoyable and satisfying read!
Corner Blitz continues to feature crackling dialogue and riveting plot twists. Once again, a most enjoyable and satisfying read!
August 31, 2015
A novel about nothing much
Bewildering private investigator story where Burnside is given a case of a missing girl, except she's not really missing. He's also asked to smooth over an assault case, except there is no assault. He almost accidentally solves couple of murders that aren't his case. I learned a lot about American government election races, some about American football, and far too much about rather unhealthy sounding deli delights. The point of the book was the real mystery.
Bewildering private investigator story where Burnside is given a case of a missing girl, except she's not really missing. He's also asked to smooth over an assault case, except there is no assault. He almost accidentally solves couple of murders that aren't his case. I learned a lot about American government election races, some about American football, and far too much about rather unhealthy sounding deli delights. The point of the book was the real mystery.
June 3, 2015
I really enjoyed this story about a tough guy detective with a past gridiron experience. in this one he helps a teenager lost in more ways than one, helps a college player accused of domestic violence, solves 2 murders and an attempted murder..plays matchmaker and most importantly becomes a dad himself
February 8, 2018
Pleasant and entertaining
Corner Blitz has as its hero a private eye named Burnside, who was a defensive back for USC in the day and then. LAPD cop. Now, happily married with a wife expecting, he has taken on a new case. The governor's 18-year old daughter is missing, he has been ordered to find her, but to keep it quiet.
The reason for that is that she has apparently not been kidnapped. She simply despises both her high-profile parents and wants nothing to do it either. Not a good profile for a politician.
Burnside is a pretty straight shooter. He loves his wife and looks forward with some fear to becoming a father.As the investigation evolves, he sees some of the worst kinds of parents, politicians and publicity flacks.
Corner Blitz has nothing objectionable, is not violent, though there are murders, but off page, do yo speak, and neither bad language or sexual pandering. The plot and characters are well done, so the reader can enjoy a relaxing detective
story. Pleasant.
Corner Blitz has as its hero a private eye named Burnside, who was a defensive back for USC in the day and then. LAPD cop. Now, happily married with a wife expecting, he has taken on a new case. The governor's 18-year old daughter is missing, he has been ordered to find her, but to keep it quiet.
The reason for that is that she has apparently not been kidnapped. She simply despises both her high-profile parents and wants nothing to do it either. Not a good profile for a politician.
Burnside is a pretty straight shooter. He loves his wife and looks forward with some fear to becoming a father.As the investigation evolves, he sees some of the worst kinds of parents, politicians and publicity flacks.
Corner Blitz has nothing objectionable, is not violent, though there are murders, but off page, do yo speak, and neither bad language or sexual pandering. The plot and characters are well done, so the reader can enjoy a relaxing detective
story. Pleasant.
August 7, 2017
CORNER BLITZ. by David Chill. I enjoy his style of writing, and have enjoyed
all of his books. This has.an interesting plot, that takes on several plots. The govenor's daughter is missing, investigate, but keep it quiet. It's election time, points, voters that's what matters. Molly is 18, no one knows where she is at, and most don't seem too concerned either. Then a murder of a friend of Molly's. Burnside is asking too many questions, they want to fire him, only the governor can. He wants answers, and doesn't take no for an answer. Good page turner, as you try to figure out the connection between the govenors race, football, and young love.
all of his books. This has.an interesting plot, that takes on several plots. The govenor's daughter is missing, investigate, but keep it quiet. It's election time, points, voters that's what matters. Molly is 18, no one knows where she is at, and most don't seem too concerned either. Then a murder of a friend of Molly's. Burnside is asking too many questions, they want to fire him, only the governor can. He wants answers, and doesn't take no for an answer. Good page turner, as you try to figure out the connection between the govenors race, football, and young love.
August 30, 2019
Seeing Behind the Scenes
I enjoyed reading Corner Blitz by David Chill. I felt that he not only took me behind the scenes in the political realm, but also in football, private detective action, private schools, and teenagers. The story was interesting. I highly recommend this book. Burnside is a great character.
I enjoyed reading Corner Blitz by David Chill. I felt that he not only took me behind the scenes in the political realm, but also in football, private detective action, private schools, and teenagers. The story was interesting. I highly recommend this book. Burnside is a great character.
January 10, 2024
Imperfect World
A character in the book told Burnside that they lived in an imperfect world. The story had various imperfections of this life with politics, parenting, status, racism...but overall pretty entertaining. A couple of language blips keeps me from giving it a 5, but I often find Burnside's comments humorous, even laugh out loud occasionally. Throw out the F bombs Mr Chill , your books don't need them.
A character in the book told Burnside that they lived in an imperfect world. The story had various imperfections of this life with politics, parenting, status, racism...but overall pretty entertaining. A couple of language blips keeps me from giving it a 5, but I often find Burnside's comments humorous, even laugh out loud occasionally. Throw out the F bombs Mr Chill , your books don't need them.
November 26, 2024
Burnside is hired by the governor to find his missing teenage daughter. He is in the middle of a campaign and doesn't have time to get involved. Information and clues are hard to come by but apparently, she has been hiding out. Now Burnside just has to figure out where. Meanwhile, two students are murdered and there must be a connection. Very interesting ending.
August 11, 2017
David Chill continues a Great Series with "Corner Blitz"
(Burnside Series Book 5)
If you have not read a Burnside mystery, you do not know what you are missing.
A MUST READ ! ! !
(Burnside Series Book 5)
If you have not read a Burnside mystery, you do not know what you are missing.
A MUST READ ! ! !
April 1, 2022
I rather enjoy this character and all the characters in this series.
October 17, 2016
Another solid entry in a good series.
Burnside – I still wish Chill would give him a first name – is different from most fictional PIs. He doesn’t get into fights or shoot-outs in every other chapter. He uses his brains as much as his brawn. He doesn’t bed every hot woman who crosses his path. He’s happily married and thrilled to have a baby on the way.
He’s also very human. He hurts for days after getting hit. He spends a fair bit of time in this book observing a dysfunctional family and wondering if he’ll be a good father to his coming child.
He’s a bit like Robert B. Parker’s Spenser in his witty comebacks, and wry observations. Although, Chill’s dialog doesn’t have the crispness of Parker’s.
I see there are more books in the series. I’ve added them to my ‘To Read’ list.
Burnside – I still wish Chill would give him a first name – is different from most fictional PIs. He doesn’t get into fights or shoot-outs in every other chapter. He uses his brains as much as his brawn. He doesn’t bed every hot woman who crosses his path. He’s happily married and thrilled to have a baby on the way.
He’s also very human. He hurts for days after getting hit. He spends a fair bit of time in this book observing a dysfunctional family and wondering if he’ll be a good father to his coming child.
He’s a bit like Robert B. Parker’s Spenser in his witty comebacks, and wry observations. Although, Chill’s dialog doesn’t have the crispness of Parker’s.
I see there are more books in the series. I’ve added them to my ‘To Read’ list.
August 18, 2016
A private investigator is hired by the governor to find his missing daughter. Many people are involved in her disappearance and this makes it very a difficult task. There's also a mystery regarding the murder of two teenagers that is somehow involved with the governor's daughter.
Being an astute investigator who follows the numerous leads, he is finally able to put together all the loose ends.
I found it to be a fast paced and well written story full of information about the city of Los Angeles and its various neighborhoods, from the richest to the poorest.
Being an astute investigator who follows the numerous leads, he is finally able to put together all the loose ends.
I found it to be a fast paced and well written story full of information about the city of Los Angeles and its various neighborhoods, from the richest to the poorest.
February 20, 2015
Another very good mystery by David Chill! I am even learning to appreciate football more as I continue with this series. Burnside is a believable character as he investigates what is presented as a kidnapping. As the plot thickens, various people are involved in any number of complications, all nicely tied up by the author. There are surprises along the way...it isn't too neat and tidy to be believable. The human condition is alive and well, which adds to the story.
July 27, 2015
This is the second book in the Burnside series I have read and it doesn't seem to matter that I read them out of sequence. This is a really good book, I wasn't really sure what was going on until near the end. Good characters, well written. Being from England I am not up to speed on American football but that is ok as by the time I came to the end I understood it a lot more!
Really enjoyed this and I will be looking to read more.
Really enjoyed this and I will be looking to read more.
March 15, 2016
This is a dependable series set in Los Angeles. The protagonist has a moral core and is loyal to his friends and especially his wife without being preachy. I am not a big football fan so I tend to skim the football explanations. The author does not use graphic violence to advance the plot and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
March 4, 2015
Corner Blitz is another great page-turner from David Chill. I really enjoy his Burnside detective series. This might be his best yet. The characters are well drawn and all the references to familiar spots around LA make the book even more fun.
March 20, 2015
The Burnside Series just keeps getting better. I like how Los Angeles and USC football are parts of the story, without overwhelming it. The author caught me off-guard with one particular plot twist. I enjoyed Burnside's musings about his impending fatherhood.
June 21, 2015
Good cohesive narrative
Some pretty fundamental football including the pressure off the edge referred to in the title. There was a new angle on a familiar style urban murder. The traditional dysfunction all California family is well represented. A good read for a cold night.
Some pretty fundamental football including the pressure off the edge referred to in the title. There was a new angle on a familiar style urban murder. The traditional dysfunction all California family is well represented. A good read for a cold night.
March 2, 2016
Another great Burnside mystery
David Chill's Burnside series keeps you wanting to read more. From the 1st chapter to the end. So far I've been surprised each time how the cases were solved.
David Chill's Burnside series keeps you wanting to read more. From the 1st chapter to the end. So far I've been surprised each time how the cases were solved.
January 7, 2018
Wonderful book
I alway enjoy reading David Chill’s books and this installment in the Burnside collection was no exception. If you enjoy Los Angeles, politics, crime dramas, class struggles, or just an entertaining book, I recommend it.
I alway enjoy reading David Chill’s books and this installment in the Burnside collection was no exception. If you enjoy Los Angeles, politics, crime dramas, class struggles, or just an entertaining book, I recommend it.
July 23, 2015
A great cozy
My kind of book, I feel good when I finish it. No bad problems of who did what, or why, or how.
My kind of book, I feel good when I finish it. No bad problems of who did what, or why, or how.
July 25, 2015
Good read
Good read. I would read other books from this author. Blah, blah, blah. They required 20 words in the review.
Good read. I would read other books from this author. Blah, blah, blah. They required 20 words in the review.
July 28, 2015
enjoyable Read
I enjoyed this book. Not too graphic, sort of light in a lot of ways. Shows growth in the character
I enjoyed this book. Not too graphic, sort of light in a lot of ways. Shows growth in the character
July 31, 2015
Love this series of books and enjoyed this latest one.
August 4, 2015
Enjoyable
The author does a great job of introducing his main character and keeping the reader on edge throughout the story.
The author does a great job of introducing his main character and keeping the reader on edge throughout the story.
August 14, 2015
It was an entertaining book, with an unexpected ending as to who the murderer was. The little addition of political intrigue gave the reader another avenue to go down until the end.
November 25, 2015
Classic hardboiled P.I.. Way too much football side story.
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February 5, 2016good but not great
March 15, 2016
I liked this book. Keeps moving and holds your interest. Good story.
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