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The Hunter Legacy #6
Burnside's Killer
This is an R-rated Science Fiction Thriller novella. It takes place immediately after the events in book 5: Hail the Hero. It bridges Parts One and Two of the Hunter Legacy ongoing story.
Detective Richard Burnside is a long way from Earth system. For two years he's been tracking a serial killer, and finally he falls only hours short of preventing the next kill. Avon PD are as much use as any other PD when it comes to this killer, but this time, has the killer finally slipped up? Thinking you know the next target doesn’t help much unless someone will believe you. General Price introduces Burnside to Captain Jane, and with Janet's help, they set a trap for the killer on Hunter's Redoubt. But is their suspect a serial killer or not? And is there a payoff for the risk of being bait?
The Hunter Legacy series:
Part One:
1. Hero at Large
2. Hunted Hero Hunting
3. Send in the Hero
4. Make or Break the Hero
5. Hail the Hero
End of Part 1
6. Burnside's Killer (An Interlude Novella between Parts 1 & 2)
Part Two:
7. Hire a Hero ***forthcoming***
Detective Richard Burnside is a long way from Earth system. For two years he's been tracking a serial killer, and finally he falls only hours short of preventing the next kill. Avon PD are as much use as any other PD when it comes to this killer, but this time, has the killer finally slipped up? Thinking you know the next target doesn’t help much unless someone will believe you. General Price introduces Burnside to Captain Jane, and with Janet's help, they set a trap for the killer on Hunter's Redoubt. But is their suspect a serial killer or not? And is there a payoff for the risk of being bait?
The Hunter Legacy series:
Part One:
1. Hero at Large
2. Hunted Hero Hunting
3. Send in the Hero
4. Make or Break the Hero
5. Hail the Hero
End of Part 1
6. Burnside's Killer (An Interlude Novella between Parts 1 & 2)
Part Two:
7. Hire a Hero ***forthcoming***
76 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 31, 2015
307 people are currently reading
42 people want to read
About the author
Timothy Ellis
149 books223 followers#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical SFF/Cyberpunk 2023
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine/Alien Invasion 2022
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
#1 US/AUS Best Selling Arthurian Fantasy 2021
#1 AUS Best Selling Space Opera Science Fiction 2021
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero Fantasy 2021
#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Space Exploration Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.
(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)
Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.
He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.
He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.
After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.
His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.
If you wish to be kept up to date with new releases and information in The Hunter Legacy Universe series, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/bqMgVz, and follow on Amazon, Goodreads, or BookBub.
The fastest way to find out about a new release is my Facebook group/page, which get advance warning about 2-4 days before release, and again when the book is uploaded to Kindle; and my email list which goes out as soon as I have an Amazon page for the new book. Bookbub will let you know about 3-4 days after I remember to tell them.
I normally will release in advance of the specified release date whenever possible, so if you are a Kindle Unlimited reader, you will want another method to be notified of the actual release date, so you can read on day 1.
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine/Alien Invasion 2022
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
#1 US/AUS Best Selling Arthurian Fantasy 2021
#1 AUS Best Selling Space Opera Science Fiction 2021
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero Fantasy 2021
#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Space Exploration Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.
(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)
Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.
He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.
He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.
After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.
His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.
If you wish to be kept up to date with new releases and information in The Hunter Legacy Universe series, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/bqMgVz, and follow on Amazon, Goodreads, or BookBub.
The fastest way to find out about a new release is my Facebook group/page, which get advance warning about 2-4 days before release, and again when the book is uploaded to Kindle; and my email list which goes out as soon as I have an Amazon page for the new book. Bookbub will let you know about 3-4 days after I remember to tell them.
I normally will release in advance of the specified release date whenever possible, so if you are a Kindle Unlimited reader, you will want another method to be notified of the actual release date, so you can read on day 1.
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July 13, 2022
This has a faulty premise.
The MC is meant to be a top notch detective. There is no support for this. The plotline twists are poorly hidden and the failures are not easily overlooked, so much as horribly incompetent. The Burnside character is a failure and that invalidates the whole book.
The MC is meant to be a top notch detective. There is no support for this. The plotline twists are poorly hidden and the failures are not easily overlooked, so much as horribly incompetent. The Burnside character is a failure and that invalidates the whole book.
August 25, 2018
The Hunter Legacy Series.
I first read the series on my kindle unlimited account. I read them one after another till I had to wait for more to be published. I enjoyed them so much I went back to Amazon and bought all of the books on Kindle . I liked them that much and wanted to have my own copies. It is one of the best series of books i have read. The only problem is, once you start you will want to read them all and that takes a bit of time. Thank you Timothy Ellis! Oh and more please.
I first read the series on my kindle unlimited account. I read them one after another till I had to wait for more to be published. I enjoyed them so much I went back to Amazon and bought all of the books on Kindle . I liked them that much and wanted to have my own copies. It is one of the best series of books i have read. The only problem is, once you start you will want to read them all and that takes a bit of time. Thank you Timothy Ellis! Oh and more please.
March 22, 2018
This is a very entertaining story with a very cool new character. Although it is WAY TOO SHORT for my liking, I am very glad Mr Ellis did not just merge this into another book as a kind of side-line. There is a very good foundation for personal development for Jane, one of my favorite characters. Again, way too short. My thanks also, to Kindle Unlimited.
January 6, 2019
Brilliant
What an awesome amazing story! I bought this book and started reading it on a rainy manky Saturday morning, and finished it on the same manky Saturday night. I couldn't put it down! I've never had that with a book before, and I've read a LOT of books. Simply brilliant Mr Ellis, as always.
What an awesome amazing story! I bought this book and started reading it on a rainy manky Saturday morning, and finished it on the same manky Saturday night. I couldn't put it down! I've never had that with a book before, and I've read a LOT of books. Simply brilliant Mr Ellis, as always.
May 5, 2018
An interesting little side story that introduces a new central character, there's still quite a bit of Mary Sueing going on but it was a welcome change from the non-stop winning in the rest of the series.
November 7, 2018
Another OutStanding Book
What a Great detective book set in Space and in the Jon Hunter era\series. It's getting to be that I can't put these books down, it's a good thing I'm retired LOL or if probably be unemployed. I love the way Jane and Janet are progressing.
What a Great detective book set in Space and in the Jon Hunter era\series. It's getting to be that I can't put these books down, it's a good thing I'm retired LOL or if probably be unemployed. I love the way Jane and Janet are progressing.
July 14, 2019
Too many F-bombs.
Totally unnecessary to have cussing. Otherwise it was a creative story. Trench coat detective in space was fun. Cleaner vocabulary is better an shows more creativity.
Totally unnecessary to have cussing. Otherwise it was a creative story. Trench coat detective in space was fun. Cleaner vocabulary is better an shows more creativity.
September 30, 2019
Detective thriller inn a space opera series
I've read and enjoyed the rest of the series and look forward to future installments.That said this was better written/edited and just as enjoyable.
I've read and enjoyed the rest of the series and look forward to future installments.That said this was better written/edited and just as enjoyable.
October 16, 2020
Great stand alone detective story
The storyline was good the plot twists regret hands I loved the narrative of a classic. The detectives observations and thought processes often bounced around with the opportunity to review where the plot might be going.
The storyline was good the plot twists regret hands I loved the narrative of a classic. The detectives observations and thought processes often bounced around with the opportunity to review where the plot might be going.
March 8, 2024
Well that was a surprise. It annoyed me as I am making my way through the Hero books and this is a curve ball! Took me a few weeks to get over my anger 🤣 anyway I took the plunge yesterday and well, glad I did. Big twist and a good reason why Dick is involved in the series!!
April 11, 2025
Fun
So many angles and so many subplots are being handled nicely. I really enjoy how the possibility of mutation radiation and guilds play together. Looking forward to seeing how the economy of this new sector works.
So many angles and so many subplots are being handled nicely. I really enjoy how the possibility of mutation radiation and guilds play together. Looking forward to seeing how the economy of this new sector works.
June 3, 2018
Good interlude
Great little book about a detective following a serial killer hired to go after Hunter. Great characters, interesting story, good book all over.
Great little book about a detective following a serial killer hired to go after Hunter. Great characters, interesting story, good book all over.
July 13, 2018
First quarter is a bit droll before the tie-in to characters and plot we've read so far but then it picks up and hooked shortly after we get some of those familiar characters in.
August 5, 2019
Not so hot
This story is way too long and not up to the previous stories. I assume that's due to the coauthor.
This story is way too long and not up to the previous stories. I assume that's due to the coauthor.
September 23, 2019
Dick Burnside gets a culture shock in Jon Hunters world. Again though, it needs editing (notes).
April 17, 2020
Fun
A classic detective story but set in space. It was a nice look into the universe through a new character's eyes. I would read it again.
A classic detective story but set in space. It was a nice look into the universe through a new character's eyes. I would read it again.
August 2, 2021
Good
A good book, different from the rest of the series but still enhances the world building and characters. On to the next book.
A good book, different from the rest of the series but still enhances the world building and characters. On to the next book.
Read
July 15, 2022another great story in a very good storyline
February 11, 2024
Excellent collab!
Way different from the rest of the books so far in the series, but it was an excellent read and an excellent collaboration between the two authors.
Way different from the rest of the books so far in the series, but it was an excellent read and an excellent collaboration between the two authors.
March 15, 2024
characters and how he writes. This author is well worth checking into and following. Narrator does a Great job with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.
April 10, 2024
So Good!
Can’t lie a certain aspect is a little ugh…but it’s very little and the story is really good! On to the next one!
Can’t lie a certain aspect is a little ugh…but it’s very little and the story is really good! On to the next one!
November 14, 2015
An interesting change in tone from the books in Part 1. Just as well written; and am looking forward to seeing the books of Part 2 come out.
November 24, 2015
Great addition
Nice piece of work. Everyone jokes about a killer like that but, this is a first i have read. Ouch. Thanks for the story.
Nice piece of work. Everyone jokes about a killer like that but, this is a first i have read. Ouch. Thanks for the story.
December 2, 2018
Too Short
Great story, love the characters. It went with the main story well. Glad Jane could finally become a little bit human. Love her. Can't wait until book seven is out.
Great story, love the characters. It went with the main story well. Glad Jane could finally become a little bit human. Love her. Can't wait until book seven is out.
December 31, 2015
A quick and captivating read. Too short.
April 2, 2017
This was a nice little interlude in the main ‘Hunter Legacy’ series. The best part is the way Jane is one of the main characters and is becoming a fully sentient being, including a sex life.
April 4, 2017
Fun! Sexy! Half Time Show
Detective Richard Burnside is on the trail of a serial killer, or is it? He, the killer, or is it a he leave a string of perfect crimes across the galaxy. Until the killer targets Jon Hunter and Jane goes into protective mode. Is Jane experimenting with human relationships using Detective Dick? Or, is it something more? I will be moving on to the next book now.
Detective Richard Burnside is on the trail of a serial killer, or is it? He, the killer, or is it a he leave a string of perfect crimes across the galaxy. Until the killer targets Jon Hunter and Jane goes into protective mode. Is Jane experimenting with human relationships using Detective Dick? Or, is it something more? I will be moving on to the next book now.
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