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Jerry McNeal #7
Wicked Winds
In this seventh installment of the Jerry McNeal Series, Jerry and Gunter travel to Salem, Massachusetts to track down yet another victim of the Hash Mark Killer.
Finding a ghost in a city known for its haunted past isn’t hard – finding the precise spirit they are looking for proves to be slightly more difficult. Once discovered, they must begin the tricky task of convincing the woman she truly is dead.
If things aren’t challenging enough, Jerry’s intuition has him questioning his own personal safety as he and Gunter are now on Mario Fabel’s stomping grounds.
While Fabel has not threatened him, it doesn’t take special powers to know there is more to the man than meets the eye.
Will Jerry and his ghostly K-9 partner be able to slip in and out of the area undetected, or will the man with a reach deeper than his pockets find them and make Jerry an offer he cannot refuse?
Finding a ghost in a city known for its haunted past isn’t hard – finding the precise spirit they are looking for proves to be slightly more difficult. Once discovered, they must begin the tricky task of convincing the woman she truly is dead.
If things aren’t challenging enough, Jerry’s intuition has him questioning his own personal safety as he and Gunter are now on Mario Fabel’s stomping grounds.
While Fabel has not threatened him, it doesn’t take special powers to know there is more to the man than meets the eye.
Will Jerry and his ghostly K-9 partner be able to slip in and out of the area undetected, or will the man with a reach deeper than his pockets find them and make Jerry an offer he cannot refuse?
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 29, 2022
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About the author
Sherry A. Burton
58 books177 followersSherry A. Burton is the author of The Orphan Train Saga novels, a planned eighteen book historical fiction saga that revolves around the Orphan Trains. Books in the saga include Discovery, Shameless, Treachery, Guardian, and Loyal.
Ezra’s Story, the first in The Orphan Train Saga spinoff series.
Sherry's fiction titles include Tears of Betrayal, Love in the Bluegrass, Seems Like Yesterday, The King of My Heart, Somewhere in My Dreams, Surviving the Storm, and Always Faithful, a Jerry McNeal Novella.
Born in Kentucky, Sherry and her Retired Navy Veteran husband live in Michigan’s thumb. When not in the writing chair, Sherry travels the country doing book signings and giving lectures on the orphan trains.
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June 1, 2023
Former Trooper Bud Light
I really believe this author has a sponsorship from Budweiser because anyone in this series who drinks beer drinks Bud Light. It could be this author has no knowledge of good beer and she watched a commercial for Bud and thought that was the only kind of beer on the market. This series is easy reading about a very average trooper who sees and speaks to ghosts, but is accompanied by a very smart dog ghost who keeps him safe. The main character has a bad habit of rubbing his head when he is in a difficult situation that he has a hard time handling or understanding, which is a most of the time.
I really believe this author has a sponsorship from Budweiser because anyone in this series who drinks beer drinks Bud Light. It could be this author has no knowledge of good beer and she watched a commercial for Bud and thought that was the only kind of beer on the market. This series is easy reading about a very average trooper who sees and speaks to ghosts, but is accompanied by a very smart dog ghost who keeps him safe. The main character has a bad habit of rubbing his head when he is in a difficult situation that he has a hard time handling or understanding, which is a most of the time.
November 29, 2024
Protecting others in many ways
Jerry and Gunter face some more obstacles on their path to finding the serial killer and bringing closure to the victims. This time it is Fabel and another source that takes a while to figure out. The information from the new duo following Jerry is fascinating as it shows that there are others like Jerry and there is a government component available to help. Granny makes several appearances and so does a new victim, who unfortunately didn’t know she was dead. Fabel and Jerry reach an understanding and Gunter was entertaining and protective as ever. This was a quick and enjoyable read!
Jerry and Gunter face some more obstacles on their path to finding the serial killer and bringing closure to the victims. This time it is Fabel and another source that takes a while to figure out. The information from the new duo following Jerry is fascinating as it shows that there are others like Jerry and there is a government component available to help. Granny makes several appearances and so does a new victim, who unfortunately didn’t know she was dead. Fabel and Jerry reach an understanding and Gunter was entertaining and protective as ever. This was a quick and enjoyable read!
March 26, 2023
Can't stop reading!
Great story about former Marine and PA Stste Trooper, Jerry McNeal and his K-9 partner, Gunter, who happens to be a ghost. Jerry and Gunter continue there quest to help the spirits left behind by a serial killer, and to bring closure to them and their families by finding out their stories and where they are buried. This time, they go to Salem, MA, where there are spirits galore! Not only that, Jerry must deal with live humans who may want to harm him. Go, Jerry and Gunter! I'm rooting for you!
Great story about former Marine and PA Stste Trooper, Jerry McNeal and his K-9 partner, Gunter, who happens to be a ghost. Jerry and Gunter continue there quest to help the spirits left behind by a serial killer, and to bring closure to them and their families by finding out their stories and where they are buried. This time, they go to Salem, MA, where there are spirits galore! Not only that, Jerry must deal with live humans who may want to harm him. Go, Jerry and Gunter! I'm rooting for you!
September 26, 2023
Another great read!!
I can't get enough of these books! I'm going to be heartbroken when I get to the last one! This time Jerry and Gunter come to Salem to find another victim who's body has never been found and along the way Jerry finds out who Fred and Barney really are, and has a run in with Fabel!Also finds out that his good buddy and old boss, Seltzer, could be in danger of losing his job because of covering for Jerry on numerous occasions, and Jerry may have to make a career decision to keep his old friend and boss, safe!
I can't get enough of these books! I'm going to be heartbroken when I get to the last one! This time Jerry and Gunter come to Salem to find another victim who's body has never been found and along the way Jerry finds out who Fred and Barney really are, and has a run in with Fabel!Also finds out that his good buddy and old boss, Seltzer, could be in danger of losing his job because of covering for Jerry on numerous occasions, and Jerry may have to make a career decision to keep his old friend and boss, safe!
August 2, 2022
Wow!
Mrs Burton does it again. This series has been a wild ride with enough spirits to go around. It seems Salem, Mass. has been known for their ghost stories and Jerry got to hear and see a few of them this time around. But he has a job to do and trying to outsmart those watching him and finding the victim has led him in many directions and even his grandmother came to help him with this one. So onward and into the next story.
Mrs Burton does it again. This series has been a wild ride with enough spirits to go around. It seems Salem, Mass. has been known for their ghost stories and Jerry got to hear and see a few of them this time around. But he has a job to do and trying to outsmart those watching him and finding the victim has led him in many directions and even his grandmother came to help him with this one. So onward and into the next story.
August 11, 2022
Love It!!
Jerry and Gunter are such a fabulous twosome. Gunter is one great dog. I wish my dog listened half as well. I know, it's a book and you can make him do whatever. Rosie is a stinker of a ghost although she's not the main character this this time. This time it more about the people trying to get Jerry. But with Gunter by his side no one is going to get too close. Fantastic job! Thank you so much.
Jerry and Gunter are such a fabulous twosome. Gunter is one great dog. I wish my dog listened half as well. I know, it's a book and you can make him do whatever. Rosie is a stinker of a ghost although she's not the main character this this time. This time it more about the people trying to get Jerry. But with Gunter by his side no one is going to get too close. Fantastic job! Thank you so much.
February 13, 2023
love the main characters but….
I’m binge reading this series and there’s a couple of phrases that repeat so often that it is a distraction from what is, otherwise, a great series. Jerry, the main character, “rolls his neck” or “passes his hand over his head” it seems like a every two pages! I wish I kept count but it’s often enough to be annoying. I’m surprised an editor or proofreader didn’t bring it to the author’s attention. Otherwise, a good series.
I’m binge reading this series and there’s a couple of phrases that repeat so often that it is a distraction from what is, otherwise, a great series. Jerry, the main character, “rolls his neck” or “passes his hand over his head” it seems like a every two pages! I wish I kept count but it’s often enough to be annoying. I’m surprised an editor or proofreader didn’t bring it to the author’s attention. Otherwise, a good series.
July 5, 2025
Jerry and his ghostly K9 companion/partner head to Salem to try to track down what they now call the Hash Mark Killer, because he carves a line on his chest like a hash mark for each of his victims. When he finds the victim, he must notify her that she is dead. He has a run in with a man named Fabel, and while the man hasn't threatened him, there is something there that concerns Jerry. Jerry uses his skill and the help of his ghost K9 partner to set things right.
July 29, 2022
Continuing to enjoy Jerry and Gunter on their quest to find a serial killer and hoping to help the ghosts of his victims find peace. This time he is challenged big time by a shadow government group wanting to know what Jerry is up to and the "criminal" Fabel who wants the killer because of Fabel's sister's death. Hard to find a ghost when so many other people are getting in the way.
July 30, 2022
The ghosts want the killer stoped as does Jerry and his ghostly partner!
Salem! A place where innocent people were killed as witches! A woman was murdered there, not a witch! A man who can talk to ghosts! Lovely series so now I have to wait for the next one!😐 If you are reading this series? Happy waiting for bk. 8!
Salem! A place where innocent people were killed as witches! A woman was murdered there, not a witch! A man who can talk to ghosts! Lovely series so now I have to wait for the next one!😐 If you are reading this series? Happy waiting for bk. 8!
July 31, 2022
Addictive.
You should know that when you start reading this series it's like someone just handed you a bag of your favorite potato chips and they're so good that you just can't stop eating them. I read the first 6 books within 2 or 3 days and then I had to wait so lonnng for this one. All I can say is please hurry! I need more Jerry and Gunter!
You should know that when you start reading this series it's like someone just handed you a bag of your favorite potato chips and they're so good that you just can't stop eating them. I read the first 6 books within 2 or 3 days and then I had to wait so lonnng for this one. All I can say is please hurry! I need more Jerry and Gunter!
December 4, 2022
Jerry and Gunter have new body to find but with so many ghosts its hard to work.
Jerry and Gunter are on a new trail and find there are so many ghosts its hard to find the one they need. That is until the Ghosts decide to help! Meanwhile he and his friends are in danger from others who doubt him. Jerry needs to convince someone he isn’t the bad guy
Jerry and Gunter are on a new trail and find there are so many ghosts its hard to find the one they need. That is until the Ghosts decide to help! Meanwhile he and his friends are in danger from others who doubt him. Jerry needs to convince someone he isn’t the bad guy
April 7, 2023
Wicked Winds by Sherry A. Burton
This is Book 7 in the Jerry McNeal series. Wow, number 7, and I am still want to see where Jerry McNeal and Gunter are heading. I love the interaction between the two. For someone who has never liked dogs, these two are quite the team. Read on and see what case they get mixed up next. I'm sure am looking forward to it!
This is Book 7 in the Jerry McNeal series. Wow, number 7, and I am still want to see where Jerry McNeal and Gunter are heading. I love the interaction between the two. For someone who has never liked dogs, these two are quite the team. Read on and see what case they get mixed up next. I'm sure am looking forward to it!
May 3, 2023
Wonderful Series
This book along with all the first books of the series is great fun, very entertaining and delightful. You wouldn't think a book about a serial killer could be as entertaining and interesting, but the books are. Take the time to read the first one and you will be glad as long as you have a sense of humor, enjoy the spirit the books provide.
This book along with all the first books of the series is great fun, very entertaining and delightful. You wouldn't think a book about a serial killer could be as entertaining and interesting, but the books are. Take the time to read the first one and you will be glad as long as you have a sense of humor, enjoy the spirit the books provide.
May 18, 2023
Hard to put down
So far, I have read 7 books of this series, and I'm not looking forward to the next few books. Not because the stories are bad but because I enjoy every page, every word. Ms. Sherry, you know how to grab your readers and never let go. Please keep writing about these characters.
So far, I have read 7 books of this series, and I'm not looking forward to the next few books. Not because the stories are bad but because I enjoy every page, every word. Ms. Sherry, you know how to grab your readers and never let go. Please keep writing about these characters.
June 23, 2023
zThese are quick books to read and smile
At first I was frustrated because there never seemed to be a solid ending. Now, I just consider each book another couple of days in Jerry and Gunther’s lives trying to find a killer, helping spirits get peace. They are actually fun reading.
At first I was frustrated because there never seemed to be a solid ending. Now, I just consider each book another couple of days in Jerry and Gunther’s lives trying to find a killer, helping spirits get peace. They are actually fun reading.
July 28, 2023
I am continuing to enjoy psychic Jerry and Gunter, the ghost K-9 police dog, as they help a number of ghosts as well as the living whose lives are touched by said ghosts find some peace and solace. A number of laugh out loud moments to be found in this series as both human and dog negotiate their own relationship
October 8, 2023
Shepherds rule
These books should be made into a TV series. It would definitely be hit! My last Shepherd was Max and was my fishing buddy and before him was Riggs. Now after saying no more because it takes a piece of my heart when I have to say goodbye. We now have Kodi Lee and he even sleeps like Gunter. Love him just like all the others.
Books are definitely great reads!
These books should be made into a TV series. It would definitely be hit! My last Shepherd was Max and was my fishing buddy and before him was Riggs. Now after saying no more because it takes a piece of my heart when I have to say goodbye. We now have Kodi Lee and he even sleeps like Gunter. Love him just like all the others.
Books are definitely great reads!
October 16, 2023
Another great book. Jerry is offered a job by the 'men in black' but hasn't as yet made up his mind whether to take it.
Rosie had been told that she is dead and now living as a ghost in Salem, so what does she do, take a job in the village of Salem ghosts, scaring the sightseers. What could be better?
Rosie had been told that she is dead and now living as a ghost in Salem, so what does she do, take a job in the village of Salem ghosts, scaring the sightseers. What could be better?
October 21, 2023
Drawn into the story
When I started the first book, I was Entertained,and decided to read the second book,low and behold I was hooked. I could not stop, the stories draw you in, as you follow Jerry and his ghost police dog to find the man that murdered these women and being them justice, and closer to the people that loved them
When I started the first book, I was Entertained,and decided to read the second book,low and behold I was hooked. I could not stop, the stories draw you in, as you follow Jerry and his ghost police dog to find the man that murdered these women and being them justice, and closer to the people that loved them
November 26, 2023
The Jerry McNeal series book 7
I Love the main story plot with Jerry and his ghost dog, many times the things that happen between Jerry and Gunter make me laugh out loud. But, also the small stories of people he meets on his travels are just as entertaining. Like Fred and Barney!! Looking forward to book 8 and Jerry heading to Mystic, Connecticut looking for a missing niece.
I Love the main story plot with Jerry and his ghost dog, many times the things that happen between Jerry and Gunter make me laugh out loud. But, also the small stories of people he meets on his travels are just as entertaining. Like Fred and Barney!! Looking forward to book 8 and Jerry heading to Mystic, Connecticut looking for a missing niece.
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December 2, 2023
Wicked Winds (7)
This was, of course, another fantastic story in this series! The stories are so close and cleverly written! I wasn't sure she reading about ghosts but I very glad to tell you these stories are worth the time you spend reading them! The experience is totally worth the read!
This was, of course, another fantastic story in this series! The stories are so close and cleverly written! I wasn't sure she reading about ghosts but I very glad to tell you these stories are worth the time you spend reading them! The experience is totally worth the read!
December 21, 2023
silly
Although I really enjoy this series, I found parts of this one to be just silly. Not because of ghosts and spirits but probably I expected some of the activities to be less…..I don’t know, maybe far fetched? I’ll continue with the series because I like the theme, and I like the characters.
Although I really enjoy this series, I found parts of this one to be just silly. Not because of ghosts and spirits but probably I expected some of the activities to be less…..I don’t know, maybe far fetched? I’ll continue with the series because I like the theme, and I like the characters.
July 29, 2022
Score!!
MS Burton scored another hit!! This series is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining that I have read in a long time. Even though it is about paranormal and ghosts the story just flows so naturally. I absolutely recommend this series, I can't wait for the next one.
MS Burton scored another hit!! This series is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining that I have read in a long time. Even though it is about paranormal and ghosts the story just flows so naturally. I absolutely recommend this series, I can't wait for the next one.
July 29, 2022
Great series
Another exciting adventure with Jerry and Gunter as they locate another victim of the serial killer. Merry also gets job offers as well as advice from the spirits. Really enjoying this series.
Another exciting adventure with Jerry and Gunter as they locate another victim of the serial killer. Merry also gets job offers as well as advice from the spirits. Really enjoying this series.
July 30, 2022
Write faster!!
These books are wonderful! Jerry & Gunter are still trying to find victims of the serial killer, which Jerry hopes will lead him to finding the killer. I can’t wait for more!
These books are wonderful! Jerry & Gunter are still trying to find victims of the serial killer, which Jerry hopes will lead him to finding the killer. I can’t wait for more!
August 6, 2022
If you ever owned and loved a dog....
I love how this series just flows together
if you read them in order.
The stories are great and I can just see my old friend (Sebastian a King German Shepherd) acting just like Gunter.
I love how this series just flows together
if you read them in order.
The stories are great and I can just see my old friend (Sebastian a King German Shepherd) acting just like Gunter.
August 12, 2022
I didn't see it coming.
A little too easy to find the ghost/ body but a nice set up to continue the quest without repeating the same pattern. Ready for the next move. Onward to Connecticut.
A little too easy to find the ghost/ body but a nice set up to continue the quest without repeating the same pattern. Ready for the next move. Onward to Connecticut.
November 25, 2022
Wicked winds
Jerry and his ghostly K-9 are continuing their quest to locate a serial killer. He runs into Barney and Fred again and chats with a local ghost about Rosie (another victim) and her antics.
Jerry and his ghostly K-9 are continuing their quest to locate a serial killer. He runs into Barney and Fred again and chats with a local ghost about Rosie (another victim) and her antics.
December 4, 2022
Love This Series
I started reading on the next book a couple of days ago and immediately started reading from book one. Now I have read 8. I can't put it down. Love it when that happens.
I started reading on the next book a couple of days ago and immediately started reading from book one. Now I have read 8. I can't put it down. Love it when that happens.
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