Safety Valve (Burnside Series Book 4)

When a sports agent is shot and killed, his former business partner becomes the prime suspect. However, the case proves more complex than it initially appears. As the investigation unfolds, what began as an attempted murder escalates into a homicide, and the stakes continue to rise. Private Investigator Burnside, a former football player and LAPD officer, enters a murky underworld to solve the crime. The agent had numerous enemies—former clients, spurned lovers, and underworld figures—each with potential motives. As Burnside pursues the investigation, it becomes increasingly convoluted, and he himself eventually becomes a suspect in the capital crime. The novel weaves together an intricate plot and developed characters. The story contains wry humor and concludes with an unexpected ending that surprises readers in multiple ways.