Officer Burnett is a good guy who only wants to do good. He
knows that officers aren’t always popular among the people, especially with
Donovan whose brother (an Internal Affairs Investigator) was murdered by
corrupt cops, but that doesn’t stop him from doing whatever he needs to do to
serve and protect. Including becoming an ally to Donovan. He’s one of the few
cops Donovan learns to trust in Seismic Crimes.
Officer Burnett is kind, easy going, and has a big heart.
Here’s a few snippets of conversations featuring Burnett.
Quote #1:
“I’m Officer Burnett and I’m just trying to get the facts. Two of our men called in a murder of an Internal Affairs investigator and cited you as the suspect they saw at the murder scene. Then you fled from them. Now you’re here, and you’re telling us you and the woman out there killed one of our men in self-defense. You’re lucky we didn’t stun you on sight. Why don’t you tell us everything from the beginning? You said your brother called you. Why don’t you start from there?”
Quote #2:
Burnett held the door open for her. Donovan stood and she
went to him, needing contact with him. He hooked his arms around her and pulled
her into his body. She closed her eyes, thinking about how close he had come to
being charged with murder.
They may not know each other well, but already, she
couldn’t imagine her life without him.
After a moment, a throat cleared. “Seems like the two of
you are pretty close.”
Beth peeked up at Donovan’s grin. “Natural disasters can
bring people together,” he told Burnett.
“They sure can.”
He did have some good quotes in the book :)
ReplyDeletebetty
I think so, too. :)
DeleteExcellent qoutes Chrys.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks, Yvonne!
Delete"Natural disasters can bring people together."
ReplyDeleteI love this little nod to the Disaster Series. :)
Of course! And my books prove that theory, too. ;)
DeleteBut will a natural disaster pull a Speed, after it's over, can the relationship last? Or do we get a Speed 2, blah lol
ReplyDeleteThat's funny that you mentioned that because a reviewer/blogger wondered the same thing. I can assure a HEA. :)
DeleteInteresting quotes. I think I like Officer Burnett.
ReplyDeleteI like him, too. Though he doesn't get nearly enough page time.
DeleteIt's a great time for some positive role models in the police department. Hurrah for someone like Officer Burnett.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of good officers are there. More good than bad. :)
DeleteHi human, Chrys,
ReplyDeleteOfficer Burnett is pupular with this dog.
Pawsitive wishes,
Penny!
Woot! Or should I say...WOOF! :)
DeleteI like the first one. He kind of lays it all out.
ReplyDeleteHe's good for that. :)
DeleteHe sounds like a great character - excellent writing, Chrys. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicola!
DeleteI must read this! I can't wait to pick up where I left off in Seismic Crimes. Donovan can use all the friends he can get.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Well, this is for Seismic Crimes. :) Have you read Seismic Crimes or just Hurricane Crimes?
DeleteHe sure can!
Right. Meant Hurricane Crimes.
DeleteHaha! I figured. ;)
DeleteThose were some great quotes. Now that is an officer I would love to meet.
ReplyDeleteHe's a great officer. He does the job right.
DeleteA character like Burnett is a perfect mollifier for tense situations - good job! Great quotes too ;-)
ReplyDeleteHe is a good character. I should give him more page time.
DeleteGreat quotes. Go, Officer Burnett!
ReplyDeleteYES! :)
DeleteHe sounds like an awesome character!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elizabeth!
DeleteI can picture Officer Burnett easily. One of the cuddly nice cops in crime drama - loyal, has integrity, without very big ambitions, but definitely the partner you'd want because you know you can depend on him.
ReplyDeleteHe is exactly like a cuddly, nice cop. That is a perfect description of him. :)
DeleteI liked Officer Burnett!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteEasy to relate to these fictional characters. They feel very real. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joylene!
DeleteOfficer Burnett sounds like he's an admirable guy. I do love these Imaginary Friends we all have.
ReplyDeleteHe is an admirable guy. He does a lot of good.
DeleteGotta love the guy. Really.
ReplyDeleteThanks, C Lee!
DeleteHe sounds like a great character. Do you interview cops before or during the writing process? Or go it alone?
ReplyDeleteI pretty much go it alone, but I always do research.
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