July 20, 2016

O - Officer Burnett + Quotes




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.”


To read more from Seismic Crimes, go to Amazon.



43 comments:

  1. He did have some good quotes in the book :)

    betty

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  2. "Natural disasters can bring people together."
    I love this little nod to the Disaster Series. :)

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    1. Of course! And my books prove that theory, too. ;)

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  3. But will a natural disaster pull a Speed, after it's over, can the relationship last? Or do we get a Speed 2, blah lol

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    1. That's funny that you mentioned that because a reviewer/blogger wondered the same thing. I can assure a HEA. :)

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  4. Interesting quotes. I think I like Officer Burnett.

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    1. I like him, too. Though he doesn't get nearly enough page time.

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  5. It's a great time for some positive role models in the police department. Hurrah for someone like Officer Burnett.

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    1. There are a lot of good officers are there. More good than bad. :)

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  6. Hi human, Chrys,

    Officer Burnett is pupular with this dog.

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny!

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  7. I like the first one. He kind of lays it all out.

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  8. He sounds like a great character - excellent writing, Chrys. Have a great week.

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  9. I 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.
    sherry @ fundinmental

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    1. Well, this is for Seismic Crimes. :) Have you read Seismic Crimes or just Hurricane Crimes?

      He sure can!

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    2. Right. Meant Hurricane Crimes.

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  10. Those were some great quotes. Now that is an officer I would love to meet.

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    1. He's a great officer. He does the job right.

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  11. A character like Burnett is a perfect mollifier for tense situations - good job! Great quotes too ;-)

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    1. He is a good character. I should give him more page time.

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  12. Great quotes. Go, Officer Burnett!

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  13. He sounds like an awesome character!

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  14. I 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.

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    1. He is exactly like a cuddly, nice cop. That is a perfect description of him. :)

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  15. Easy to relate to these fictional characters. They feel very real. Great job.

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  16. Officer Burnett sounds like he's an admirable guy. I do love these Imaginary Friends we all have.

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    1. He is an admirable guy. He does a lot of good.

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  17. He sounds like a great character. Do you interview cops before or during the writing process? Or go it alone?

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    1. I pretty much go it alone, but I always do research.

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