No Escape

He Was Taught How To Kill

Even behind bars, serial killer Harvey Lee Smith exudes menace. Psychologist Jolene Granger has agreed to hear his dying confession, vowing not to let the monster inside her head. And Harvey has secrets to share—about bodies that were never found, and about the apprentice who is continuing his grisly work…

And Now He’ll Teach Them

He buries his victims alive the way his mentor Harvey did, relishing their final screams as the earth rains down. And as one last gift to the only father he knew, he’ll make the most perfect kill of all.

How To Die

Everything about this investigation is unnerving Jo, from Harvey’s fascination with her to the fact that she’s working alongside Texas Ranger Brody Winchester, her ex-husband. Harvey’s protégé is growing bolder and more vicious every day. And soon the trail of shallow graves will lead them to the last place Jo expected, and to the most terrifying truth of all…

Praise for Mary Burton’s The Seventh Victim

“Dark and disturbing, a well-written tale of obsession and murder.” —Kat Martin

“Burton delivers action-packed tension… a compelling romantic thriller.” – Publishers Weekly

“With plenty of procedural details, red herrings and spine-chilling danger, this tale of romantic suspense will keep readers up all night.” – BookPage

“Burton’s latest novel has a calculating villain at its center, plus a strong yet vulnerable heroine and a tough Texas Ranger who is determined to protect her and root out a killer. Burton’s crisp storytelling, solid pacing and well-developed plot will draw you in, and the strong suspense will keep you hooked and make this story hard to put down.” – RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

“An excellent thriller, as well as a blooming romance, the author does a wonderful job of drawing readers in with the rapid pace and plot that include exciting and interesting back stories on all the victims. This is really a very twisted saga that readers will find unbelievably hard to put down!” – Suspense Magazine

“A fast-paced page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very last page.” – Parkersburg News & Sentinel

“Burton finds a way, with all of the twists and turns, to get a romance brewing without interfering with the building suspense. The story is terrifying. It keeps you on the edge of your chair, and you want more clues with the turn of every page.” – The Free Lance-Star

“There is nothing like a spine tingling book to spice up an ordinary day and The Seventh Victim is sure to deliver an engaging story and memorable characters.” – The Jefferson Post

“A sick, edge-of-your-seat ride with no good end in sight. From the first page you know it is going to be a rollicking ride…The Seventh Victim” will leave you with nightmares.” – Killer Nashville