Sherry A. Burton Books in Order
Explore Sherry A. Burton's books in publication order, with short book summaries and guides to the individual series to help you choose where to start.
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Sherry A. Burton books in publication order
35 books
The King of My Heart
by Sherry A. Burton
2012
Hospital clown PJ Taylor stops to help stranded Elvis tribute artist Jack Parker on a rainy Kentucky highway. He longs to be loved for himself, but his fear of clowns complicates a connection neither expected to find.
Whispers of the Past
by Sherry A. Burton
2012
Widower Walter longs for the simpler world he remembers and the wife he can now visit only at her grave. On their anniversary, an unexpected possibility brings his longing for the past into a ghostly encounter.
Somewhere in My Dreams
by Sherry A. Burton
2013
Five years after her husband's death, Elizabeth is ready to abandon his promise to return and explore a relationship with Joseph. Yet the considerate butcher seems to know her unusually well, while her late husband continues appearing in her dreams.
Tears of Betrayal
by Sherry A. Burton
2013
Served divorce papers on the day of her husband's funeral, Amber must reconsider the marriage she thought she knew. Meeting widowed horse breeder Dalton offers another chance at love, if she can overcome the fear his predecessor left behind.
Seems Like Yesterday
by Sherry A. Burton
2015
Widowed travel agent Dani Smith reluctantly joins a singles cruise, where longtime friend and Navy SEAL Matt Phillips hopes to win her trust. An unexpected journey into the eighteenth century separates them, leaving Dani facing pirates and Matt confronting his past.
Always Faithful
by Sherry A. Burton
2016
Pennsylvania State Trooper Jerry McNeal relies on an uncanny feeling that warns him when someone needs help. During a severe blizzard, that instinct sends him onto deserted roads, where an unexpected companion joins his effort to save a life.
Discovery
by Sherry A. Burton
2018
Sorting through her grandmother's stored possessions, teacher Cindy Moore uncovers a life her family never knew. Evidence of abandonment, an orphanage, and a journey aboard an Orphan Train sends her searching for the experiences that shaped her grandmother's silence.
Love in the Bluegrass
by Sherry A. Burton
2018
Three years into their marriage, Amber and Dalton hope to expand their blended family through adoption. An offer of custody of her late husband's child exposes a secret and forces Amber to confront the lasting consequences of his betrayal.
Shameless
by Sherry A. Burton
2019
Sent west on an orphan train, Tobias returns to New York when his placement fails. His obsession with Mileta and another journey west draw him toward a criminal gang.
Treachery
by Sherry A. Burton
2019
Anastasia escapes poverty and conflict at home only to find herself homeless in New York. She lies her way onto an orphan train, hoping its uncertain destination will offer happiness.
Guardian
by Sherry A. Burton
2020
Raised in an institution, Franky gains a new home with a judge who encourages his love of reading. Threats from the judge’s past eventually drive him toward Detroit’s streets.
Ezra's Story
by Sherry A. Burton
2021
After fleeing their violent father, Ezra becomes separated from his brother in New York. His search brings friendship and an unexpected journey west on an orphan train.
Loyal
by Sherry A. Burton
2021
After his mother dies, sheltered Percival travels to Detroit on an orphan train. A restaurant owner welcomes him, but earlier mistakes threaten the new life they hope to build.
Chesapeake Chaos
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Jerry McNeal's search for the Hash Mark Killer leads to Virginia's Tidewater region, where countless similar vans overwhelm his psychic senses. A plan involving the only living witness might expose the murderer, but keeping her safe requires every ally's help.
Chosen Path
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Reluctantly attending a family reunion in his Tennessee hometown, Jerry McNeal encounters spirits determined to claim his attention. Helping a childhood friend's ghost find peace forces him to examine his unusual gifts and his relationship with his remaining family.
Cold Case
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Following evidence of a possible serial killer to Niagara Falls, Jerry McNeal uses messages from victims' spirits to guide his investigation. Suspicious police demand an explanation for his knowledge, forcing him to risk revealing how he solves impossible cases.
Ghostly Guidance
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Jerry McNeal struggles to coexist with the ghost of a police dog while following premonitions of danger. His latest warning concerns psychic medium Savannah, whose reluctance to deliver bad news to a client has put her life at risk.
Mystic Angel
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
In Mystic, Connecticut, Jerry McNeal is asked to investigate a child who vanished more than a year earlier. With Gunter's help, he searches for answers that authorities have failed to find, while an interfering spirit complicates their work.
Port Hope
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Jerry McNeal and Gunter travel to Michigan to visit Max and investigate secrets near Lake Huron. A discovered body and a redheaded spirit haunting Max's dreams suggest connections to a disturbing case they thought they understood.
Rambling Spirit
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
A trip to Louisville takes an unexpected turn when Jerry McNeal senses danger surrounding a police officer. With Derby crowds overwhelming the city and his own trauma resurfacing, he relies on Savannah and ghostly dog Gunter to help.
Uncanny Coincidence
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Concern for Doc sends Jerry McNeal and Gunter to Maryland, where another victim of the Hash Mark Killer lies in a coma. Jerry discovers he may be able to reach her spirit and seeks Max's help identifying the attacker.
Village Shenanigans
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Jerry McNeal hopes a Florida visit with his parents will offer rest, until he discovers his father has advertised his psychic gifts. Eccentric neighbors and demanding spirits turn the getaway into a test of patience for Jerry and Gunter.
Wicked Winds
by Sherry A. Burton
2022
Jerry McNeal and his ghostly dog Gunter search Salem for another victim of the Hash Mark Killer. Convincing a spirit she is dead becomes only part of their trouble when a powerful local figure threatens to complicate their investigation.
Patience
by Sherry A. Burton
2023
Paddy leaves home and follows his friend into a children’s asylum, where rivalry complicates his affection for Mileta. An orphan train offers another chance at belonging.
Special Delivery
by Sherry A. Burton
2023
Traveling to deliver a birthday present for Max, Jerry McNeal and Gunter become trapped on a snowy interstate. A pregnant traveler needs help, her husband is missing in the cold, and their delivery becomes a race against worsening conditions.
Spirit of Deadwood
by Sherry A. Burton
2023
Jerry McNeal and Gunter investigate supernatural activity in Deadwood, where legendary figures still walk the streets. Meanwhile, a disabled Marine veteran encounters a former madam's ghost, whose confinement to a house draws Jerry into another spirit's unfinished business.
Star Treatment
by Sherry A. Burton
2023
Jerry McNeal and Gunter head to Texas, accompanied by an uncooperative Texas Ranger's ghost. Tourist photographs of a long-missing mob informant raise questions about another vanished ranger, leaving Jerry to determine how the restless visitor fits into the mystery.
Company Business
by Sherry A. Burton
2024
Traveling toward Florida, Jerry McNeal worries that April's determination to help every spirit will overwhelm her. His attempt to intervene leaves him unexpectedly vulnerable, while Max must decide whether to obey a supernatural warning against helping him.
Hidden Treasures
by Sherry A. Burton
2024
Preparing for a new life with April and Max, Jerry McNeal encounters an ominous discovery that changes their vacation plans. A detour to Pennsylvania brings spirits needing help, while questions about marriage and their future home remain unresolved.
Merry Me
by Sherry A. Burton
2024
Jerry McNeal joins April and Max in Michigan's Christmas-themed town of Frankenmuth, hoping to make his engagement official. An estate-sale bidding war and quarrelling spirits disrupt the trip, threatening his plans to finally ask April to marry him.
Dearly Departed
by Sherry A. Burton
2025
A worried ghost asks April to protect his widow from a suspected scammer aboard a cruise. Jerry sees a chance to combine the investigation with a long-delayed wedding, but supernatural complications threaten both their mission and his romantic plans.
Endurance
by Sherry A. Burton
2025
Separated from her father in Germany, Dorthia struggles back to the United States. Her search for family takes her from New York to Oklahoma aboard an orphan train.
Family Ties
by Sherry A. Burton
2026
As his family settles into a new home, Jerry McNeal grows uneasy about Fred's extensive surveillance and influence. A road trip with Gunter offers a chance to investigate the mysterious man's background, with spirits complicating the search along the way.
Last Responder
by Sherry A. Burton
2026
Maine Event
by Sherry A. Burton
2026
Jerry McNeal's plans for a quieter life unravel through a disrupted courthouse celebration, a family project, and a journey to Maine. With Gunter beside him, he must listen to spirits whose unfinished stories refuse to remain in the past.
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