Scott Burton and the Timber Thieves

"Scott Burton and the Timber Thieves" by Edward G. Cheyney, tells the story of Scott Burton, a skilled ranger tasked with solving timber thefts in the Okalatchee forest. The novel begins with Scott arriving in Florida, contemplating the important assignment that has brought him there, as he waits for his supervisor, Mr. Graham. The storyline introduces a backdrop of the exotic Florida wilderness, as it looks at his qualifications for the job, and hints at the dangers and difficulties he will encounter as he investigates the missing timber and the shady figures behind the crimes.