Burton is interested in the plight of earth's endangered species and the environment, "I thought the best way to point out the problem was to write an entertaining action adventure novel on the subject in hopes that people will enjoy the story and get the message. It's hard to believe that someone in the Orient is willing to pay almost any amount to get a few slivers of rhinoceros horn. The devastation of the rhinoceros is a glaring example of what is happening in Africa and throughout the world.

Burton is a licensed pilot, motorcycle and exercise enthusiast. He currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida.