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Buried Road: A Novel
by Katie Tallo“A fast-paced, exciting, missing persons thriller with a heart pounding twisty final third that I very much enjoyed. Katie Tallo is a big new talent.”—New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKintyIn this edge-of-your-seat thriller—the follow-up to the international bestselling Dark August and Poison Lilies—Gus Monet and her daughter embark on a perilous road trip to find a missing person.When the love of her life disappeared on a camping trip, Gus Monet was devastated. Her daughter was only nine at the time, but young Bly still remembers the heartbreak vividly. Howard had been like a father to her. He was a journalist working on a story that took a dark and dangerous turn. The last time they saw him, he was going to meet a source he believed could blow the story wide open.Three years later, shocked to see Howard’s obituary in the paper, Gus and Bly are drawn back to Prince Edward County where he was last seen and where the camper Howard was driving has been found. Sneaking into the camper, mother and daughter find what investigators missed. Hidden behind a secret panel are Howard’s notebook, cell phone, and a video message recorded right before he vanished, evidence that turns the cold case red hot. Searching for answers, Gus and Bly vow to follow the story Howard was pursuing and to expose whoever went to deadly lengths to stop him from revealing the truth.Told in the compelling, thoughtful voice of young Bly, this edge-of-your-seat thriller ratchets up the tension, culminating in a heart-pounding, soul crushing, shocking finale. Infused with vivid summer imagery, set among eerie abandoned places, and steeped with sinister small-town secrets, Buried Road is the story of a young girl and a mother whose reckless resolve leads them ever closer to lethal danger—but ultimately might be what ensures their survival.
Buried Secrets (Daphne and Velma Novel #3) (Digital original)
by Morgan BadenThe third in this spine-tingling YA trilogy starring the classic girl detectives from Mystery, Inc.!There are a lot of secrets buried in the town of Crystal Cove. And the biggest case of all still remains unsolved... why did the town's original settlers all disappear? What happened to them?Velma is determined to find out... especially because her family's ancestors were among the disappeared. And now that she and Daphne have started to get a reputation for solving mysteries, everyone in town is looking to them for answers.But digging up the past can be dangerous... especially when some people in town have profited from the mystery for so long. Can these two intrepid teen detectives crack the case... and escape with their lives?
Buried Secrets (East Rise)
by Lisa CuttsA DI&’s secrets come under scrutiny as his police colleagues investigate his wife&’s murder, in this shocking new thriller by the author of Mercy Killing . . . DI Milton Bowman&’s morning commute takes a tragic turn when he&’s involved in a serious car accident and is taken to the hospital. DI Harry Powell, a close friend and coworker, goes to break the news to Bowman&’s wife, Linda—only to discover she&’s been murdered. As the team, including DC Hazel Hamilton, delves into the investigation, every facet of Bowman&’s life comes under scrutiny. Suspicion and shock ripple through the ranks as they uncover a web of deceit that has ensnared them all for years. Trust is shattered, and everyone is a suspect—the Bowman family, friends, colleagues, and even Harry Powell himself. In this tangled mystery that draws from the author&’s twenty-five years of police work, nothing is as it seems—and no one is telling the whole truth.Praise for the novels of Lisa Cutts &“Utterly gripping and hauntingly realistic.&” —Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me &“Brutal, harrowing and compelling . . . challenges everything you thought you knew about police investigations.&” —Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner &“A genuinely immersive read.&” —Kate Rhodes, author of Fatal Harmony &“A smart, compulsive police procedural . . . superbly and entertainingly told.&” —Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger
Buried Secrets (Holding the Line #4)
by Carol EricsonThey’ve been warned to stay away,But they won’t be deterred that easily.To halt construction of a casino on Yaqui land, ranger Jolene Nighthawk plants damning evidence. But she’s caught by her ex Sam Cross, a Border Patrol agent with his own interest in the land…and Jolene. There may be bodies beneath the desert, victims of a murderous cartel. As Jolene and Sam investigate, they find that theirs may be the next bodies hidden in the Arizona sand.
Buried Secrets (Nancy Drew Files #10)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy investigates a thirty-year-old mystery involving the bizarre death of Mayor John Harrington.
Buried Secrets (Nick Heller Series #2)
by Joseph FinderIn 2009, Joseph Finder introduced Nick Heller - a "private spy" who finds out things powerful people want to keep hidden in the New York Times bestselling novel Vanished. Now, in Buried Secrets, Nick Heller returns, finding himself in the middle of a life-or-death situation that's both high-profile and intensely personal. Nick has returned to his old home town of Boston to set up his own shop. There he's urgently summoned by an old family friend. Hedge fund titan Marshall Marcus desperately needs Nick's help. His eighteen-year-old daughter, Alexandra, has just been kidnapped. Her abduction was clearly a sophisticated, professional job, done with extraordinary precision, leaving no trace evidence. Alexandra, whom Nick has known since she was an infant, is now buried alive, held prisoner in an underground crypt, a camera trained on her, her suffering streaming live over the internet for all to see. She's been left with a limited supply of food and water and, if her father doesn't meet the demands of her shadowy kidnappers, she'll die. And as Nick begins to probe, he discovers that his old friend Marshall Marcus seems to have been running a Ponzi scheme. His fund has collapsed, the FBI has arrested him, and now he's become the most hated man in America. He has a lot of powerful enemies who may have the motivation to go after his daughter. But to find out who's holding Alexandra Marcus hostage, Nick has to find out why. And once he does, he uncovers an astonishing conspiracy that reaches up to the highest levels of government. If he's going to find Alexandra, he has to flush out and confront some of the most deadly opponents ever, before time runs out.
Buried Secrets (Timothy and Wyatt Mysteries #1)
by John R. PetrieA Timothy and Wyatt MysteryTeen detectives Wyatt and Timothy are determined to find out what happened to a group of boys who disappeared years ago—but surviving the mystery might be as challenging as solving it. To make ends meet, Wyatt works construction instead of attending school, and it’s in an old house he’s gutting that he finds a collection of articles about a missing boy. Wyatt knew Bobby LaFleur before he disappeared, and this new clue stirs up Wyatt’s old memories. Sheriff’s son Timothy Mitchell can’t resist a challenge—or the chance to show his dad he’s more than capable of working in law enforcement. Together with Wyatt, he investigates the disappearance and learns Bobby isn’t the only victim—and that Wyatt and Bobby were more than friends. As the case grows darker and more twisted, the connection between Wyatt and Timothy deepens. But the secrets they uncover could get them killed.
Buried Secrets Collection: Three Spine-Tingling Thrillers
by Amanda Stevens Debra Webb Carol EricsonUnearth buried secrets with this collection of three full-length novels packed with breathtaking romantic suspense from favorite authors.THE BONE ROOMby USA Today bestselling author Debra WebbWhen human remains are found in a freezer on her organic farm, Naomi Honea can't explain it. She needs the forensic expertise of FBI agent Casey Duncan to solve the grisly murder. But as more evidence piles up, the investigation takes a shockingly personal—and alarming—turn. The killer is closing in on Naomi…and Casey is becoming dangerously irresistible.DIGGING DEEPERby Amanda StevensWhen former FBI analyst Thora Graham wakes buried in a makeshift coffin, she has only her training to keep her calm—and her faith that deputy chief Will Dresden is on the case. But who would have trapped Thora? Did her work putting a serial killer behind bars make her a target? And can the man she once loved—and left—find her before time runs out?UNRAVELING JANE DOEby Carol EricsonSomeone is willing to go to deadly lengths to silence a Jane Doe before she remembers her name, identity and everything else locked inside her mind. Border Patrol agent Rob Valdez uncovers what could be a connection to the woman with the memory loss and a dangerous drug supplier. But will he also be able to help her resolve the mystery of who she is before what she knows gets her killed?
Buried Secrets: A Novel (Men of Valor #1)
by Irene HannonAfter seven years as a Chicago homicide detective, Lisa Grant has hit a wall. Ready for a kinder, gentler life, she takes a job as a small-town police chief. But the discovery of a human skeleton by a construction crew at the edge of town taxes the resources of her department. A call for assistance brings detective Mac McGregor, an ex-Navy SEAL, to her doorstep. As they work to solve the mystery behind the unmarked grave, danger begins to shadow them. Someone doesn't want this dead person telling any tales--and will stop at nothing to make certain a life-shattering secret stays buried. Master storyteller Irene Hannon is back with an exciting new series featuring former special forces operatives now in the thick of the action in civilian life. Hannon is at the top of her game in this can't-put-it-down thriller that will have readers up until the wee hours devouring every page.
Buried Secrets: An AFK Book (Hello Neighbor #3)
by Carly Anne WestDon't miss the thrilling finale to the Hello Neighbor prequel trilogy, based on the hit video game from tinyBuild!Nicky Roth should be happy--he's finally proven that his best friend, Aaron, and Aaron's younger sister, Mya, are missing. Better yet, the police are actually doing something: they've plastered the town with missing posters, and have organized weekend search parties for the kids. But Nicky can't seem to pry his eyes from the house across the street, especially after he sees a frantic SOS coming from Aaron's room in the Peterson house. After what happened in the winter, and the warnings they got from their parents, Nicky's friends insist they can't help him investigate his neighbor anymore. If Nicky wants to find out what's going on in the Peterson house, he's going to have to do it alone.Don't miss the electrifying conclusion to the Hello Neighbor official prequel trilogy, which includes two-color illustrations throughout to help readers unwind the mystery at the heart of the game.
Buried Sins (The Three Sisters Inn #3)
by Marta PerryIn this inspirational romantic suspense, a woman hides out in Amish country after her husband’s death and falls under the suspicion of the local lawman.Book three of The Three Sisters Inn: Danger awaits the Hampton sisters in quiet Amish country.Wanted: Dead or AliveHad her brand-new husband been involved in something criminal? Before Caroline Hampton could confront him, he was killed in a car crash . . . or so it was claimed.Unsettling incidents—escalating in danger—warned her he could be very much alive. And so Caroline fled for the safety of her sisters’ Amish country inn. But someone who suspected her—handsome police chief Zachary Burkhalter—was waiting for Caroline. Waiting for her to slip up. And watching her every move. Daring her to trust him with all of the truth.
Buried Sins: A Thrilling Amish Mystery (The Three Sisters Inn #3)
by Marta PerryAn unknown threat… is lurking in the shadows.After her husband&’s mysterious death, Caroline Hampton finds herself the target of his shady associates. But unsettling incidents—escalating in danger—warn her that he could still be alive. So Caroline flees for the safety of her sisters&’ Amish country inn. Only trouble seems to have followed her, and it&’s up to police chief Zachary Burkhalter to keep Caroline safe as they uncover the truth. But with threats at every turn, it&’s only a matter of time before Caroline is found…and silenced for good.Don't miss the other titles in the Three Sisters Inn series. Hide in Plain Sight A Christmas to Die ForPreviously published.
Buried Strangers (A Chief Inspector Mario Silva Investigation #2)
by Leighton GageChief Inspector Mario Silva and his team pursue a ring of medical murderers.
Buried Thorns
by Johnnie Browder YoungMystery has plagued Rose's life since Wilson died. Her beautiful roses are being tampered with and often uprooted. Branches and thorns are buried deep into dangerous holes lining her well-kept fence. Someone is searching for something in Rose's yard, and leaving subtle clues. When there is no one to suspect, the police are called. A slow cynical response leaves her to wonder what they know. Their approach is to make her feel her problems are small. This angers Rose and gets their full attention. A widow's fury hath no charm. Maybe now she needs help from a friend that can be trusted. A new direction in life can come in surprising ways. Maybe not a nine-to-five, but a livelihood that brings fulfillment. There are some things in life not controlled by age. Career, happiness, and most of all romance. Come along with Rose and enjoy the happenings in her life that you cannot anticipate. Johnnie Browder Young lives in Akron, Ohio with her husband of 66 years. They have one daughter. She has previously published two other books. The Long Gravel Road (2006) and They Paved Holly Road (2008). In addition to writing, Johnnie interests include painting, crafts, and gardening. In her younger years, Johnnie was a Rosie the Riveter and also enjoyed modeling. The Long Gravel Road and They Paved Holly Road are in Bookshare's library.
Buried Threat
by Susan Gee HeinoUncovering the past… Can be deadly When a body is found buried in the garden of a vacant house, acting police chief Caralee Patterson finds herself investigating a murder that happened thirty years ago. The new property owner, ex-con Will Viveners, refuses to cooperate. But when old secrets are unearthed, Caralee and Will must trust each other to catch a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the truth from coming out…
Buried Too Deep (A New Orleans Novel #3)
by Karen RoseFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Rose comes another explosive novel in the New Orleans series, where some secrets are worth dying for—or killing to keep. Three can keep a secret if two of them are dead.Employed as the nighttime security guard of Broussard Investigations, Phineas Bishop has been working through overwhelming PTSD episodes from his army service while still utilizing his military skills. But when a violent break-in occurs at the office, the accusatory eyes of the NOPD are on Phin, and he resolves to track down the intruder and clear his name. Phin&’s only lead is Cora Winslow, a spirited librarian who also needs answers. The body of her father, murdered twenty-three years ago, has just been discovered under a recently demolished building. So who has been sending her handwritten letters—written and signed by her father—every year since she was five? Someone wants to keep Cora in the dark. And now, they&’re coming for her. As Cora&’s self-appointed bodyguard, Phin is surprised by his growing fondness for the woman and her fierce determination and research prowess. But New Orleans&’s Garden District holds secrets as old as the streets themselves. With help from the entire Broussard P.I. team, Phin and Cora enter a labyrinth of fraud and homicide that threatens to bury them all.
Buried Too Deep: An Aurelia Marcella Roman Mystery (Aurelia Marcella Roman Series #0)
by Jane FinnisThe spring of 98 AD is a time of optimism in the turbulent frontier province of Britannia. The season looks set fair for peace and prosperity, and business is brisk at Aurelia Marcella's inn on the road to York.But soon a wagon arrives bearing a local farmer seeking treatment for a grievous sword wound. Before the farmer dies, he tells Aurelia his family is in grave danger and hints that her sister's family, living near him, is also threatened. Aurelia sends for her twin brother Lucius, who is a government investigator. Together they head for the eastern coast to investigate and to check out a shipwreck bearing valuable official cargo. A band of piratical Gauls is working the area—are they cover for something worse?Then friction between native farmers and Roman settlers turns into open violence. Both sides resort to terrorist tactics, all building to a terrible climax at the annual festival for the sea god. Beneath it all flows a current of subtle, personal agendas....
Buried Too Deep: the gripping new thriller from the bestselling author (The New Orleans Series)
by Karen Rose'Intense, complex and unforgettable' James Patterson* Pre-order the explosive new thriller in the New Orleans series, from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose. *Cora-Jane Winslow's father walked out on her family 23 years ago; his letters to her over the years the only connection she has had to him. When his body is discovered in an abandoned building, she is shocked to discover he has been dead all this time. What happened to him and who would cover up his murder by writing the letters?After his post-traumatic stress disorder forced him to run away from his life, Phin Bishop returns to the Burke Broussard Private Detective Agency, only to stumble upon an armed break-in. Cora-Jane is seen running from the building and his colleague Joy has been shot. When it appears the shooting is related to Cora-Jane's father, the Agency step in to offer protection while they hunt for the perpetrator. Someone knows what really happened to Cora Jane's father and will stop at nothing to prevent their long-buried secrets being discovered . . .'Fast and furious' Sun'High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa Gardner
Buried Too Deep: the gripping new thriller from the bestselling author (The New Orleans Series)
by Karen Rose'Intense, complex and unforgettable' James Patterson* Pre-order the explosive new thriller in the New Orleans series, from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose. *Cora-Jane Winslow's father walked out on her family 23 years ago; his letters to her over the years the only connection she has had to him. When his body is discovered in an abandoned building, she is shocked to discover he has been dead all this time. What happened to him and who would cover up his murder by writing the letters?After his post-traumatic stress disorder forced him to run away from his life, Phin Bishop returns to the Burke Broussard Private Detective Agency, only to stumble upon an armed break-in. Cora-Jane is seen running from the building and his colleague Joy has been shot. When it appears the shooting is related to Cora-Jane's father, the Agency step in to offer protection while they hunt for the perpetrator. Someone knows what really happened to Cora Jane's father and will stop at nothing to prevent their long-buried secrets being discovered . . .'Fast and furious' Sun'High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa Gardner
Buried Truth
by Dana MentinkWith a killer on the loose, a Native American detective must protect his community—and the woman he once loved—in this suspenseful romance.A note, impaled by a knife on Bill Cloudman’s door, tells the former tribal agent a murderer has escaped. The vicious madman who murdered Bill’s partner—and cost Bill his job and the community’s trust—is on the loose in the South Dakota badlands again. Now Bill is determined to put him behind bars once and for all.Meanwhile, the woman Bill loved and lost has returned to Eagle Rock reservation. Now working as a newspaper reporter, she is equally determined to restore her own reputation—with the story of the escaped killer. With everything on the line, Bill will do whatever it takes to protect her . . . and his guarded heart.
Buried Truth (A Siren Cove Novel #1)
by Jannine GallantVisit Siren Cove, Oregon, for gorgeous beaches, miles of hiking, delightful small-town shops—and a dark side none of its residents could have possibly imagined . . . Leah Grayson has lived in Siren Cove all her life. It’s where she buried a time capsule with her fifth-grade class. Where she spent an unforgettable night on the beach with her first love. Where she married then divorced her rotten ex. But there’s something ugly going on in her pretty little town. When Leah organizes a reunion for her fifth-grade classmates to open their time capsule, they discover a roll of film no one remembers saving. Afterward, strange incidents begin happening. Warnings. Accidents. Random acts of vandalism. Luckily, her first love is back in town, too. Ryan Alexander has made it big with a wildly popular social media startup, but he’s still the same sweet, cynical man she fell for all those years ago. And the chemistry they felt as teenagers is as strong as ever. A nostalgic fling turns deadly when someone is convinced Leah has the key to secrets long buried. With no way to know whom they can trust, Leah and Ryan will have to seek out the answers themselves . . . “Every Move She Makes will have you looking over your shoulder long after the lights go out.” —Nancy Bush, New York Times bestselling author “Jannine Gallant gives you a satisfying read.” —Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author"Jannine Gallant is a talented author who knows how to grab your attention and keeps the suspense in high gear until the end.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Buried Truth
Buried by the Sea (A By the Sea Mystery #5)
by Kathleen BridgeAt her family&’s hotel on a Florida barrier island, sleuthing novelist Liz Holt is shocked by a hidden treasure—and a buried body . . . A team of archaeologists is staying at Indialantic by the Sea to study the days of the Spanish explorers, and they&’ve stumbled upon a stunning and valuable find at the dig site, but before they can unearth it one of the archeologists finds himself buried in the sand and pierced with diving spear tipped with poison. The local sheriff&’s department accuses the owner of the neighboring property, Liz&’s elderly reclusive friend and naturalist, Birdman, of the crime. Liz is sure—well, pretty sure—he is innocent and sets her sights on the remaining four archeologists. With the help of her PI boyfriend and an octogenarian hotel resident, and two mischievous pet parrots, Liz must dig into the mystery of who buried the scientist and absconded with the artifacts he&’d promised would put him in Florida history books—before she becomes history herself . . . Recipes included! Praise for Kathleen Bridge &“Discerning cozy mystery fans who delight in well-developed characters, rich detail, and a smart plotline will find that Kathleen Bridge&’s A Design to Die For is their cup of tea!&” —Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters—and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more.&” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author &“The descriptions of furniture and other antiques, as well as juicy tidbits on the Hamptons, make for entertaining reading for those who enjoy both antiques and lifestyles of the rich and famous.&” —Booklist on Better Homes and Corpses
Buried for Pleasure
by Edmund CrispinA sleuthing Oxford professor hunts a village blackmailer, in a novel by an author who “combines a flawless plot, witty dialogue, and a touch of hilarity” (The New York Times). In the sleepy English village of Sanford Angelorum, Oxford professor and amateur detective Gervase Fen is taking a break from his books to run for Parliament. At first glance, the village he's come to canvass appears perfectly peaceful, but Fen soon discovers that appearances can be deceiving: someone in the village has discovered a dark secret and is using it for blackmail. Anyone who comes close to uncovering the blackmailer's identity is swiftly dispatched. As the joys of politics wear off, Fen sets his mind to the mystery—but finds himself caught up in a tangled tale of eccentric psychiatrists, escaped lunatics, beautiful women, and lost heirs . . . “His books are full of high spirits and excellent jokes, with constant literary allusions . . . But at times the mood turns darker, and Crispin is capable of passages of both genuine suspense and ingenious deduction.” —The Daily Telegraph “One of the most literate mystery writers of the twentieth century.” —Boston Globe
Buried for Pleasure (The Gervase Fen Mysteries)
by Edmund CrispinA sleuthing Oxford professor hunts a village blackmailer, in a novel by an author who “combines a flawless plot, witty dialogue, and a touch of hilarity” (The New York Times).In the sleepy English village of Sanford Angelorum, Oxford professor and amateur detective Gervase Fen is taking a break from his books to run for Parliament. At first glance, the village he's come to canvass appears perfectly peaceful, but Fen soon discovers that appearances can be deceiving: someone in the village has discovered a dark secret and is using it for blackmail. Anyone who comes close to uncovering the blackmailer's identity is swiftly dispatched.As the joys of politics wear off, Fen sets his mind to the mystery—but finds himself caught up in a tangled tale of eccentric psychiatrists, escaped lunatics, beautiful women, and lost heirs . . .“His books are full of high spirits and excellent jokes, with constant literary allusions . . . But at times the mood turns darker, and Crispin is capable of passages of both genuine suspense and ingenious deduction.” —The Daily Telegraph“One of the most literate mystery writers of the twentieth century.” —Boston Globe
Buried in Bargains
by Josie BelleMaggie Gerber and those discount divas, the Good Buy Girls, are gearing up for their first big holiday thrift shop sale. But one of the Girls--Joanne Claramotta, pregnant with her first child--is acting less than festive. It could be hormones. Or it could be Diane Jenkins, the young knockout her husband, Michael, hired as his new deli assistant. Calming Joanne's nerves proves impossible when Maggie finds Michael unconscious on his deli floor--and with Diane next to him, strangled to death with her apron strings. Then Maggie discovers something even more disturbing. There's no record of Diane having been hired. In fact, she has no history at all. It's as if she never even existed. Now Maggie fears that unwrapping Michael's secrets could really kill her holiday spirit. INCLUDES BARGAIN-HUNTING TIPS!