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lmurray43's review against another edition
5.0
This is a story of a robbery, murder, and a cover up. So many twists and turns and surprises. I loved every page.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
Buried by Lynda La Plante is the debut novel of DC Jack Warr series. This is the author’s first new series in five years and Lynda La Plante is currently working on the script for Buried. I found Buried to be well-written with complex characters and an intriguing crime. DC Jack Warr and his partner, Maggie have moved to London. The made the move because Maggie will have more opportunities in London to further her career as an orthopedic surgeon. Jack’s career has been stagnant thanks to his lack of ambition and he has not found an area of police work that excites him. DCI Simon Ridley decides to give Jack a chance and gives him a place in his Serious Crime Squad. Then a case from Aylesbury is brought to the unit’s attention and Jack cannot wait to dive into the investigation. When investigators were able to enter the remains of Rose Cottage, they found a body along with over a million pounds in burnt currency that is now obsolete. The money was from the 1995 robbery of a train where over 30 million pounds were stolen. Police never identified the robbers nor had any solid leads. Jack is quick to dive into the case which takes him into the murky criminal world where a person can quickly find themselves breaking a few rules while searching for answers. Jack is also dealing with the death of his adopted father who provides him with a file of information that will help him find information on his biological father. Jack begins digging into the past and uncovers some surprising information. I found the case to be interesting, though, I was disappointed that the answers are revealed as the book progresses instead of at the end. One of the reasons I like to read mysteries is because I like solving the case. The story plays out with flashbacks into the past revealing key details of the crime and about Jack. Buried is a police procedural story involving the Serious Crime Squad which consists of DCI Ridley, DS Laura Wade, DC Anik Joshi, and DC Jack Warr. There is intrigue, tricky characters, gangs, stolen money and much more. It is a multifaceted novel with everything tying together into a cohesive whole. The ending was unresolved (cliffhanger). I wonder if the case will continue in the next DC Jack Warr novel. I did like the epilogue. I was confused, though, at times and felt I was missing something. I did not know that this series ties into the Widows series by this author. I believe it would have been beneficial if I had read Widows, Widow’s Revenge and She’s Out. I do want you to know that there is foul language and intimate innuendos (and comments) in this book. Buried is a fascinating mystery with a flaming fire, police procedures, a by-the-book boss, clever criminals, and a conflicted character.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
Buried by Lynda La Plante is the debut novel of DC Jack Warr series. This is the author’s first new series in five years and Lynda La Plante is currently working on the script for Buried. I found Buried to be well-written with complex characters and an intriguing crime. DC Jack Warr and his partner, Maggie have moved to London. The made the move because Maggie will have more opportunities in London to further her career as an orthopedic surgeon. Jack’s career has been stagnant thanks to his lack of ambition and he has not found an area of police work that excites him. DCI Simon Ridley decides to give Jack a chance and gives him a place in his Serious Crime Squad. Then a case from Aylesbury is brought to the unit’s attention and Jack cannot wait to dive into the investigation. When investigators were able to enter the remains of Rose Cottage, they found a body along with over a million pounds in burnt currency that is now obsolete. The money was from the 1995 robbery of a train where over 30 million pounds were stolen. Police never identified the robbers nor had any solid leads. Jack is quick to dive into the case which takes him into the murky criminal world where a person can quickly find themselves breaking a few rules while searching for answers. Jack is also dealing with the death of his adopted father who provides him with a file of information that will help him find information on his biological father. Jack begins digging into the past and uncovers some surprising information. I found the case to be interesting, though, I was disappointed that the answers are revealed as the book progresses instead of at the end. One of the reasons I like to read mysteries is because I like solving the case. The story plays out with flashbacks into the past revealing key details of the crime and about Jack. Buried is a police procedural story involving the Serious Crime Squad which consists of DCI Ridley, DS Laura Wade, DC Anik Joshi, and DC Jack Warr. There is intrigue, tricky characters, gangs, stolen money and much more. It is a multifaceted novel with everything tying together into a cohesive whole. The ending was unresolved (cliffhanger). I wonder if the case will continue in the next DC Jack Warr novel. I did like the epilogue. I was confused, though, at times and felt I was missing something. I did not know that this series ties into the Widows series by this author. I believe it would have been beneficial if I had read Widows, Widow’s Revenge and She’s Out. I do want you to know that there is foul language and intimate innuendos (and comments) in this book. Buried is a fascinating mystery with a flaming fire, police procedures, a by-the-book boss, clever criminals, and a conflicted character.
jns2024's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
calturner's review against another edition
4.0
Buried is the first book in a brand new series featuring DC Jack Warr and what a fabulous introduction it is! Lynda La Plante isn’t known as the Queen of Crime for nothing and in this book she shows us exactly why she’s been a bestselling author at the top of her game for so many years.
I was drawn into the story from the very first page, with the link to the author’s previous novels Widows and Widows Revenge apparent from the outset. I loved the new characters that are introduced and was pleased to see so many strong female characters alongside charismatic young DC, Jack Warr. Jack has moved to London to help further the career of his girlfriend Maggie, but instead finds himself drawn into investigating a cold case from 1995.
A charred body has been found in a burnt and derelict cottage, alongside the remains of millions of stolen, untraceable bank notes – the hidden legacy of Dolly Rawlings and her gang of Widows. Jack soon finds himself embroiled in a murky underworld of corruption and crime and will stop at nothing to get to the truth. And as if this isn’t enough, Jack’s adoptive father shares that he has terminal cancer, leading to a personal investigation into the young DC’s past as he tries to uncover the truth about his own identity.
Lynda La Plante has written yet another gripping thriller that I’m sure will soon become a firm favourite. Full of the twists, turns and strong characterisation we’ve come to expect, Buried is a fast paced read that once started you will not want to put down.
A strong start to a fantastic new series that I would highly recommend.
I was drawn into the story from the very first page, with the link to the author’s previous novels Widows and Widows Revenge apparent from the outset. I loved the new characters that are introduced and was pleased to see so many strong female characters alongside charismatic young DC, Jack Warr. Jack has moved to London to help further the career of his girlfriend Maggie, but instead finds himself drawn into investigating a cold case from 1995.
A charred body has been found in a burnt and derelict cottage, alongside the remains of millions of stolen, untraceable bank notes – the hidden legacy of Dolly Rawlings and her gang of Widows. Jack soon finds himself embroiled in a murky underworld of corruption and crime and will stop at nothing to get to the truth. And as if this isn’t enough, Jack’s adoptive father shares that he has terminal cancer, leading to a personal investigation into the young DC’s past as he tries to uncover the truth about his own identity.
Lynda La Plante has written yet another gripping thriller that I’m sure will soon become a firm favourite. Full of the twists, turns and strong characterisation we’ve come to expect, Buried is a fast paced read that once started you will not want to put down.
A strong start to a fantastic new series that I would highly recommend.
haz19's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
onlyadream223's review against another edition
4.0
Lynda La Plante doesn't disappoint in "Buried." She brings back characters we have met in the past and weaves their stories all together in another novel full of the twist we love from Ms. La Plante. I love that she drops subtle hints to the story that we can't help but miss because she is such a masterful wordsmith.
I've read the first book of this series and it really set the stage for this book. Although most of the characters mentioned are dead, their ghost set us on a search for money that has been missing for over 30 years.
Thank you to NETGALLEY for the free copy of this book in exchange of my unbiased review.
I've read the first book of this series and it really set the stage for this book. Although most of the characters mentioned are dead, their ghost set us on a search for money that has been missing for over 30 years.
Thank you to NETGALLEY for the free copy of this book in exchange of my unbiased review.
lmarsden's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
racheager's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault and Rape