Some secrets have to be buried to be revealed.When the earthquake hits, the narrow, corkscrew turn that leads into the labyrinth of tunnels underneath Misery Rock collapses. Martin Campbell and his friends are stranded. Their guide’s leg has been crushed by a rock too big to move. They’ve brought only a sandwich each and have very little water. If they don’t find another way out soon, they will … another way out soon, they will no doubt die in here. So, as Martin’s sister stays behind to care for their guide, Martin sets out with friends Ethan and Cynthia to find another exit.
But being trapped underground might not be the worst of their problems. Martin, Ethan, and Cynthia have each brought secrets into these tunnels. They are secrets about each other and themselves. They are secrets that, when you’re trapped underground, could push you to madness. And they are secrets that at least one of them is willing to kill for.
Buried is an exciting psychological thriller that keeps the surprises coming until the very last page.
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I am torn as to how to rate this book. As a psychological thriller, it does what it sets out to – leave me feeling creeped out! But as an enjoyable read, it misses the mark; at least for me. I would be reading along and the suspense would be building and all of a sudden I’d come across a major typo (wrong character name, wrong location name, missing word, etc) and the mood would be totally spoiled. Typos are a pet peeve for me and while I realize it is almost impossible to get a book perfect, I think it is even more important in a thriller that they are kept to a minimum. When the writer is attempting to create a feeling of tension and suspense there shouldn’t be anything to distract the reader; wrong character names will do that in a heartbeat. There were a couple of times I put the book down and took a break to try and get back into the story after a jarring error. Also, it’s very disconcerting when the synopsis of the story references a certain character four times and three of those times he is called by the wrong name. I should have known then typos were going to be an issue. I’ve seen comments on reviews that said an author shouldn’t be held accountable for the synopsis because rarely do they write them. I disagree. If someone was writing a synopsis of my work I’d go over it with a fine-toothed comb. I’d be even more diligent to make sure everything was right. Also, there are only two likable characters in the story and one of those is hardly mentioned at all. But then again, “likable characters” is rarely what a thriller is all about.
But not all was negative. The character of Ethan is so well-written I would have gladly strangled him myself. (The sign of a good author; when they create strong emotional responses for me to one or more of their characters.) Ethan also proves the old adage “If you lie down with dogs you will get up with fleas” so be careful when you choose your friends. I enjoyed the way the story was set up; a now and then style; telling the past and present basically at the same time. It made the backstory more immediate and understandable instead of a beginning to end set-up. The ending had a very unexpected twist that I didn’t see coming and I enjoyed that. I will most likely try another of Mr. Keeter’s books to see if I have the same issues. I hope not because he writes well.
I received an advance review copy from Book Sirens and this is my honest opinion. I want to thank them and the author for the opportunity to read it.
After an earthquake causes parts of a cave to collapse, five people are trapped. As three go off to try to find their way out, secrets will be uncovered that will keep you reading this nail-biter. If you like suspense with an edge, you will love this novel.
I received a copy of this book for an honest review.