‘Compulsive and thoroughly captivating… I found myself unable to tear myself away and as a consequence read it all in a single tense sitting… bags of suspense and action wrapped up in a thrillingly plotted story’ Reader’s Retreat, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐On the first day in her new job, Detective Megan Thomas is called to a murder. The body lies deep in an underground bunker, in the middle of beautiful countryside. … countryside. The two women in the nearest house claim to have no idea who it could be or who could have put it there. So why are they so nervous? And why does Noah, the young child living there, talk about a visitor he’s meant to keep secret?Megan is determined to solve the case. She’s moved to Devon for a fresh start, after years spent undercover. But when she looks at the victim, it triggers a panic attack. As her heart races and her breathing stalls, she’s forced to ask whether she can return to life in a regular crime unit. Her memories are too powerful to be buried, maybe too powerful to let her do her job. But the need to find justice for the unnamed victim still drives her. When another body is found on the stretch of beach where she swims every day, Megan realises that she is up against a truly vicious killer. Then Noah goes missing, and Megan finds herself in a race against time to save an innocent life. She won’t rest until she finds answers – no matter what it might cost her.A completely gripping new series from bestselling author Susan Wilkins, introducing the tough and determined Detective Megan Thomas. For fans of Ann Cleeves, LJ Ross and Mari Hannah, this will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.What readers are saying about Buried Deep:‘My favourite read of 2020… I was engaged from the very first chapter… Brilliant’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Extremely compulsive… my attention didn’t waver for a second and I read it in one sitting… keeps the interest and tension going with timely reveals, unexpected developments and a clever plot’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved the book and was gripped straight from the off. Susan’s a great writer, building up the tension nicely and giving a thumping action-packed ending that really delivers.’ Jessie Keane, author of The Knock‘Addictive, gripping, twisty… how this story unfolds is just brilliant’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Thrilling… will have you gripped and enthralled right from the beginning… an addictive read’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog‘One of the best… compelling… I loved this book.’ Nigeladamsbookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved Buried Deep… a gripping plot that had me frantically flipping pages… If you haven’t yet read this, you need to. An excellent start to a series that promises to be brilliant.’ Sandy’s Book A Day‘Loved this… if you like Vera you will love this book. Brilliant’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Brilliant… had me hooked from the beginning’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Brilliant book in my opinion! I want to read more and dive into Megan’s past… She fascinates me. 5 stars.’ B for Bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A terrific start to what promises to be an excellent new police procedural series’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping… twists and turns and plenty of suspicious characters… Looking forward to reading more’ Goodreads Reviewer‘A suspenseful fast paced thriller’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Murders, intricate plot, red herrings and twisted reveals… I knew I had a winner in my hands’ Shalini’s Books & Reviews‘Full of action and suspense… hard to put down. Couldn’t wait to find out what happened… Amazing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Detective Megan Thomas’ first day on the job leads her to a body. Two women in the nearest house claim no knowledge of who this body was ..or how it got there. Both women are extremely nervous.
Megan has spent years undercover .. and is paying for it, It cost her husband, her home, and she’s been diagnosed with PTSD and sees a therapist to try to control the panic attacks. Being enclosed in a dark place and then seeing rats leads to one of her worst panic attacks ever.
A few days later another body is found close to the beach where she swims daily.
How are these murders connected? That’s what Megan is determined to find answers before anyone else is killed.
This is the beginning of what looks like an exciting new crime fiction series. Megan is not your run-of-the-mill detectives. She was once held prisoner by a psychopath who left her in a dark basement room to die. Somehow she escaped, but it left her with a lot of issues.
Being brand new with department is a gift. Her previous supervisor went to great lengths to get her transferred … and she’s going to have to prove her worth in short order. Her colleagues are a diverse and intriguing bunch. I really enjoy how they all relate to each other. There’s plenty of action from start to finish. The intricate plot holds varied suspects. The conclusion comes unexpectedly surprising.
Many thanks to the author / Bookouture / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
I found the central character (Detective Megan Thomas) to be a complex, fascinating person, but the other characters were simplistic, especially the teen agers. I didn’t have the patience to read beyond the middle of the book. The publisher described the book as “heart stopping”, which was totally inaccurate.
I’m always excited to find a new series, and this is no exception. I liked how the author introduced the characters and think there is real potential for the chemistry to grow strong among the investigative unit. I also enjoyed the investigations themselves, as I thought that they were well-done. Any new series may have a few blips, but I enjoyed this one enough to come back for more. For additional thoughts, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a pre-release digital ARC of the book.
Detective Sergeant Megan Thomas survived an abduction that left her scarred and suffering PTSD. She is working to get her life and career back on track when she suffers a panic attack at a crime scene. Will she ever be able to be the officer she needs to be, even with professional help? When she interviews a young teen who was raped, she knows that she is not getting the full story. I had a hard time getting in to the different layers of this mystery, but enjoyed the story and characters as the book progressed. The author has written a story of a flawed, yet strong woman coming to terms with the tragedy in her life. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
First book I’ve read by this author. It was okay. This is my favorite genre to read so I have a lot of other books/author for comparison when rating this one.
Overall, it was good but not fantastic. I would have liked more on the trauma that affected the lead detective. I feel like that was glossed over. There were mentions of it scattered throughout the story but I feel like if more time was spent on her past, it would have made the character more dimensional.
The mystery was pretty good. I didn’t figure it out as early as I have in other books of the same genre.
Unfortunately, I didn’t care for the ending – the last couple of pages. This is the first in a new series and
I would have liked to have been left wanting more but I wasn’t. It felt almost as if the author just wanted to finish.
Not the worst and I might give book two a chance, Thank you #netgalley and #bookouture for the eARC.
Damage Done is the first book in a new series, I did find it a little hard to follow in the beginning but soon got caught up in the storyline. Sometimes a new start isn’t as easy as you would think it would be. I found this book to be action packed, with lots of angst and turmoil. I would certainly recommend this book to others.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy from NetGalley and the publisher, and this is my fair and honest review.