Captivating and gritty.
343448
A character with plenty of flaws leads us on an adventure through his sexual exploits and the secrets of the rich and famous of Hollywood. Strap in and hold on because this P.I. grabs your heart and never lets go! You'll end up loving him but hating his behavior, admiring his ability to juggle life issues and damning him for the inability to ever get serious about anything. A perfectly flawed lovable character. I can't wait to read the next one!
1013071
Leading chapters were a good distraction to the grit that follows.  Very good cast of stereotypical personalities.  Prepper, liberal, middle of the road, strong silent type.  However, the twists and turns kept me reading this non stop until the end.

Not so subtle political and societal statements do make way for the basic human need to survive.  However, the ugliness to survive clouds our judgement and intensifies our fears and prejudice.

Not your typical fantasy fiction escape novel but one that will have you asking, "could this happen here?"  Or "what would I do?".
2799302
I was hooked at the start with the fast paced dialogue between all the characters. The heart of the story in all its dark grittiness and woven light makes this book an instant favourite.
2995344
This is gritty , well cast and well acted.  I believe it compares favorably to "Fury".
1098960
Captivating. Hard to put the book down ,once you start reading.
4262656
Captivating story and story telling.  An excellent read.  The story goes well beyond baseball and delves into aspects of the US justice system, the culture of the 1980s, family dynamics, and personal struggles.  The story is told with blunt honesty, yet compassionate and emotional.  Highly recommended.
2339388
If you like gritty, hair-raising thrillers you won't be able to put this book down until the end.
4247347
This story isn't for the faint of heart, it real and gritty, be prepared to face the atrocities of our world
4215239
Gritty.. Lots of real no-good people acting out their flaws and criminal, murderous misdeeds with excellence. Keeps you engaged and ready for the next episode.
4955883
Gritty darkness but also hope and goodness. A cast of in depth characters who aren't perfect and struggle with their own 'humanity'. Really engrossing read.
3063006
First novel by this author was awesome.  Gritty, great prose, and dysfunction in a powerful way.  This story would make a great movie.
1100922
Helen H Durrants police procedurals show the dark side of rural Britain.  Both gritty and captivating, these novels are not cozy.  Rather, they showcase crime that often has an organized aspect to it - professional villains play a major role.

Dead & Buried starts with the death of a young woman 40 years ago.  Readers, unlike the police know to expect a link to the newly discovered murder of a woman found not far from Clough Cottage.  As the deaths escalate, readers are kept glued to the page, seeking to unravel the connections along with Calladine.

Dont expect easy endings from Helen Durrant.  As in reality, justice is not always served, even when the truth is uncovered.  Although the novel is dark, it is lightened by the very human nature of her team of detectives.  Her characters are real, their motivations understandable.

While I liked some of her other novels more, Dead and Buried is an expertly written tale, certain to satisfy fans - a solid entry in the Calladine and Bayliss series.

4/5

I received a copy of Dead and Buried from the publisher and netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

 Crittermom
2424038
This is a gritty thrill ride in a world that I can only imagine exists. The book does a great job of setting an image of a world that I am not familiar with at all, but one that made this world crystal clear to me as I turned each page. The author's effort is a tale of sadness, harshness, and addiction and what people can do to each other to further their interests. The writing is great and it is a very fast paced story. Get it and hold on!
110208
Reading a good review of a novel propels one to read it. Once started on this book by such a review, the book took over. The author's scenes and intensity are unparalleled. The subtle, yet crude and violent Neapolitan world, is rendered at a personal, gritty level.  Can't wait to start the next in this series.
4801970
The characters are the gems in this gritty, thrilling story. They shine, despite their disturbing quirks and shocking pasts and you can't help but want to know what happens to them next. The setting is as much of a character as any of these individuals and it shines too. I felt so deeply a part of each scene, I had to shake myself at the end of a chapter to remember it was only fiction. Certainly not a feel-good read, but definitely a must-read.
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This gritty novel about gangland Chicago just after the First World War is a gripping read, starting with its violent yet redemptive first chapter, all the way to its smashing finale. Kevin Edwards portrays the place and the period with a sure hand and creates gripping characters trapped by their decisions, but who refuse to surrender. It isn't often a reader is treated to the colorful history of Chicago in the 1920s combined with a such an intense crime story.
4458806
Dark, gritty, and absolutely gripping.

Not everything is what it seems and sometimes, darkness outweighs the light.

Noah and Amy are cousins with a love/hate relationship. In the war between love and hate, more often than not, hate wins.

Noah was adopted, something Amy constantly reminds him of. It chips away at him and when he responds, it is always in kind.

The hatred, however, masks misunderstandings and secrets. Revelations lead to something both never saw coming.

In order not to spoil, this story is about personal growth and survival. It's about finding a love you never thought possible and courage that's buried within.

This is beautiful story: passionate, tragic, and it kept me engrossed from the start to the finish.

Highly recommended.