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#BlogTour #Mystery #BookReview | Buried for Good by Alex Coombs

Thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for my spot on this blog tour.

On a remote island, everyone is a suspect…

When Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to protect famous yoga instructor Camille Anderson on her Scottish island retreat, she thinks this may be her simplest job yet.


But when an attack on Camille’s life goes wrong, it soon becomes clear that there is a murderer on the island – and Hanlon will stop at nothing to track them down.

With only a small group of guests the suspects are clear, but as the body count rises Hanlon must step up to find out who the killer is before it’s too late…

A tense, atmospheric page-turner from Alex Coombs. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Lisa Regan.

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3jQVGBS

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Buried for Good by Alex Coombs is a delightfully thrilling mystery that left me reeling from all its twists, turns, and misdirections.

What I Liked

The setting is stunning, and its descriptions are so detailed and atmospheric that they made me feel like I was there. I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland as many of my ancestors were Scottish, and now I feel like I have. I also loved the more confined island setting early on in the novel. It lends even more of an air of mystery because it limits the possibilities of who could have committed the crimes, or does it?

The main character, Hanlon – just Hanlon, no first name – reminds me so much of a Scottish Kinsey Millhone by Sue Grafton. A private investigator whose tough exterior and willingness to throw a punch protects a fragile inside full of self-doubt and insecurities. Relationships are hard for her as she has found that her natural state tends to push people away. She is very focused on her job and doesn’t have the time or inclination for false niceties that are expected. I appreciate that in real life, and while I was reading, it just made me like her more.

The pace stays quick from beginning to end and the twists, turns, and misdirections kept me guessing. I figured out a few parts of the conclusion, but I could have never imagined the whole story. I always love a good unexpected ending, and this story did not disappoint.

To Read or Not to Read

If you are looking for a fast-paced soft-boiled thriller with a no non-sense main character and a glorious setting, look no further. This book will give you all that and more.

Alex Coombs studied Arabic at Oxford and Edinburgh Universities and went on to work in adult education and then retrained to be a chef. He is the author of the highly acclaimed DCI Hanlon series.

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12 Replies to “#BlogTour #Mystery #BookReview | Buried for Good by Alex Coombs”

  1. Mischenko says:

    Same with Scotland, Tessa! This sounds awesome. Excellent review. 😉

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    1. Tessa says:

      Thank you! 🥰 Scotland had always had that unique air of mystery ❤️

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    1. Tessa says:

      I heard today that the EU countries are going to start letting people who are fully vaccinated in as soon as this summer. But for right now, a trip to Scotland is more of a bucket list kind of trip for me. ❤️ Take Me Home Tonight 🎶 has been in my head all day long.

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  6. Carla says:

    I also love books set in Scotland. I have read one of the previous books in this series and really enjoyed it, so I will definitely be adding this one. Wonderful review Tessa. I visited Scotland three or four years ago and loved it, but there is so much more I want to see and do.

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    1. Tessa says:

      Thank you! ❤️. Scotland is one of those countries that definitely inspires the imagination. One day, I will get to visit, I hope.

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