REVIEW: The Ones They Buried by Jenifer Ruff was WOW! I actually don’t have enough words in the English language to describe this book. This book is number eight in the Victoria Heslin Series. You don’t have to read the previous seven as they are all written as stand alone books. I recommend all of them for your reading pleasure. They are all seriously good. The Ones They Buried is by far the best one yet! It is over the top. Let me tell you why I think this book is so good.

In the back of my mind I wondered where the title came from. You might too. I have to admit I don’t give a lot of in-depth thought to the books I am reading. I let the author tell the story and let it unfold as they see fit. For me that is the only way I can enjoy and understand their technique of storytelling. I think over analyzing takes the fun out of what the author wants us to think. 

In this case, Jenifer Ruff tells us a story so captivating that I could not figure out who I wanted to pinpoint as the one behind the disappearance of the fitness trainer. Is it Catherine Bower the main character, her husband, daughter, son, or her gardeners? It’s always the gardener. Right? There are so many viable choices. You have to read the book to find out because I’m not telling!

Victoria Heslin and her partner are assigned to the case. It is a year later and they have not found Phoebe Watson, the fitness trainer yet. These characters are awesome in what they do and why. I mentioned earlier that I have read a lot of these books. I have not read book one and two yet. I own them but, now I know for a fact I need to go back and read them. I am a total fan of Jenifer Ruff. She is a sweet person and has perfected her craft and it shines in this book. I never hesitate to read and review her books.

If you love police procedurals, suspense, mystery and thrillers. If you like Kiersten Modglin and Emerald O’Brien, you will enjoy Jenifer Ruff. Pick up your copy of this book and let me know what you think. Until next time…Happy Reading!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are strictly my own.

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SYNOPSIS: Phoebe Watson was a rising star in the fitness world. Then she disappeared.

The mystery captivates the nation, and the investigation takes a dark turn when her body is discovered a year later, buried deep in a remote, wooded area.

Only one person seems to know something about those remains—multi-millionaire Catherine Bower, one of Phoebe’s former clients. Soon after Phoebe disappeared, Catherine suffered a life-altering accident.

FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin believes there’s a connection between Phoebe’s murder and Catherine’s accident. As Victoria digs deeper, she uncovers a thick web of secrets and lies, and every thread she untangles points toward a shocking truth.

Bestselling author Jenifer Ruff’s latest chilling crime fiction novel will have you on the edge of your seat as you unravel the clues. The Ones They Buried is book 8 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Heslin crime fiction mystery series. Each of the books features a unique investigation and can ABSOLUTELY be read as a STANDALONE.

If you liked Flicker in the Dark and The Housemaid, you’ll love The Ones They Buried.