The Buried Girl

A Novel of Suspense

By: Richard Montanari

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

“Taut, propulsive and darkly gripping, Montanari is a master of suspense.” (Chris Ewan)

A haunting, nerve-jangling psychological thriller from Sunday Times best-selling author Richard Montanari, set in a small town hiding a very dark secret.

New York psychologist Will Hardy had it all - a loving family, a flourishing career, a best-selling book. Until the night it all ended in a tempest of fire and ash, leaving only Will and his 15-year-old daughter Bernadette to stand in the ruins. Haunted and grief-stricken, Will accepts an enigmatic invitation from his family’s past to begin their lives anew in the small town of Abbeville, Ohio.

Meanwhile, Abbeville Chief of Police Ivy Holgrave is investigating the death of a local girl, convinced this may only be the latest in a long line of murders dating back decades - including her own long-missing sister.

But what place does Will's new home have in the story of the missing girls? And what links the killings to the diary of a young woman written more than a century earlier? The disappearances in Abbeville have happened before, and now, Will’s own daughter might be next....

©2019 Richard Montanari (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

It was very predictable and a chore to finish

I purchase this one as it was highly rated fro a new book but I dont understand why it was so highly rated. I felt no real connection to any of the characters and felt like I was just going through the motions.

A Little Confusing at First

I found the story intriguing if a bit confusing at first. A lot of times, present and past, and quite a few characters and their stories to keep track of. If you’re looking for an easy listen while you’re doing house or yard work, this might not be it. But if you’re willing to give it your attention, it’s a good mystery.

such a great story

I liked the interaction between all the characters. I stayed up late listening till the end

Frankie was the highlight

The dog was the best part of the story. Scott Brick made the rest of it better than it was.

Enjoyed with a little reservation

I thought the story was initially hard to follow, moving swiftly between times and places. I held on for the ride, though, and it all eventually began to make sense. The plot was very good, and the author's vivid description of the characters and settings made me clearly "see" what was taking place. It was mostly enjoyable, and I was so happy that Scott Brick was the narrator. He could make a bad book sound great.

Kind of weird

This has wired plot twists with you only figuring out at the end of the book.

LISTEN CAREFULLY BUT IS WELL WORTH THE EXTRA TIME

This was a bit hard to follow, but after I went back a couple times and paid attention (I listened while I worked) it worked out just fine. A great story without the gore you usually find in this type of novel. I really came to know the characters and their feelings. Scott Brick as always read a great story! My first-time reading Richard Montanari, not my last for sure!

Where Am I

I have really liked Montanari, but this novel was extremely difficult to follow in audio format. The evil takes place over several centuries, and the listener is never sure what time period in which the author is writing. Not up to his normal standards. Sorely disappointed.

Clutch My Pearls

2 for 1 sale for a great narrator and Shelley’s approval. I love the Sheriff, she is a great gal. Hence my title. If you are multitasking, you may find it difficult to follow the storyline as it is over a period of time. So come back to it. When you can pay attention or you’ll miss out on a good story.
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A new author!!!!

This is the first book by Montanari I've read, and did so in part because the story seemed to have possibilities but mostly because Scott Brick was narrating. What a find! A new author I can search for and a book that had me right from the beginning. I can't wait to listen to more by this author and hope Scott Brick is the narrator. I love a good mystery'thriller and this one did not disappoint.