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Carson Ryder #7
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Eine Frau wird in einem Teich ertränkt, ein Pfarrer qualvoll vergiftet, ein LKW-Fahrer unter seinem Truck zermalmt. Detective Carson Ryder jagt einen Serienmörder, dessen bizarre Mordlust keine Grenzen kennt. Er sieht nur einen Ausweg und bittet heimlich seinen psychopathischen Bruder Jeremy, ein Profil des Mörders zu erstellen. Doch als dieser ihm den entscheidenden Tipp gibt, ist es scheinbar zu spät –Carson wird selbst zum Gejagten.
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Jack Kerley
22 books238 followersAKA J.A. Kerley
John Albert Kerley is an American author. He spent 20 years in a successful advertising career before writing his first book, The Hundredth Man.
He currently lives in Newport, Kentucky, and is married with two children. He enjoys the outdoors, particularly fishing.
He is the author of the acclaimed Alabama-set series of Carson Ryder novels
John Albert Kerley is an American author. He spent 20 years in a successful advertising career before writing his first book, The Hundredth Man.
He currently lives in Newport, Kentucky, and is married with two children. He enjoys the outdoors, particularly fishing.
He is the author of the acclaimed Alabama-set series of Carson Ryder novels
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July 3, 2022
Another great read in the Carson Ryder series. Carson is on holiday and out of the city, but plenty to still keep me reading and entertained.
November 19, 2020
I’ve missed Carson Ryder. I forgot how great he is at his job. I missed his brother Jeremy too. The par make for excellent crime solving. Jeremy is awesome at deceiving almost everyone he meets. And I missed the murders - they were always so grisly. A definite must read in the Ryder sagas.
November 25, 2017
Much better than what I was expecting and was one of those books that I struggled putting down. Guessing the murderer was a little predictable apart from the twist near then end about the murders. May read more of Jack Kerley's books in the future as I really enjoying this book and his writing .
June 16, 2024
Viel besser als ich erwartet habe! Der plottwist wat fantastisch!! Mit diesem Ende habe ich nicht gerechnet!!
September 17, 2025
Buried Alive is a dark, fast-paced, and chilling thriller that kept me hooked from the very first chapter. Jack Kerley once again proves why the Carson Ryder series is so addictive—he knows how to weave together psychological suspense, gruesome murders, and complex family dynamics into a story that’s as disturbing as it is compelling.
This time, Carson Ryder is hoping for a rare moment of peace in the mountains when news of a violent psychopath’s prison escape sets things in motion. But just as he’s trying to relax, he’s pulled into a grisly murder investigation that spirals quickly into chaos. Alongside local detective Donna Cherry, Carson dives deep into a case full of bizarre clues, escalating killings, and constant twists. Adding to the tension is the FBI’s heavy-handed interference and Carson’s own complicated past—especially the shadow of his clinically insane brother, Jeremy, whose role in the unfolding events keeps you questioning everyone’s motives.
I loved how Kerley balanced the gruesome, dark atmosphere with intricate detective work. The pacing is relentless, with just enough moments of calm to let you breathe before throwing you right back into danger. Carson continues to be an intriguing protagonist—sharp, flawed, and deeply human—and his relationship with Jeremy adds an unpredictable edge that makes the story even more unsettling.
That being said, some of the plot developments were a little wild, and there were moments where I had to suspend disbelief, but honestly, it didn’t detract from the experience. The tension builds beautifully, the twists are clever, and the ending ties everything together in a way that’s both shocking and satisfying.
If you enjoy gritty crime thrillers with dark family secrets, unpredictable killers, and investigations that keep you guessing until the very last page, Buried Alive is an excellent addition to the Carson Ryder series. It’s unsettling, addictive, and definitely not for the faint of heart.
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This time, Carson Ryder is hoping for a rare moment of peace in the mountains when news of a violent psychopath’s prison escape sets things in motion. But just as he’s trying to relax, he’s pulled into a grisly murder investigation that spirals quickly into chaos. Alongside local detective Donna Cherry, Carson dives deep into a case full of bizarre clues, escalating killings, and constant twists. Adding to the tension is the FBI’s heavy-handed interference and Carson’s own complicated past—especially the shadow of his clinically insane brother, Jeremy, whose role in the unfolding events keeps you questioning everyone’s motives.
I loved how Kerley balanced the gruesome, dark atmosphere with intricate detective work. The pacing is relentless, with just enough moments of calm to let you breathe before throwing you right back into danger. Carson continues to be an intriguing protagonist—sharp, flawed, and deeply human—and his relationship with Jeremy adds an unpredictable edge that makes the story even more unsettling.
That being said, some of the plot developments were a little wild, and there were moments where I had to suspend disbelief, but honestly, it didn’t detract from the experience. The tension builds beautifully, the twists are clever, and the ending ties everything together in a way that’s both shocking and satisfying.
If you enjoy gritty crime thrillers with dark family secrets, unpredictable killers, and investigations that keep you guessing until the very last page, Buried Alive is an excellent addition to the Carson Ryder series. It’s unsettling, addictive, and definitely not for the faint of heart.
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January 29, 2018
‘Soon after witnessing the escape of violent psychopath Bobby Lee Crayline from prison, Alabaman detective Carson Ryder takes a rare break in the mountains. But his vacation is interrupted when an anonymous phone call summons him to the scene of a grisly murder.’
Serial killers, extreme fighting championships, Geocache, Homeschooling and fanatical preachers are all cleverly woven together to give you this gripping tale in the Carson Ryder series. Carson is summonsed by Dr Wainwright to try to prevent a violent psychopath from dangerously being hypnotised, unfortunately their argument falls on deaf ears. As expected Crayline’s session goes horribly wrong and ends in a violent outburst. During transport back to prison there is an accident which enables Bobby Lee to escape. After a fruitless effort to apprehend Crayline, Carson decides it is time to have a vacation.
Amazingly just as Carson is looking for vacation spots he receives a call to say he has won a week’s accommodation in the mountains. His first morning away Carson is woken by an anonymous phone call directing him to the GPS co-ordinates of the first of a series of bizarre murders. Enlisted by local Detective Cherry, despised by County Sherriff and FBI agent Krenkler, Ryder is in for one hell of a vacation.
Jeremy, Carson’s clinically insane yet highly intelligent brother, is also wanted by the authorities. He loves to play mind games with everyone. Hiding in plain sight he toys with Carson. How is he involved in all of this and will he help or hinder Carson’s efforts to find this macabre killer?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it has been a while since I really got wrapped up in a whodunit novel, but this one just dragged me in. Jack Kearley has a wonderful way with words that makes it so easy to see what you are reading. It was so easy to relate to the characters, whether you liked them or not. And I just want to snuggle with Mix-Up Carson’s beloved rescue dog.
The crazy path that Ryder and Detective Cherry follow to solve this case was both gripping and entertaining. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more novels in this series.
Serial killers, extreme fighting championships, Geocache, Homeschooling and fanatical preachers are all cleverly woven together to give you this gripping tale in the Carson Ryder series. Carson is summonsed by Dr Wainwright to try to prevent a violent psychopath from dangerously being hypnotised, unfortunately their argument falls on deaf ears. As expected Crayline’s session goes horribly wrong and ends in a violent outburst. During transport back to prison there is an accident which enables Bobby Lee to escape. After a fruitless effort to apprehend Crayline, Carson decides it is time to have a vacation.
Amazingly just as Carson is looking for vacation spots he receives a call to say he has won a week’s accommodation in the mountains. His first morning away Carson is woken by an anonymous phone call directing him to the GPS co-ordinates of the first of a series of bizarre murders. Enlisted by local Detective Cherry, despised by County Sherriff and FBI agent Krenkler, Ryder is in for one hell of a vacation.
Jeremy, Carson’s clinically insane yet highly intelligent brother, is also wanted by the authorities. He loves to play mind games with everyone. Hiding in plain sight he toys with Carson. How is he involved in all of this and will he help or hinder Carson’s efforts to find this macabre killer?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it has been a while since I really got wrapped up in a whodunit novel, but this one just dragged me in. Jack Kearley has a wonderful way with words that makes it so easy to see what you are reading. It was so easy to relate to the characters, whether you liked them or not. And I just want to snuggle with Mix-Up Carson’s beloved rescue dog.
The crazy path that Ryder and Detective Cherry follow to solve this case was both gripping and entertaining. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more novels in this series.
February 25, 2013
Not the best in this series, but still entertaining.
Carson Ryder is off for a much needed vacation in Kentucky's Red River Gorge. But of course like any fictional detective, he gets called in to help with a series of bizarre murders in the local area. Jurisdiction is soon transferred from the locals to the FBI, leading to a three way conflict between the local sheriff, the FBI, and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Investigation. Consequently the investigation is side tracked, and Ryder and the detective from DCI go off and pursue their own path.
Ryder's brother Jeremy again shows up and as usual, proves helpful, but not in exactly the way other people appreciate.
To be truthful, I am beginning to get a little tired of Jeremy. He is starting to come across as almost a superhero, who just happens to be a pyschopath. Which I suppose is the intent, but not very believable. Nevertheless, I will read any sequel that comes out.
Carson Ryder is off for a much needed vacation in Kentucky's Red River Gorge. But of course like any fictional detective, he gets called in to help with a series of bizarre murders in the local area. Jurisdiction is soon transferred from the locals to the FBI, leading to a three way conflict between the local sheriff, the FBI, and the Kentucky Department of Criminal Investigation. Consequently the investigation is side tracked, and Ryder and the detective from DCI go off and pursue their own path.
Ryder's brother Jeremy again shows up and as usual, proves helpful, but not in exactly the way other people appreciate.
To be truthful, I am beginning to get a little tired of Jeremy. He is starting to come across as almost a superhero, who just happens to be a pyschopath. Which I suppose is the intent, but not very believable. Nevertheless, I will read any sequel that comes out.
March 12, 2020
Another enjoyable Carson Ryder murder mystery. I couldn't put it down and amongst the usual darkness, gore and horrible murders the burgeoning relationship between Donna Cherry and Carson (with a little help of Mix-Up the dog and Lee McCoy the park ranger) brought nice balance to the proceedings. Loved the little details and how it came together. Felt deeply for the troubled souls involved in the case and how it ended. The mystery wasn't particularly difficult to solve or see coming but I enjoyed the journey nonetheless. This great series just keeps going.
February 28, 2016
I don't really quite like this book. the story is a little bit hard to follow. The plot is quite straight, but the puzzle is too far reach. The time spread between each murder doesn't really connect in the beginning, makes the murders don't seem connected with each other.
The puzzle started to unravel nearly by the end of the book. By the time that happen, I'm lost between who's who.
If you love puzzle with too many character and wide time spread, this book is recommended.
The puzzle started to unravel nearly by the end of the book. By the time that happen, I'm lost between who's who.
If you love puzzle with too many character and wide time spread, this book is recommended.
August 20, 2014
Very readable but disturbing.
March 20, 2012
This series is still keeping me interested and providing enjoyment.
October 23, 2018
That was definitely a good story, but It just really got me on the last 90 pages.
There are really annoying moments of #DescribeYourselfAsAMaleAuthor and also very sexists points of view in some description of female detectives/agents. I mean, I never worked with a fed but I found his description of the female agent very improbable. It would be a 4 starts if the author wouldn't be so macho in his descriptions (what is his thing with "Slender"? He repeated this word a million times).
It is also a reminder of how cruel humans can be. When I was younger, I used to think that those horrible sick stories about how mean and cruel a human being can be, only happened in the books and movies. Nowadays I learnt (specially with master James Patterson) that real life can be many times stranger/sicker than fiction.
There are really annoying moments of #DescribeYourselfAsAMaleAuthor and also very sexists points of view in some description of female detectives/agents. I mean, I never worked with a fed but I found his description of the female agent very improbable. It would be a 4 starts if the author wouldn't be so macho in his descriptions (what is his thing with "Slender"? He repeated this word a million times).
It is also a reminder of how cruel humans can be. When I was younger, I used to think that those horrible sick stories about how mean and cruel a human being can be, only happened in the books and movies. Nowadays I learnt (specially with master James Patterson) that real life can be many times stranger/sicker than fiction.
March 6, 2024
A solid, twisty thriller, set in the deep wilderness of forests and mountains. The story was fast and easy to read, even though I’d never read any of the previous books in the series, it was easy to pick up the characters.
I think the character of Carson’s brother was a little underused, but perhaps this changes in other books in the series. I also hope that Donna stays on as a character in future books.
The plot itself was interesting, it was gory (though this wasn’t explored too much), dark, and it involved the past, which are my favourite elements of a good murder mystery. The ending was good, a good amount of action and a satisfying conclusion.
I think the character of Carson’s brother was a little underused, but perhaps this changes in other books in the series. I also hope that Donna stays on as a character in future books.
The plot itself was interesting, it was gory (though this wasn’t explored too much), dark, and it involved the past, which are my favourite elements of a good murder mystery. The ending was good, a good amount of action and a satisfying conclusion.
May 31, 2023
A solid 3.5 stars that I'm rounding up for the sake of it.
This book was part of a book bundle I received years ago. Although I took a massive break in 2022 after picking it up but that doesn't mean this book wasn't interesting.
With no context from the rest of series, the book does a great job telling me who Carson Ryder and Jeremy makes me want to read the rest of the series.
The story itself was fun and quite macabre indeed. I do wish the ending had been paced out a little more and had some more action but overall I enjoyed the book.
This book was part of a book bundle I received years ago. Although I took a massive break in 2022 after picking it up but that doesn't mean this book wasn't interesting.
With no context from the rest of series, the book does a great job telling me who Carson Ryder and Jeremy makes me want to read the rest of the series.
The story itself was fun and quite macabre indeed. I do wish the ending had been paced out a little more and had some more action but overall I enjoyed the book.
November 27, 2024
Another book that's been sat on the shelf for years!
Really enjoyed this one. It was tense and gross in some bits, very well written! This is part of a series but the only one I've read! May have to buy the others! The characters were likeable. Some of the descriptions were a bit much, but I liked it nonetheless. This follows Detective Carson Ryder, who has a background in psychology, and he deals with some of the most craziest serial killers. Some of the murders in this book were extreme i was shook. But yeah definitely need to check out more by this author!
Really enjoyed this one. It was tense and gross in some bits, very well written! This is part of a series but the only one I've read! May have to buy the others! The characters were likeable. Some of the descriptions were a bit much, but I liked it nonetheless. This follows Detective Carson Ryder, who has a background in psychology, and he deals with some of the most craziest serial killers. Some of the murders in this book were extreme i was shook. But yeah definitely need to check out more by this author!
June 24, 2020
These Carson Ryder books are pulpy and enjoyable. One quibble: Ryder describes a man with horrible scarring on one side of his face as "like a character from a Batman movie, if there'd been a character called 'Half-Face.'"
December 20, 2019
Content: 2/5
Writing: 1.5/5
Writing: 1.5/5
August 5, 2020
wasn't to bad and you have no idea who is the killer or killers, so worth reading if you like murder mysteries,
June 29, 2021
Such an excellent writer, great characters and story even at the second time of reading
August 22, 2021
Very good plenty to keep you reading
August 11, 2023
Couldn't finish it
February 14, 2024
Really enjoyed this one, was interesting the whole way through. Didn’t have to read the first ones to get the story and it was unpredictable!
July 20, 2020
This was a very quick and easy read. The main story line was interesting and kept you guessing, However, there were aspects that just seem a little to far fetched and took away from the overall story.
June 19, 2012
Jack Kerley has now written 7 of these books in the series featuring Detective Carson Ryder. I have not read the earlier books in the series but did read the last book entitled `Little Girls Lost'.
After Ryder witnesses the escape of the violent psychopath Bobby Crayline from prison, he decides a holiday is in order. He takes a rare break in the mountains with his faithful dog named Mix-Up (GREAT name for a dog by the way!). As usual, Carson's break is interrupted, as any good fictional Detective should expect! He gets called to a grisly murder scene by an anonymous phone call.
His unexpected presence at the crime scene doesn't go down well with local Detective Donna Cherry, but before long there are too many bodies to be fighting between themselves. Unwittingly Carson gets dragged into the murders and tries to help Cherry get to the bottom of it.
With the arrival of the FBI, things certainly don't go smoothly and before long Carson realises there is a lot more at stake that a serial killer, as things and people from his past begin to emerge.
I enjoyed the last Kerley book I read and was looking forward to the next instalment. This didn't disappoint in terms of Carson and the storyline. When I saw other reviews of the book, a couple of people complained there was a major plot spoiler quite early on that looked like an editorial mistake. Thankfully, I am not that bright and was so engrossed in the book I must have missed it!
Ryder is a great character and again is written well with all his baggage too. It's nice to see him in an area that is not his local stomping ground and the character Donna Cherry made for a good match up as she is certainly not a pushover. The story itself starts with the escape of convict Bobby Crayline, and before long I forgot all about him while the other murders were taking place. This meant that there were two major plots running through the story which made it quite interesting.
The murder scenes were as usual very grisly and descriptive, but I must point out that Jack Kerley actually made me wince whilst reading one particular section of the book. I actually had to stop reading one scene involving a dead corpse laid out for viewing as it had my stomach turning! Either I have a very active imagination, or he is a great writer. I think it may be a combination of the two, but it makes for great reading.
The introduction of Carson's brother was very interesting and although I don't want to introduce a plot spoiler, I am glad the story panned out the way it did giving the story more room to grow in future books.
The book was paced very well and towards the end we see it reach its climax and wrap things up nicely. All in all, once again a thoroughly enjoyable read, although not one for the weak stomached!
After Ryder witnesses the escape of the violent psychopath Bobby Crayline from prison, he decides a holiday is in order. He takes a rare break in the mountains with his faithful dog named Mix-Up (GREAT name for a dog by the way!). As usual, Carson's break is interrupted, as any good fictional Detective should expect! He gets called to a grisly murder scene by an anonymous phone call.
His unexpected presence at the crime scene doesn't go down well with local Detective Donna Cherry, but before long there are too many bodies to be fighting between themselves. Unwittingly Carson gets dragged into the murders and tries to help Cherry get to the bottom of it.
With the arrival of the FBI, things certainly don't go smoothly and before long Carson realises there is a lot more at stake that a serial killer, as things and people from his past begin to emerge.
I enjoyed the last Kerley book I read and was looking forward to the next instalment. This didn't disappoint in terms of Carson and the storyline. When I saw other reviews of the book, a couple of people complained there was a major plot spoiler quite early on that looked like an editorial mistake. Thankfully, I am not that bright and was so engrossed in the book I must have missed it!
Ryder is a great character and again is written well with all his baggage too. It's nice to see him in an area that is not his local stomping ground and the character Donna Cherry made for a good match up as she is certainly not a pushover. The story itself starts with the escape of convict Bobby Crayline, and before long I forgot all about him while the other murders were taking place. This meant that there were two major plots running through the story which made it quite interesting.
The murder scenes were as usual very grisly and descriptive, but I must point out that Jack Kerley actually made me wince whilst reading one particular section of the book. I actually had to stop reading one scene involving a dead corpse laid out for viewing as it had my stomach turning! Either I have a very active imagination, or he is a great writer. I think it may be a combination of the two, but it makes for great reading.
The introduction of Carson's brother was very interesting and although I don't want to introduce a plot spoiler, I am glad the story panned out the way it did giving the story more room to grow in future books.
The book was paced very well and towards the end we see it reach its climax and wrap things up nicely. All in all, once again a thoroughly enjoyable read, although not one for the weak stomached!
February 8, 2013
Detective Carson Ryder erlebt mit, wie die Hypnose eines Gefangenen daneben geht. Er war zwar gegen die Hypnose, mit dem Durchdrehen und der Flucht des Gefangenen hat er jedoch nicht gerechnet.
Noch Monate später ist der Mörder Crayline nicht gefasst. Ryder ist ausgelaugt. Da passt es hervorragend, dass er, unter seltsamen Umständen, einen Ferienaufenthalt gewonnen hat. Also packt er seinen Hund ins Auto und fährt los. Da wir aber einen Thriller und keinen Reisebericht lesen, kann sich der Leser fast denken, dass dieser Urlasub entweder sehr kurz oder sehr ereignisreich wird. Letzteres ist der Fall. In seinem Urlaubsort treibt sich ein Killer rum. Unter mysteriösen Umständen wird Ryder an den Tatort gelockt. Erst der seltsame Gewinn, dann die mysteriösen Umstände: alles nur Zufall?
Ich möchte nicht zu viel über die Handlung verraten, denn der Aufbau der Story ist so gut, dass man sich einfach reinlesen muss. Ich selbst gehöre zu den Lesern, die noch kein Buch Kerleys gelesen haben und demnach auch die Reihe um Detective Ryder nicht kennen. Das ist aber auch nicht nötig. Die Charaktere werden gut vorgestellt, aber nicht übertrieben, so dass sicher auch Leser, die die Reihe schon kennen, sich nicht langweilen. Das Buch ist schlüssig aufgebaut und nützliche Hinweise, die die Vergangenheit betreffen, gut erläutert. So erfährt man, dass Ryders Brucer ein flüchtiger Psychopath ist, mit Ryder aber noch regelmäßig in Kontakt ist. Auch der Hund Mix-Up gehört einfach dazu, erinnert Hundefreunde an den eigenen Vierbeiner, ist aber für nicht Hundefreunde nicht störend. (ich habe noch eine Bekannte das Buch lesen lassen. Sie mag Hunde eher weniger)
Die Kapitel haben die optimale Länge, um das Buich auch mal aus der Hand legen zu können- theoretisch. Ich konnte es nicht. Die Spannungskurve ist konstant hoch. Einziges Manko ist die Liebesgeschichte. Liebe Autoren, nicht jedes Buch braucht eine Liebesgeschichte. Zwingt euren Werken keine auf.
Ich finde das Buch absolut empfehlenswert!
Noch Monate später ist der Mörder Crayline nicht gefasst. Ryder ist ausgelaugt. Da passt es hervorragend, dass er, unter seltsamen Umständen, einen Ferienaufenthalt gewonnen hat. Also packt er seinen Hund ins Auto und fährt los. Da wir aber einen Thriller und keinen Reisebericht lesen, kann sich der Leser fast denken, dass dieser Urlasub entweder sehr kurz oder sehr ereignisreich wird. Letzteres ist der Fall. In seinem Urlaubsort treibt sich ein Killer rum. Unter mysteriösen Umständen wird Ryder an den Tatort gelockt. Erst der seltsame Gewinn, dann die mysteriösen Umstände: alles nur Zufall?
Ich möchte nicht zu viel über die Handlung verraten, denn der Aufbau der Story ist so gut, dass man sich einfach reinlesen muss. Ich selbst gehöre zu den Lesern, die noch kein Buch Kerleys gelesen haben und demnach auch die Reihe um Detective Ryder nicht kennen. Das ist aber auch nicht nötig. Die Charaktere werden gut vorgestellt, aber nicht übertrieben, so dass sicher auch Leser, die die Reihe schon kennen, sich nicht langweilen. Das Buch ist schlüssig aufgebaut und nützliche Hinweise, die die Vergangenheit betreffen, gut erläutert. So erfährt man, dass Ryders Brucer ein flüchtiger Psychopath ist, mit Ryder aber noch regelmäßig in Kontakt ist. Auch der Hund Mix-Up gehört einfach dazu, erinnert Hundefreunde an den eigenen Vierbeiner, ist aber für nicht Hundefreunde nicht störend. (ich habe noch eine Bekannte das Buch lesen lassen. Sie mag Hunde eher weniger)
Die Kapitel haben die optimale Länge, um das Buich auch mal aus der Hand legen zu können- theoretisch. Ich konnte es nicht. Die Spannungskurve ist konstant hoch. Einziges Manko ist die Liebesgeschichte. Liebe Autoren, nicht jedes Buch braucht eine Liebesgeschichte. Zwingt euren Werken keine auf.
Ich finde das Buch absolut empfehlenswert!
June 21, 2021
Buried Alive has a great storyline that pulls Ryder away from his Mobile jurisdiction and into the mountains on a intended 'vacation'. Once there he receives an anonymous call giving him coordinates to a murder site (and gets there before law enforcement, causing some confusion as to him being the killer).
He later finds out that it was not the woman in charge Cherry that called him, but his on-the-run brother Jeremy (previously killed their father and escaped from a mental institution).
At the beginning of the book, a killer named Bobby Lee Crayline escaped from the very institution Jeremy was in. Their are symbols attached to the coordinates that are put on a website for when a body has been placed. Crayline was imprisoned for kidnapping his opponent and defeater in boxing, Stone, and put him in a hole with garbage.
However, it turns out that Crayline was training Stone to endure these things to make him strong enough to go and kill his past. Both these men as boys were taken to a 'school' where they were malnourished, beaten and made to fight against other children for gamblers (and be sexually assaulted by 'the coach').
At the end it comes to light that Jeremy had gotten close to Crayline during their stay and became somewhat of a godly figure to him, given this Jeremy was asked to check over Stones crime scenes and post the coordinates on the website if he was happy with it.
Cherry gets kidnapped as he uncle was one in charge at this 'school', because he was dead Cherry was a substitute due to her being related.
He later finds out that it was not the woman in charge Cherry that called him, but his on-the-run brother Jeremy (previously killed their father and escaped from a mental institution).
At the beginning of the book, a killer named Bobby Lee Crayline escaped from the very institution Jeremy was in. Their are symbols attached to the coordinates that are put on a website for when a body has been placed. Crayline was imprisoned for kidnapping his opponent and defeater in boxing, Stone, and put him in a hole with garbage.
However, it turns out that Crayline was training Stone to endure these things to make him strong enough to go and kill his past. Both these men as boys were taken to a 'school' where they were malnourished, beaten and made to fight against other children for gamblers (and be sexually assaulted by 'the coach').
At the end it comes to light that Jeremy had gotten close to Crayline during their stay and became somewhat of a godly figure to him, given this Jeremy was asked to check over Stones crime scenes and post the coordinates on the website if he was happy with it.
Cherry gets kidnapped as he uncle was one in charge at this 'school', because he was dead Cherry was a substitute due to her being related.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2011
Review : Buried Alive - Book #7- Carson Ryder Series -J.A Kerley - July 2010
Are you a fan of the films Fear.Com ? What would it be like to be killed using your worst nightmares ? . Buried Alive is the 7th Book in the Carson Ryder series and sees Carson taking a well-deserved vacation after a stressful two years when his brother killed a close female friend and Pyschiatrist at the mental hospital his brother Jeremy was housed at -Evangeline. Jeremy , then escaped from the hospital and is on the run. Carson , wanting to get as faraway as possible escapes to the mountains where he vacationed none years ago to spend a few weeks hiking, rock climbing and no police work and most importantly no Jeremy. However if only life was ever so easy , as Carson recieves a phone call that a murder has occured where he is staying and soon Carson is back in his detective hat and solving a crime. Buried Alive tends to pick up and get a bit exciting when the towns infamous Dr Charpetiner - a Pyschologist turns out to be none other than his escaped from the mental asylum brother Jeremy. Buried Alive also wouldn't be a J.A Kerley book without the other half of Carson's crime team Harry Nautilus whom we read as Carson connects and relays the crime information to him and he works from his end back in their hometown of Mobile.
Looking forward to more J.A Kerley, Keep an eye out as I review his novel In Cold Blood.
Are you a fan of the films Fear.Com ? What would it be like to be killed using your worst nightmares ? . Buried Alive is the 7th Book in the Carson Ryder series and sees Carson taking a well-deserved vacation after a stressful two years when his brother killed a close female friend and Pyschiatrist at the mental hospital his brother Jeremy was housed at -Evangeline. Jeremy , then escaped from the hospital and is on the run. Carson , wanting to get as faraway as possible escapes to the mountains where he vacationed none years ago to spend a few weeks hiking, rock climbing and no police work and most importantly no Jeremy. However if only life was ever so easy , as Carson recieves a phone call that a murder has occured where he is staying and soon Carson is back in his detective hat and solving a crime. Buried Alive tends to pick up and get a bit exciting when the towns infamous Dr Charpetiner - a Pyschologist turns out to be none other than his escaped from the mental asylum brother Jeremy. Buried Alive also wouldn't be a J.A Kerley book without the other half of Carson's crime team Harry Nautilus whom we read as Carson connects and relays the crime information to him and he works from his end back in their hometown of Mobile.
Looking forward to more J.A Kerley, Keep an eye out as I review his novel In Cold Blood.
March 14, 2014
Are you a fan of the films Fear.Com ? What would it be like to be killed using your worst nightmares ? . Buried Alive is the 7th Book in the Carson Ryder series and sees Carson taking a well-deserved vacation after a stressful two years when his brother killed a close female friend and Pyschiatrist at the mental hospital his brother Jeremy was housed at -Evangeline. Jeremy , then escaped from the hospital and is on the run. Carson , wanting to get as faraway as possible escapes to the mountains where he vacationed none years ago to spend a few weeks hiking, rock climbing and no police work and most importantly no Jeremy. However if only life was ever so easy , as Carson recieves a phone call that a murder has occured where he is staying and soon Carson is back in his detective hat and solving a crime. Buried Alive tends to pick up and get a bit exciting when the towns infamous Dr Charpetiner - a Pyschologist turns out to be none other than his escaped from the mental asylum brother Jeremy. Buried Alive also wouldn't be a J.A Kerley book without the other half of Carson's crime team Harry Nautilus whom we read as Carson connects and relays the crime information to him and he works from his end back in their hometown of Mobile.
Looking forward to more J.A Kerley, Keep an eye out as I review his novel In Cold Blood.
Looking forward to more J.A Kerley, Keep an eye out as I review his novel In Cold Blood.
July 29, 2011
Not the best JK book I have read but it was good none the less. With an escaped convict on the loose Carson heads off to the mountains for a “break” after winning a free cottage stay. Needless to say where Carson goes so does hideous, brutal murder.
With the help, or helping local detective Donna Cherry whilst trying to side step the feds Carson slowly unpicks the puzzle. Jeremy pops up for a little one on one time with his dear old brother. As ever he is full of cryptic hints and clues.
There are plenty of twists that keep you going to the end but I it felt a bit disjointed to read. I can’t pin point exactly what is was I was just a little bit disappointed when I finished reading, maybe because I enjoyed the other books so much. Still full of the more horrific aspects of human nature it lacked a bit of the suspense I am used to. I wasn’t so much on the edge of the sofa this time.
With the help, or helping local detective Donna Cherry whilst trying to side step the feds Carson slowly unpicks the puzzle. Jeremy pops up for a little one on one time with his dear old brother. As ever he is full of cryptic hints and clues.
There are plenty of twists that keep you going to the end but I it felt a bit disjointed to read. I can’t pin point exactly what is was I was just a little bit disappointed when I finished reading, maybe because I enjoyed the other books so much. Still full of the more horrific aspects of human nature it lacked a bit of the suspense I am used to. I wasn’t so much on the edge of the sofa this time.
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