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Sarah Armstrong #4
The Buried
"It is riveting. I could not put it down. I now want another one. I am hoping Kathryn Casey will publish the fifth." - Five-star Goodreads review."Grabs your attention from the start and keeps going. You don’t want to put it down. Sarah Armstrong is a great character." - Five-star Goodreads reviewHidden in the shadows of an East Texas pine forest, a man and a woman watch worshippers file out of a church. The man lights a match, and flames erupt, climbing the thirsty clapboard walls, as the pastor trapped inside pleads for divine intervention and human help that never comes. Meanwhile Texas Ranger Lieutenant Sarah Armstrong sketches the memories of a serial killer, as he describes the faces of his victims. Following his clues, Sarah guides the search for the remains of young women long dead and buried in unmarked graves.Then from behind prison walls, the serial killer attempts to claim yet another victim, a woman who risked everything to escape his lethal grasp. She fought him and lived once before, but now only Sarah can save her, a quest that will plunge them both into the fires of hell. A pulse-pounding thriller, THE BURIED takes readers inside Texas' Death Row and the minds of two twisted serial killers.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 25, 2018
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Kathryn Casey
33 books642 followersAn award-winning journalist and a critically acclaimed bestselling author, Kathryn Casey has written eleven true crime books and is the creator of the Sarah Armstrong and Clara Jefferies mystery series. ANGEL FALLS, her first historical fiction, was inspired by the life of Ruth Robertson, who in 1949 measured the world’s tallest waterfall.
Casey’s books have been Literary and Mystery Guild selections, and DEADLY LITTLE SECRETS was made into a Lifetime movie. Her first novel, SINGULARITY, was named a Best Crime Novel Debut by Booklist, and Library Journal chose THE KILLING STORM for its annual list of Best Mysteries. Elle Magazine picked DIE, MY LOVE as one of the ten best thrillers and crime books written by a woman. True crime matriarch Ann Rule praised Casey as "one of the best," and #1 NY Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen has called Casey "a true crime great."
In addition, Casey has written more than a hundred national magazine articles and pieces for The Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and the Houston Chronicle. In 2022, Casey was featured on the top ten Netflix limited documentary series “Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields.” She’s appeared on dozens of television and radio programs, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, 48 Hours, Oprah, Investigation Discovery, the Travel Channel, A&E, and other venues.
Casey’s books have been Literary and Mystery Guild selections, and DEADLY LITTLE SECRETS was made into a Lifetime movie. Her first novel, SINGULARITY, was named a Best Crime Novel Debut by Booklist, and Library Journal chose THE KILLING STORM for its annual list of Best Mysteries. Elle Magazine picked DIE, MY LOVE as one of the ten best thrillers and crime books written by a woman. True crime matriarch Ann Rule praised Casey as "one of the best," and #1 NY Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen has called Casey "a true crime great."
In addition, Casey has written more than a hundred national magazine articles and pieces for The Washington Post, the Boston Globe, and the Houston Chronicle. In 2022, Casey was featured on the top ten Netflix limited documentary series “Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields.” She’s appeared on dozens of television and radio programs, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, 20/20, 48 Hours, Oprah, Investigation Discovery, the Travel Channel, A&E, and other venues.
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September 28, 2020
A church burns down and a body is found. Texas Ranger Lieutenant Sarah Armstrong tries to put pieces together on what and when, then onto who and why made this happen.
The book starts off slowly, gives you a touch of information, the scene of the incident, then hits a fast moving pace that will not let you go. Then right in the middle of all that a few Mom and Daughter moments. I found that to be a nice touch, keeps Sarah human and real. I enjoyed the fact that there was not tons of twists but enough to keep you guessing. LOVED the ending of the book, just a touch of romance.
The book starts off slowly, gives you a touch of information, the scene of the incident, then hits a fast moving pace that will not let you go. Then right in the middle of all that a few Mom and Daughter moments. I found that to be a nice touch, keeps Sarah human and real. I enjoyed the fact that there was not tons of twists but enough to keep you guessing. LOVED the ending of the book, just a touch of romance.
November 2, 2018
This book is another great story in the Sarah Armstrong Texas Ranger series, if you like strong women who aren’t afraid to stand on there own and work in a mans world then you will love this series. She’s a hard working Ranger that can hold her own and has earned the respect of law enforcement far and wide in Texas as one of the few women in the rangers and the only profiler she gets the job done while trying to raise her daughter after the death of her husband.
October 10, 2020
Wonderful series!
Five stars for a wonderful last book on a great series. I loved the tenacity of the heroine and that it had a mostly happy ending. The only wish I had was that she was allowed to find love, but maybe that will happen in another book! The author kept me on the edge of my seat and you never knew what would happen next. I highly recommend this book and the series to anyone who loves a good mystery!
Five stars for a wonderful last book on a great series. I loved the tenacity of the heroine and that it had a mostly happy ending. The only wish I had was that she was allowed to find love, but maybe that will happen in another book! The author kept me on the edge of my seat and you never knew what would happen next. I highly recommend this book and the series to anyone who loves a good mystery!
October 4, 2020
Another Great Addition to Sarah Armstrong Mysteries
I glad we have had another Sarah Armstrong book. I've enjoyed them all and this is my favorite of the series. Good story line, loved the two cases. Story moved along at a quick pace. Characters were all well developed. I had a hard time putting this book down. I hope there will be more.
I glad we have had another Sarah Armstrong book. I've enjoyed them all and this is my favorite of the series. Good story line, loved the two cases. Story moved along at a quick pace. Characters were all well developed. I had a hard time putting this book down. I hope there will be more.
March 6, 2021
One good, long complicated mystery
This book has a good, strong and complicated mystery woven through it with many different strands! Ms Casey's books have alot that I like in them. One of which is a good strong woman hero! She's what we want from all officers- someone who works tirelessly and doesn't give up on doing the right thing! Bravo!
This book has a good, strong and complicated mystery woven through it with many different strands! Ms Casey's books have alot that I like in them. One of which is a good strong woman hero! She's what we want from all officers- someone who works tirelessly and doesn't give up on doing the right thing! Bravo!
August 28, 2019
Another block buster
Just finished the fourth Sarah Armstrong mystery. It is riveting. I could not put it down. I’m now want another one. I am hoping Kathryn Casey will publish the fifth.
Just finished the fourth Sarah Armstrong mystery. It is riveting. I could not put it down. I’m now want another one. I am hoping Kathryn Casey will publish the fifth.
December 13, 2018
Sarah
Grabs your attention from the start and keeps going. You don’t want to put it down. Sarah Armstrong is a great character.
Grabs your attention from the start and keeps going. You don’t want to put it down. Sarah Armstrong is a great character.
June 18, 2021
Great series!
Great read! Wish there were more books in the series. Sarah is a really strong character that does whatever it takes to take care of her family and get the job done!!
Great read! Wish there were more books in the series. Sarah is a really strong character that does whatever it takes to take care of her family and get the job done!!
March 23, 2024
This is the fourth in the Sarah Armstrong series. Someone is setting churches on fire and in the latest fire the pastor is killed. Sarah helps the local police and they soon focus on Beau Whittle as the one responsible. Along with trying to find Beaus, Sarah has been tasked with talking with death row inmate and serial killer, Liam Kneehoff, to draw his victim so they can be recovered. Liam is cooperating in order to delay his execution. Sara is racing against the clock in finding Beaus before he kills a victim that Liam targeted. Here’s hoping for the fifth book
November 27, 2024
I had thought this was the last book in this series because Goodreads only has the 4 listed, however, at the end of this book it says there is another one coming out in 2019. Being that it is 2024, I assume it was released. No matter. I won't be reading it. I am done with this series and this author. She just isn't for me.
October 7, 2024
another great K Casey book
It is 2am and I had to stay up to finish this book. Casey makes her characters come alive. I’m always excited to find a Kathryn Casey book I haven’t read.
It is 2am and I had to stay up to finish this book. Casey makes her characters come alive. I’m always excited to find a Kathryn Casey book I haven’t read.
December 24, 2018
Too many editing errors
The story was good, but the editing errors were distracting. I will continue to read the series, but will hope the editing gets better.
The story was good, but the editing errors were distracting. I will continue to read the series, but will hope the editing gets better.
January 27, 2025
Excellent fiction read.
Casey takes you into the the world of law enforcement, reminding us of the dedication and evil that law enforcement deals with daily.
Casey takes you into the the world of law enforcement, reminding us of the dedication and evil that law enforcement deals with daily.
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