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A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Series #21
The Buried Truth
Secrets don't stay buried forever.
The recent abduction of a four-year-old girl may be linked to a thirty-year-old case. Jessica Donovan, the mother of the missing girl, will stop at nothing to bring her home. Even if that means digging up the truth about her past.
The recent abduction of a four-year-old girl may be linked to a thirty-year-old case. Jessica Donovan, the mother of the missing girl, will stop at nothing to bring her home. Even if that means digging up the truth about her past.
- GenresMysteryMystery Thriller
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2019
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James Hunt
167 books228 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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August 7, 2019
Nearly a 4*
Interesting, fast paced, kidnapping mystery, good vs. evil, rich and powerful against the rest of us, politicians in the pocket of the privileged. This had it all but somehow the ending was somewhat anticlimactic. Lost it's punch in the last few pages. Actually there didn't seem to be any closure at all. Not even a readers imagined one.
Interesting, fast paced, kidnapping mystery, good vs. evil, rich and powerful against the rest of us, politicians in the pocket of the privileged. This had it all but somehow the ending was somewhat anticlimactic. Lost it's punch in the last few pages. Actually there didn't seem to be any closure at all. Not even a readers imagined one.
September 17, 2019
Mystery,Mystic,Thriller
I really liked the novel,by the 1st.chapter,I was completely drawn in.The detective,lady and Annie were well.written characters.
This is definitely,not my usual genre' but I'm always interested,when it's got to do with small, kids,small, towns and mystery.
I really liked the novel,by the 1st.chapter,I was completely drawn in.The detective,lady and Annie were well.written characters.
This is definitely,not my usual genre' but I'm always interested,when it's got to do with small, kids,small, towns and mystery.
November 14, 2019
This story has many facets in it dealing with the battle between good and evil, poverty and helplessness versus power and wealth, family relationship issues as well as other heavy subject matters.
July 21, 2019
She was kidnapped when she was 4, and now her daughter is kidnapped and she is four.
February 1, 2020
OMG I really liked this book! I read mostly crime novels, and this one didn't disappoint at all! I was grabbed from the beginning, felt the emotions Jessica was dealing with, with her ex-husband and then during her journey of trying to find her young daughter along with the help of Mills, the "rogue" cop who was trying to help her. As they dealt with various villains, most of whom were part of the power hungry family of her ex, the detective never left her side.
I am not a fan of romance novels in general but I was really thinking that Mills and Jessica would wind up together, given how close they became during the search for her daughter. I refuse to give away any more information about that, but I definitely recommend this book to those of you who are fans of crime drama novels. It's definitely a 5*! It's a rather long book but it goes by quickly. I started reading yesterday afternoon and finished at about 4 this afternoon. About 24 hours including my time to sleep and eat.
I am not a fan of romance novels in general but I was really thinking that Mills and Jessica would wind up together, given how close they became during the search for her daughter. I refuse to give away any more information about that, but I definitely recommend this book to those of you who are fans of crime drama novels. It's definitely a 5*! It's a rather long book but it goes by quickly. I started reading yesterday afternoon and finished at about 4 this afternoon. About 24 hours including my time to sleep and eat.
January 10, 2021
Another good thriller by the author, that grabs you from the beginning. Jessica is in search of her missing daughter. Does her ex and his power hungry family have anything to do with it. Good match with the cop Mills who doesn’t always go by the book. Enjoyed the narration and thought it was well done. Given audio for my voluntary review
January 1, 2020
A thrill for
A good book to have read. The pages turn quickly and easily with the fast pace of the story. Only disappointed with the direction of some of the story. But overall a book worth reading.
A good book to have read. The pages turn quickly and easily with the fast pace of the story. Only disappointed with the direction of some of the story. But overall a book worth reading.
April 16, 2020
Riveting
Scary, heart stopping suspenseful all the way. I enjoyed this tale even as it had me worried about what would happen next. Interesting characters, some I hope to never meet.
Scary, heart stopping suspenseful all the way. I enjoyed this tale even as it had me worried about what would happen next. Interesting characters, some I hope to never meet.
August 26, 2020
Her young child had disappeared and it may be linked to a 30 year old case. Can she find her child? Can she solve the mystery? What will she find out? See if she can get her child back
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2020
Engaging
This book was a pretty engaging read. There was a little mystery, a bit of emotion, and a little action.
This book was a pretty engaging read. There was a little mystery, a bit of emotion, and a little action.
September 14, 2020
Great read
I loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Yes, I would highly recommend this book to everyone. I really enjoyed it
I loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Yes, I would highly recommend this book to everyone. I really enjoyed it
February 24, 2021
Just the right amount of mystery and thrilling moments
I read every mystery I can get my hands on and this one kept me interested and intrigued from start to finish.
I read every mystery I can get my hands on and this one kept me interested and intrigued from start to finish.
March 30, 2021
Good reading
Great storyline. Jessica has a great thing going on I thought here and mills would get together but for me maybe next book
Great storyline. Jessica has a great thing going on I thought here and mills would get together but for me maybe next book
August 31, 2021
Wrong order.to books
This
Book is in the wrong order please reorganize the series so you don't know the ending before reading the books
This
Book is in the wrong order please reorganize the series so you don't know the ending before reading the books
January 7, 2022
Read it in one rainy day.
Great book for a rainy day. Liked the way author paced the action. Pleasant believable ending. Recommend this book for fast paced action.
Great book for a rainy day. Liked the way author paced the action. Pleasant believable ending. Recommend this book for fast paced action.
February 19, 2022
Another great book
A great read once again. Just an excellent writer and I will continue to read everything he writes. Keep up the good work.
A great read once again. Just an excellent writer and I will continue to read everything he writes. Keep up the good work.
August 16, 2023
Couldn't put it down
Loved this book! Catches you from the first page. Good twist included.
I didn't see that coming. Good read
Thanks
Loved this book! Catches you from the first page. Good twist included.
I didn't see that coming. Good read
Thanks
May 16, 2025
Edge of my seat
I read this in one night, it grabbed my attention from the start. The characters were strong, and brave. I wish there was a second or follow up to this story.
I read this in one night, it grabbed my attention from the start. The characters were strong, and brave. I wish there was a second or follow up to this story.
January 26, 2022
Great book by James Hunt as usual. Should have swapped this one with the one before it. Now we know how it ends.....
Thanx James Hunt. Love your writing
Thanx James Hunt. Love your writing
December 9, 2019
Three missing months.
The book had me up until the last pages. A very dramatic situation and suddenly it is three months later. What happened ? How was the situation resolved? Not wanting to give away the ending-did the `evil person`die, confess or what? Felt as if the author had to finish to meet a deadline.
The book had me up until the last pages. A very dramatic situation and suddenly it is three months later. What happened ? How was the situation resolved? Not wanting to give away the ending-did the `evil person`die, confess or what? Felt as if the author had to finish to meet a deadline.
December 7, 2019
Well written thriller
Wasn't sure when I started reading whether I would like it. Surprisingly, once i got past the intro the story became more interesting for me.
The twists and turns in the story kept me guessing as to the who and the why. Wasn't until I was almost to the end that it all fell into place and provided a surprise that was truly well done.
Worth reading it you like a good psychological thriller.
Wasn't sure when I started reading whether I would like it. Surprisingly, once i got past the intro the story became more interesting for me.
The twists and turns in the story kept me guessing as to the who and the why. Wasn't until I was almost to the end that it all fell into place and provided a surprise that was truly well done.
Worth reading it you like a good psychological thriller.
December 7, 2019
Love James Hunt
Detective Mills is amazing although he does have the same swag as previous Detectives in James Hunt books. I wish Mills and Jessica would have moved their relationship further but since she’s moving it made since to let the friendship linger.
Detective Mills is amazing although he does have the same swag as previous Detectives in James Hunt books. I wish Mills and Jessica would have moved their relationship further but since she’s moving it made since to let the friendship linger.
July 6, 2020
The Buried Trurh
The Buried Truth is a real page turner. From the first page, I could not stop reading. I will recommend it to all my book reading friends.
The Buried Truth is a real page turner. From the first page, I could not stop reading. I will recommend it to all my book reading friends.
July 22, 2019
This small town was lethal
This Small town was run by a cold, unfeeling man and his son's whom he trained to be as depraved as he was. Everyone of authority in town followed his orders. Over the years someone had kidnapped children, kept them for awhile and returned them tattooed and not remembering anything. When J's daughter is kidnapped she begins having flashbacks of her own abduction years ago. One cop, a new hire, decides to help her find her daughter when the local police don't seem interested. This story of their harrowing experiences will keep you reading into the night.
This Small town was run by a cold, unfeeling man and his son's whom he trained to be as depraved as he was. Everyone of authority in town followed his orders. Over the years someone had kidnapped children, kept them for awhile and returned them tattooed and not remembering anything. When J's daughter is kidnapped she begins having flashbacks of her own abduction years ago. One cop, a new hire, decides to help her find her daughter when the local police don't seem interested. This story of their harrowing experiences will keep you reading into the night.
September 9, 2019
A good story line, tho one most would never think of happening. A woman in a small town married a rich man but later found him not who she thought he was when they married. She had an affair and had a daughter named Annie. They still stayed together and he raised her as his daughter for a few years. Then things change when she tried to divorce him. She had gone thru a horrible thing when she was young and now that Annie was born things see like back then. A long hard road later they finally found the true story to it all. I wish the story could have ended happier by using a few more simple words .
July 17, 2019
When a young child is abducted in a small Kansas town, a mother begins her tireless search to bring her little girl home. But solving the case of her daughter’s disappearance unearths the traumas of her past. These forgotten memories could hold the key to finding her daughter before it’s too late.
This was a brilliant read.
I loved the characters that have been created for this story.
Amazingly written plot and story line.
Truly every mothers worst nightmare.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a brilliant read.
I loved the characters that have been created for this story.
Amazingly written plot and story line.
Truly every mothers worst nightmare.
Recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2019
I highly recommend this story in "A Riveting Small Town Mystery" series. When a child is abducted it is every mother's worst nightmare, but what if the key to the abductor is hidden in your memories?
This book was very well developed and had a great storyline. It kept me riveted from start to finish, a real page-turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was very well developed and had a great storyline. It kept me riveted from start to finish, a real page-turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2019
Loved this full of action, and a lot heartache/soul searching. How does a mother who's child has been abducted cope? It's a nightmare that no parent should ever have to go through. But to find her child she must re-visit past memories, memories she has tried hard to bury yet may hold the key to finding her child. Loved the characters and this was well written. As a mother myself found myself really squirming at the thought of one of my kids going missing and how I would cope.
July 20, 2019
This is a brilliant plot with twists and turns and lots of drama, emotion and mystery that held me captive to the end of the book. I have loved previous books by this author and this one once again did not disappoint. The topic of the story in itself is one that is always emotional and intense, and the author captured that perfectly. This is a great story and a must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 21, 2019
Truly amazing book
I began this book with a lot of trepidation. I read the author review and wondered if it would be worth my time. Wow. Mr Hunt builds a compelling story. His plot so unbelievable it’s mesmerizing. His characters real, human,flawed and fascinating. This is a tale of evil verses good that is more than worth the read. I will search out more of his work.
I began this book with a lot of trepidation. I read the author review and wondered if it would be worth my time. Wow. Mr Hunt builds a compelling story. His plot so unbelievable it’s mesmerizing. His characters real, human,flawed and fascinating. This is a tale of evil verses good that is more than worth the read. I will search out more of his work.
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