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Buried
An old-school reporter discovers that the search for the truth is still full of surprises in a twisty short thriller from bestselling master of suspense Jeffery Deaver.
After a long run as a respected journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh is on his way out when he stumbles across the story of a lifetime. The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper who taunts the police with riddles. The other puzzle is his motive, which Fitz is determined to piece together. When an eyewitness to the latest abduction leads Fitz closer to the facts, he realizes that the last great story of his career is not at all what it appears to be.
Jeffery Deaver’s Buried is part of Hush, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one truly chilling sitting.
After a long run as a respected journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh is on his way out when he stumbles across the story of a lifetime. The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper who taunts the police with riddles. The other puzzle is his motive, which Fitz is determined to piece together. When an eyewitness to the latest abduction leads Fitz closer to the facts, he realizes that the last great story of his career is not at all what it appears to be.
Jeffery Deaver’s Buried is part of Hush, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one truly chilling sitting.
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First published July 30, 2020
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Jeffery Deaver
509 books11.7k followers#1 international bestselling author of over thirty novels and three collections of short stories. His books are sold in 150 countries and translated into 25 languages. His first novel featuring Lincoln Rhyme, The Bone Collector, was made into a major motion picture starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. He's received or been shortlisted for a number of awards around the world.
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August 3, 2020
Buried, by Jeffery Deaver, is the fourth book in the six book collection, Hush, that I've read and it's been my favorite, so far. The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper who leaves riddles leading to where he has "buried" his victims. Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh is at the end of his long career as an investigative reporter, due his age, his health, and the decline of the printed newspaper. But he's going to investigate this last big story, using all his knowledge and skills. Fitz is good and his investigation skills make me think he'd also make a great private detective. This is Fitz's last big break and it will top all his big stories. Great little story that felt big!
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Jeffery Deaver’s Buried is part of Hush, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death.
This is a Kindle Unlimited selection.
Jeffery Deaver’s Buried is part of Hush, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death.
September 25, 2020
This is gripping, high tension, twisty political thriller. As the man called Gravedigger strikes again by kidnapping a new person and leaving clues behind to tell his/her whereabouts. The game against the time starts as clock ticks faster: if you solve the clues correctly and find the exact place the victims are held, you can save them just on time.
Old school journalist Edward Fitzhugh wants this story as a retirement gift. As he keeps digging more he starts to realize there is more dirt may come out and the actions of Gravedigger may be connected with some higher places and dangerously powerful people.
I already told too much but I have to say: this is breathtakingly riveting, well-written story with likable characters. Especially Fitz’s approach to the old time journalism and criticizing the digital journalism, his banters with newbie journalist Dottie Wyandotte, their interestingly genuine friendship, the final jaw dropping twists were the parts I truly enjoyed.
I’m giving four well deserved, smart, good written stars. And I’m saying goodbye my last book of Hush series.
I’m looking forward to read new story bundle of Amazon Publishing which will be released on September.
Old school journalist Edward Fitzhugh wants this story as a retirement gift. As he keeps digging more he starts to realize there is more dirt may come out and the actions of Gravedigger may be connected with some higher places and dangerously powerful people.
I already told too much but I have to say: this is breathtakingly riveting, well-written story with likable characters. Especially Fitz’s approach to the old time journalism and criticizing the digital journalism, his banters with newbie journalist Dottie Wyandotte, their interestingly genuine friendship, the final jaw dropping twists were the parts I truly enjoyed.
I’m giving four well deserved, smart, good written stars. And I’m saying goodbye my last book of Hush series.
I’m looking forward to read new story bundle of Amazon Publishing which will be released on September.
August 1, 2021
Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh works as a journalist, at the end of his career, at the Fairview Daily Examiner. He is a bit “old-school” and likes doing things the old-fashioned way. (Not relying as much on the internet, preferring to do his investigating in person). Recently there has been a serial kidnapper called the Gravedigger who puts his victims in underground places, but they also leave clues, riddles, rhymes, taunting the police to try to find the victim. As Fitz tries to figure out the Gravedigger’s motive, the more dangerous it becomes for him…
I really liked Fitz, and I also liked his fellow staffer Kelley “Dottie” Wyandotte. I enjoyed the mystery, and the parts where we hear from the victim’s point-of-view, when they are trapped. This was a pretty good Amazon Original Story in the “Hush Collection” by Jeffery Deaver.
I really liked Fitz, and I also liked his fellow staffer Kelley “Dottie” Wyandotte. I enjoyed the mystery, and the parts where we hear from the victim’s point-of-view, when they are trapped. This was a pretty good Amazon Original Story in the “Hush Collection” by Jeffery Deaver.
August 6, 2020
I think this one might be my favorite.
I loved Fritz. I loved Dottie. I loved all the behind the scenes looks at journalism, in its various forms. I loved all the grammar discussions. I loved how much my home state of West Virginia was mentioned. Basically, I loved pretty much everything about this story. In fact, I'd love to read a full-length story about Fritz in his younger days.
Yes, politics are involved (and I'm sure you all know how I feel about that by now). However, Buried used the political thread to simply advance the story line...and not so the author could attempt to influence his readers. There was a huge difference between how Buried and Snowflakes handled the politics in their stories. And for the record, I loathed Snowflakes.
I highly recommend this one though. I can also happily suggest Laura Lippman's Slow Burner, and Lisa Unger's Let Her Be.
This story is part of the Hush collection through Amazon.
UPDATE
Now that I've completed the series, here is my ranking of the six stories:
1. Buried
2/3. Let Her Be & Slow Burner tied for second place
4. The Gift
5. Treasure
6. Snowflakes
I loved Fritz. I loved Dottie. I loved all the behind the scenes looks at journalism, in its various forms. I loved all the grammar discussions. I loved how much my home state of West Virginia was mentioned. Basically, I loved pretty much everything about this story. In fact, I'd love to read a full-length story about Fritz in his younger days.
Yes, politics are involved (and I'm sure you all know how I feel about that by now). However, Buried used the political thread to simply advance the story line...and not so the author could attempt to influence his readers. There was a huge difference between how Buried and Snowflakes handled the politics in their stories. And for the record, I loathed Snowflakes.
I highly recommend this one though. I can also happily suggest Laura Lippman's Slow Burner, and Lisa Unger's Let Her Be.
This story is part of the Hush collection through Amazon.
UPDATE
Now that I've completed the series, here is my ranking of the six stories:
1. Buried
2/3. Let Her Be & Slow Burner tied for second place
4. The Gift
5. Treasure
6. Snowflakes
December 12, 2022
"Riddle me this....." (The Riddler from Batman)
Taunting and crafty, Jeffery Deaver serves up a highly creative and tension-filled short story here with all the bells and whistles. It's clustered around a very demented mind that doesn't pause at Stop signs. Someone is leaving riddles and limericks behind at the scene of some quick-as-you-please abductions. And who is the who?
Enter Edward "Fitz" Fitzhugh. Fitz made his bones back in the days of heavy investigative reporting. He's got a Pulitzer under his belt to prove his point. But the time of main stories "above the fold" are sinking into the sunset with technology leading the way. Dottie, his young pierced and tattooed co-worker, sits in front of her massive screen and reminds him every moment.
But a hot story shoots in and lands on Fitz' desk. There's been an abduction by The Gravedigger here in Garner. They've got a serial killer on their hands. Fitz isn't letting this one go.
Deaver knows his way around crime. He has a long list of best sellers to prove it. Buried sets the scene of the fast pace of changing times within the news business. It's Fitz' "last hurrah" and he's gonna make the best of it. Highly clever and entertaining, this one deserves a look see.
Taunting and crafty, Jeffery Deaver serves up a highly creative and tension-filled short story here with all the bells and whistles. It's clustered around a very demented mind that doesn't pause at Stop signs. Someone is leaving riddles and limericks behind at the scene of some quick-as-you-please abductions. And who is the who?
Enter Edward "Fitz" Fitzhugh. Fitz made his bones back in the days of heavy investigative reporting. He's got a Pulitzer under his belt to prove his point. But the time of main stories "above the fold" are sinking into the sunset with technology leading the way. Dottie, his young pierced and tattooed co-worker, sits in front of her massive screen and reminds him every moment.
But a hot story shoots in and lands on Fitz' desk. There's been an abduction by The Gravedigger here in Garner. They've got a serial killer on their hands. Fitz isn't letting this one go.
Deaver knows his way around crime. He has a long list of best sellers to prove it. Buried sets the scene of the fast pace of changing times within the news business. It's Fitz' "last hurrah" and he's gonna make the best of it. Highly clever and entertaining, this one deserves a look see.
August 19, 2020
I am really enjoying these short stories, the perfect filler in between books.
jeffery Deaver’s Buried is part of Hush Amazon collection, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one sitting.
After a long run as a respected journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh is on his way out when he stumbles across the story of a lifetime. The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper who taunts the police with riddles. The other puzzle is his motive, which Fitz is determined to piece together. When an eyewitness to the latest abduction leads Fitz closer to the facts, he realizes that the last great story of his career is not at all what it appears to be.
I am really not a fan of short stores but these collections on Amazon work for me and especially in the last 6 months. I love them as filler in between novels, a short fast paced read, that keeps me entertained for a couple of hours. This is my second in the series and I may pick up a couple of the others at some stage.
I listened to this one on audible and enjoyed the experience.
jeffery Deaver’s Buried is part of Hush Amazon collection, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one sitting.
After a long run as a respected journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh is on his way out when he stumbles across the story of a lifetime. The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper who taunts the police with riddles. The other puzzle is his motive, which Fitz is determined to piece together. When an eyewitness to the latest abduction leads Fitz closer to the facts, he realizes that the last great story of his career is not at all what it appears to be.
I am really not a fan of short stores but these collections on Amazon work for me and especially in the last 6 months. I love them as filler in between novels, a short fast paced read, that keeps me entertained for a couple of hours. This is my second in the series and I may pick up a couple of the others at some stage.
I listened to this one on audible and enjoyed the experience.
August 3, 2020
Wow!
The reason WHY the “Gravedigger” is committing his crimes is TRULY scary!
And, Fitz an old school newspaper reporter, wants to expose this serial kidnapper, before he retires in a few weeks, to a life of writing memoirs, teaching and fishing.
The Gravedigger leaves, RIDDLES as clues and all are signed..
Figure it out, save the victim...XO, the Gravedigger
It’s the story of a lifetime, if Fitz can figure out the motive in time.
This is one of the Amazon Original short stories from the new HUSH collection-6 stories-6 deceptions. 112 minute read (80 pages)
The stories are written by some of our favorite authors including Jeffrey Deaver, Ruth Ware, Lisa Unger, Alison Gaylin Lauren Lippman and Oyinkan Braithwaite.
A great way to sample the author’s writing if she/he is new to you!
The reason WHY the “Gravedigger” is committing his crimes is TRULY scary!
And, Fitz an old school newspaper reporter, wants to expose this serial kidnapper, before he retires in a few weeks, to a life of writing memoirs, teaching and fishing.
The Gravedigger leaves, RIDDLES as clues and all are signed..
Figure it out, save the victim...XO, the Gravedigger
It’s the story of a lifetime, if Fitz can figure out the motive in time.
This is one of the Amazon Original short stories from the new HUSH collection-6 stories-6 deceptions. 112 minute read (80 pages)
The stories are written by some of our favorite authors including Jeffrey Deaver, Ruth Ware, Lisa Unger, Alison Gaylin Lauren Lippman and Oyinkan Braithwaite.
A great way to sample the author’s writing if she/he is new to you!
January 18, 2024
An old-school reporter does research about a serial killer called “The Gravedigger” right before he’s about to retire.
I like the theme of the story. Now that news is so easily and so quickly available on the internet, the pressure is on the journalists to keep publishing articles as quickly as possible. But there’s so much pressure on them that articles are published too soon, leading to a loss of quality. Some articles aren’t researched enough. Others have very noticeable typos or have grammatical errors. And other articles aren’t really news, they just serve as click bait. So a criticism against that is quite good. And research is the core of a journalist’s job. So if we want them to do their job properly, we have to allow them the time to do that.
Unfortunately, the protagonist is a bit too preoccupied with what is perceived by him as the death of real journalism. It kind of overshadows the mystery plot. The concept of the gravedigger is pretty interesting and the twist at the end is solid. But this story just never managed to grab me to be honest.
I like the theme of the story. Now that news is so easily and so quickly available on the internet, the pressure is on the journalists to keep publishing articles as quickly as possible. But there’s so much pressure on them that articles are published too soon, leading to a loss of quality. Some articles aren’t researched enough. Others have very noticeable typos or have grammatical errors. And other articles aren’t really news, they just serve as click bait. So a criticism against that is quite good. And research is the core of a journalist’s job. So if we want them to do their job properly, we have to allow them the time to do that.
Unfortunately, the protagonist is a bit too preoccupied with what is perceived by him as the death of real journalism. It kind of overshadows the mystery plot. The concept of the gravedigger is pretty interesting and the twist at the end is solid. But this story just never managed to grab me to be honest.
August 8, 2020
Okay, I couldn’t resist….three stars for Buried plus one star for my corny limerick:
There once was a writer named Fitz.
Whose swansong became his Obits.
Starting was spotty,
But aided by Dottie,
His scoop scored one billi-on hits!
There once was a writer named Fitz.
Whose swansong became his Obits.
Starting was spotty,
But aided by Dottie,
His scoop scored one billi-on hits!
October 4, 2020
Be sure to check for my review, first posted on Mystery and Suspense, as well as a number of other insightful comments by other reviewers.
https://www.mysteryandsuspense.com/re...
In a gripping thriller that pulls the reader into the middle of a handful of crimes, Jeffrey Deaver shows that his skills at short story writing are second to none. Intriguing in its delivery, Deaver is sure to leave the reader wanting more in one of the best pieces within the HUSH collection.
There are times when old journalism tricks, like listening to a police scanner, can produce the greatest scoops. That’s the theory Edward ‘Fitz’ Fitzhugh uses when trying to stay relevant in today’s digital world of newspapering. Fitz learns of a man whose been kidnapped, with a clue to his whereabouts. The alleged perpetrator calls himself The Gravedigger, an entity who struck a few weeks before in another state.
While Fitz is close to retirement, he’s come to realise that his style is a dying art, where pounding the pavement and checking with sources has been replaced with quick Google searches and mass-market news stories that are splashed across the Internet. He clashes with one of the hires that will take the paper into its digital era, unsure if he will be able to withstand the pressure to conform and write about what sells to the attention-deficit reader. There’s little time to lose, as Fitz tries to piece it all together in time for the editorial deadline.
Finding a witness to the apparent kidnapping, Fitz works the angle, while the clue to finding the victim proves fruitful. However, there is something more and Fitz cannot shake that flashing beacon in the back of his mind. Parallels between both kidnappings must exist, though nothing is as easy as it seems. When Fitz begins to peel back the truth, he becomes entangled in a web that could blow the Gravedigger case wide open. He’ll have to convince someone to listen to his arguments, or face a less than glorious ride into the sunset of his journalistic retirement. Nothing worse than having an important story buried for none to see!
I have read a few pieces by Jeffrey Deaver before and enjoyed them all. Each has a chill factor and a quick pace that does not permit the reader to sit back and simply absorb. Clues are embedded throughout and the action never stops, which made this longer story flow with as much or greater ease than its other HUSH collection cousins.
Fitz proves to be a useful protagonist, particularly as he tries to shine in an era when everything is cut and paste, surrounded by digital advertisements. The old school of journalism may be on the out, but Fitz refuses to conform and finds himself eager to make a different the only way he can. Deaver offers little backstory for the man, though there is decent character development throughout, culminating in an unlikely twist that ties the plot together.
With little time to develop them, Deaver tosses a few key secondary characters into the mix, all of whom play their part. The various perspectives of the plot allow these personalities to shine, shedding light on a plot that has little time to lag. While not everyone fits together in a nice package, the characters do well complementing one another effectively and keep the reader wanting more.
I always find that an author shows their abilities when writing short stories, as there is little time for slow reveals or pointless plots. These pieces are raw and require movement from the get-go, something that Jeffrey Deaver has no issue doing. A strong plot is pushed along by a well-crafted narrative that keeps the reader wanting more. Clipped dialogue and characters who are placed in key spots offer that secondary momentum with so much going on. Deaver has chosen not only the chapter, but the multi-part style of writing, offering cliffhangers and short segments to keep the reader forging ahead. I enjoyed how things went in directions I would not have expected, yet still came together effectively. Makes me want to open my reading schedule and hunker down with some series work by Jeffrey Deaver to understand him a little more.
Kudos, Mr. Deaver, for another wonderful piece. I have often told myself that I should take the time to read more of your work. This is proof that my instincts are spot on!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
https://www.mysteryandsuspense.com/re...
In a gripping thriller that pulls the reader into the middle of a handful of crimes, Jeffrey Deaver shows that his skills at short story writing are second to none. Intriguing in its delivery, Deaver is sure to leave the reader wanting more in one of the best pieces within the HUSH collection.
There are times when old journalism tricks, like listening to a police scanner, can produce the greatest scoops. That’s the theory Edward ‘Fitz’ Fitzhugh uses when trying to stay relevant in today’s digital world of newspapering. Fitz learns of a man whose been kidnapped, with a clue to his whereabouts. The alleged perpetrator calls himself The Gravedigger, an entity who struck a few weeks before in another state.
While Fitz is close to retirement, he’s come to realise that his style is a dying art, where pounding the pavement and checking with sources has been replaced with quick Google searches and mass-market news stories that are splashed across the Internet. He clashes with one of the hires that will take the paper into its digital era, unsure if he will be able to withstand the pressure to conform and write about what sells to the attention-deficit reader. There’s little time to lose, as Fitz tries to piece it all together in time for the editorial deadline.
Finding a witness to the apparent kidnapping, Fitz works the angle, while the clue to finding the victim proves fruitful. However, there is something more and Fitz cannot shake that flashing beacon in the back of his mind. Parallels between both kidnappings must exist, though nothing is as easy as it seems. When Fitz begins to peel back the truth, he becomes entangled in a web that could blow the Gravedigger case wide open. He’ll have to convince someone to listen to his arguments, or face a less than glorious ride into the sunset of his journalistic retirement. Nothing worse than having an important story buried for none to see!
I have read a few pieces by Jeffrey Deaver before and enjoyed them all. Each has a chill factor and a quick pace that does not permit the reader to sit back and simply absorb. Clues are embedded throughout and the action never stops, which made this longer story flow with as much or greater ease than its other HUSH collection cousins.
Fitz proves to be a useful protagonist, particularly as he tries to shine in an era when everything is cut and paste, surrounded by digital advertisements. The old school of journalism may be on the out, but Fitz refuses to conform and finds himself eager to make a different the only way he can. Deaver offers little backstory for the man, though there is decent character development throughout, culminating in an unlikely twist that ties the plot together.
With little time to develop them, Deaver tosses a few key secondary characters into the mix, all of whom play their part. The various perspectives of the plot allow these personalities to shine, shedding light on a plot that has little time to lag. While not everyone fits together in a nice package, the characters do well complementing one another effectively and keep the reader wanting more.
I always find that an author shows their abilities when writing short stories, as there is little time for slow reveals or pointless plots. These pieces are raw and require movement from the get-go, something that Jeffrey Deaver has no issue doing. A strong plot is pushed along by a well-crafted narrative that keeps the reader wanting more. Clipped dialogue and characters who are placed in key spots offer that secondary momentum with so much going on. Deaver has chosen not only the chapter, but the multi-part style of writing, offering cliffhangers and short segments to keep the reader forging ahead. I enjoyed how things went in directions I would not have expected, yet still came together effectively. Makes me want to open my reading schedule and hunker down with some series work by Jeffrey Deaver to understand him a little more.
Kudos, Mr. Deaver, for another wonderful piece. I have often told myself that I should take the time to read more of your work. This is proof that my instincts are spot on!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
August 23, 2020
A phenomenal short story!
A serial-kidnapper thriller by Jeffrey Deaver. Deaver dishes out suspense, twists, shock and WOW...in flawless amounts!
The Gravedigger is taunting police, by leaving a limerick at each scene. Clues that lead to the victim’s buried location.
Fitz is an old-school investigative reporter, on the verge of retirement. And he is wrapping up his impressive career with the story of a lifetime. Fitz is also a stickler for grammar. 🤭🙄 Please excuse any errors, Fitz!
This short story was phenomenal and my favorite, so far!
This is Book 4 / 6 from the Hush collection by Amazon Original Stories, the longest of the short stories, and worth every word!
My Rating: 5 ⭐️’s
Published: July 30th 2020 by Amazon Original Stories
Pages: 80
Recommend: Yes!!
@JefferyDeaver
#HushCollection #PsychologicalThriller
#ShortStory #AmazonOriginalStories #NoRulesJustThrills
A serial-kidnapper thriller by Jeffrey Deaver. Deaver dishes out suspense, twists, shock and WOW...in flawless amounts!
The Gravedigger is taunting police, by leaving a limerick at each scene. Clues that lead to the victim’s buried location.
Fitz is an old-school investigative reporter, on the verge of retirement. And he is wrapping up his impressive career with the story of a lifetime. Fitz is also a stickler for grammar. 🤭🙄 Please excuse any errors, Fitz!
This short story was phenomenal and my favorite, so far!
This is Book 4 / 6 from the Hush collection by Amazon Original Stories, the longest of the short stories, and worth every word!
My Rating: 5 ⭐️’s
Published: July 30th 2020 by Amazon Original Stories
Pages: 80
Recommend: Yes!!
@JefferyDeaver
#HushCollection #PsychologicalThriller
#ShortStory #AmazonOriginalStories #NoRulesJustThrills
August 2, 2020
There’s a serial kidnapper on the loose. His method of madness is very unique and disturbing! Journalist Fitz is on the case...It’s his swan song. The riddles that The Gravedigger leaves as clues are truly unique and disturbing. The ending is satisfying, but I only enjoyed the first surprise of the journey. The big reveal, though surprising, wasn’t a theme that I wanted incorporated into the story. Still, a decent addition to the collection.
This is part of Amazon’s new Hush Collection, 6 stories each written by a different author.
This is part of Amazon’s new Hush Collection, 6 stories each written by a different author.
August 9, 2020
This is another novella in the Hush series available from Amazon Prime. I actually thought this would be better if expanded into a longer crime novel. The characters were interesting, and I wanted to know more about them.
Fitz is an old-style newspaper reporter who is not too happy with the idleness retirement will bring him. He has just come across the big story of his career. A serial killer seems to be on the prowl in his small, quiet small town. He is known as the Gravedigger and sends clues to the newspaper in the form of verse. The unidentified subject's motive is unknown, and his profile does not fit the pattern of known serial killers.
Fitz works alongside a young, modern tech-savvy female reporter. They discuss his interest in hard, serious news reporting versus her specialty of writing about celebrity gossip, cute animal stories and trivia. They argue about correct grammar and the advantage of the new technology in the newsroom.
In pursuing the identity of the killer, Fitz discovers the case is far more complex and twisted than he ever imagined. His search for a story leads him into mortal danger from an influential man and his agents.
Fitz is an old-style newspaper reporter who is not too happy with the idleness retirement will bring him. He has just come across the big story of his career. A serial killer seems to be on the prowl in his small, quiet small town. He is known as the Gravedigger and sends clues to the newspaper in the form of verse. The unidentified subject's motive is unknown, and his profile does not fit the pattern of known serial killers.
Fitz works alongside a young, modern tech-savvy female reporter. They discuss his interest in hard, serious news reporting versus her specialty of writing about celebrity gossip, cute animal stories and trivia. They argue about correct grammar and the advantage of the new technology in the newsroom.
In pursuing the identity of the killer, Fitz discovers the case is far more complex and twisted than he ever imagined. His search for a story leads him into mortal danger from an influential man and his agents.
January 17, 2022
Whoops, forget to review this one...
Buried is one of six short stories in the Amazon Hush Collection.
4.5-stars, but rounding up because I'm ranking it as the top in the series. Realistically, probably not a true 5-star read.
Buried had a lot of riveting elements including a serial killer known as the Gravedigger who buries his victims alive while leaving clues to their whereabouts. On the case is Fitz, an investigative reporter looking for one last hoorah before he bids adieu to his career.
In short, what I liked:
- It was much better than Snowflakes
- I loved Fitz
- Unexpected ending (won't be for everyone)
- Well plotted and executed for a short story
Final rankings for all Hush short stories:
1. Buried
2. Slow Burner
3. Let Her Be
4. The Gift
5. Treasure
6. Snowflakes
Buried is one of six short stories in the Amazon Hush Collection.
4.5-stars, but rounding up because I'm ranking it as the top in the series. Realistically, probably not a true 5-star read.
Buried had a lot of riveting elements including a serial killer known as the Gravedigger who buries his victims alive while leaving clues to their whereabouts. On the case is Fitz, an investigative reporter looking for one last hoorah before he bids adieu to his career.
In short, what I liked:
- It was much better than Snowflakes
- I loved Fitz
- Unexpected ending (won't be for everyone)
- Well plotted and executed for a short story
Final rankings for all Hush short stories:
1. Buried
2. Slow Burner
3. Let Her Be
4. The Gift
5. Treasure
6. Snowflakes
June 11, 2021
Trust Jeffrey Deaver to write a short story that would grab your attention from get-go!
Buried by Jeffrey Deaver is part of Amazon’s HUSH collection of stories.
This novella gives a glimpse into the working of a newspaper publication with the echoes of dying journalism and the new age fad of creating a buzz in the form of everything ‘viral’. I loved how the author gives instructions about using ‘which’ or ‘that’ in a sentence and all the grammatical discussions between Fitz and Dottie. The mystery of the Gravedigger was excellently plotted with all the twists, keeping the reader on their toes.
So obviously the best in the HUSH collection and I wish there was a full-length investigative novel with Dottie and Fitz as the main characters.
A #KindleUnlimited selection.
Buried by Jeffrey Deaver is part of Amazon’s HUSH collection of stories.
This novella gives a glimpse into the working of a newspaper publication with the echoes of dying journalism and the new age fad of creating a buzz in the form of everything ‘viral’. I loved how the author gives instructions about using ‘which’ or ‘that’ in a sentence and all the grammatical discussions between Fitz and Dottie. The mystery of the Gravedigger was excellently plotted with all the twists, keeping the reader on their toes.
So obviously the best in the HUSH collection and I wish there was a full-length investigative novel with Dottie and Fitz as the main characters.
A #KindleUnlimited selection.
August 13, 2023
Not bad for a short story. But something was missing. I think I expected more from this author being that I enjoyed his other works in the past.
August 19, 2022
Absolutely brilliant! My favourite so far of this short story collection.
Fitz has been a journalist for a very long time, when news was facts and not opinions. He pounds the pavement day after day, checking his facts multiple times and always makes the 7pm deadline for the printed paper. Pounding the digital pavement and posting about cats in pj's as news has no appeal to Fitz.
Then there's the Gravedigger, a serial kidnapper that leaves riddles as clues for finding his victims.
This is probably the best 93 page short story I've ever read. It has everything and is paced perfectly.
Five stars.
This is part of the Hush collection, six stories ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one truly chilling sitting.
At the time of posting this collection is available on Kindle Unlimited.
Fitz has been a journalist for a very long time, when news was facts and not opinions. He pounds the pavement day after day, checking his facts multiple times and always makes the 7pm deadline for the printed paper. Pounding the digital pavement and posting about cats in pj's as news has no appeal to Fitz.
Then there's the Gravedigger, a serial kidnapper that leaves riddles as clues for finding his victims.
This is probably the best 93 page short story I've ever read. It has everything and is paced perfectly.
Five stars.
This is part of the Hush collection, six stories ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one truly chilling sitting.
At the time of posting this collection is available on Kindle Unlimited.
August 8, 2020
A journalist on the verge of retirement reports on the Gravedigger, a new villain from the mind of thriller writer Jeffery Deaver.
It's good to see Deaver explore the virtues of traditional print journalism against modern online reporting. For a short story the characters are nicely brought to life & the conclusion is a very satisfying one.
It's good to see Deaver explore the virtues of traditional print journalism against modern online reporting. For a short story the characters are nicely brought to life & the conclusion is a very satisfying one.
September 17, 2020
The Gravedigger is a serial kidnapper that taunts the police with riddles.
Edward Fitzhugh is an old-school reporter covering the case and decided to end his career with a great story, and for that he just have to find out WHY?
Although the first half was just ok, the second one took an unexpected turn that raised my rating a whole star and made of “Buried” my favorite story in the Hush collection.
Edward Fitzhugh is an old-school reporter covering the case and decided to end his career with a great story, and for that he just have to find out WHY?
Although the first half was just ok, the second one took an unexpected turn that raised my rating a whole star and made of “Buried” my favorite story in the Hush collection.
June 30, 2025
Story 3.5 stars**
Audio 4 stars**
Narrator JD Jackson
Audio 4 stars**
Narrator JD Jackson
August 3, 2020
3-4 stars.
The Gravedigger has kidnapped his second victim and left a cryptic clue in the form of a limerick. Old hack Edward Fitzhugh is on the case.
I found the first part of this short story from the Hush Collection a bit hit and miss. I wasn’t keen on the musing on the change from old news stories to the new online by Fitzhugh. I thought the conversations between the old-style Fitzhugh and the new in Dottie Wyandotte a bit dull though I did like the humour. However, the last part of the story is really good and goes in an unexpected and twisty direction which I like which saved the story for me.
The Gravedigger has kidnapped his second victim and left a cryptic clue in the form of a limerick. Old hack Edward Fitzhugh is on the case.
I found the first part of this short story from the Hush Collection a bit hit and miss. I wasn’t keen on the musing on the change from old news stories to the new online by Fitzhugh. I thought the conversations between the old-style Fitzhugh and the new in Dottie Wyandotte a bit dull though I did like the humour. However, the last part of the story is really good and goes in an unexpected and twisty direction which I like which saved the story for me.
August 5, 2020
Buried was a nice bump back up in the "Hush Collection." The main reason why I gave this 4 stars though is that I needed to see more of a straight line on how Fitz put things together. It just felt like it came out of nowhere. I did like the dynamic between Fitz and seeing how things are changing in the world of journalism.
"Buried" follows journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh. Fitz is about to retire, but with a serial killer on the loose, he decides to follow this as his last big case. The serial killer known as "The Gravedigger" keeps randomly kidnapping people and using rhymes/limericks to give clues to their locations. Fitz isn't great at those, but he is great at "beating his feet" and talking to people and digging up things that people would rather he leave alone.
I liked the character of Fitz and his dynamic with fellow reporter “Dottie” Wyandotte who is eventually going to replace him. I loved the back and forth about grammar and about "clicks." Fitz doesn't respect Dottie's work, but he starts to grudingly see the need for it in the current environment. And then Dottie starts to see the value in how Fitz does his work as well.
I liked the writing in this one, Deaver manages to make even the most mundane character come alive. I also loved how you find out what the Gravedigger is really up to in this too.
"Buried" follows journalist, Edward “Fitz” Fitzhugh. Fitz is about to retire, but with a serial killer on the loose, he decides to follow this as his last big case. The serial killer known as "The Gravedigger" keeps randomly kidnapping people and using rhymes/limericks to give clues to their locations. Fitz isn't great at those, but he is great at "beating his feet" and talking to people and digging up things that people would rather he leave alone.
I liked the character of Fitz and his dynamic with fellow reporter “Dottie” Wyandotte who is eventually going to replace him. I loved the back and forth about grammar and about "clicks." Fitz doesn't respect Dottie's work, but he starts to grudingly see the need for it in the current environment. And then Dottie starts to see the value in how Fitz does his work as well.
I liked the writing in this one, Deaver manages to make even the most mundane character come alive. I also loved how you find out what the Gravedigger is really up to in this too.
July 17, 2021
Excellent
This book is a well deserved 4. I wanted to give it a 5 but certain aspects have been used in a lot of books and movies. Since I try to not write spoilers, I highly recommend this book to readers that like twist endings!
This book is a well deserved 4. I wanted to give it a 5 but certain aspects have been used in a lot of books and movies. Since I try to not write spoilers, I highly recommend this book to readers that like twist endings!
September 3, 2020
Part of the Hush collection of short stories where secrets and exposure need to be managed by force or a more permanent means.
Jeffrey Deaver is the master of the short story so I turned to him to get a flavour of this new series.
His chosen field is journalism to nurture his tale of corruption and the corporate might to cover up.
With a life-time on a physical newspaper,award winning investigative journalist “Fitz” knows the paper’s days are numbered and he faces a retirement without joy in less than a month.
A bizarre local crime draws his attention to do the right thing and go out on a true news story. A potential serial killer has struck for the second time in their community. Here is a national headline making crime right in his local town. He can put his slant on the piece and lead from the community angle.
Despite his advancing years he had lost none of his reporter’s skills and he jumps right into this tale of random kidnapping where the victim is buried alive but with limited time to be found. The criminal goes by the name “grave-digger” and no one has yet been killed as a clue is left concerning the victim’s location. The fear being escalation and physical death if the person isn’t found in time.
I liked the writing and characters. It strikes a chord regarding the death knell of physical newspapers.
The new technology and developments regarding the internet, sound bites and revenue streams through advertising are explored and the interactions between Fitz and Dottie are nothing short of poetic.
He struggle for one last hurrah, that one last in-depth piece focuses all his energies. His work is well received, the kidnap is thwarted by a timely rescue but meanwhile pounding the streets, interviewing witnesses and law enforcement officers is making others less comfortable.
Has Fitz uncovered not only the scoop of his career but a story someone doesn’t want becoming front page news?
Beautifully paced and a homage to old news hacks the author reflects on a changing of the guard in producing news. But the deeper and more frightening scenario is raised in suggesting new approaches lead to fake news, shorter articles riddled with grammatical errors and buried stories perhaps overlooked altogether.
Fitz is in one last battle to be heard and read but the powers that be may just get their way to suppress the story and hush it all up - in his mind, replacing news with YouTube hits and FaceBook likes. Where blogs count more as influencing pieces rather than factual news. I encourage you to “Read all about it!”.
Jeffrey Deaver is the master of the short story so I turned to him to get a flavour of this new series.
His chosen field is journalism to nurture his tale of corruption and the corporate might to cover up.
With a life-time on a physical newspaper,award winning investigative journalist “Fitz” knows the paper’s days are numbered and he faces a retirement without joy in less than a month.
A bizarre local crime draws his attention to do the right thing and go out on a true news story. A potential serial killer has struck for the second time in their community. Here is a national headline making crime right in his local town. He can put his slant on the piece and lead from the community angle.
Despite his advancing years he had lost none of his reporter’s skills and he jumps right into this tale of random kidnapping where the victim is buried alive but with limited time to be found. The criminal goes by the name “grave-digger” and no one has yet been killed as a clue is left concerning the victim’s location. The fear being escalation and physical death if the person isn’t found in time.
I liked the writing and characters. It strikes a chord regarding the death knell of physical newspapers.
The new technology and developments regarding the internet, sound bites and revenue streams through advertising are explored and the interactions between Fitz and Dottie are nothing short of poetic.
He struggle for one last hurrah, that one last in-depth piece focuses all his energies. His work is well received, the kidnap is thwarted by a timely rescue but meanwhile pounding the streets, interviewing witnesses and law enforcement officers is making others less comfortable.
Has Fitz uncovered not only the scoop of his career but a story someone doesn’t want becoming front page news?
Beautifully paced and a homage to old news hacks the author reflects on a changing of the guard in producing news. But the deeper and more frightening scenario is raised in suggesting new approaches lead to fake news, shorter articles riddled with grammatical errors and buried stories perhaps overlooked altogether.
Fitz is in one last battle to be heard and read but the powers that be may just get their way to suppress the story and hush it all up - in his mind, replacing news with YouTube hits and FaceBook likes. Where blogs count more as influencing pieces rather than factual news. I encourage you to “Read all about it!”.
September 12, 2020
Old media good, new media bad!
Synopsis Buried tells the story of Fitz, a grouchy old-school journalist who's about to retire as the newspaper he works for is closing its physical edition down for good. When a 'serial' kidnapper yoinks their second victim in Fitz's town, he hits the beat for one last story. Oh and he also shits on the lady who works in the online side of the newspaper because what she does isn't real journalism.
Summary Man, this one really pissed me off. This felt to me like the author just wanted to rant about the way journalism is shifting and decided to stick a story around the sides of it. So much of this novella is spent on how old media is 'right and proper' and writing stuff on the internet about celebrities is dumb and not journalism. I mean, I don't even like that kind of journalism but it really rubbed me the wrong way. Yeah sure there's something kind of nice about traditional newspapers and its sad that they're becoming less of a thing, but shit changes you know? Yeah Fitz, maybe your very old-fashioned view of journalism is dying and feel free to whinge about it all you want (yes I realize Fitz is a fictional character) but you could just learn how to post your articles on the internet and you could continue to be a journalist! There's just so many things big and small packed into this little novella that make it seem like anyone going into journalism now is doing something that's pointless and stupid but the old way of doing things is perfect. I don't particularly care for sites like Buzzfeed, but who cares? People enjoy this stuff, I don't see the need to go out of your way and shit on it. Oh and of course the lady who works in the new media who is trying to defend it 'sees the light' and converts to hard old-fashioned journalism at the end. Take that you stupid new media, you!
Okay rant over. As for the bookier elements of this book, I found it pretty underwhelming. The writing is pretty mediocre, the one big twist (while unexpected, I'll give it that) was (for me at least) very hard to believe. Also can we talk about the fact that there's a character in this called Peter Tile? All I could think about anytime I saw his stupid name was Peter File from IT Crowd.
Yeah so anyway this one pissed me off. Not a fan.
Synopsis Buried tells the story of Fitz, a grouchy old-school journalist who's about to retire as the newspaper he works for is closing its physical edition down for good. When a 'serial' kidnapper yoinks their second victim in Fitz's town, he hits the beat for one last story. Oh and he also shits on the lady who works in the online side of the newspaper because what she does isn't real journalism.
Summary Man, this one really pissed me off. This felt to me like the author just wanted to rant about the way journalism is shifting and decided to stick a story around the sides of it. So much of this novella is spent on how old media is 'right and proper' and writing stuff on the internet about celebrities is dumb and not journalism. I mean, I don't even like that kind of journalism but it really rubbed me the wrong way. Yeah sure there's something kind of nice about traditional newspapers and its sad that they're becoming less of a thing, but shit changes you know? Yeah Fitz, maybe your very old-fashioned view of journalism is dying and feel free to whinge about it all you want (yes I realize Fitz is a fictional character) but you could just learn how to post your articles on the internet and you could continue to be a journalist! There's just so many things big and small packed into this little novella that make it seem like anyone going into journalism now is doing something that's pointless and stupid but the old way of doing things is perfect. I don't particularly care for sites like Buzzfeed, but who cares? People enjoy this stuff, I don't see the need to go out of your way and shit on it. Oh and of course the lady who works in the new media who is trying to defend it 'sees the light' and converts to hard old-fashioned journalism at the end. Take that you stupid new media, you!
Okay rant over. As for the bookier elements of this book, I found it pretty underwhelming. The writing is pretty mediocre, the one big twist (while unexpected, I'll give it that) was (for me at least) very hard to believe. Also can we talk about the fact that there's a character in this called Peter Tile? All I could think about anytime I saw his stupid name was Peter File from IT Crowd.
Yeah so anyway this one pissed me off. Not a fan.
August 11, 2020
4 stars
Interesting commentary on the media. Loved the details on publishing (past and present). Enjoyed listening.
Interesting commentary on the media. Loved the details on publishing (past and present). Enjoyed listening.
November 2, 2023
3.5 stars
July 9, 2022
Buried by Jeffery Deaver
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5*)
This was the last short-story within the Hush-Collection for me and it honestly was one of the strongest. I think I liked Slow Burner a slight bit better, but this one is a true thriller with a lot of tension and amazing scenes. And with nearly 100 pages the longest in the collection. 🙂
It is about a serial killer who calls himself „Gravedigger“ and also about an old-school journalist who tries to find out who done it. 👮🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️📰
It was a great story that lead me into a completely wrong direction before revealing everything. I had some ideas in the beginning but eventually it was even better than what I thought. I liked the characters and cared about them and there were some fantastic scenes which were described so detailed that I felt as if I‘m right in the middle of it. 😍
Really recommend this little gem! 😁👍🏻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5*)
This was the last short-story within the Hush-Collection for me and it honestly was one of the strongest. I think I liked Slow Burner a slight bit better, but this one is a true thriller with a lot of tension and amazing scenes. And with nearly 100 pages the longest in the collection. 🙂
It is about a serial killer who calls himself „Gravedigger“ and also about an old-school journalist who tries to find out who done it. 👮🏻♂️🕵🏻♂️📰
It was a great story that lead me into a completely wrong direction before revealing everything. I had some ideas in the beginning but eventually it was even better than what I thought. I liked the characters and cared about them and there were some fantastic scenes which were described so detailed that I felt as if I‘m right in the middle of it. 😍
Really recommend this little gem! 😁👍🏻
August 29, 2020
Trust Jeffery Deaver to produce the longest short story of the Hush Collection. I've read all the stories in the collection now and I think I can say that Buried was my favourite, possibly because it was a little longer and, as I've mentioned previously, I'm not good with short stories. I really liked the character of Fitz and was sorry he won't be appearing in any future books. Maybe Dottie will though? A well-thought-out story that could be so true it's scary.
January 9, 2023
Intriguing short
Political thriller and online vs print media are the themes in this short story. I was worried the bad guys were going to win, but Deaver adds another interesting twist to the story.
Political thriller and online vs print media are the themes in this short story. I was worried the bad guys were going to win, but Deaver adds another interesting twist to the story.
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