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Lies #6
Buried Lies
In 1982, eight teens disappeared from the Crater Lake School for Boys. Forty years later, a mass grave is found, containing the remains of seven of the boys. What happened to the eighth?
Del Honeycutt and bestselling mystery author Sabrina Spencer have carved out a quiet life on seventeen acres in New Hampshire. A construction crew breaking ground for a guest house comes across the mass grave. It plunges Del and Sabrina into a deadly game of cat and mouse, involving murder, a secret project, a lost diamond, and, of course, lies.
Del Honeycutt and bestselling mystery author Sabrina Spencer have carved out a quiet life on seventeen acres in New Hampshire. A construction crew breaking ground for a guest house comes across the mass grave. It plunges Del and Sabrina into a deadly game of cat and mouse, involving murder, a secret project, a lost diamond, and, of course, lies.
244 pages, ebook
First published October 1, 2021
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About the author
Andrew Cunningham
33 books217 followersAndrew Cunningham is an Amazon bestselling author of 22 novels, including The Alaska Thrillers (Wisdom Spring, Nowhere Alone, The 7th Passenger, and Lost Passage); the "Lies" Mystery Series (All Lies, Fatal Lies, Vegas Lies, Secrets & Lies, Blood Lies, Buried Lies, Sea of Lies, and Maui Lies); the terrorist/disaster thriller Deadly Shore; the Yestertime Time Travel Series (Yestertime, The Yestertime Effect, The Yestertime Warning, and The Yestertime Shift); and the post-apocalyptic Eden Rising Series (Eden Rising, Eden Lost, Eden's Legacy, Eden’s Survival, and Eden's Fury). As A.R. Cunningham, he has written a series of 5 humorous children's mysteries in the Arthur MacArthur series for middle-readers. Formerly an interpreter for the deaf, an independent bookseller, and a freelance writer and copy editor, Andrew was a long-time resident of Cape Cod. He and his wife now live in Florida. Visit his website at www.arcnovels.com, and his Facebook Page (Author Andrew Cunningham).
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July 24, 2022
What a rollercoaster
Epic volume here for the couple and writers Del & Sabrina. This one was quite intense, very good plot and some intense moment as they chase leads after leads following a deranged man. Probably one of the better "Lies" mystery thriller series :-) Almost hoping there'll be a 7th volume some day to know more about Sabrina and Del's future (as well as Captain America!! :P)
Epic volume here for the couple and writers Del & Sabrina. This one was quite intense, very good plot and some intense moment as they chase leads after leads following a deranged man. Probably one of the better "Lies" mystery thriller series :-) Almost hoping there'll be a 7th volume some day to know more about Sabrina and Del's future (as well as Captain America!! :P)
October 29, 2021
"Lies" Mystery
I enjoyed the entire series of books. This one was good, but not my favorite. This book was more about the mystery than the main characters. It was a good mystery. Greed is an all consuming evil.
I hope there are more "lies" coming.
I enjoyed the entire series of books. This one was good, but not my favorite. This book was more about the mystery than the main characters. It was a good mystery. Greed is an all consuming evil.
I hope there are more "lies" coming.
December 15, 2022
The plot was complicated, the ending logical and satisfying. I liked the main characters who were also the narrators, Del and Sabrina, and the supporting cast of allies and bad guys/gals. The writing was simple and clean. It was, all in all, a nice escape without requiring a lot of empathy or brain taxing to follow along and make some reasonable guesses about what was going to happen next. I enjoyed this book.
January 15, 2025
Del and Sabrina have moved into their new house and are looking forward to the isolation away from people. Until 9 bodies are found when the foundations are being dug for their new guest house. Thus starts another mystery, dating back to 1982. Can they solve it before one of them is seriously hurt again?
I’m really enjoying the adventures of Del and Sabrina! I’ll be sad when I have to leave them behind.
I’m really enjoying the adventures of Del and Sabrina! I’ll be sad when I have to leave them behind.
January 21, 2022
LOTS'O TWISTS & TURNS IN A COMPLEX STORYLINE. I ENJOYED TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE WHO, WHAT, WHY OF THE STORY. THIS WAS ONE OF THOSE STORIES WHICH YOU MIGHT END UP ROOTING FOR THE WRONG SIDE.;D
October 1, 2021
Almost Heaven
Del and Sabrina have found their longed-for haven in Crater Lake — 17 secluded acres in the hills of New Hampshire. A slice of heaven. And then… Pulled into a 40-year-old mystery, they must uncover dark secrets from the past before they can find peace in their quiet retreat. Another white-knuckle, page-turning entry in the ‘Lies’ mystery thriller series.
Del and Sabrina have found their longed-for haven in Crater Lake — 17 secluded acres in the hills of New Hampshire. A slice of heaven. And then… Pulled into a 40-year-old mystery, they must uncover dark secrets from the past before they can find peace in their quiet retreat. Another white-knuckle, page-turning entry in the ‘Lies’ mystery thriller series.
January 19, 2022
Del Honeycutt and his partner Sabrina Spencer, a mystery writer had recently acquired seventeen acres of land in New Hampshire when one of the builders discovered skeletal remains on the property.
The police are called in to investigate. Upon closer inspection, they discover the site was a mass grave.
The property once belonged to a school called the Crater Lake School for Boys. The school went out of business in 1985, and all the buildings were torn down in the following years.
The school was for juvenile delinquents but was finally closed down when parents complained that their children had been abused.
Who are the boys they buried? How did they end up at the school?
Soon after the bones are discovered Del and Sabrina are approached by a woman named Rebecca Lane who said her brother Randy, disappeared in 1982, and it wasn’t until the last year that her father on his deathbed confessed to sending her brother to the Crater Lake School for Boys.
Now Rebecca wants them to help find out what happened to her brother and whether he’s still alive. As the couple digs deeper, they suspect that not everything is as it seems. They even start to question Rebecca’s motives.
The police are called in to investigate. Upon closer inspection, they discover the site was a mass grave.
The property once belonged to a school called the Crater Lake School for Boys. The school went out of business in 1985, and all the buildings were torn down in the following years.
The school was for juvenile delinquents but was finally closed down when parents complained that their children had been abused.
Who are the boys they buried? How did they end up at the school?
Soon after the bones are discovered Del and Sabrina are approached by a woman named Rebecca Lane who said her brother Randy, disappeared in 1982, and it wasn’t until the last year that her father on his deathbed confessed to sending her brother to the Crater Lake School for Boys.
Now Rebecca wants them to help find out what happened to her brother and whether he’s still alive. As the couple digs deeper, they suspect that not everything is as it seems. They even start to question Rebecca’s motives.
March 3, 2024
Kindle Unlimited
Sixth of the Lies series, this one is a bit of a heartbreaker, but too compelling to put aside, as are all of the others in this series. And as with the others featuring Del, Sebrina, and Mo, this is one I am pleased to recommend highly to friends and family. Taking place all in the NorthEastern US, we enjoy the flora and fauna as well as the relationships between our protagonists and their trip through troubles not of their own making. The police that we have visited in previous books are all there for our trio of do-gooders, along with a passel of new cops and we have a bit more background on our Boston and Florida connections. A necessary read to keep up with the crew. Also currently available on Kindle Unlimited in both the single and a three-fer borrowing package of #s 4, 5, and 6.
Reviewed on March 2, 2024, at Goodreads, AmazonSmile, and BookBub. Not available for review on B&N and Kobo.
Sixth of the Lies series, this one is a bit of a heartbreaker, but too compelling to put aside, as are all of the others in this series. And as with the others featuring Del, Sebrina, and Mo, this is one I am pleased to recommend highly to friends and family. Taking place all in the NorthEastern US, we enjoy the flora and fauna as well as the relationships between our protagonists and their trip through troubles not of their own making. The police that we have visited in previous books are all there for our trio of do-gooders, along with a passel of new cops and we have a bit more background on our Boston and Florida connections. A necessary read to keep up with the crew. Also currently available on Kindle Unlimited in both the single and a three-fer borrowing package of #s 4, 5, and 6.
Reviewed on March 2, 2024, at Goodreads, AmazonSmile, and BookBub. Not available for review on B&N and Kobo.
January 12, 2022
BURIED LIES is an intensely riveting multifaceted mystery which is Old Testament in its themes: father-son conflict, love triangles, and especially its emphasis on long-term unfolding vengeance. The proverb "Revenge is a dish best eaten cold" is delivered a resounding "Amen!" by multiple characters in this book, exemplifying more than one example of Character Devolution, and resulting in a hill of "what if's" as the protagonists reflect on how lives might have been changed, if only greed and cupidity, lust and elitism, hadn't ruled so many individuals.
February 1, 2022
Buried Lies (Lies #6) is Andrew Cunningham at his best! I have read the previous five and so enjoyed the growth of our two protagonists, Del and Sabrina. We watched their teamwork, an integral aspect of the discovery of their solution, came about. Murder or many murders take the reader through a journey; history of how we got to the present tense setting. We have murders, robbery, larceny, murders, abuse of youth, generational lawbreaking, humor, arson, and did I mention cold blooded murder.
I highly recommend this outstanding book!
I highly recommend this outstanding book!
October 18, 2022
[eBook]
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[this book could have certain upsetting triggers for some readers.]
While this is a stand-alone contemporary story, the first book in the series should be read to understand the main characters better.
Once again (creeping close to middle age average, guy and reluctant hero) Del and (former prisoner turned author) Sabrina are thrown into a life and death mystery. This time the mystery is closer to home; their new backyard to be precise, and the grounds of an abandoned boys reform school.
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[this book could have certain upsetting triggers for some readers.]
While this is a stand-alone contemporary story, the first book in the series should be read to understand the main characters better.
Once again (creeping close to middle age average, guy and reluctant hero) Del and (former prisoner turned author) Sabrina are thrown into a life and death mystery. This time the mystery is closer to home; their new backyard to be precise, and the grounds of an abandoned boys reform school.
January 17, 2023
This was a strange story of revenge, greed and multiple murders/murderers. I felt sorry for Randy but not enough to really justify his revenge tactics. It must be horrible to have your parent give you away to a stranger in the middle of the night. The trauma being the only survivor of 8 boys with all the damage caused to him, was great. Interesting how everyone's greed mixed in with murder and revenge. Randy's crimes were the only ones based on revenge. In the end, the full and true story gets revealed.
January 18, 2022
Buried Lies
A story about eight boys from a home for wayward boys. They were used to locate an expensive stone that was accidentally dropped in a lake. When they didn't find the stone after many nights of searching for it, they were shot. Years after, there was a serial killer in the area. The story had many twists and turns involving a huge cover-up and lots of secrets uncovered. A very good mystery.
A story about eight boys from a home for wayward boys. They were used to locate an expensive stone that was accidentally dropped in a lake. When they didn't find the stone after many nights of searching for it, they were shot. Years after, there was a serial killer in the area. The story had many twists and turns involving a huge cover-up and lots of secrets uncovered. A very good mystery.
October 14, 2021
What a disappointment!
Loved the previous books...great characters, interesting plots and gentle humour. This book had none of those...mostly from the perspective of the villains, poorly written, little warmth or development of the main characters. Could have been written by a different person ....thinks that's it for me and this serie.
Loved the previous books...great characters, interesting plots and gentle humour. This book had none of those...mostly from the perspective of the villains, poorly written, little warmth or development of the main characters. Could have been written by a different person ....thinks that's it for me and this serie.
December 24, 2021
The Perils of Del and Sabrina come to a peaceful end?
After hair-raising and incredible adventures, solving a final mystery of murder, mayhem and missing boys from a long defunct detention facility puts Del and Sabrina in the cross-hairs of one final crew of lying, murderous double-dealers before they settle into the secluded isolation of their dream property.
After hair-raising and incredible adventures, solving a final mystery of murder, mayhem and missing boys from a long defunct detention facility puts Del and Sabrina in the cross-hairs of one final crew of lying, murderous double-dealers before they settle into the secluded isolation of their dream property.
January 14, 2022
It's an easy quick read but the coincidences are ridiculously unbelievable. And characters are caricatures or some comic book cut outs.
...Second grade school teacher, also beautiful multiple MA black belt and also lesbian and in witness protection program. Yeah...
Hermit also ex-mobsters medic, Nam veteran surgeon skilled in ways to kill and so on...
...Second grade school teacher, also beautiful multiple MA black belt and also lesbian and in witness protection program. Yeah...
Hermit also ex-mobsters medic, Nam veteran surgeon skilled in ways to kill and so on...
January 3, 2022
Lies and Murder
Wowee! "Lies" is an outstanding series with unexpected plot twists and turns. To fully appreciate this gripping series, start at the beginning with All Lies and just keep reading.
Wowee! "Lies" is an outstanding series with unexpected plot twists and turns. To fully appreciate this gripping series, start at the beginning with All Lies and just keep reading.
January 12, 2022
wow!
Cunningham puts together an exceptional story. Del and Sabrina finally found their little bit of paradise, but a gruesome discovery mars its beauty. The mystery becomes a tangled web of hate and greed. Good writing, good editing. It doesn’t get any better.
Cunningham puts together an exceptional story. Del and Sabrina finally found their little bit of paradise, but a gruesome discovery mars its beauty. The mystery becomes a tangled web of hate and greed. Good writing, good editing. It doesn’t get any better.
January 14, 2022
Seven murdered boys. One scared boy looking for revenge.
Eight boys kidnapped to search for a diamond. Then seven are murdered and another scared when a boat exploded. The eighth boy spent years seeking revenge.
Eight boys kidnapped to search for a diamond. Then seven are murdered and another scared when a boat exploded. The eighth boy spent years seeking revenge.
January 25, 2022
Thoroughly rivetting
At no stage throughout an you even begin to guess what will happen next. This keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. It has everything from high drama to gut wrenching mystery and family drama. Well worth the read to all mystery story lovers.
At no stage throughout an you even begin to guess what will happen next. This keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. It has everything from high drama to gut wrenching mystery and family drama. Well worth the read to all mystery story lovers.
January 30, 2022
A book with an end
I like the style of writing of Mr. Cunningham. Lots of action and parts that help you understand why things are the way they are. Good ending without leaving hanging but wanting to read more of Mr. Cunningham's work.
I like the style of writing of Mr. Cunningham. Lots of action and parts that help you understand why things are the way they are. Good ending without leaving hanging but wanting to read more of Mr. Cunningham's work.
February 20, 2022
a great story held my interest to the end
Where do the author of a great mystery get the original idea. This is an example of creativity at its finest. Would recommend this book to all mystery lovers. Well written and easy to follow.
Where do the author of a great mystery get the original idea. This is an example of creativity at its finest. Would recommend this book to all mystery lovers. Well written and easy to follow.
November 22, 2022
thrilling mystery again.
The plot twists and turns kept the pace fast and full of intrigue. Mr Cunningham’s Lies series is definitely well worth reading. Character development coupled with fascinating plots will keep you reading until late in the night. Highly recommend.
The plot twists and turns kept the pace fast and full of intrigue. Mr Cunningham’s Lies series is definitely well worth reading. Character development coupled with fascinating plots will keep you reading until late in the night. Highly recommend.
December 26, 2022
Another Great Story
This one is a little different than previous books in the series. I really liked the going back to the time of the event and then to current day. Puts a whole new spin on the book.
This one is a little different than previous books in the series. I really liked the going back to the time of the event and then to current day. Puts a whole new spin on the book.
February 27, 2023
Brutal. Not as good as book 5
Books are getting more brutal. But it's not a satisfying brutality. More just to tie up loose ends. The book set in Florida was the best in the series so far.
Books are getting more brutal. But it's not a satisfying brutality. More just to tie up loose ends. The book set in Florida was the best in the series so far.
July 4, 2023
Good book.
I enjoyed this book in the series. It was a little hard to follow at time because so much was going on. There were several people's lives involved. Very guys story though.
I enjoyed this book in the series. It was a little hard to follow at time because so much was going on. There were several people's lives involved. Very guys story though.
February 12, 2024
Buried Lies
This book is for readers that like a fast moving mystery. One I couldn't put down until the book was finished. Why were skinny boys so important, just for greed no doubt. Would they survive from Their turmoil? Only the reader will know
This book is for readers that like a fast moving mystery. One I couldn't put down until the book was finished. Why were skinny boys so important, just for greed no doubt. Would they survive from Their turmoil? Only the reader will know
February 24, 2024
Great thriller
This story had so many twist and turns. It showed how greed can affect so many lives. It was a shame what happened to the main character and how it shaped his life. Great read!
This story had so many twist and turns. It showed how greed can affect so many lives. It was a shame what happened to the main character and how it shaped his life. Great read!
February 16, 2025
This story had a premise and characters that are not believable at all.
Many holes in the story and unanswered questions about the plot.
Incompetent people throughout.
The hero’s were too flawed and dumb to be hero’s and the villains were either so brilliant in everything or just evil.
Many holes in the story and unanswered questions about the plot.
Incompetent people throughout.
The hero’s were too flawed and dumb to be hero’s and the villains were either so brilliant in everything or just evil.
November 25, 2021
I’ve lived reading this series of books, I can’t say that this was my favourite but was still very enjoyable.
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