Stay Buried
Stay Buried by Kate Webb, published by Hodder & Stoughton on July 20, 2023, is a compelling addition to the mystery and detective genre, spanning 464 pages. The narrative follows DI Matt Lockyer, who has been reassigned to cold cases after a misstep in a recent investigation. While working through these cases, he receives a call from Hedy Lambert, a prisoner he convicted fourteen years ago for murder. Hedy claims that the man she was accused of killing is alive, prompting Lockyer to reconsider her case and confront his own doubts about her guilt.
In this edition, readers will delve into a story that intertwines personal stakes with professional dilemmas, as Lockyer grapples with the implications of reopening a case that may have far-reaching consequences. The plot navigates themes of justice and morality within the framework of a police procedural, challenging the notion of whether some truths are better left undiscovered. This book presents a complex investigation that not only seeks to uncover the truth but also forces Lockyer to confront his own past decisions.
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‘Your next must-read’ LUCY FOLEY
‘Absolutely brilliant plotting’ ANN CLEEVES
The darkest truths should never surface . . .
DI Matt Lockyer has been side-lined to working cold cases, following a bad decision he made in a recent investigation. Lockyer isn’t too bothered though, as it gives him the chance to look into his own brother’s senseless killing which still remains unsolved.
On a quiet afternoon Lockyer receives a phone call from prisoner Hedy Lambert – a woman he put inside for murder fourteen years ago. She informs him that the man she was originally accused of killing has turned up alive and well. She begs him to reopen her case.
All those years ago, Lockyer had been the one to pin down Hedy’s motive, but deep down he’d never wanted to believe she was guilty. The thought that he might have sent an innocent woman to prison disturbs him, so Lockyer agrees to investigate. But has it become too personal and is he being manipulated?
Perhaps there are some cases that should just stay buried.
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*Praise for Stay Buried*
‘Gloriously atmospheric’ ELLY GRIFFITHS
‘The twists were terrific’ GYTHA LODGE
‘A well-written deftly plotted whodunnit’ GUARDIAN
‘Remarkably assured’LITERARY REVIEW
‘Accomplished, twisty’ WOMAN AND HOME
*Readers are loving Stay Buried*
‘Held my interest right to the very last plot twist – and what a twist!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I can’t wait for the next instalment’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved this book, was gripped from the start and couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Great plot and fabulous characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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