DC Jack Warr has moved from Devon to London and is part of the investigating team after a body is found in a burnt out building but Warr has some family secrets.

Buried is not part of a series but the characters are all well fleshed out and identifiable which is a skill the author has used throughout her career.

This is a very good police procedural novel from the pen of the prolific Lynda La Plante which keeps the pages turning and the reader interested as the storyline leaves a number of options open throughout the book

My only reservation is that I did not feel the ending did full justice to the story although it does leave it nicely open to future books. 

Still recommended

I liked the Prime Suspect series and even the TV shows, and have read many of her other books,  so when I saw Buried, I was thrilled.  However, I found it confusing, maybe because I hadn't read any of the Widows books before,  but I could not connect with the characters.  I was just so disappointed

A fantastic start to a new series. I can see this series doing so well, not only because I thoroughly enjoyed it, but because LLP is a first class writer. She knows what her readers want and what they need from a book, something they can get their teeth into and this is certainly one of those books. 
Believable characters and storyline. These books we read may be fiction, but we certainly read them like real life, the author has a wonderful way with her writing that makes you believe in what you are reading. 

I feel that Jack Warr is going to be a character we all grow with, I can see this going a long way. 
I also enjoyed the references to other characters from previous books and feel this was done brilliantly.

#Buried #NetGalley A great introduction to a new crime series from Lynda La Plante. As expected, plenty of action and a great twist to include some investigations into older crimes. Loved the gang of ladies. A lot going on and at some points, particularly early on in the book, I found myself having to re-read and go back a few chapters to get my head round the who, what and where.  Although billed as a DC Jack Warr thriller it was as much about DCI Ridley and DI Prescott, at least in the early stages.  We are led to believe that Jack goes down a certain path at the end of the book but I will be keen to see how he actually progresses in any future novels!

Lynda La Plante is one of those writers who I've heard so much about and seen some of their TV shows but yet have never actually read any of their books until now and I really enjoyed this. I managed to read in less than 24 hours. You can really tell Lynda has written for TV as you can picture the cinematics of this so well. Everything just flows so well. 

Jack Warr is a great new character that is trying to find his way in the world and worrying whether policing is actually for him. When his adopted father declares he has terminal cancer and gives him some information on his real parents he's taken down a fascinating voyage of discovery. 

I loved the crime. I tend to hate modern gangs and gangsters but love anything about the same from decades ago and so trying to solve a 20-odd year old great train robbery really appeals to me. In this age of modern technology you don't get crimes like that these days. 

One of my favourite things about this is the ambiguous ending. Jack is given a choice which I won't spoil but we never find out what his decision is. Maybe it'll come out in Book 2 but I hope it doesn't. I like the not knowing. Not everything has to have a happy ending or one all tied up and perfect. I like being able to try and guess what I think he may have done. 

Overall loved it and another author to add to my never ending TBR pile

Buried is the story of Police and Criminals; of both walking the thin line between Right and Wrong. I quite enjoyed the story especially the clever criminals.

Another great book from Lynda La Plante and the introduction of a new character DC Jack Warr. Jack is complex and interesting and who doesn't love a cold case where the crooks robbed a train and grabbed millions.

A rip rollicking read, with a fast paced storyline and characters you want to know more about. Jack, finding his place in the world with the lovely Maggie. And Ridley, who you think has seen it all before but has he... 

Great writing as usual from Lynda La Plante. Looking forward to the second in the series.

What a great read love this book. This is the first time I have read a book by this author and will definitely read more. This author knows how to tell a story. Really liked the characters especially Jack Warr who life entwined through the characters of this story. Could not put this book down.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bonnier Zaffre for an advance copy of Buried, the first novel in a projected series to feature DC Jack Warr of The Met’s Serious Crime division.

When a cottage in Aylesbury is burned down the Serious Crime detectives are brought in because the cottage holds not only a dead body but the charred remains of millions of pounds of obsolete banknotes.

I thoroughly enjoyed Buried which has an interesting plot with plenty of twists and turns and a likeable, at times, protagonist. It starts off being told from the investigative point of view but as the story widens there are scenes from the other side and from the historical crimes associated with it. I liked this as it sets up the mystery of what happened and really holds the interest, then once the reader has their teeth into all the angles and potential ramifications the switch to the other side fills in many of the details and answers some questions while raising more. I found this to be a real page turner and, so, found it easy to ignore the parts that don’t quite gel or jar, notably Jack’s character.

Jack Warr is a restless character with a strong love for his parents and, especially, his partner Maggie. They have moved from Devon to London for her career, not his as he isn’t overly enthusiastic about being a detective or being anything except with Maggie. A revelation from his dying father sets him on a journey of self revelation and reconciliation. Not to put too fine a point on it this is a weird and unconvincing story, not so much in the bones of it but in Jack’s reaction. Slacker Jack transformed into brilliant, outside the box thinker in a couple of weeks. Mmm. Still I will be very interested to see where he goes next.

Buried is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

Not read a Lynda La Plant book for ages
Loved all her previous books widows, Trial and retribution the Jane Tennison series to name a few
So having the chance to be introduced to a new detective
I think it would have been rude not to

Lynda La Plant has the gift of writing so your not only drawn into the storyline, but you feel you are there in it
each character is so defined that they feel real..

I really like the characters, enjoyed the plot and how it intertwined the past and present 
Looking forward to the second DC Jack Ward story


Thank you netgalley, Lynda La Plant and Bonnier Books UK for allowing me to read and review this book.

What another great book by Lynda la plants she never disappoints I was on the edge of my seat throughout this book would definitely recommend to others .

Don't underestimate your gut instinct of that which is hidden in plain sight.. compelling reading... 

Buried is the first of a new series for Lynda La Plante in that their are new characters introduced, the storyline will take you from a present case, back to the Widows series.  
Prologue starts in 1994 when Dolly Rawlins was released from Holloway Prison, to present day, when a case where charred remains are found at an isolated cottage.

Whilst you could read Buried if you've not read any of the Widows series as a stand-alone book, as I had the third/final book in the Widows sitting on my pile of books, I felt I needed to read this first, as I feel like it would spoil She's Out for me, if I didn't.  

Buried focuses mainly on the life and work of DC Jack Warr, who gets some information that changes his view to the job.  Jack was not motivated in his job, until these particulars were received, changed his work ethic.  
It's difficult writing too much about this book, without needing *spoiler alerts*.  This is a great read, a definite should for you're reading list.

Buried is a wonderful new book from this author, introducing the reader to D.C. Jack Warr. Having just transferred to London from Devon so his partner Maggie a trainee surgeon can gain more experience, he is thrown into the case of an unknown corpse found in a burnt out cottage with over a million pounds in ashes in the fireplace.
Jack appears to be an apathetic police officer with little ambition or drive, but when this case is linked to a £27 million train robbery in the past he starts realising his potential and has a real gut instinct for things. The connection to the past takes us back to the era of Dolly and Harry Rawlings of ‘Widows’ fame and the story moves seamlessly from past to present.
Jack was adopted at the age of 5 and his adoptive father is now terminally ill, as Jack discovers some links in this case to his as yet unknown biological father he investigates his own past as well as the present case.
There are many threads weaving their way through both cases, lots of twists and turns and a cast of great characters, well described and full of personality.
Gradually Jack gains motivation and starts enjoying his work finally impressing his boss DCI Ridley who had begin to think he’d made a mistake bringing Jack onto his team.
This is a story full of surprises with a reveal I never saw coming. This will be a cracking series, I can’t wait to see how Jack progresses it can go one way or the other!
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

Another brilliant crime book loved this authors previous series. You really feel like you are involved in the storyline

This is Lynda La Plante at her best i have really enjoyed reading this and to see some old favourites making an appearance.I can and will highly recommend this book excellent 5*

Thanks to NetGalley and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for an ARC in exchange for an honest.

I must confess to being a little disappointed in Lynda La Plante's recent novels, but 'Buried' undoubtedly marks a welcome return to form for the Queen of British Crime Fiction. This novel is quite simply vintage La Plante. We have the usual twisty mystery, deftly weaved by the maestro herself, but what has always elevated La Plante above her peers are the enduring characters of her novels. After all, like Poirot and Miss Marple, Jane Tennison needs no introduction. There is no Jane in 'Buried', but there are a cast of characters that can only be described as uniquely La Plante. Populating the pages of this novel is the infamous Dolly Rawlings of 'Widows' fame and the enigmatic, complex, DC Jack Warr. Whilst these are protagonists that appear to defy their fictional existence, dripping realism from every page, their unique voices would be empty echoes without a compelling story to boot  Here, too, La Plante excels herself. I wont give too much away, but there are a number of perplexing threads to 'Buried'. Perplexing that is until Ms La Plante performs her unique brand of literary magic. Constructed as a time-lapse narrative, and alternating points of view between 1995 and the present, a number of elements are thrown into the mix. We have grand theft, gangsters, and of course, murder. Nothing is simply and nothing as it seems, but in the end everything is resolved in an eminently satisfying way. We can only hope that 'Buried' marks the beginning of a new series, because this novel is what can only be described as pure literary alchemy.

Buried, Lynda La Plante's latest book, is either the start of a new series of the continuation of an old one depending on your point of view. The book starts with a prologue set in 1994 and the appearance of some old favourites,Dolly Rawlins and her "Widows" crew on the night of Dolly's release from prison. Jumping to the present day we meet  DC Jack Warr ,who has transferred from Totnes in Devon where 2 bicycle thefts count as a crime wave to the somewhat grittier environs of London where his partner Maggie is a trainee  surgeon.  The team Jack is a part of is drawn into an investigation of a dead body found in a fire ,along with the remains of a small fortune in burnt banknotes which leads to a massive difference of opinion between Jack and his boss as the investigation progresses. While working on the  .case Jack, who was adopted, is also trying to track down his natural father., which proves to be very much a case of "be careful what you wish for". 
Jack is a complex character, he's quite slack,forgetful and apathetic driving his boss (and sometimes Maggie)to distraction then clinical and decisive when things need to be done and hard decisions made. He's not quite a rogue cop but does occasionally play judge and jury when it suits and his judgement can be deeply flawed,we get a foretaste of this when we learn that he supports Plymouth Argyle..
The Widows play a big part in this story and followers of that series will get more from this initial book in the Jack Warr  series than those who have never read the earlier books.
The book can stretch credulity on occasion but it's entertaining and an easy read. As the first in a series Jack Warr's character and back story are a big part of the tale and hopefully "Buried" is a sign of great things to come. 
"Buried" is already in the process of being adapted for TV and I' have no doubt will enjoy the success of previous Lynda La Plante series.

Thanks to Lynda La Plante, Bonnier Books UK and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Lynda is back Ms LaPlante at her very best. A great story line continuing the stories of the women from the past. Finally laying ghosts to rest. Looking forward to more novels involving the enigmatic Jack Warr.

A serious fire at Rose Cottage near Aylesbury in which a body is found starts a chain of events that encompasses a 1995 cold case in which £35 million is stolen in an audacious train robbery. The team which investigates the death is led by DCI Simon Ridley who is head of a Divisional Serious Crime Team. The principal character though is DC Jack Warr and the rest of the team are DS Laura Wade who is more than a bit in lust with Jack and DC Anik Joshi. The case takes Jack on a fascinating journey of self discovery during which he becomes irrevocably different to his old self in many ways. The intriguing story is told in different timelines- in the present day and some backtracking to the days before and around the train robbery. 

One of the standout aspects of the book are the characters, Jack is especially interesting because he is so conflicted about his job and is luke  warm in his efforts. He is adopted and the search for his birth father and the case are intertwined and when he learns the truth it leaves him with a foot in two worlds which he is determined to use to his advantage. Ridley is a great character  too and nothing gets past him! Jack’s partner Maggie and his adoptive parents are very likeable too and Jack is a warmer person with them. The female gang are really interesting and it’s hard not to admire their audacious and clever planning. The plot initially seems complicated and you do have to concentrate (no bad thing!) but it all falls into place. The pace is quite fast although I think there’s a dip in the middle but I guess that mirrors the case stalling. There is plenty of twisty intrigue and mystery especially as part of the investigation leads to the old dastardly world of East End gangs and gangsters with all their brutality and this makes the story gritty and grisly on occasion. I like the ending as it’s surprising and it sets the reader up well to see where Jacks story goes next. Sign me up for Book 2!! 

Overall, an entertaining read from one of the queens of the British Crime Fiction genre. 

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bonnier Books, Zaffre UK.