This is the 3rd in the series involving Jake Jackson; the books get better and better each time; as does your respect and liking for the characters and relationships! I thoroughly enjoyed this latest addition.

Jake continues to live at Little Sky, an almost idyllic retreat away from modernity and he's almost self sufficient; he's living his best life! His relationship with Livia is now well established and they are trying for a baby to add to the family.

Near his place, an archaeological dig is taking place and also some members of the dig have indeed uncovered "treasure", which is outside of the boundary of the dig! It's a huge haul and worth millions! Does this mean that someone will kill to keep and increase their share of the bounty??

Threatening letters start to arrive, and Jake is asked to help to investigate, as he knows the area so well and some of the people involved. Can he find out with the of Livia and the local police (Chief Inspector David McAllister) find out who is doing the threatening and can they be stopped? Pressure mounts as people are murdered and things get really too close to home!

A great addition to the series, what next for Jake, Livia, her daughter and perhaps a new addition. Time to get an indoor shower at the house!!!

One of the things that I really enjoy when reading any book from Stig Abell is the language. The quality of the prose and the use of descriptors is second to none.

Having got that off my chest, the story that is The Burial Place is every bit as well crafted as the language. The very real people that fill the pages just add another layer of enjoyment.

No clues from me as to any aspect of the plot, just a strong hint that you treat yourself to The Burial Place and hideaway from the world so you can enjoy it in peace.

This is the third Stig Abell book in this series. Jake is still enjoying his escape from the city but can’t give up his copper’s instincts. The action is in and around an archaeological dig, with a swathe of suspects to murders. As in both prior books, the author dwells on descriptions of the countryside, the branches, leaves and lake etc in impressive but over-long detail (for me), with a rather stretched-out storyline. The romantic interest continues but again with unnecessary details, and as ever too much about his hermit’s and family lives, food, music etc. We’re getting closer to the regulars though. As before, I enjoyed it – even though some aspects stretched my credulity – but I’ll keep Stig on my reading list. Overall “a good read”. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to review!

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Number three in a series that's become a favourite of mine.
Its lovely to be back in Little Sky with Jake, Livia and Diana and Jake’s somewhat unique friends.
Again beautifully written it pulls you into the splendour and solitude of the countryside.
An excellent main plot centred around an archaeological dig, the strange threats that the team are receiving and the subsequent murders.
The subplot and characters develop excellently with more insight into Jake’s past and glimpses of what might become of his and Livia’s futures. This book works perfectly as a stand a lone read but if you’ve not read the two previous instalments I urgue you to and I envy you the binge read.

It began as the project of a lifetime – a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a beautiful hill in the glorious English countryside. But, the idyll is shattered when they begin receiving threatening letters. Former city detective Jake Jackson, now enjoying a quieter life in the local village, is pulled in to investigate. Soon, threatening letters are the least of their problems, when a murderer strikes.
The third outing for Jake & another well written page turner. I’ve grown to love Jake & also I’m enjoying his relationship with Livia. The characters are well portrayed but it’s the descriptions of the countryside which made me feel as though I was there. There are twists, turns & red herrings & I was left guessing as to who the villain was, which is always a plus. Whilst it could be read on its own I’d recommend reading the first two books too
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

This is the third book in the Jake Jackson series. Jake is still living alone on the land he inherited from his Uncle. He has formed a great relationship with the local vet, Livia and her daughter, Diana. Jake is called into action to help find out the poison pen letter writer, which leads to a body being found at the local archaeological dig on St Giles Hill. How is everything connected to a treasure horde? Why are these events happening? I found the story to be fast paced, a rollercoaster of a read and unputdownable. The characters are well written and the area is highly descriptive that I could see in it in my mind. All the sub plots, with a few red herrings thrown in, lead to a surprising conclusion.

In the third instalment of this series we meet a more outward looking Jake. Although still living alone, off grid he seems more content and sociable. A local archeological dog receives a series of poison pen letters leading to murders which Jake investigates alongside the police. Beautifully written as always but I found it less compelling than previous books in the series.

I always look forward to meeting up with Jake again in the beautiful Little Sky - this series really is a brilliant comfort read!

I don't usually like "cosy crime", but there's just enough edge to this series to make it exciting, tense, and mysterious. Beautifully written, it's so easy to be drawn in the homely setting and the warm characters. Because it's really the characters and setting that make these books so likeable. Although there is, of course, a curious crime at the centre of it all, too. And for those who don't like their crimes too dark, this one will be right up your street.

I didn't find this instalment as gripping as others in the series so far, but I loved being back with the characters all the same and there's a lot of great development for them. If you've not read any of these books before, I would suggest starting at the beginning to get to know them more closely, but I'm sure you could enjoy this just the same if you're new to the series too.

Perfect for fans of the <em>DCI Ryan Mysteries</em> and <em>Vera</em> series.

(I'm on the blog tour for this in April so my reviews will be live then)

Sadly I didn't realise when I requested this book that it was the third book in a series, it can certainly be read as a standalone but I found myself wishing that I knew more about the backgrounds of the main characters, it wasn't a deal breaker and it was totally my fault.
Jake Jackson, along with his vet girlfriend Livia, was living the dream, circumstances had enabled him to leave the police force and settle in a beautiful corner of England, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, he was able to swim in his own lake, run in the hills, grow his own food but once a policeman always a policeman.
This story centres around an archaeological dig a short distance away from Jake's home, there are a strange mix of eager and willing diggers.......one of which had disappeared. A treasure hoard had been unearthed in one of the fields and it could make several people very wealthy but there were boundary disputes and the owner of the land was untraceable, did it belong to the church ?
When "accidents" began happening at the dig Jake is asked for help by the new Chief Inspector, David McAllister.
Threatening letters were appearing with the signature of Wulfnorth, an ancient Anglo Saxon, who is Wulfnorth and why does he want the excavation stopped.
The author has written a really great, atmospheric mystery with very likeable characters, he has great descriptive powers, the love between Jake and Livie is palpable and I want to live in Little Sky, there are many unlikely suspects but which one would resort to murder, was someone desperate to get their hands on the treasure or was it something else? I look forward to hearing more of Jake Jackson.
Thank you Net Gallery for this ARC, my review is voluntary.

A group of archaeologists start a di looking for the remains of a Roman settlement on a hill in the countryside.
Then Jake Jackson, a retired detective is called in to deal with threatening letters sent to them then there is a murder.
Jake must solve this before there are more.

This is the third novel in the Jake Jackson series, and it feels like the series is going from strength to strength. Whilst Jake is no longer officially a detective, it doesn't stop him getting involved in solving local crimes. This time around, a group of archaeologists are carrying out a dig in the countryside, but begin receiving threatening letters. It gets a whole lot worse when a murderer strikes - can Jake get to the truth before someone else dies?

I really enjoy this series with it's unique characters, plus the writing draws you in to the isolation of the setting and Jake's way of life. It's a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of an inner city crime drama!

When archaeologists unearth treasure outside of their excavation site, death isn’t far behind. Former detective Jake is challenged with a new case to discover who is behind it all, and identify the mysterious Wulfnoth, a historic antagonist determined to undermine the dig.

Jake is accompanied by his cast of characters who band together to help him find the killer. Stig Abell manages to tell a fresh story whilst catching readers up on the latest news from Jake, Livia and co. I enjoyed the theme of the dig to set the scene and tone of the crime. However, I did find myself zoning out a bit and didn’t quite enjoy it as much as the last couple. I can’t tell if it was the number of new characters or that I didn’t connect with them as well. Nevertheless, I think fans of the previous Jake Johnson Little Sky series will enjoy the latest instalment.

Even though I haven’t read the earlier books in the series, ‘The Burial Place’ stands alone. The gentle, almost genteel, pace and beautiful descriptions of the settings add a different dimension to classical crime writing. The characters – both main and supporting – lend credence and depth to the story, although I am bemused by how many such stories nowadays have a sleuth who is not actually in the police resolve the crimes. The dialogue is really good – I ‘heard’ their voices and enjoyed the humour threaded throughout. Also enjoyed picking up the clues – and identifying the killer.

I read the first book in the series and, to be honest did not get on very well with it. That was the author's debut novel and his writing style has really improved and become embedded now. I found that the description of the locations was very good and informative, however I felt that there were too many characters in the book at the start and I kept getting mixed up with who is who. Maybe that was because the reader did not really get to know the main characters. The story was well planned and it did make you think about what was going on and trying to solve the mystery. I look forward to more books from this author.

I have read and enjoyed all three books in the Jake Jackson series and this one was read quickly in two sittings in one day. Not the first book I have read around an archaeological dig recently but for me a well written book that held my attention. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

A group of archaeologists uncovering the remnants of a Roman settlement on a hill in peaceful English countryside is shaken by the murder of the local vicar helping with the works. It turns out the archaeologists have been receiving deadly threats in letters from someone calling themselves Wulfnoth – and these letters, full of cryptic Bible quotes, are still coming after the vicar’s death. A retired policeman living locally is drawn into the investigation.

This book is for a very specific audience, an audience that deeply revel in ambience. Whilst the mystery is very intriguing, there is a lot of descriptions – mostly of the landscape and weather, which I thoroughly enjoyed, as well as the main character’s physical sensations. The language used is very beautiful and lets you leisurely immerse yourself in the book’s world.

The thing I didn’t necessarily like were the descriptions of pretty much every character’s clothes – I did not see it as needed and it would annoy me every time I came across it. I also seem to be cursed with the descriptions of post-coital hip angles of women trying to conceive – this is a second book in a row that had one .

Despite these minor flaws, this novel was exactly what I wanted for my holiday. I can totally recommend this as a great vacation read if you are a fan of literary descriptions of the moody English weather and picturesque landscape as a side to your murder mystery.

A good addition to the Jake Jackson series set as in the previous tales in his isolated cottage and its close environs. The mystery of threatening letters around an archeological dig suddenly become real with the horrific death of a local priest at the dig. More attacks soon follow and Jake is drawn into the investigation by a new senior policeman replacing the dodgy one from the previous yarn. All the main characters from the previous episodes reappear and all contribute to this intriguing story. More to come I fancy!

Another cracking Jake Jackson book. An an ex-detective trying to live a simpler life, yet getting dragged into murder, I always feel the tension between these two worlds which is a real credit to the writing. Jake’s home and the surrounding area seem very familiar to me now and I’m really enjoying how more characters are coming into the stories, each adding good value to the plot. Very enjoyable book and can’t wait for the next one.

Unusual “cosy” in its way and a good twist at the end. Set on an archeological site this tale brings a homely warmth to a deadly situation. Lots of family life and analysis of the characters. Jake himself is someone to warm to.

Well worth the read

This is the second Jake book I have read. Apart from the characters, who are so real you think you actually know them, one of the brilliant things about the book is the author's use of the English language. I read the book on my trusty Kindle which has the wonderful benefit of a dictionary at a touch - and I touched it quite a bit. Had I been reading a paper book, I would have had to lug around a dictionary at all times. Great story, great characters. Waxes a bit lyrical at times and I could have enjoyed less sex between Jake and Livia but I guess it demonstrates their deep relationship. I will go in search of the book that I appear to have missed, as there are three and I have read just two.