Hussey has really found his niche with the gay hard boiled detective genre. The first book tried to set the tone a little too hard and was very tough guy and had some brutal moments that felt a little forced. In the second and third book the character of Jericho has the same darkness but is much more balanced and easy to root for, and uses his intellect to progress the case much more.

This mystery of a group of friends living near seaside fairground is not as thrilling as the second books TV psychic plot, but the characters are much more varied and engaging and Hussey makes great use of the side characters around Jericho this time to create a deeper more character driven plot.

I am furious at the ending though as a) if left me wanting more, and b) it was totally not the direction I wanted certain things to go!

In this third outing Hussey has literally buried ex-detective Scott Jericho in the Fens. Recovering from a near death experience in his previous outing he is being dragged slowly back to life by an old dog, and an investigation into the disappearance of well loved young man, that only his maiden aunt misses.
Jericho, not yet ready to return to work has been coerced into the investigation by underworld contacts from his past.
The investigation unfolds in a dying seaside town that feels forgotten by the rest of the world. The locals are haunted by myths and legends from their past, and despite being apparently open and honest are doing nothing to help the investigations even after a body is uncovered.
Into the mix Jericho is haunted by his old detective superior, identified by Jericho as a serial killer, but known as a hero to the rest of the world.
Well written, and with genuine gothic feel. Brilliant.

In 2023, award-winning YA author William Hussey made his adult crime fiction debut with the excellent Killing Jericho, introducing one of the freshest and most fascinating crime fiction leads we’ve seen in recent years. Scott Jericho is a haunted man who grew up gay in the tight-knit travelling fairground community, became a cop then convict, and tried to escape his ghosts among a haze of drugs, casual sex, and keen observations.

This third instalment in an already terrific series sees Jericho facing a baffling case when his former employer Mark Noonan, a local gangster, asks for his help on behalf of a worried mother to find a missing young man. Still recovering from the events of last year’s Jericho’s Dead, Jericho travels to Fenchurch-on-Sea, a rundown seaside town in Norfolk, and uncovers a spiderweb of secrets and local folklore, including unexpected ties to his own fairground family. Paper figures hanging in the woods. Eerie waxworks in a defunct fairground attraction. Meanwhile his partner Harry is conducting investigations of his own, as a twisted killer from the past is zeroing in on them both.

Hussey, who grew up in the travelling fairground community himself and whose YA oeuvre ranges from horror to rom-coms to LGBT+ wartime tales, can flat out write. Burying Jericho is a compelling, emotionally hard-hitting page-turner that upturns expectations and may leave readers, along with key characters, reeling.

Book 3 in the 'Traveller' showman detective Scott Jericho series that will stir and shake you. An aging gangster gives Jericho the job of finding his missing nephew. His investigation takes him to a small Norfolk town, where mysteries and superstition lurk. Gripping.

I adored the first two books and this one was no different! I am absolutely obsessed with this series; it truly is one of the best that I have ever read. The murder mystery kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire book with an unpredictable yet satisfying end, and Harry & Scott's relationship is as realistic yet interesting as ever!

This is the third in the series, and its been a series I loved from the off. I knew it was something special when you throw a gay traveller detective into the world to see what happens.
This time Scott is struggling, physically and mentally after being in a coma. He is sent to Fenchurch on Sea to try and find a missing son. Lauded by most of the small town as a hero, after trying to save the life of a little boy from drowning.
This book is full of dark mysticism, and local legends, the creepiness and almost omniscient presence of the black ravens, the lady making paper boys and hanging them in the forest, and a decaying fun fair. All the perfect set up for a creepy tale.
All of the characters are important, and mostly unlikeable. They are however brilliantly created, and each one has their place, and their part to play. No matter how small.
I really got a feel for the setting as well. Told in the first person, I found myself imagining the dark streets, the wind blown trees, and everything else, giving the story an extra level of realism.
At no point does the author shy away from the gay traveller stereotypes, but he's not preaching, or shoving it in your face. He actually portrays the unique traits as gifts, and I would be hard pressed to disagree, and I think you will be too by the end. I think this side of Scott gives him a slightly harder edge, but he shows his soft side with the elderly dog, and his love for Harry.
The plot is so cleverly created and you are guided gently along going exactly where the author wants you to go, throwing many red herrings in along the way, and then bam, a powerful finale. Despite this being much darker than I imagine an Agatha Christie, or other book of that era would be, it definitely gave me those kind of vibes.
All in all an incredible read that I really struggled to put down.

This is the 3rd installment in the series and this series just keeps getting better and better, if that's even possible!! I've rated all 3 books 5⭐️ because they really just grip and pull you in.

Scott is investigating a missing person case in a weird village where nothing it as it appears. There are Twists and turns throughout that keep you guessing. Alongside the main story, there is also the story of someone from Scott's past, threaded nicely throughout.

Once again, William Hussey has written an incredible thriller unlike anything else.

Jericho, mate, I love you!!!
Murder, trauma, drug dealers and romance all rolled up in a great thriller that kept me guessing right till the end….and what an end!
Loved it.

Burying Jericho is the third book in the Scott Jericho series, I’ve loved the first two so was already aware that I was in for a treat and this dark, twisty crime thriller certainly didn’t disappoint. This time, Jericho—who’s still recovering from a traumatic case—gets pulled into a new investigation in a creepy old seaside town called Fenchurch-on-Sea. It’s got all the eerie vibes: abandoned buildings, strange symbols, and a wax museum straight out of a nightmare.

The story kicks off with a missing person case that quickly spirals into something much darker, involving a killer from the past and secrets that won’t stay buried. Jericho is a really compelling lead—sharp, damaged, and driven by a strong sense of justice, shaped by his Romani roots and showman background.

The writing is super atmospheric, with a slow, creeping tension that builds into a gripping, emotional payoff. The story ends on a cliffhanger that had me swearing in fright and I’m so glad that there is going to be a next book!

If you’re into gritty mysteries with a gothic twist and a flawed but fascinating main character (and I definitely am!) , this one’s a winner.

Another great installment of the Scott Jericho books by William Hussey.
This has twists and turns, and keeps you guessing until the end. Every chapter is fast paced, and the story ends with a resolution that will make you gasp.

Fantastic!

Scott Jericho is a wreck, after being left in a coma he is still weak and needs time to recuperate. However, when a friend from his previous life calls in a favour, Scott finds himself in a run-down seaside resort looking for a missing man. The man is part of a group of friends who have been visited by tragedy and as Scott investigates he discovers a history of sad events and folklore. Meanwhile, he partner Harry is involving in looking clues as to the man who left Scott for dead. As one case closes the other comes to the fore.
Several reviews comment on the need to read the other books in the series to get to grips with this story, I didn't find that to be the case. I love the character of Scott, he is enough of an outlier to be really interesting but neither being a traveller or being homosexual is traded as the main reason for the plot. They are integral but nicely played to just add an extra dimension. Other than that this is a very solid novel.

The first book in the series was dark, this one is even more so. The world Hussey creates is a vivid, atmospheric one, and the characters' behaviour and motivations are mostly understandable. It's an interesting read and I did want to see where he'd take his main character, Scott Jericho, but I'm not sure I like where he's ended up...(But Hussey certainly had me reacting emotionally to the character actions, so...)

I dove straight into the world of Scott Jericho, the Showman Detective, in the third book of the series. The backstory was covered enough that I could step in.
What a ride!!! I learnt about the culture and community of fairground travellers, alongside being dragged headlong into the contrasting dark world of criminal gangs drugs and violence that Scott had been involved in. I now need to read the previous 2 books to find out why.
Scott owes a favour to the crime lord, Noonan, and is sent to Fenchurch-on-Sea to investigate his missing nephew. Using his traveller sense of understanding what makes people tick, Scott uncovers the grizzly truths surrounding a close knit group of childhood friends.

Wow what a great 3rd installment to the Scott Jericho series!

I love this series and so was very excited to receive an early copy and dive back into Scott's world and see what was next for our unorthodox detective. Scott owes a favour to his old employer, Noonan which takes him to the quiet village of Fenchurch and the mystery of a missing man with a whole load of suspicious characters and his childhood friend group who seem to know a lot more than they are letting on.

You can't trust anyone in this village and as Scott gets closer to the truth, danger is following not too far behind. I liked that this story makes Scott leave his safe haven home of the fairground as he has to deal with this new case mostly on his own, while Harry chases his own leads regarding Scott's old mentor Peter Garris. There are lots of secrets and surprise reveals as Scott tries to uncover what really happened to Wesley.

I really love Scott's character and each book provides more development for him as in this book he meets an old friend of his mother which showed a new, vulnerable side to him. I had no idea what had happened to Wesley and the story kept me guessing right until the end with a reveal that I did not expect at all.

The ending finishes on a climax that made my jaw drop and I can't believe I have to wait until the next installment to discover the fate of one of my favourite characters! This book certainly leaves the story on a cliff hanger and I can't wait to see what else Hussey has in store for the next Jericho book!

I just closed the final page of Burying Jericho, and honestly? I’m still reeling. This is the third book in William Hussey’s Scott Jericho series, and without question, it’s the most intense, atmospheric, and emotionally layered yet. Hussey has been quietly carving out a space for himself in the upper echelons of British crime fiction — and this book just solidifies it.

The story drops us into the crumbling seaside town of Fenchurch-on-Sea, the kind of place that feels like it’s slipping off the edge of the map. Hussey creates such a vivid, unsettling backdrop that it practically pulses off the page. The sense of place is one of the book’s greatest strengths. You feel the decay and the secrets buried just beneath the surface. It’s gothic, eerie, and utterly immersive.

A young man has vanished without a trace. It’s a haunting setup — and it only gets creepier from there. Paper men hanging from trees, a deranged “wise woman,” and a forgotten waxwork museum all weave together to create this lingering sense of dread. Hussey’s gift for atmosphere is something else. You don’t just read this book — you inhabit it.

The pacing is a slow burn, which I really appreciated. There’s time to soak in the strangeness, to walk beside Jericho as he starts pulling at the threads. But make no mistake: once those threads start to unravel, it all comes undone fast. There’s a sharp acceleration midway through, and the tension just doesn’t let up. Hussey really knows how to twist a narrative without losing the emotional stakes.

A missing person case becomes something much darker, with old horrors resurfacing and a twisted killer circling ever closer as Scott uncovers what lay behind the missing young man and the tragic death of his friend Katrina, following on from that of her young brother.

I’ve followed Scott Jericho since Killing Jericho, and he’s easily one of the most compelling characters in modern detective fiction. He’s sharp, damaged, loyal to a fault — and in this book, we see him more vulnerable than ever. Recovering from the coma he sustained during his last brutal case is long and slow and his physical vulnerability is palpable.

What’s always stood out to me, though, is how Hussey writes Jericho’s heritage. Jericho comes from a Romani showman background, and that’s not just flavour — it deeply informs who he is. His instincts, his mistrust of authority, his moral code — all of it feels shaped by that identity. It adds an authenticity and richness to his character. It also places him in a good position to understand the meaning behind some of the rituals and superstitions that he encounters in Fenchurch.

And then there’s Harry. Jericho’s partner is on his own dangerous path this time around, and the emotional weight that brings is enormous. “The emotional core of this novel isn’t the murder — it’s the relationship between Jericho and Harry, and what it costs to protect someone you love. Their relationship is the heart of this book, and watching it tested like this was genuinely gut-wrenching at times. I won’t spoil what happens, but the emotional payoff is raw and powerful.

Verdict: Hussey’s writing is razor-sharp, the characters are raw and real, and the plot will keep you up way past bedtime. Burying Jericho isn’t just a brilliant mystery — it’s a deep character study, a slow-burning gothic thriller, and a story about identity, love, and reckoning with the past. It’s dark, yes, but also beautifully written and deeply humane.

If you’re already a fan of the series, you’re in for something special. If you’re new to Jericho, I’d actually say start from the beginning — not because you can’t jump in here, but because watching the emotional build across the series is so worth it.

Highly, highly recommended. But be warned: this one lingers

I've been on a bit of a Scott Jericho binge recently and just finished the third book in the series, Burying Jericho, this morning. What can I say, except for 'How dare you leave me with that cliffhanger of an ending?!'

If you haven't yet picked up the series, I highly recommend it! Scott Jericho is a colourful character with an interesting backstory, and I loved how the fairground setting played an important part in each of the books. While the individual mysteries are solved within each book, there are overarching plot links between the novels that mean they're best read in sequence. If you're anything like me, you'll get pulled in quickly and will stay up late to devour them.

Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffrebooks for the eARC of Burying Jericho! It motivated me to finally open the other two titles on my kindle - and I am so glad I did! The fourth book can't come fast enough!

A fantastic instalment in the third book of the series and it does not disappoint!

Hussey is able to expertly craft a dark thriller that's full of twists and turns with moments of love, exploring the beauty that surrounds us in the world. The novel is able to explore the dark complexities of love and what is to be human. It's an expert study in character.

Burying Jericho is the third book in crime fiction’s first traveller detective series; a series I have loved since Book One and I am pleased to say this one completely blew my mind!

Scott Jericho travels to a rundown seaside town to investigate the case of a missing man. What he finds there is unlike anything Jericho has ever come across before and as he slowly untangles a web of deceit he realises he’s about to reveal long-buried secrets.

This book has it all: local legends, a wise woman who’s not quite all there, eerie waxworks, secrets, lies and a tangled web of secrets.

This books feels like Hussey has taken a giant stride forwards, both in terms of writing and in terms of developing Jericho’s character and relationships. My brain was constantly engage while I was reading, trying to work it all out and the resolution was definitely one I did not see coming.

I have to talk about the ending, but I can’t without giving away any spoilers! So I’ll tell you this instead, I cannot wait for Book Four!

I have read and enjoyed the previous two books in the series and felt that the characters and storylines suited my reading style perfectly. The lead, Scott Jericho, is your archetypal "broken" good guy whose issues threaten to derail his investigations at every turn. The author has created the character and you quickly become invested in him and his "work".
I would recommend this book, and the whole series, to lovers of dark and moody crime thrillers.

This is a great crime thriller.
Scott Jericho is still recovering from his last case and hates the fact that he needs to use a walking stick.
He’s asked to look into a missing person case by an old adversary who Jericho owes a favour to.
He heads off to try and find the young man but gets more than he bargained for, as there’s plenty of secrets and lies to unravel.
Harry is looking into Garris and Jericho asks Ben to keep an eye on him as he’s not used to the criminal world.
I had the sense that the story was building to a shocking end, and I was right. I won’t say any more on that though.
This is a gripping crime thriller that I really enjoyed.
Thanks to Bonnier Books for the opportunity to read this book.