Buried Lies
Non-series
Peter
Rennebohm
North Star Press (Hardcover)
ISBN-10: 0-87839-291-2 (0878392912)
ISBN-13: 978-0-87839-291-9 (9780878392919)
Publication Date: September 2008
List Price: $24.95
Synopsis (from
the publisher): Gus Ivy was restless, so he thought he'd "test"
retirement by spending the winter in Phoenix. Endless rounds of golf
only served to prove that there had to be more to his self-imposed idle
time. By happenstance, Gus discovers an obscure Sagebrush western owned
by his barber, and is excited to add it to his collection.
Unfortunately, the sixty-year old Cavity Lake Gang has drawn the
attention of a band of cutthroats who will stop at nothing to get their
hands on Gus's copy. Together with a mysterious woman from Montana, Gus
and Cassidy set off on a quest that takes them to the Navajo Indian
Nation in Northeast Arizona, and beyond.
It's a chilling race against both a deadline and a bunch of ruthless
killers, a race to solve a puzzle embedded within the book; but the end
game may prove to be too costly as multiple deaths and a kidnapping
litter their trail.
Review: From the
moment Gus Ivy picked up the old Western novel at a barbershop, he
couldn’t put it down, not even as it led him into a maze of
murder, dangerous puzzles, and mysterious strangers. Peter
Rennebohm’s Buried Lies
has a similarly enrapturing effect on readers, pulling them into its
fast-paced, tightly woven plot from the very first pages. Part mystery,
part western, part treasure hunt Buried
Lies is all over the map both in terms of genre and geography,
as Ivy and his companions journey across the American West in search of
a long-lost and mysterious prize.
Truly, this book’s strength is in its page-turning action.
Rennebohm has shown his master of suspense in several previous novels,
and combines it here with a healthy does of adventure. Buried Lies’ plot
doesn’t rest for a page, much like its journeying characters,
whose encounters with a gang of greedy thugs are thrilling and
enjoyable. Buried Lies is
packed as tight with clues as it is with action, but the fast moving
nature of the plot sometimes contrasts with the somewhat contrived
mystery that Rennebohm presents. Readers watch Ivy and his friends
solve the puzzle but cannot always put the pieces together along with
them, as Ivy and his friends sometimes appear to pull solutions
seemingly from thin air. However, readers who like a riddle-driven
mystery will still be thrilled by Buried
Lies, which redeems itself through the interesting complexity of
it’s puzzle.
Rennebohm has created a fun and exciting work that plays with genre
conventions and brainteasers. The book may require a good-hearted
suspension of disbelief from cynical readers, as elements (including
the final prize!) sometimes appear a bit over the top. Buried
Lies’ unusual characters and setting, combined with
Rennebohm’s engaging writing style make this a great choice for
readers who are looking for something new. While not overly nuanced, Buried Lies is truly an enjoyable
read and is especially recommended for those who love high action and
adventure, treasure hunts, and the American West!
Special thanks to Rebecca Henderson for contributing her review of Buried Lies and to Breakthrough Promotions for providing a copy of the book for this review.
Review Copyright © 2009 — Rebecca Henderson — All Rights Reserved — Reprinted with Permission
Have you read Buried Lies? How would you rate it?
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Creek
North Star Press (Hardcover), November 2004
ISBN-10: 0-87839-211-4 (0878392114)
ISBN-13: 978-0-87839-211-7 (9780878392117)
Blue
Springs
North Star Press (Hardcover), October 2005
ISBN-10: 0-87839-227-0 (0878392270)
ISBN-13: 978-0-87839-227-8 (9780878392278)
Buried Lies
North Star Press (Hardcover), September 2008
ISBN-10: 0-87839-291-2 (0878392912)
ISBN-13: 978-0-87839-291-9 (9780878392919)
Omnimystery keywords for Buried Lies ...
Location(s) referenced: Phoenix, Arizona.
