“A fast-paced, exciting, missing persons thriller with a heart pounding twisty final third that I very much enjoyed. Katie Tallo is a big new talent.”—New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller—the follow-up to the international bestselling Dark August and Poison Lilies—Gus Monet and her daughter embark on a perilous road trip to find a missing person.

When the love of her life disappeared on a camping trip, Gus Monet was devastated. Her daughter was only nine at the time, but young Bly still remembers the heartbreak vividly. Howard had been like a father to her. He was a journalist working on a story that took a dark and dangerous turn. The last time they saw him, he was going to meet a source he believed could blow the story wide open.

Three years later, shocked to see Howard’s obituary in the paper, Gus and Bly are drawn back to Prince Edward County where he was last seen and where the camper Howard was driving has been found. Sneaking into the camper, mother and daughter find what investigators missed. Hidden behind a secret panel are Howard’s notebook, cell phone, and a video message recorded right before he vanished, evidence that turns the cold case red hot. Searching for answers, Gus and Bly vow to follow the story Howard was pursuing and to expose whoever went to deadly lengths to stop him from revealing the truth.

Told in the compelling, thoughtful voice of young Bly, this edge-of-your-seat thriller ratchets up the tension, culminating in a heart-pounding, soul crushing, shocking finale. Infused with vivid summer imagery, set among eerie abandoned places, and steeped with sinister small-town secrets, Buried Road is the story of a young girl and a mother whose reckless resolve leads them ever closer to lethal danger—but ultimately might be what ensures their survival.

Katie Tallo has been an award-winning screenwriter and director for more than three decades. After winning an international contest for unpublished fiction, she began writing novels, including Dark August and Poison Lilies. She has a daughter and lives with her husband in Ottawa, Ontario.

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"A fast-paced, exciting, missing persons thriller with a heart pounding twisty final third that I very much enjoyed. Katie Tallo is a big new talent." — New York Times bestselling author Adrian McKinty

"Katie Tallo's electrifying new novel, Buried Road, is a heart-stopping thriller, a sensitive character study and a riveting follow up to Poison Lilies. Set in scenic Prince Edward County, readers will be captivated by the unique landscape of small towns, wealthy vineyards and stunning scenery all while cheering on a fierce heroine for the ages." — Amy Tector, author of The Dominion Archives Mysteries, on Buried Road

"Katie Tallo writes with a fresh, unique voice, creating a fierce and intimate tale about the power of family love, full of twists, vivid characters, and touches of humour. Enjoy the ride!" — Barbara Fradkin, award-winning author of The Inspector Green and Amanda Doucette mysteries, on Buried Road

“Buried Road is a forget-everything-you’re-doing kind of book that pulls you in from the first page. With a protagonist you’ll cheer on and feel terrified for at the same time, you won’t be able to put it down. Smart, twisted, breathtakingly compelling—it’s everything you want from a fantastic mystery, and Tallo’s storytelling skills mean she’s an auto-read author for me. Hands down one of my favourite books of the year.” — Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of The Revenge List, on Buried Road

“Moody and riveting.” — New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice, on Poison Lilies

"In Buried Road, Katie Tallo masterfully leads readers through a twisted path of riveting clues to uncover the gritty secrets lurking in a picturesque small town. The vibrant setting in this searing mystery will entrance you, and Tallo's enthralling, fearless protagonist will seize your heart in her fist. Buried Road is a darkly beautiful, heartbreakingly poignant suspense that is truly stunning." — Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of A Friend in the Dark