Buried

Sixteen-year-old Luke Mullen, son of a decorated and formidable former police officer, vanishes without a trace, presumed kidnapped. As fears quietly mount that he may be dead, the case falls to the dedicated and insightful Detective Inspector Tom Thorne. Tasked with fortifying the investigation, Thorne’s team initially focuses on identifying enemies of Luke’s father—a man whose career saw many dangerous criminals imprisoned. A comprehensive list of potential suspects quickly emerges, yet Thorne soon uncovers a glaring omission: the most obvious, and perhaps most dangerous, name has been deliberately left out. This oversight raises critical questions: Is it a simple error, or a calculated move to protect a secret? Racing against the clock, Thorne must navigate a labyrinth of lies and hidden agendas, understanding that in this complex case, assumptions are deadly, and truths are as easily buried as bodies. He delves into a world where past grievances and current betrayals intertwine, pushing him to uncover the deeply disturbing connections that could lead him to Luke, or to a truth more chilling than he could ever anticipate.