Fab thriller mystery. Loved it from the start didn’t want to put it down,
Brilliant twists and turns.

I was unsure of this book in the early stages, almost giving up, and am glad I persevered. It felt like a lot of books in this genre, safe and predictable. Some of my misgivings may have been due to this bring the third of the DI Jake Porter and DS Nick Styles novels, leading me to be a little confused early on.

I enjoyed the book very much, well plotted and entertaining. I'll probably go back and read the first two in the series.

Fabulous plot which I could not put down. Brilliant characters, and twists and turns. Highly recommend to other fans of this genre!!

Another great book by this author.
This is full of characters who are well developed.
The story kept me gripped from beginning to end. A great read

I want to thank #Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me a copy of #AllThatIsBuried. All opinions are entirely my own.

I want to stress what pleasure it was to read an ARC that was edited so well! I only noticed one typographical error. More often than not, ARC's are loaded with errors.

This is the third novel in a series and the first I have read by Robert Scragg. I had no trouble following the story and it can definitely be read as a stand-alone.

I really like this book. It starts off immediately with the abduction of a 7 great old little girl, Libby Halforth. Then begins the police inspection and search for the little girl. Father of the girl, Mr. Halforth is the initial suspect. The investigation moves at a snail's pace but after five months it seems DI Porter and DS Styles finally catch what feels like a break when a child's body is found.

The story moves forward and the detectives are uncovering lies and holes in the Halforth family's stories as well as 8 other children's bodies unearthed. Also during this time other suspects are identified and several leads seem to be getting somewhere...Things really started getting good then. Boy oh boy! I never saw the ending coming though!

I would recommend this book to family and friends and anyone who enjoys a good crime thriller/police procedural. I think most readers will enjoy this book every bit as much as I did!

An excellent book. I loved it. Highly recommended! Five stars

Many thanks to Netgalley and Robert Scragg for the advanced copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

A parents worst nightmare, 7 year old Libby Hallforth disappears at a funfair. Detective Porter leads the investigation which then runs cold. Several months later a sighting of ‘Libby’ leads to the grisly discovery of a children’s graveyard. Porter needs to catch the killer quick, as it then gets personal.
Third in Porter and Styles series, will definitely go back to read the first two after this book.

What a great book...edge of my seat! Couldn't wait to get to the end of the work day to get home to read more. Definitely going to read more of his books!! Would definitely recommend this one if you like suspense.

Wow! This one was fantastic. Even though I haven’t read the others in the series I found I was able to follow along without any issues. It’s a great police procedural novel. I enjoyed that there were twists and turns that I didn’t see coming which makes it even better!

This is the third book in the series featuring DI Jake Porter and DS Nick Styles. I hadn’t read the first two books but found this book worked well as a stand-alone but it is always better to have read them to gain knowledge of the background of the main characters. Libby, a seven year old girl, goes missing at a local funfair. Jake and Nick are called in to investigate the case. Months go by and as there were no witnesses, and little evidence, the case is very frustrating. They then receive a report that a young girl who looked like Libby was seen in a park but when they search for her they make a gruesome discovery when they come across some human remains. On investigation it is revealed that they belong to a number of children but not Libby. Jake and Nick then have a complex investigation on their hands to find the killer of these children and also to discover what has happened to Libby. There are plenty of suspects, including Libby’s parents, all with secrets of their own. I enjoyed meeting all the characters and their relationships. There were plenty of twists and turns and a thrilling conclusion, I will be reading the previous books and look forward to the next book in the series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

All that is buried by Robert Scragg.
Dci Porter and ds Styles are called. A young girl has gone missing. Can they find her? Then they find a graveyard by accident. Are the cases linked?
Absolutely brilliant. Couldn't put it down. The story was a little hard but I had to find out what happened. Loved Porter and Styles. They were great together. I really hope there is more to come. 5*.

a brilliant, fast paced, tense book that will keep you up all night reading. You won’t be able to sleep until you find out what happens. Brilliant.

Seven-year-old Libby Hallforth goes missing at a fair, no witnesses, no leads and no trace. Months pass and the trail has gone cold. DI Jake Porter is reluctant to move to other cases. He keeps working on the case whenever he gets time, when one day he gets news about a possible sighting of Libby. When they search the place, nothing prepares them for what they find, remains of children buried in pairs!! DI Porter and DS Nick Styles are on a race against time to find the killer and prevent anymore children from being harmed.

I haven't read the 1st two books of this series, but still enjoyed this one. I love police procedurals and this one was quite well written. My only issue was with Libby's part of the story. What exactly happened to Libby seemed a little improbable.

Overall, I had a great time reading this book. I've added the 1st 2 books to my list and hope to read them soon. Thanks very much to Netgalley and the publisher, Allison Busby, for providing me with an ARC of this book.

This is a really good read which I read in one sitting. The plot was really good and compelled me to keep reading. This is the first book that I have read by Robert Scragg and I will be looking out for more.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

A great book by Robert Scragg. Even though it is the third in the series I found it easy to get into and loved the friendship between Porter and Styles. I liked that the book could be read as a stand alone, there were snippets from the previous two books which helped build up a picture of the main characters.
I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased the previous books and read them too! I look forward to further stories in this series.

This was a quick read that I enjoyed. It's apparently the 3rd in a series but I hadn't read the previous books and it works as a standalone. It centers around police detective Jake Porter, who is trying to solve the kidnapping of a 7 year old girl, Libby, who goes missing from a carnival. The story centers on the police work related to this case, but also on the personal relationships between Jake and Evie, a fellow a cop whom he is dating, and Nick Styles, his partner who is expecting a baby. The dynamics between Jake and these characters, as well as the tertiary characters such as his boss and various other police/medical personnel, was well done and felt believable.

There are a few chapters spread throughout the book from the unnamed villain and it's very clear from the beginning what is going on with him. That being said, I was surprised by the twist at the end when I thought I had a good handle on exactly what happened.

Overall, I would recommend this book for those who like the police procedural and mystery genres, I look forward to going back and reading the others in the series.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

“All That is Buried” is book three in “Porter and Styles” detective series by Robert Scragg. The main characters continue and have matured a little, but it is not necessary to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. When a young girl, Libby, goes missing, there are no clues, no leads, and no witnesses. Months later when the trail is cold, DI Jake Porter and DS Nick Styles find a body, many bodies, bodies of children.

Scragg creates a great sense of place; the geography and settings are detailed and well developed. The characters are interesting, and credible; conversations drive the plot. Everyday activities are interspersed with the search for answers. There are abundant suspects, and everyone has secrets. None are really who they seem to be. The pacing is appropriate, and little details make the story pertinent and compelling. The plot moves slowly yet deliberately, and the suspense increases as each piece of the puzzle falls into place. In the end, there are secrets, shocks, and startling revelations.

“All That is Buried” pulls readers along and ends with a surprise. I received a review copy from Robert Scragg and Allison & Busby Books. It is a contemporary British police procedure with a classic feel.

Review for 'All that is buried' by Robert Scragg

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This book is the third in the 'Porter & Styles' series. However, it is the first book that I have read by this author and can be read as a standalone.

This fast paced, page turning crime thriller is rammed packed with twists, turns and suspense. It is very well written with strong characters and a very interesting storyline. I found the characters to be very strong, realistic and likeable. The descriptions are excellent and made me feel that I was in the novel.

The book gives you perceptions from the killer and the detectives involved in the case which I enjoyed as it keeps you in the loop of what is going on from a few view points. There were several different suspects so it keeps you guessing throughout. The ending was a cracker which I didn't see coming, definitely a bonus when it comes to crime novels. A fantastic twist!!

I rated this book 5/5 on Goodreads and Amazon and if I could have given it higher I definitely would. The author is very talented and I would highly recommend this book to fans of thrillers, suspense, crime, mystery and anyone looking for a fast paced read. I will definitely be reading his previous 2 books as well as keeping an eye out for further releases!!!

Rated 5/5 on Goodreads and Amazon (I loved it!!)

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Libby goes missing at a fun fair. Her parents take their eyes off her for a moment they say . Are they telling the truth.
D.I. Jake Porter & D.S. Nick Styles are called into the park as there has been a sighting of a young girl looking just like Libby but it’s a false call. What they find is multiple buried bodies of children on an island in the park. They have to find out who the children are to find out who the killer is. Is Libby still alive or has she been killed.
Read this great book to find out.
Thanks NetGalley

I would like to thank Netgalley and Allison & Busby for an advance copy of All That Is Buried,
I was torn between a four and five stars rating for this excellent read but erred on the side of generosity in the end ( this is why there should be the ability on netgalley to give four and a half). Although this book as one of a series I hadn’t read the earlier one and it didn’t spoil it at all so definitely a stand alone.
I loved the two detectives and all the incidental characters were excellent too. Well written British crime novels are hard to beat and this certainly falls into this slot.
There were some interesting twists but not so many as to become silly.
I am looking forward to reading the next in this series and hope if anything for a little more of the personal lives being covered.