Mysterious letters. A dark family secret.What happened in the woods is about to come out.
The aura of suspense increasingly bumped up my anxiety, notch by excruciatingly-taut notch. The palpable tension held me in thrall. The twists made me audibly gasp in shock. And, the fast pace of the wildly-captivating plot kept me swiping the pages feverishly. Goodreads Reviewer
Buried Secrets is a suspenseful mystery with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the shocking ending.
Ella embarks on a dangerous quest for the truth about her family. A World War II diary and the 21st century collide as she desperately chases every clue in a faraway and unfamiliar setting where the real story begins.
Who can be trusted and who has something to hide? One dark secret leads to another. Will Ella expose the family's secrets, forever altering their lives, or become part of a lie that's been carefully hidden for decades?
Ella will do anything to protect her family. Someone will do anything to stop her.
"In 7 decades, I have read a LOT of books! Believe me, this one is in my all-time top 3!" - Ann, Goodreads Review
"Buried Secrets is a page turner that takes a hold on you from the start and you won't be able to put it down." - Allison, Bookishwoo Book Reviews and Goodreads Review
"The aura of suspense increasingly bumped up my anxiety, notch by excruciatingly-taut notch." - Tam, Goodreads Review
"The plot is suspenseful with many twists and a surprising and poignant ending." - Jane Hunt, Goodreads Review.
"What an incredible story - riveting - couldn't put it down! Great character development. I hope there is a sequel to see what Ella does next." - Kathy Sonnanstine, Story Origin
Buried Secrets is a mystery novel by Krissy Baccaro which begins on the streets of Skaneateles, in upstate New York. Ella Perri stands at the foot of her grandparents' home on the lake unprepared to enter after the recent death of her beloved grandfather, Poppy. Although profoundly saddened by Poppy's death, Ella is no stranger to loss.
Before entering the house, she reflects on a letter she found containing a secret about a crime that might have involved her grandfather. She also reflects on something Poppy said before he passed...watch who you trust.
Ella discovers additional letters hidden in unexpected places. The letters and contents of the box take her on a journey through the streets of Tropea, Italy where Poppy, his family, an