The Burying Place (Jonathan Stride Series #5)

Brian Freeman is Great

I just got acquainted with this writer, and am so captured. He's a very visual writer, plots are complicated, and this man really ensares you into the story. I just got acquainted with this writer by accident, and am so glad I did. He'll keep you capitivated from the get go, and you will never be sorry you started the book. It will lead you to the rest of his books, which is what happened to me. One book, and I was hooked. Pleasant reading.

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Plenty of twists to hold your interest

Having read all of Brian's previous books; this was my favorite. I'm somewhat skewed as I'm from Duluth so home turf killing is of course the most fun, but regardless I would have loved it.

He gives you enough info. to solve at least part of the plot, but bacause of a personal prejudice I didn't solve it. I love Brian's style and I think the story line is plausible. I've seen books much farther out than this one on the rational scale.

It was very hard to put down for me.

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Awesome

This was my first book by Brian Freeman and it will not be my last! I regret that I didn't read the series in order but I look forward to his next Jonathan Stride book! This book will not disappoint!!!

Page turner!

Once again Brian did NOT disappoint..........this was a page-turner from the get-go; I couldn't put it down!

I recommend this author

I was looking for a new author, and stumbled on Brian Freeman by accident. It was a lucky pick. I have since read all of the Jonathan Stride series. If you like a good mystery, and great characters, pick this series up.

Never saw the end coming.....

You gotta love that. Worthwhile read!

must read

this is one rollercoaster of a ride!! he keeps you on the edge of your seat turning the pages, all night!

Brian Freeman is the best author

Just when I think I've read "the best" Brian Freeman book, along comes another one even better. Each book has a dramatic, action packed incident that takes place near the end of the story when the mystery is getting solved. These action packed incidents are so well written you can visualize every frightening detail. If you like cop/crime stories-------you'll love all of Brian Freeman's books. Great book, great story, great author. Keep 'em coming, Brian.

A Great Read

The Burying Place was a great read...love the North Shore so could relate.
It had a surprise ending didn't figure it out before the end of the book which doesn't happen often..hope there are more books from Brian Freeman.

The LAST Jonathan Stride novel I will ever read. Predicable, lacking originality and just plain boring!

I had been a HUGE fan of Brian Freeman, I loved his Jonathan Stride novels so I was anxiously awaiting the release of the fifth book in the series, The Burying Place. Unfortunately, not only did I waste my time waiting for the release but I also wasted my time reading it. This book lacks originality. It includes an irrational and predictable string of events which lead to a boring and foreseeable ending. The Burying Place picks up three months after Stride falls off the Superior Bay Bridge (see In the Dark, the fourth book in the series) so Stride is recuperating from his physical injuries and suffering from PTSD. The plot begins with a kidnapping based in Grand Rapids, a small town ninety miles from Duluth, and yet Duluth-based homicide detective Stride is called in to head up the investigation. This hardly seemed plausible, particularly since there was no procedure or protocols followed, just the Itasca County Deputy Sheriff (and former Duluth PD employee & Stride buddy) visiting Stride who is recuperating in a remote cabin and asking him to lead the investigation. Simultaneous to the kidnapping case there is a string of murders taking place north of Duluth. With Stride and Serena Dial (his girlfriend of three years) working the kidnapping case and Stride's Duluth-based homicide partner, Maggie Bei, working the murder case, it's only a given that the plot is neatly wrapped up in the end with the two crimes being connected. Suffering from both physical and emotional injuries, Stride has all but removed himself from his romantic relationship with Serena but rather than exploring the issue of PTSD and thus further exploring the relationship between Stride and Serena, Stride's PTSD is suddenly healed after he cheats on Serena by having a 'quickie' with Maggie. As one would expect, the book ends with Serena leaving Stride and relocating to Grand Rapids while Stride and Maggie are left to ponder where their relationship goes after their one-night stand...hmmm...details to be predictably ironed out in the next book in the series. There are many other characters in The Burying Place that we've read about before. Two sisters: one beautiful and rich while the other is the financially-strapped ugly duckling and as one might expect, the beautiful sister has an affair with the ugly duckling's husband and becomes pregnant. This 'twist' was thrown into the book, seemingly last minute, with no conclusion as to how the sisters intend to move forward although at this point I truly didn't care. "Enough Already" is a phrase I found myself repeating over and over throughout the 338 page book. For Jonathan Stride fans, re-read the previous four books in the series as The Burying Place will only leave you frustrated. For me, while I may reread the previous books I will no longer read any future Stride novels as life is way too short and there are too many other inventive authors who write books with interesting plotlines to choose from.

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This is an exciting Minnesota police procedural

Although injured from a nasty fall, Duluth, Minnesota Police detective Jonathan Stride continues his investigation into the kidnapping of eleven month old Callie Glenn. Her father is a renowned Grand Rapids, Minnesota orthopedic surgeon Marcus and her mother Valerie were having marital problems that she at least hope the baby would resolve.

Because of the way the abduction occurred, Jonathan strongly believes someone with access to the exclusive waterfront house abducted the infant starting with the father who kicked his long time mistress to the curb and the babysitter whom he might have begun a fling with. Jonathan's partner, Detective Maggie Bei assists him on his inquiry while leading an investigation on a serial killer. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time leads to rookie cop Kasey Kennedy becoming the psychopath's latest obsession.

This is an exciting Minnesota police procedural starring several cops with personal issues, but the key is that the two cases remain front and center. The story line is fast-paced and filled with action throughout and a great final spin. Although the convergence of the investigations feels strained, readers still will enjoy this entertaining tale as the hero and company remain In the Dark while they stride down the mean streets of Duluth.

Harriet Klausner

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