Published by North Star Press
Available Sept 1, 2008
ISBN#: 0878392912
Price: $24.95

SUMMARY

Gus Ivy was restless, so he thought he’d “test” retirement by spending the winter in Phoenix. Endless rounds of golf only served to prove that there had to be more to his self-imposed idle time. By happenstance, Gus discovers an obscure Sagebrush western owned by his barber, and is excited to add it to his collection. Unfortunately, the sixty-year old Cavity Lake Gang has drawn the attention of a band of cutthroats who will stop at nothing to get their hands on Gus’s copy. Together with a mysterious woman from Montana, Gus and Cassidy set off on a quest that takes them to the Navajo Indian Nation in Northeast Arizona, and beyond. It’s a chilling race against both a deadline and a bunch of ruthless killers—a race to solve a puzzle embedded within the book; but the end game may prove to be too costly as multiple deaths and a kidnapping litter their trail.

ArmChair Interviews by Stephanie Boyd

Gus Ivy is bored, retirement doesn’t offer any mentally stimulating activities, so when Gus stumbles onto a mystery, he is immediately intrigued. His favorite author apparently wrote another book with a very limited distribution, but as soon as Gus buys a copy of the book, his life is threatened. Not only is the book rare but it may contain the clues to a treasure–and someone wants to ensure that Gus doesn’t find it first. When a beautiful young woman named Cassidy joins Gus in his quest to solve the mystery, the danger intensifies. They are being chased by ruthless killers who will do anything to get their hands on the copy of the book Gus and Cassidy have, and then stop them from finding the treasure. Is the treasure worth their lives?

I love a good treasure hunt story for both the puzzles and the thrills generally involved in the hunt. This story is filled with intrigue, murder, kidnapping, and even romance. Gus is a likable character with a large streak of loyalty and integrity that makes him determined to find the treasure and not just for personal gain.

Cassidy is a mystery; is she the good-natured, loving, and generous person she portrays herself to be–or is she just using Gus? Cassidy has secrets that may endanger Gus but his instincts tell him to trust her anyway. All through the story the author teases the reader with small tidbits about Cassidy to make us want Gus to trust her one moment, and yet in the next moment to doubt her. Then there is the constant pressure of the bad guys who will do anything, including murder, to prevent Gus and Cassidy from following the clues in the book.

The plot twists and turns through the story kept me in suspense to the very end. The action is a little tamer than an Indiana Jones adventure, but the mystery is intriguing and the final plot twist is a wonderful surprise. I enjoyed this story very much!

Armchair Interviews says: This guy spins a real good story that keeps you reading.

MORE PRAISE FOR BURIED LIES

“In Buried Lies, Peter Rennebohm has constructed a good old-fashioned treasure hunt, with equally generous shares of excitement and heart. I liked it…a lot!” --Thomas Perry. Edgar & Barry Award-winning author of Fidelity

“Buried Lies is one big scavenger hunt of a book. Crossing both territory and time, the story is built around a couple of engaging puzzles. One is literal, with plenty of intriguing clues. The other, quite simply, is the mystery of the human heart. Author Peter Rennebohm tackles both puzzles with great gusto. The result is a thrill ride of a read that you’d be a fool to miss.” --William Kent Krueger. Award-winning author of Red Knife—a Cork O’Connor mystery available Sept 2, 2008

“Take a dash of Raymond Chandler, a touch of Mickey Spillane, and a dose of Tony Hillerman and you’ve got a wonderful recipe for suspense. Reading Buried Lies made me feel like a kid again, as all the elements of a fine yarn combined into a true page-turner and a barn burner!” --Rob Walker. Author of Dead On, City of the Absent, Absolute Instinct

“In his new page-turner Buried Lies, Peter Rennebohm gives us terrific characters, a thrilling puzzle mystery, and a treasure hunt to boot! His Dakota Code Walkers could teach DaVince a thing or two! It’s a treasure everybody should snap up fast!” --Chris Grabenstein. Anthony Award-winning author of Tilt A Whirl

“The X marks certain death in this very special treasure hunt. Buried Lies is a ripping good mix of hot action, cool characters, and compelling drama. Highly recommended.” --Shane Gericke. National bestselling author of Cut To The Bone

“I love a good treasure hunt story and this one is filled with intrigue, murder, kidnapping, and even romance. The plot twists and turns kept me in suspense to the very end. This guy spins a great story that keeps you reading. I enjoyed this very much!” --ArmchairInterviews.com

“Buried Lies takes the reader on a journey that won’t soon be forgotten. Murder, kidnapping, and even romance combine to keep the reader turning pages. Outstanding!” --BestSellersWorld.com

“This novel is written with a high degree of tension, as the quest for a solution to a puzzle mystery intensifies. Buried Lies is a highly rewarding read and is recommended.” --Midwest Book Review, Theodore Feit

“Buried Lies is filled with danger and excitement—the treasure hunt intriguing and fascinating. With colorful characters that ring true, this is a page turner guaranteed to hold the reader’s attention until the last page.” --MyShelf.com

“Gus Ivy is a likable character with a large streak of loyalty and integrity. Constant pressure from the bad guys will keep the reader turning the pages.. . .a real good story. 5 Stars!” --Amazon.com

“Don’t miss this puzzle mystery. It’s a chilling race against a decades-old deadline as well as against a bunch of ruthless killers…a race to solve a riddle embedded within a decades old book. Highly recommended!” --Poisoned Pen Fiction Review, Scottsdale, AZ

“Peter’s latest has everything I like: a biblio-mystery, an old western novel theme, a treasure hunt, a bit of romance, two wonderful dogs, and plenty of surprises. I really liked it!” --Paul Ziebarth. Manager Barnes & Noble, Davenport, IA

“Just read an ARC of Peter Rennebohm’s Buried Lies. It was terrific! Like reading an old fashioned treasure hunt book along with a puzzle mystery. Full of interesting characters, I enjoyed it tremendously.” --Kaye Barley, reviewer. Boone, NC.

“Buried Lies is a finely constructed mystery that shows a definite maturity in the author’s writing style as far as delineating the central mystery and its finer sub-plot threads connecting characters and action to a very satisfying resolution. Very nicely done, Peter Rennebohm!” --CrystalReviews.com

“Great new book by Peter. Fast paced and a good read. Great characters and action packed.” --Kim Hammond, reviewer. Cleveland, Ohio

“I read Buried Lies and loved it—couldn’t put it aside. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a puzzle and enjoys Indian lore with a touch of history in their mystery.” --Rob Walker, editor/author.

“This is a fun novel to read—especially trying to figure out the relationship between the two protagonists, Gus and Cassidy. Once the chase begins, the story really takes off, covering nearly half the Western US. It’s a wild ride with lots and lots of danger, and a Dean Koontz-size portion of companion dogs.” --Phil Mann, reviewer.