Unburied

Description

Unfortunately, the past doesn’t stay buried forever.

Faye moved thousands of miles away from Arizona to escape a history she refuses to name. Now, she’s just another college student trying to survive midterms, navigate guys, and maintain the fragile walls she’s built around her life. She wants autonomy. She wants peace. Most of all, she wants to be left alone.

But the world—and the people in it—won’t let her hide.

When her carefully constructed reality begins to fracture, Faye is forced to confront the very secrets she fled. As the truth bubbles to the surface, she finds herself burdened with “allies” she didn’t ask for and answers that feel like threats. They claim they want to help, but in a world of shifting loyalties and hidden power, trust is the most dangerous risk of all.

Faye is terrified to believe them. Because if they’re right, the darkness she left in the desert has finally caught up to her—and it’s hungrier than ever.

Best for: Readers who love character-driven suspense and deep emotional stakes.

Faye is an expert at the “college lite” lifestyle: keep the grades up, the guys at a distance, and the Arizona desert in the rearview mirror. She moved thousands of miles to build a life where she calls the shots—one where her past stays exactly where it belongs: underground.

But silence isn’t the same as peace. As her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble, Faye is forced to confront the very trauma she tried to outrun. With the “help” of companions she doesn’t trust and answers she’s terrified to find, Faye realizes that some secrets refuse to stay dead. In the end, nothing stays buried forever.

Testimonials

“A hauntingly accurate portrayal of trying to outrun your own shadow. Patrick Scott captures the frantic energy of a college student desperate for a fresh start, only to realize that trauma doesn’t care about state lines. I couldn’t put it down—Faye’s journey felt incredibly personal and deeply moving.”

— Jordan M.

“Compelling, tense, and beautifully written. Unburied is a masterclass in slow-burn suspense. Scott doles out the mysteries of Faye’s past in Arizona just fast enough to keep you breathless. It’s one of those rare books that makes you want to reach into the pages and give the protagonist a hug—while simultaneously screaming at her to run.”

— Lara S.