Buried Lies

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A former private detective with a penchant for trouble stumbles into a deadly conspiracy that puts him in a killer’s crosshairs, in this witty crime novel perfect for fans of Timothy Hallinan and Janet Evanovich.

Former police officer turned private detective, Davis Reed is taking refuge in the mountains of Cruso, North Carolina. When respected real estate agent Prentiss Wells is killed by an errant golf ball, Davis has no reason to suspect it wasn’t an accident. But then a wealthy couple hires him to prove the death was murder and catch the killer. In desperate need of cash, Davis takes the job. 

While Davis investigates who had the motive to kill Prentiss, Elizabeth Harper, an accountant who stirs butterflies in Davis’ stomach, uncovers a tangled mess of shady real estate deals linked to Prentiss’ firm. As the case garners media attention, Davis must carefully navigate a minefield of secrets and lies. 

With the help of his friend Dale Johnson, a local deputy whose mood changes with the wind, and Dale’s cousin Floppy, a mad genius motor-mouthed mechanic, Davis sets out to uncover a mystery that runs much deeper than he thinks.
Praise for Graveyard Fields:
“Tingle deftly evokes a very particular sense of place.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Lovely North Carolina scenery, plenty of good beer and classic rock ‘n roll, and a hell of a fun and clever mystery to follow, Graveyard Fields is right down my alley. If you don’t have a blast reading this book, I really can’t help you.”
—Ace Atkins, New York Times Bestselling author of the Quinn Colson crime novels

“Steven Tingle’s debut novel, Graveyard Fields, is a noteworthy, not to be missed summer read. His flawed, but still likeable protagonist, Davis Reed, narrates and moves the story with wit and pedal to the metal.”
—David Swinson, bestselling author of The Second Girl and City on the Edge

“Steven Tingle possesses a smooth and lyrical cadence that will keep you rolling through the pages of Graveyard Fields like a pick-up joyriding across the North Carolina landscape. This is a gripping read, both energetic and thoughtful, and will carry you deep into the night.”
—Michael Farris Smith, author of Nick and Blackwood

“Graveyard Fields starts with a bang then reels you into its foggy aftermath: the day-to-day ennui of Davis Reed, a Xanax-numbed ex-PI-turned-aspiring-writer-in-hiding. Reed’s self-deprecating humor, eviscerating descriptions, and punchy jabs of dialogue are so quotable they may as well be trademarked. When Reed’s small, nagging fixations finally catapult readers into a surreal, hilarious crime novel, the result seizes the breath between wheezes of laughter. Graveyard Fields is a smart, redemptive, and cackle-provoking debut.”
—Chris Harding Thornton, author of Pickard County AtlasSteven Tingle was born and raised in western North Carolina. Before becoming a writer he was a golf resort manager, real estate developer, and restauranteur. As a journalist specializing in travel, style, and food and drink his work has appeared in Robb Report, Modern Luxury, Town, Tempus, and Discovery. He lives in upstate South Carolina with his wife Jess.US

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