In the quiet community of Oakhurst, the brutal murder of a beloved local priest sends shockwaves through the town. Detective Ivy Bishop, coming off two of the toughest cases of her career, is thrust into an investigation that seems straightforward but quickly unravels into something far more sinister. As Ivy delves into the priest’s life, she uncovers hidden connections to an underground crime network operating right under the town’s nose. The deeper she digs, the more she realizes that the priest’s death is just the tip of the iceberg. The investigation twists and turns, revealing secrets that Oakhurst's elite would kill to keep buried. Each clue leads Ivy closer to the heart of something far darker than the shadows of an empty church, exposing a web of corruption, betrayal, and greed that extends to the highest echelons of society. As she navigates this treacherous terrain, Ivy finds herself confronting the darkest aspects of humanity. With stakes higher than ever, Ivy must untangle the intricate conspiracy before it claims more lives, including her own. The Buried Faces is a gripping mystery thriller from Alex Sigmore, where every revelation peels back another layer of a town’s façade, and the quest for justice becomes a perilous journey into the unknown. Prepare for a tale where trust is a luxury, and the truth is more elusive than ever.