Burying Jericho is the third book in the Scott Jericho series, I’ve loved the first two so was already aware that I was in for a treat and this dark, twisty crime thriller certainly didn’t disappoint. This time, Jericho—who’s still recovering from a traumatic case—gets pulled into a new investigation in a creepy old seaside town called Fenchurch-on-Sea. It’s got all the eerie vibes: abandoned buildings, strange symbols, and a wax museum straight out of a nightmare.

The story kicks off with a missing person case that quickly spirals into something much darker, involving a killer from the past and secrets that won’t stay buried. Jericho is a really compelling lead—sharp, damaged, and driven by a strong sense of justice, shaped by his Romani roots and showman background.

The writing is super atmospheric, with a slow, creeping tension that builds into a gripping, emotional payoff. The story ends on a cliffhanger that had me swearing in fright and I’m so glad that there is going to be a next book!

If you’re into gritty mysteries with a gothic twist and a flawed but fascinating main character (and I definitely am!) , this one’s a winner.

Another great installment of the Scott Jericho books by William Hussey.
This has twists and turns, and keeps you guessing until the end. Every chapter is fast paced, and the story ends with a resolution that will make you gasp.

Fantastic!

Scott Jericho is a wreck, after being left in a coma he is still weak and needs time to recuperate. However, when a friend from his previous life calls in a favour, Scott finds himself in a run-down seaside resort looking for a missing man. The man is part of a group of friends who have been visited by tragedy and as Scott investigates he discovers a history of sad events and folklore. Meanwhile, he partner Harry is involving in looking clues as to the man who left Scott for dead. As one case closes the other comes to the fore.
Several reviews comment on the need to read the other books in the series to get to grips with this story, I didn't find that to be the case. I love the character of Scott, he is enough of an outlier to be really interesting but neither being a traveller or being homosexual is traded as the main reason for the plot. They are integral but nicely played to just add an extra dimension. Other than that this is a very solid novel.

The first book in the series was dark, this one is even more so. The world Hussey creates is a vivid, atmospheric one, and the characters' behaviour and motivations are mostly understandable. It's an interesting read and I did want to see where he'd take his main character, Scott Jericho, but I'm not sure I like where he's ended up...(But Hussey certainly had me reacting emotionally to the character actions, so...)

I dove straight into the world of Scott Jericho, the Showman Detective, in the third book of the series. The backstory was covered enough that I could step in.
What a ride!!! I learnt about the culture and community of fairground travellers, alongside being dragged headlong into the contrasting dark world of criminal gangs drugs and violence that Scott had been involved in. I now need to read the previous 2 books to find out why.
Scott owes a favour to the crime lord, Noonan, and is sent to Fenchurch-on-Sea to investigate his missing nephew. Using his traveller sense of understanding what makes people tick, Scott uncovers the grizzly truths surrounding a close knit group of childhood friends.

Wow what a great 3rd installment to the Scott Jericho series!

I love this series and so was very excited to receive an early copy and dive back into Scott's world and see what was next for our unorthodox detective. Scott owes a favour to his old employer, Noonan which takes him to the quiet village of Fenchurch and the mystery of a missing man with a whole load of suspicious characters and his childhood friend group who seem to know a lot more than they are letting on.

You can't trust anyone in this village and as Scott gets closer to the truth, danger is following not too far behind. I liked that this story makes Scott leave his safe haven home of the fairground as he has to deal with this new case mostly on his own, while Harry chases his own leads regarding Scott's old mentor Peter Garris. There are lots of secrets and surprise reveals as Scott tries to uncover what really happened to Wesley.

I really love Scott's character and each book provides more development for him as in this book he meets an old friend of his mother which showed a new, vulnerable side to him. I had no idea what had happened to Wesley and the story kept me guessing right until the end with a reveal that I did not expect at all.

The ending finishes on a climax that made my jaw drop and I can't believe I have to wait until the next installment to discover the fate of one of my favourite characters! This book certainly leaves the story on a cliff hanger and I can't wait to see what else Hussey has in store for the next Jericho book!

I just closed the final page of Burying Jericho, and honestly? I’m still reeling. This is the third book in William Hussey’s Scott Jericho series, and without question, it’s the most intense, atmospheric, and emotionally layered yet. Hussey has been quietly carving out a space for himself in the upper echelons of British crime fiction — and this book just solidifies it.

The story drops us into the crumbling seaside town of Fenchurch-on-Sea, the kind of place that feels like it’s slipping off the edge of the map. Hussey creates such a vivid, unsettling backdrop that it practically pulses off the page. The sense of place is one of the book’s greatest strengths. You feel the decay and the secrets buried just beneath the surface. It’s gothic, eerie, and utterly immersive.

A young man has vanished without a trace. It’s a haunting setup — and it only gets creepier from there. Paper men hanging from trees, a deranged “wise woman,” and a forgotten waxwork museum all weave together to create this lingering sense of dread. Hussey’s gift for atmosphere is something else. You don’t just read this book — you inhabit it.

The pacing is a slow burn, which I really appreciated. There’s time to soak in the strangeness, to walk beside Jericho as he starts pulling at the threads. But make no mistake: once those threads start to unravel, it all comes undone fast. There’s a sharp acceleration midway through, and the tension just doesn’t let up. Hussey really knows how to twist a narrative without losing the emotional stakes.

A missing person case becomes something much darker, with old horrors resurfacing and a twisted killer circling ever closer as Scott uncovers what lay behind the missing young man and the tragic death of his friend Katrina, following on from that of her young brother.

I’ve followed Scott Jericho since Killing Jericho, and he’s easily one of the most compelling characters in modern detective fiction. He’s sharp, damaged, loyal to a fault — and in this book, we see him more vulnerable than ever. Recovering from the coma he sustained during his last brutal case is long and slow and his physical vulnerability is palpable.

What’s always stood out to me, though, is how Hussey writes Jericho’s heritage. Jericho comes from a Romani showman background, and that’s not just flavour — it deeply informs who he is. His instincts, his mistrust of authority, his moral code — all of it feels shaped by that identity. It adds an authenticity and richness to his character. It also places him in a good position to understand the meaning behind some of the rituals and superstitions that he encounters in Fenchurch.

And then there’s Harry. Jericho’s partner is on his own dangerous path this time around, and the emotional weight that brings is enormous. “The emotional core of this novel isn’t the murder — it’s the relationship between Jericho and Harry, and what it costs to protect someone you love. Their relationship is the heart of this book, and watching it tested like this was genuinely gut-wrenching at times. I won’t spoil what happens, but the emotional payoff is raw and powerful.

Verdict: Hussey’s writing is razor-sharp, the characters are raw and real, and the plot will keep you up way past bedtime. Burying Jericho isn’t just a brilliant mystery — it’s a deep character study, a slow-burning gothic thriller, and a story about identity, love, and reckoning with the past. It’s dark, yes, but also beautifully written and deeply humane.

If you’re already a fan of the series, you’re in for something special. If you’re new to Jericho, I’d actually say start from the beginning — not because you can’t jump in here, but because watching the emotional build across the series is so worth it.

Highly, highly recommended. But be warned: this one lingers

I've been on a bit of a Scott Jericho binge recently and just finished the third book in the series, Burying Jericho, this morning. What can I say, except for 'How dare you leave me with that cliffhanger of an ending?!'

If you haven't yet picked up the series, I highly recommend it! Scott Jericho is a colourful character with an interesting backstory, and I loved how the fairground setting played an important part in each of the books. While the individual mysteries are solved within each book, there are overarching plot links between the novels that mean they're best read in sequence. If you're anything like me, you'll get pulled in quickly and will stay up late to devour them.

Thanks to NetGalley and Zaffrebooks for the eARC of Burying Jericho! It motivated me to finally open the other two titles on my kindle - and I am so glad I did! The fourth book can't come fast enough!

A fantastic instalment in the third book of the series and it does not disappoint!

Hussey is able to expertly craft a dark thriller that's full of twists and turns with moments of love, exploring the beauty that surrounds us in the world. The novel is able to explore the dark complexities of love and what is to be human. It's an expert study in character.

Burying Jericho is the third book in crime fiction’s first traveller detective series; a series I have loved since Book One and I am pleased to say this one completely blew my mind!

Scott Jericho travels to a rundown seaside town to investigate the case of a missing man. What he finds there is unlike anything Jericho has ever come across before and as he slowly untangles a web of deceit he realises he’s about to reveal long-buried secrets.

This book has it all: local legends, a wise woman who’s not quite all there, eerie waxworks, secrets, lies and a tangled web of secrets.

This books feels like Hussey has taken a giant stride forwards, both in terms of writing and in terms of developing Jericho’s character and relationships. My brain was constantly engage while I was reading, trying to work it all out and the resolution was definitely one I did not see coming.

I have to talk about the ending, but I can’t without giving away any spoilers! So I’ll tell you this instead, I cannot wait for Book Four!

I have read and enjoyed the previous two books in the series and felt that the characters and storylines suited my reading style perfectly. The lead, Scott Jericho, is your archetypal "broken" good guy whose issues threaten to derail his investigations at every turn. The author has created the character and you quickly become invested in him and his "work".
I would recommend this book, and the whole series, to lovers of dark and moody crime thrillers.

This is a great crime thriller.
Scott Jericho is still recovering from his last case and hates the fact that he needs to use a walking stick.
He’s asked to look into a missing person case by an old adversary who Jericho owes a favour to.
He heads off to try and find the young man but gets more than he bargained for, as there’s plenty of secrets and lies to unravel.
Harry is looking into Garris and Jericho asks Ben to keep an eye on him as he’s not used to the criminal world.
I had the sense that the story was building to a shocking end, and I was right. I won’t say any more on that though.
This is a gripping crime thriller that I really enjoyed.
Thanks to Bonnier Books for the opportunity to read this book.

We catch up with Scott Jericho in his third instalment. Scott is asked to help find a missing man in a secluded sea town. What he doesn't know that this will set him on a path with a group of friends and local folklore and rituals. Secrets from the past come out in the present and leads Scott to untangle the secrets and lies. Who committed the deed? Why was it committed? All I know is you will need to read this book to uncover the answers to these questions and how it all came to be. What a gripping story, great characters and a few red herrings that brings about a surprising ending.

The third instalment of the Scott Jericho series does not disappoint, Set in a seaside town in Norfolk, Scott is sent to look into a missing persons case. It's the perfect mix of twisty-turny suspense, violence and humour that I've come to expect from Will Hussey. A perfect crime thriller and as gripping as the first two, with a cliff-hanger ending so shocking I had to message the author and tell him I was going to hunt him down! Cannot wait for the next instalment, this is my favourite crime series for sure. Thanks to the publisher for my early Netgalley copy.

This is the third book in this most wonderful series featuring the eclectic character that is Scott Jericho. He is a colourful character, which is an understatement, with an intriguing back story so, as I always do, I will suggest you go back and meet him in Killing Jericho, and get to know him better in Jericho's Dead, before catching up with him once again here...
So... we start with a shout for help from a desperate mother whose son has gone missing. Scott's former employer, gangster Mark Noonan calls in a favour and asks Scott to help find him. With the fallout from what happened in the previous book and with his former mentor, and nemesis, Peter Garris, still at large, Scott really doesn't want to leave his partner Harry. But he is to be well looked after and, well, Scott really doesn't have a choice. Anyway, Harry has his own fish to fry and, in this book, gets his own side-story, looked after by Ben - yay!
And so begins a multi faceted interesting, intriguing, and convoluted plot that held me captive all the way through as I tried to second guess what was happening. I failed but was more than impressed when certain things were revealed along the way and wholly satisfied come the ending. An ending that I really do need to talk about as, well, you'll see when you get there!
One thing I really loved about this book was that we also got to hear more about Scott's past and how he is now facing it in his present. I'd love to wax lyrical more about this but, spoilers... Suffice to say that I hit the ground running with Scott as a character when I first met him and our connection has only grown stronger with each book. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long for book 4 to find out what's next in store for him...
All in all, a cracking addition to what is shaping up to be a brilliant series. Long may it continue. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

I have read all of the Scott Jericho books and they just keep getting better and better. My only problem is that once I start to read them it is difficult to sleep, eat or do anything else that involves putting the book down. The story is complex and satisfying and I really did not see the twists coming. You really need to buy these books now.
More please, I need to know what happens next .......

I was already a fan of the Jericho series ,so had high hopes for this third outing - and I wasn’t disappointed! For those new to Scott Jericho, I definitely recommend visiting the previous novels in order, but reckon this could easily be enjoyed on its own!

When we last saw him, Jericho was in a bad way in hospital. There is no magic wand for Jericho in his latest case and so physically we find him very much on the mend, and not quite the rough and ready force he’s known for. Luckily his detective mind is still razor sharp – well mostly.

Scott Jericho is not your typical hero, he’s a gay traveller from showman heritage, had a promising police career until a fall from grace, spent time as hired muscle and is now a private detective. It’s refreshing to have a character like Jericho at the forefront with complexity and layers that sidestep the well-trodden stereotypes. The supporting characters are well drawn too with some great representation.

I really enjoyed this latest outing, the investigation into each of the Sancturists (the friendship group with close links to the mystery) was well paced and engaging. There were many twists and turns along the way and the plot certainly kept me guessing until the end. The cliffhanger at the end left me eager for more and sets up a new direction for book 4 – please please let there be another!

My rating:

Reading Snack recommendation:
A piece of that fruit cake you’ve had at the back of the cupboard since Christmas.

Pairs well with:
A few swigs from a bottle of liquor of your choosing, preferably pilfered from your parent’s drinks cabinet.

Wow... and again WOW!
Burying Jericho has broken me... it's taken me through every emotion possible, left me wrung out and yet eager to read the next one.
Twists, turns a complex missing person/murder case with eerie corbins, layers of deceit, a community into a golden age crime novel with all too modern backdrops.
In this one we see a different, much more vulnerable side to Jericho which is compelling and heart wrenching in equal measure.
The cast of characters are fascinating and so well drawn. The plot is fast paced and leaves you breathless.
Put on your thinking caps for a visceral, yet cerebral read!

William Hussey is back and better than ever. This brilliant follow up to Killing Jericho is just as enthralling as its' predecessor and I have no doubt will be just as big as it's successor.

This is an inspired piece of writing from William Hussey and although it took me longer to get into this story than the last one, it certainly makes up for it as the story unfolds.
I love the complex character of Scott Jericho, born into the world of the traveling fair, gay in a man's world, worked as an enforcer for a local villain, got his life together and attended Oxford University where he met the love of his life, the gentle, loyal Harry Moorhouse, joined the police force, got kicked out of the CID and set up as a successful PI.
Scott was approached by his ex employer, local villain Mark Noonan, the son of a friend had gone missing after the funeral of his best friend, he wanted Scott to find him.
This case took Scott to the small town of Fenchurch on sea on the Norfolk coast. After his last case it was a much diminished Scott Jericho that arrived in Norfolk, he was much weaker, much thinner, reliant on a walking stick and wracked with pain but this wouldn't deter Jericho.
This story centres around a group of young people who had been friends since childhood, a town that was steeped in suspicion, myths and legends, what was the meaning of the paper dolls strung between the trees and moving spookily in the wind ? what was the meaning of the deep, fathomless poetry ? what was the mystery of the ravens ?
This story is so atmospheric, the storyteller is so descriptive that he draws pictures in the mind, the wonderful characters are so diverse, there are so many suspects as this story twists and turns in so many sinister ways. Jericho once more needs the help of his new friend, Inspector Thomas Tallis but Jericho is careful to keep Tallis in the dark about the nemesis that pursues him, his ex police mentor, Peter Garris.
This story is compelling, it draws you in and leaves you open mouthed at the end, I hope that there is more stories involving Scott Jericho.
Thank you Net Gallery for this ARC, my review id voluntary.