Crime Unraveled

A Buck Taylor Novel Book 13

Fiction - Crime
295 Pages
Reviewed on 10/24/2024
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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite

Crime Unraveled by Chuck Morgan is part of the Buck Taylor series. Everyone loves Glenwood Canyon but a landslide has destroyed the highway and blocked the Colorado River. One question lingers on everyone's lips: was this a natural disaster or did someone cause it? Buck Taylor is on the case but murder gets in the way, making Buck think that there is more to this than he first thought. And the deeper he digs, the more he uncovers as a web of lies and secrets comes to light and it all revolves around one of the richest families in the area. The further Buck goes the clearer it becomes that someone will do whatever it takes to stop the truth from coming out. Will Buck get to the bottom of it or is he firmly in the killer’s sights?

The 13th book in the Buck Taylor series, Crime Unraveled by Chuck Morgan is a fantastic addition to the series. I’ve read a few books in this series and they never fail to leave me in awe. This is the type of high-octane, fast-paced thriller I’ve come to expect from this author. It’s packed with stunning twists and turns that keep you on your toes, guessing all the way through, and a colorful cast of characters that you can’t help but like. This is compelling reading, a wholly satisfying book with a gritty plot that’s as close to real life as you can get, with plenty of suspense and no small amount of intrigue. If you love crime thrillers, you’ll love this book. I highly recommend reading the whole series to get a feel for the main character.

Alma Boucher

Chuck Morgan's Crime Unraveled is the thirteenth book in the Buck Taylor series. Throughout the years, Glenwood Canyon's highway in Colorado had to shut down due to mudslides and landslides. On this occasion, the highway was destroyed in both directions and was covered by a substantial amount of rocks. During a routine check on a truck near the landslide site, a trooper's dash cam captured a sudden white flash. It was unclear whether the flash was caused by the rockfall's pressure or something else. Buck Taylor, an investigative agent with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, was summoned to determine whether the landslide was a natural disaster or a potential act of terrorism. With the discovery of two deceased individuals, a geologist, and a missing geologist's wife, there was a possibility that these murders were linked to the canyon landslide.

Chuck Morgan took me on a roller coaster ride with Crime Unraveled. The action started on the first page and continued until the last. The story was filled with mystery, danger, murder, and suspicions. The suspense kept me glued to my seat, eagerly turning the pages. The characters were authentic and relatable. Each one was an expert in their section, and with all the information put together, they could find the right answer. The story was well-written and engaging. I never knew what to expect next; it was a nail-biting read. According to the way the story ends, there must be a sequel. I enjoyed reading this story and look forward to the next one.

Keith Mbuya

Confusion and panic erupted in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, after part of Glenwood Canyon collapsed in the night, shaking buildings in the small town, breaking windows, and leaving a section of a major highway and the Colorado River blocked. A state trooper and a few motorists, who were on the affected highway during the incident, were all found dead. Speculation among some of the townsfolk was that an earthquake was behind the disaster. Some thought it was an explosion. Local authorities bring in the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the incident. As agent Buck Taylor of the CBI goes in pursuit of answers, he finds himself with more murders, all connected to a rich and powerful family that owns mines in the canyon. What was the family after? Can Agent Taylor expose them and stop their reign of terror in Colorado? Find out Chuck Morgan’s Crime Unraveled: A Buck Taylor Novel, Book 13.

If you are looking for a mystery murder novel with a touch of crime, Chuck Morgan’s Crime Unraveled is just what you should be looking for. Starring the seasoned crime-solving Agent Buck Taylor, Morgan weaved an intriguing plot, treating me to exciting twists, adventure, thrill, drama, mystery, and so much more. The edge-of-the-seat suspense hooked me, leaving me flipping through page after page. Morgan breathed life into the scenes with colorful depictions, making me feel like I was next to the cast in every scene, watching events unfold. The depictions of the cast’s emotions and the juxtaposing of their complex traits allowed me to connect with them. Albeit the thirteenth in the series, this whodunit featuring money, power, greed, blood, murder, deception, secrets, blackmail, and murder is a stand-alone read.