The Burial Society

Catherine is the founder of the Burial Society, a covert organization that helps victims of abuse disappear and start new lives. She operates under many aliases while carrying out this work, maintaining strict rules to protect both herself and her clients. The story centers on a wealthy family in crisis - the Thompsons - whose patriarch has died under suspicious circumstances. Catherine becomes entangled with the three Thompson siblings, each hiding their own secrets and potential motives. As Catherine works to uncover the truth about the Thompson case, her own carefully constructed world begins to crack. Her past and present collide as she navigates a complex web of family loyalty, betrayal, and revenge. The novel explores themes of identity, moral compromise, and whether true redemption is possible for those who've caused harm. Through its examination of family dynamics and buried secrets, it raises questions about how far someone might go to protect those they love - or to seek vengeance.

Reader reviews note a complex, interwoven plot following multiple timelines and perspectives. Several reviewers struggled to connect with the characters and follow the numerous storylines. Readers praised: - Fast pacing and short chapters - The unique premise of an organization helping people disappear - Plot twists in the final third - Details about wealth management and banking Common criticisms: - Confusing timeline jumps - Too many characters introduced too quickly - Predictable reveals - Character motivations feel unclear or unrealistic "The multiple POVs made it hard to invest in any one story," noted one Amazon reviewer. Another mentioned "the ending felt rushed after such a slow build." Ratings: Goodreads: 3.5/5 (500+ ratings) Amazon: 3.7/5 (100+ ratings) BookBrowse: 3/5 BookPage: 3/5 Most readers categorized it as an average thriller that required concentration to follow the various plot threads.

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🔍 Author Nina Sadowsky worked as a film producer before becoming a novelist, producing the film "The Wedding Planner" starring Jennifer Lopez 🌎 The story spans multiple locations including Los Angeles, Paris, and Montreal, creating an international web of intrigue 💼 The protagonist Catherine runs an underground network that helps abused women disappear and start new lives, similar to a modern-day Underground Railroad 📖 The book was published in 2018 by Ballantine Books, marking Sadowsky's second novel after her debut "Just Fall" 🎓 Sadowsky now teaches Advanced Film Production and Script Development at USC's School of Cinematic Arts while continuing to write novels