Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel (Book 4)

Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel (Book 4)

CRIME EXPOSED — A Buck Taylor Novel A missing journalist. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time in the snow‑covered Rockies. When investigative journalist Barb McBride storms out of her Summit County home on a snowy Colorado night, she vanishes without a trace. The peaceful mountain community is shaken, and when her body is finally discovered, one question echoes through the cold alpine air: What really happened to Barb McBride? Veteran Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Buck Taylor is thrust into a case that quickly spirals far beyond a simple disappearance. As Buck and his team dig deeper, they uncover a chilling international network of corruption, exploitation, and murder—one powerful enough to destroy anyone who gets too close. With danger tightening around them, Buck must push past every threat, every lie, and every shadowy figure determined to keep the truth buried. Perfect for fans of gritty crime thrillers, mountain‑town mysteries, and high‑stakes investigative suspense, Crime Exposed delivers relentless tension, emotional depth, and a shocking finale you won’t see coming. Why Readers Can’t Put This Book Down • A Gripping Colorado Mystery Thriller: Set against the snow‑capped mountains of Summit County, this crime novel blends atmospheric suspense with authentic investigative detail. • Compelling Missing‑Person Case: Barb McBride’s mysterious disappearance and unexplained death create a haunting central mystery that drives every chapter. • High‑Stakes Criminal Conspiracy: Buck Taylor uncovers a dangerous international network involving powerful individuals, illicit exploitation, and murder—perfect for readers who crave dark, realistic crime fiction. • Authentic Law‑Enforcement Procedural Detail: Follow Buck and his team through forensic clues, investigative twists, and escalating threats that feel ripped from real‑world case files. • Relentless Tension & Emotional Depth: As the investigation closes in on the truth, Buck’s team faces mounting danger, forcing them into a race against time to stop a deadly chain of events. • For Fans of Gritty, Character‑Driven Thrillers: Ideal for readers who love C.J. Box, Michael Connelly, Craig Johnson, and other masters of Western‑set crime fiction. Perfect For Readers Searching For: • Colorado crime thrillers set in the Rocky Mountains • missing journalist mystery novels • dark conspiracy thrillers with investigative realism • Buck Taylor series books • gritty law‑enforcement suspense with shocking twists • international crime conspiracy thrillers Ready to uncover the truth behind Barb McBride’s disappearance? Dive into Crime Exposed today and experience a pulse‑pounding thriller that will keep you turning pages long into the night. Crime Exposed by Chuck Morgan is the fourth installment in the Buck Taylor Novel mystery crime series. The story starts with Chuck Morgan's signature style by getting right into the action, the night when journalist Barb McBride disappears. Buck Taylor is dedicated and instinctive as ever, a veteran in the field who knows how to perceive investigations from different angles to get results. The narrative is straightforward yet atmospheric and filled with details. The plot is slightly more multifaceted than I anticipated, which was a nice surprise. I had fun trying to piece the clues together and guessing the perpetrators. Besides murder, the nature of child pornography crimes are disturbing but Morgan handled it well without making it too graphic. As with its predecessors, Crime Exposed is a standalone story that can be enjoyed by fans and new readers. The background story on the recurring characters and some details from previous books are drip-fed sporadically without interrupting the plot flow. All in all, another solid read from this crime series. Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite. Crime Exposed is a work of exciting criminal fiction penned by author Chuck Morgan and is the fourth novel featuring Agent Buck Taylor and his investigative team. Written for adults due to its language, violence, and themes of child abuse, this is a compelling and thrilling work of crime fiction which can easily be read as a stand-alone if you're not caught up on the current series. The dialogue is suitably gritty for the context, and author Chuck Morgan has a gift for conveying so much personality from his characters just by the way that they speak. Buck Taylor presents initially as a classic hero, capable and strong-minded, but we see his weaknesses unveiled as the case challenges him, and how he relies on the bonds between his teammates to get through it. There's also plenty of danger, revelation, and suspense to keep the action fresh, with well-placed plot moments throughout the tale. Overall, Crime Exposed marks an excellent addition to a well written series and is a highly recommended crime novel. Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite 2019 Pacific Book Awards Best Mystery Finalist . . . Crime Delayed