Book Reviews
Reviews for All We Keep Buried
“All We Keep Buried by Pamela Ungashick had me hooked from the start until the finish. There were several storylines woven successfully together. The chapters alternated between Kiera, the suspect, and Reggie. This way, I could understand better what was going on. I tried to predict who the suspect was, but that was impossible. I was proven wrong every time, and only learned his identity at the end of the book. The characters were realistic, ordinary people who had to work through their own trauma.
The writing was engaging, and the tension increased as more clues surfaced. The pacing gave me enough time to process everything that was happening before the next clue. The book was excellently written and has all the components to be a winner. I could not put the book down once I started reading, and I caught myself reliving the events a few times.”
- Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review
"What is buried in this novel is not limited to bodies. People bury guilt. Shame. Betrayal. Abuse. Suspicion. They bury truths because revealing them might cost too much. Ungashick's point is more difficult: sometimes keeping them buried costs even more.
All We Keep Buried is a layered, character-driven mystery that blends small-town suspense, family drama, and psychological darkness particularly well."
- Literary Global, 5-Star Gold Award
Reedsy Discovery
“Pamela Ungashick is an award-winning author of suspenseful, dark fiction, and the awards are well-deserved. She has a talent for devising suspenseful page-turning plots and for shaping characters who come to life. Her prose is rich and filled with subtle wit…
Ungashick teases readers to think they have the answers, then throws curved balls that show that they, like the sleuths in the story, were heading up entirely the wrong path.”
“Pamela Ungashick delivers a masterclass in psychological suspense that is as emotionally devastating as it is utterly unputdownable. A dark, winding journey through the shadows of rural secrets, this is a thriller that will stay with you long after the final page is turned.”
-AuthorsReading.com
Reviews for Somebody Knows
"Ungashick demonstrates a remarkable knack for developing multi-dimensional characters and weaving together a suspenseful, emotionally resonant storyline, making this novel truly stand out... If Somebody Knows serves as a preview of what’s to come, it heralds Ungashick as a promising new talent in the (psych thriller) genre, poised to deliver narratives that are as unsettling as they are emotionally impactful."
- Literary Global, 5-Star Gold Award
“Somebody Knows is a work of fiction in the thriller, psychological drama, and suspense subgenres. Author Pamela Ungashick utilizes strong narrative confidence to craft a gripping and emotionally charged novel that delves deep into the complexities of family dynamics. As Audrey confronts her mother's escalating madness, the stakes are raised to a heart-pounding climax that leaves a lasting impact that is surprising and satisfying.
Ungashick's vivid storytelling perfectly captures the oppressive atmosphere of Audrey's household, immersing readers in her harrowing journey toward freedom. Overall, Somebody Knows is a compelling tale of survival and redemption that will resonate with readers long after the final page, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to fans of authentically penned psychological dramas.”
- Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review
"Somebody Knows” is a haunting family saga that will send shivers down readers’ spines. While steadily building in pace, thriller enthusiasts can look forward to action, cheer-worthy redemption, and plenty of drama surrounding the Scott family."
- Reader Views
Edge-of-your-seat story telling.
"Somebody Knows is Pamela Ungashick’s first novel, and it’s a winner... Filled with rich prose and subtle wit, combined with a suspenseful plot and characters who come to life, Somebody Knows is a psychological thriller and family drama that will delight the most demanding readers of stories in those genres. It truly is a must-read.”
– Reedsy Discovery Review
"A high-suspense, high tension, page-turning thriller… Foreshadowing and symbolism add layers to the story, while the deliberate pacing intensifies key plot developments. Rich with suspense and intricate character backgrounds, the fast-paced narrative keeps readers invested as they unravel the mystery alongside Audrey. Simply un-put-downable.”
– The Prairies Book Review
"5 out of 5 stars....Somebody Knows is a thriller and family drama full of intense suspense... The unpredictable plot is like riding a roller coaster; just as I thought I had the answers, the sudden twists took me in a different direction. Adult readers who enjoy psychological thrillers will find this book appealing. Somebody Knows ... is one of my favorite thrillers.”
– onlinebookclub.org Review
“In Somebody Knows, Pamela Ungashick tells the harrowing tale of a family burdened by a violent past and a mother's tragic delusions. Ungashick uses rich prose and subtle wit to paint unflinching–and sometimes heartbreaking–portraits of Edith Scott and her children, Audrey and Harry. Readers will hungrily devour this suspenseful page-turner until its rewarding conclusion, then wish there was more to read.”
– Bryan Gruley, author of the award-winning Starvation Lake trilogy
“This novel is brilliant, truly brilliant…with a gripping beginning and ever-increasing tension leading to a crashing climax and satisfying resolution. The writing is emotionally evocative, and imagery is beautiful…themes are poignant and relevant, and the story indirectly raises many critical questions for introspection and analysis—the beauty of a good novel.”
– Rachel Keith, Editor
“Author Pamela Ungashick transports the reader into 1940’s rural America and examines the life of an extremely impoverished family, the Scott’s. Ungashick creates such a sense of place you can feel the brutal, cold winds of the harsh winter and smell the stench of the Scott’s home. The story is wrought with heart-wrenching emotion, and the author expertly builds the tension, keeping readers glued to the page, from the poignant beginning to the shocking end.”
– Kelly Stone Gamble, best-selling author of They Call Me Crazy
