The Craftsman Series in Order by Sharon Bolton

The Buried is a novel by Sharon Bolton and the second book in The Craftsman series. The story follows Florence, Sally, and Cassie, three of the main characters, as they try to uncover the identity of four child skeletons that were uncovered near a children's home. The book is a dark and suspenseful read that includes murder, secrets, witchcraft, and a bit of romance. The Buried is told from the perspectives of the three main characters and goes back and forth between what happened in 1969 and the events happening thirty years later. While The Buried could be read as a standalone, it is recommended to read The Craftsman first to fully understand the characters and the town. The Buried is a prequel and a sequel to The Craftsman and is very cleverly written by Bolton.

"The Craftsman" is a novel by Sharon Bolton that tells the story of Florence Lovelady, a policewoman who finds herself drawn into the investigation of a missing teenage boy in the town of Sabden, Lancashire. The story is told in three parts and two different moments in time. As a young female police constable, Florence is the target of prejudice and bullying, and her suggestions that witchcraft could be involved in the case are met with skepticism. However, as the investigation progresses, she begins to uncover a dark history of witchcraft and murder in the town. The book is a psychological thriller that deals with themes of murder, sexism, witches, legend, and mystery.