In Paint Mill, Ohio, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder's
biggest worry is loose cattle causing highway accidents.
That changes in the blink of an eye when a series of brutal
murders occurs. They are identical to the killings that
rocked the small community 16 years ago. Kate performs a
balancing act as she seeks the killer while attempting to
hide her own damning secret involving the murders those
many years ago. Kate breaks her silence and confers with
her Amish brother about the events that took place that
horrendous summer. The episode precipitated Kate leaving
the Amish community.
The city council demands fast results and, behind Kate's
back, calls in aid from a sheriff in an adjoining county
and a man from the state criminal division, John Tomasetti.
As the killer escalates in brutality, creating havoc in the
small town, Kate stumbles and John learns her deepest
secret. Carrying his own baggage, John is prepared to let
Kate reveal the truth. Unfortunately, events spiral out of
control leaving Kate exposed to the killer.
Linda Castillo gives a bone-chilling portrait of a
sadistic serial killer. Her strong character development of
the ex-Amish cop and a burnt-out law officer battling his
own demons combined with the cold, windswept winter setting
adds to the tension and is an omen of forthcoming
conflicts. It is an excellent beginning for the new Kate
Burkholder series.
Some secrets are too terrible to reveal . . .Some crimes are too unspeakable to solve . . .
In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish
and “English” residents have lived side by side for two
centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal
murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the
aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense
of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young
Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse
Killer but came away from its brutality with the
realization that she no longer belonged with the Amish.
Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to
return to Painters Mill as Chief of Police. Her Amish roots
and big city law enforcement background make her the
perfect candidate. She’s certain she’s come to terms with
her past—until the first body is discovered in a snowy
field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes
again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and
her Amish past—and expose a dark secret that could destroy
her.
Wow this sounds so good thanks I enjoyed the blog today. Penney (Penney Wilfort 12:49pm August 9, 2009)
I just finished this book and couldn't put it down. The plot was fast-paced and full of plenty of twists and turns. The characters were interesting and very believable. Castillo does a great job mixing the Amish world with the English world and making both quite real. I can't wait until the next Kate Burkholder mystery! (Kim Akers 10:22am August 10, 2009)
This is my kind of reading! Sounds great. Enjoyed the blog! (JoAnn White 4:41pm December 27, 2009)
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