Not only is Chief of Police Kate Burkholder dealing with the terrible aftermath of a tornado that hit her town of Painters Mill, Ohio, but also human remains revealed under a barn destroyed by the storm. Without the entire skeleton, she must work with only a few bones and the skull to identify the person and the cause of death. Her determination to solve this mystery is hindered by the lack of evidence, as well as an unknown attacker trying to kill her. Are the cases connected, or is it related to the wrongful death lawsuit that's been brought against her and the police department? What Kate eventually discovers thrusts her investigation into the local Amish community and their deeply held secrets.

If handling all of this were not enough anxiety for Kate, her personal relationship with state agent John Tomasetti reaches a crossroads that will affect both their lives. They are just getting accustomed to living together, so dealing with this issue could prove distastrous.

Linda Castillo's AFTER THE STORM is another riveting addition to her compelling Kate Burkholder series set among the Amish and Mennonite communities of Ohio. With realistic characters and locale, Linda Castillo proficiently develops a gripping plot full of suspense and shocking revelations. I have loved every book in this impressive series and cannot wait for the next installment.