Description: "Summer has arrived with a vengeance in Painters Mill, and a macabre discovery by three Amish children brings the quiet to a grinding halt. Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives on scene to find the dismembered body of 21-year-old Samuel Eicher, a local Amish man who owned a successful landscaping business. What twisted individual murdered him in such a sadistic way? The investigation has barely begun when, miles away, a second body is found, stuffed into a barrel and dumped in a ravine. The deceased is 21-year-old Aaron Shetler, Samuel Eicher's best friend. What could these two young Amish men have done to deserve such violent ends? With a heat wave bearing down, Kate learns quickly that, for reasons she doesn't understand, no one is willing to talk about what happened to the men"--
Brief description:
Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Critically acclaimed as "the master of the genre" (People magazine), Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for an Audie Award for best mystery audiobook, and an appearance on the Boston Globe's shortlist for best crime novel. Her books have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.
In addition to writing, Castillo's other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and a menagerie of animals, and is currently at work on her next book.Review Quotes:
"A gripping, shocking story--fortunately with some lighter moment to offset the violence and tension--from a gifted, award-winning writer who knows how to grab readers and keep them riveted from first page to last." --Booklist, starred review
"With her signature blend of tension, vivid characters, and atmospheric setting, Castillo delivers a compelling mystery. Long-time fans will be enthralled, while new readers will be hooked by the intricacies of the case and the personal stakes for Kate. A captivating and thrilling addition to the Kate Burkholder series, recommended for those who enjoy suspenseful mysteries in rural settings." --Library Journal "Slippery suspects and evildoers among the usually private and quiet Amish." --Kirkus Reviews "Satisfactory...a tough, appealing heroine." --Publishers Weekly