by Linda Castillo (Author)
2024 SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER
Kate Burkholder investigates a young Amish man's brutal death in this gripping installment of Linda Castillo's bestselling series.
On a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call to discover a victim violently killed with a crossbow. Aden Karn was just twenty years old, well liked, and from an upstanding Amish family. Who would commit such a heinous crime against a young man whose life was just beginning?
As Kate delves into Karn's past, she begins to hear whispers about a darker side. What if Aden Karn wasn't the wholesome young man everyone admired? The case spirals out of control when an Amish woman comes forward with a horrific story that pits Kate against a dangerous and unexpected opponent.
When the awful truth is finally uncovered, Kate must come face to face with the terrible consequences of a life lived in all the wrong places.
Author Biography
Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder 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. Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, the Mystery Writers of America's Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and an appearance on the Boston Globe's shortlist for best crime novel. In addition to writing, Castillo's other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and is currently at work on her next book.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1 x 7.48 x 4.23 IN
Publication Date: May 21, 2024
