When Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder, was called to the site of a young man's death, she didn't expect to discover he'd been killed by a crossbow - iWhen Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder, was called to the site of a young man's death, she didn't expect to discover he'd been killed by a crossbow - in a deliberate act, as there was no way it was an accident. Aden Karn was Amish, and was a well-liked young man, with no one having a bad word to say about him. As the investigation deepened and Kate continued to hit a wall, her frustrations grew. But when Kate heard rumours that Karn had a side to him that people didn't talk about; a side that pointed at a darkness which was horrific, Kate doubled her efforts. With the help of Tomasetti of BCI - and also her soon to be husband - and the nearby Sheriff's department, Kate felt they were drawing nearer. But were they? What would be the outcome to this dreadful case which was bringing both the Amish and English together?
An Evil Heart is the 15th in the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo and it was another exceptional episode. I've loved this series from the beginning, and An Evil Heart didn't disappoint. The upcoming wedding is a long-waited for event - I'm looking forward to the next in the series. Highly recommended....more
As Chief of Police of Painters Mill, Kate Burkholder, travelled to Pennsylvania’s Kishacoquillas Valley after being asked by three of the town's elderAs Chief of Police of Painters Mill, Kate Burkholder, travelled to Pennsylvania’s Kishacoquillas Valley after being asked by three of the town's elders to help solve the murder of Amish bishop, Ananias Stoltzfus, Kate wondered at the arrest of an old and dear friend. Jonas Bowman moved to Pennsylvania twenty years prior, and was married with children now. But with the bishop's bones having recently been discovered after he'd been missing for eighteen years, and Jonas' old gun found beside the body, it was obvious to the police that he'd done the deed. But Kate wasn't convinced.
After interviewing Jonas, Kate travelled to his home to meet his family. Then began her investigation and although not welcomed by the police of the area, Kate was determined to discover the answers. The anomalies were adding up, and when she was attacked, she knew she was on the right track. But the case was cold, she was stymied on all sides - could she do it?
The Hidden One is #14 in the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo and it was brilliant! Newly released this year, I feel this one is one of her best. Kate was on her own this time, without the support of her team and Tomasetti. Her experience and judgment worked well for her, and her strength in finding justice was high. I flew through The Hidden One in a matter of hours, and am looking forward to #15 already. Highly recommended....more
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder hadn't thought of old friend and fellow rookie cop, Gina Colorosa much over the years after they'd had a falling out aChief of Police Kate Burkholder hadn't thought of old friend and fellow rookie cop, Gina Colorosa much over the years after they'd had a falling out and Kate had turned her back on Gina. She was surprised therefore, when she received a call from Amish man Adam Lengacher, who'd found a truck in a nearby ditch and a young woman, injured and hypothermic, asking for Kate. The snow was thick and still falling, the roads dangerous. When Kate eventually made it to the Lengacher farm and saw who the woman was, she was shocked. But the disbelief when Gina told her what had happened in her life, and why she was on the run, astounded her. Kate phoned her significant other, John Tomasetti, who was with BCI and he assured Kate he'd look into what Gina said and get out to them as soon as he could.
Corruption and betrayal was rife in the vice squad and Gina was going to blow the whistle. But Kate wasn't sure whether Gina was telling the truth or not - whether she could trust her. What would Tomasetti find? And had Gina put Adam and his three children in danger?
Outsider is the 12th in the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo and once again I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Quite a lot different than usual with hardly any appearances by Kate's Painters Mill team, and a lot of emotional turmoil. Looking forward to #13 soon. Recommended....more
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