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Jan 21, 2024
After reading one of her earlier books, I decided to start with the first one. I believe the first, copyright 2009, "Sworn to Silence" is the first. It's where she initially meets John Tomasetti.
May 24, 2022
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Feb 26, 2022libertyfaith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Another great thriller. Of the two books in the series I've read so far, they are not for the squeamish. Nice tight plot and as before, a surprising ending. Highly recommend this series.
Feb 04, 2022Eil_1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another amazing mystery novel by this author. The plot moves quickly and leads to an unexpected conclusion. I am glad to have read this book.
Jan 02, 2021AtkinsonMH rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I am struggling a little with Linda Costillo’s second crime & thriller situated novel. However, this statement likely paints the wrong impression, because I to do not intend to infer the writing it not engaging or compelling – it is. This…
Mar 08, 2020maipenrai rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Second book in a very nice series. Police Chief Kate Burkholder who has left her Amish community must solve murders involving the people of her heritage. Add to this the fact that she has a major secret in her past, and you have a…
Sep 02, 2019
#2 Kate Burkholder
Jul 27, 2019EljayJohnson rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A one-day read - you know I had to like it. Chief of Police Katie lives and reigns in a small Amish town in Ohio. This is the second by this author featuring these characters. The mystery/crime is brutal and difficult to read about (just…
May 20, 2019cocomo29 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
way too much blood and guts for me. I like a good mystery but this is not it!
Jan 02, 2018Memawrayne rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I've enjoyed all the books I've read so far. There is a good mystery but also alot unfolding as the main characters learn about themselves.
kkaye76
Mar 28, 2015kkaye76 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Every book by Linda Castillo keeps me spellbound and turning the pages as fast as I can. I love her writing style and her ability to bring out the best and the worst from the Amish world.
Nov 18, 2014nat_cyr0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great book, a little too graphic in some points, but great characters and a good plot.
Sep 02, 2014
A patron review from the Adult Summer Reading Game: "Another novel in the Linda Castillo series centering around life in an Amish community. When an entire family is murdered, Sheriff Kate Barkholder works to solve it."
ukiechick
Aug 01, 2014
Great novel like her writing. On to reading third book breaking silence
Jul 30, 2014MillieBT rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
enjoyed this book
Jun 01, 2013SuzeParker rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This second book in the Kate Burkholder series is good enough to keep the pages turning, despite parts of the story being rather unrealistic. Where was the media frenzy over the brutal murder of seven members of an Amish family? In real…
Feb 28, 2013lucky38 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Just finished 2nd book in series. I do not like these books. To much brutality. The lady chief is not likeable and she appears to be disfunctional in a lot of her actions. She also has a drinking problem, along with her so called…
Jun 02, 2012
Very good read, though a little gorier than I like. Castillo gets a little repetitious on Kate's Amish background and how it affects her, but that is an important part of the story.
Jul 19, 2011Jennmro rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another great book in this series! A very fast paced, gory thriller that I read in one sitting. You'll probably have a pretty good idea who the killer is pretty quickly into the book, but somehow this doesn't diminish the excitment of the…
Jul 13, 2011BPLNextBestAdults rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is the second in a new mystery thriller series to feature police chief Kate Burkholder and State Agent John Tomasetti. What makes this novel most interesting is the Amish element. Set in Ohio’s farm country, in the village of…
Mar 24, 2011quasme rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
a pointless read. couldn't identify with the main character or her boyfriend. pray for no sequels.
Dec 24, 2010sneato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good book although I get a little tired of her repeated use of violence towards women. Hopefully she can get a different topic for her 3rd book.
Dec 21, 2010Nords rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent follow-up to Sworn to Silence. I enjoyed Pray for Silence just as much and read this vey quickly. Again, excellent character development and really interesting main characters. The cast of potential characters were less…
Oct 31, 2010Snow59 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Once again, a great book to read. Just as good as the first book in the series "Sworn to Silence". I hope there is a third book as this series is one of the best thrillers I have read. A definate page turner.