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dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
klew's review
4.0
This new Kate Burkholder book is as crisp, suspenseful and intriguing as earlier books on the series. Told in alternating scenes in the present and flashbacks to the summer Kate was 15 and her teenage crush Jonas was 19, the story has Kate leaving her Police Chief job on Ohio to go to an Amish community in Pennsylvania at the request of its elders. Human bones and a musket belonging to Jonas have been found id a scallop grave and he’s been arrested for murder. Seeing Jonas after 20 years brings up old feelings and a determination to help him and get to the truth of the murders and who committed it. The flashbacks are full of teenage angst, the sweetness of first love and thoughts of the path not followed. The present day murder investigation has a surprising twist that the is clever and surprising.
Thanks to #Netgalley for and advanced copy of the audiobook.
Thanks to #Netgalley for and advanced copy of the audiobook.
jbird04's review
5.0
I really enjoy the Kate Burkholder series with its Amish twist. Looking forward to more of her and Tomesetti.
jennymacusa's review
3.0
So Linda Castillo did it again, she managed to find a plausible way for a murder amongst the Amish to occur and for Kate Burkholder to solve the case!
I know it’s ridiculous how many murders happen around Kate Burkholder, for fans of Midsommer Murders it’s probably slightly more believable! But despite that I do enjoy my regular check in with what Burkholder has been up to and there are hints that next book, *finally* she and Tomasetti will tie the knot! Overall an enjoyable book from an author that is good at writing an easy read crime novel.
I know it’s ridiculous how many murders happen around Kate Burkholder, for fans of Midsommer Murders it’s probably slightly more believable! But despite that I do enjoy my regular check in with what Burkholder has been up to and there are hints that next book, *finally* she and Tomasetti will tie the knot! Overall an enjoyable book from an author that is good at writing an easy read crime novel.
cj_mo_2222's review
4.0
Kate Burkholder was Amish until she was eighteen years old. Now she is the Chief of Police in her hometown of Painters Mill, Ohio. She lives with her boyfriend John Tomasetti who is an agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. I really like Kate's relationship with Tomasetti and how honest and supportive they are with each other. Kate goes out of town for a murder investigation in this book, so Tomasetti only appears in a couple of chapters. However, he is still an important part of the story. The book is part of a series, but is definitely accessible to new readers.
Elders from an Amish community in Belleville, Pennsylvania asked for Kate's help proving the innocence of a man from their community. Human remains were discovered in a field and have been identified as Ananias Stolzfus, an Amish bishop who had disappeared nearly twenty years ago. Jonas Bowman, Kate's childhood friend, has been arrested for his murder. Kate's investigation to prove Jonas's innocence starts out interesting but after a while goes nowhere, making parts of the middle of the book drag. Once she starts making ground again, the book picks up. Things get exciting as she closes in on a startling revelation about the victim that changes everything. The book has an unexpected but satisfying and touching ending that fans of the series will love.
I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Minotaur Books. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
Elders from an Amish community in Belleville, Pennsylvania asked for Kate's help proving the innocence of a man from their community. Human remains were discovered in a field and have been identified as Ananias Stolzfus, an Amish bishop who had disappeared nearly twenty years ago. Jonas Bowman, Kate's childhood friend, has been arrested for his murder. Kate's investigation to prove Jonas's innocence starts out interesting but after a while goes nowhere, making parts of the middle of the book drag. Once she starts making ground again, the book picks up. Things get exciting as she closes in on a startling revelation about the victim that changes everything. The book has an unexpected but satisfying and touching ending that fans of the series will love.
I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Minotaur Books. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
lazygal's review
3.0
Following Kate's journey as she returns to Amish country, straddling the English and Amish cultures as she investigates crime has been interesting. There were a few times when the "you need to go back and read the previous books for backstory" got too heavy-handed, and there was repetition that felt very unnecessary. Having said that, moving her out of her comfort zone of Painters Mills to the Kishacoquillas Valley was a great move. If only the differences in Amish traditions and subsects had been explained in greater detail.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss.
eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss.
bound4travel's review
4.0
The Kate Burkholder series can't be beat in my mind - refreshing easy reads that still have a dark side. I have read the whole series, but each works well as a standalone. Kate is an excellent primary character and I loved the amount of her history we were able to see in this book. I think one of the things I love about this series, and it was perfect in this book as well, is that there is a balance of acknowledging the dark side of humanity and also showing positive relationships. Just as all of the other books have been, this one was very atmospheric. In terms of the mystery, I was able to predict what was going to happen ahead of the reveals. However, it wasn't early enough ahead of the reveal that it spoiled the fun or made me feel like everything was predictable. Can't wait of the next installment!