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beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first time in a long while where I felt like I got a good glimpse into Kate's life before she left. I was excited for this. Then there is Kate's lover, John, who I had grown to love as much as Kate. They work well together both in the field and in their personal life.
The author does not slowly build up in this story. Right from the gate, the story picks up and does not slow down. I really enjoy this as it keeps the story moving. Not that I have had a problem reading any of the books in this series. I am a life time fan.
As usual, there was so twists. Yet, I do have to point out someone that was a star in my eyes in this book and that is Mona. She works with Kate but not as an investigator (yet). She showed some great skills in finding out information and helping Kate. Oh, and there is a shoot out scene towards the end of the story. Down a Dark Road will have you on the edge of your seat with engaging characters and a strong storyline.
The author does not slowly build up in this story. Right from the gate, the story picks up and does not slow down. I really enjoy this as it keeps the story moving. Not that I have had a problem reading any of the books in this series. I am a life time fan.
As usual, there was so twists. Yet, I do have to point out someone that was a star in my eyes in this book and that is Mona. She works with Kate but not as an investigator (yet). She showed some great skills in finding out information and helping Kate. Oh, and there is a shoot out scene towards the end of the story. Down a Dark Road will have you on the edge of your seat with engaging characters and a strong storyline.
heidisreads's review against another edition
4.0
You can read this as a standalone, but you get SO MUCH more from the characters and the setting if you've read all or a few of the other books in the Kate Burkholder series. This one doesn't disappoint! The twists and turns kept me reading late into the night (again)!
janko27's review against another edition
2.0
I've always enjoyed this series, but this one fell flat for me. Too obvious of a plot, Kate continuing to blunder into danger and a high body count. I may try one more in the series, but if Chief Burkholder continues to need to be bailed out of dangerous situations by others, I think I'll move on to a different series.
bookslifeandeverythingnice's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. As always, an honest review.
This book is similar in terms of writing to the others in the series, which is always nice when you know you enjoy an author's work. The story starts off strong, suspenseful and with a lot of heart. A good mix of a police novel and respectfully discussing the characters personal lives. I'm always amazed at how seamlessly the author brings together the two worlds of the police and the Amish. Unfortunately due to other circumstances I wasn't able to finish the entire book; I got about 100 pages in though. Enough to know that it's going to be a really good read. Similar in tone to the author's other works, but with a new very exciting mystery to solve. I definitely recommend giving this book a read, especially if you like the Kate Burkholder series.
This book is similar in terms of writing to the others in the series, which is always nice when you know you enjoy an author's work. The story starts off strong, suspenseful and with a lot of heart. A good mix of a police novel and respectfully discussing the characters personal lives. I'm always amazed at how seamlessly the author brings together the two worlds of the police and the Amish. Unfortunately due to other circumstances I wasn't able to finish the entire book; I got about 100 pages in though. Enough to know that it's going to be a really good read. Similar in tone to the author's other works, but with a new very exciting mystery to solve. I definitely recommend giving this book a read, especially if you like the Kate Burkholder series.
marilynw's review against another edition
3.0
Down a Dark Road (Kate Burkholder #9)
by Linda Castillo (Author), Kathleen McInerney (Narrator)
Fallen Amish man, Joseph King, in prison for murdering his wife, has escaped and Kate might be the only person who can convince him to turn himself in before he and others come to harm. Joseph was the Burkholder family's neighbor and Kate's first crush but after his dad died, his family moved away and Kate couldn't believe the boy she knew could be a murderer. Now Joseph has taken his five children hostage and this is when Kate makes the first of her many mistakes.
Kate Burkholder has managed to make the same rookie mistakes through nine books now. Going into dangerous situations without backup is one of her perpetual mistakes. She'll even berate herself for doing so when she ends up in messes that appear impossible to live through. But never fear, Kate could be run over by a steamroller, which then rolls back and forth over her a dozen times, and she would still be having a nice meal (or bedroom time) with her boyfriend later that night. Kate is going to do the same thing over and over and I need to accept that fact after nine books of her repeating senseless actions.
by Linda Castillo (Author), Kathleen McInerney (Narrator)
Fallen Amish man, Joseph King, in prison for murdering his wife, has escaped and Kate might be the only person who can convince him to turn himself in before he and others come to harm. Joseph was the Burkholder family's neighbor and Kate's first crush but after his dad died, his family moved away and Kate couldn't believe the boy she knew could be a murderer. Now Joseph has taken his five children hostage and this is when Kate makes the first of her many mistakes.
Kate Burkholder has managed to make the same rookie mistakes through nine books now. Going into dangerous situations without backup is one of her perpetual mistakes. She'll even berate herself for doing so when she ends up in messes that appear impossible to live through. But never fear, Kate could be run over by a steamroller, which then rolls back and forth over her a dozen times, and she would still be having a nice meal (or bedroom time) with her boyfriend later that night. Kate is going to do the same thing over and over and I need to accept that fact after nine books of her repeating senseless actions.
reneesmith's review against another edition
5.0
Though they take place in modern day, there's often a bit of a nostalgic air surrounding Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder novels. Perhaps it's because, though Kate is content & fulfilled in her life as a small town chief of police with her newly found love John Tomicetti, she is often haunted by both joyful and mournful memories of her Amish childhood. This case is especially so because it focuses on an old childhood friend. Atmospheric & poignant. Tightly-plotted. Fast-paced. This was a great installment in the series! (Language. Some disturbing topics related to assault.)
wvteach's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series in general. This book may be my favorite so far.
constantreader471's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Last year I won [b:Among the Wicked|26031833|Among the Wicked (Kate Burkholder #8)|Linda Castillo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466979733s/26031833.jpg|45958249], book 8 in the series, in a Goodreads giveaway. The publisher, Minotaur Books, sent me this book instead. I contacted them and asked if they would send me Among the Wicked. They apologized for the mistake and sent me Among the Wicked. They also said I did not have to worry about reading or reviewing Down a Dark Road.
This is book 9 in the series, and I recommend reading them in order, although I started with book 8 because of the giveaway. I have since read books 1 and 2 in the series. Kate Burkholder is the police chief in a fictional small Ohio town with a substantial Amish population.
The prologue sets the scene with the murder of an Amish woman.
Then the main part of the book opens with a lyrical description of the fictional Tuscarawas covered bridge in Painters Mill. I know it is fictional because my wife and I have visited 575 covered bridges with the help of her World Guide to Covered Bridges. This one is not listed in her WGCB. However, many of the cbs that we have visited are about 150 years old.
This book has Kate taken hostage by an escaped convicted murderer, Joseph King, who was her
first teenage crush. He insists that he is innocent. She agrees to look into his case. I won't go into spoiler territory, but it is an absorbing read.
Thanks again to Minotaur books.
Last year I won [b:Among the Wicked|26031833|Among the Wicked (Kate Burkholder #8)|Linda Castillo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1466979733s/26031833.jpg|45958249], book 8 in the series, in a Goodreads giveaway. The publisher, Minotaur Books, sent me this book instead. I contacted them and asked if they would send me Among the Wicked. They apologized for the mistake and sent me Among the Wicked. They also said I did not have to worry about reading or reviewing Down a Dark Road.
This is book 9 in the series, and I recommend reading them in order, although I started with book 8 because of the giveaway. I have since read books 1 and 2 in the series. Kate Burkholder is the police chief in a fictional small Ohio town with a substantial Amish population.
The prologue sets the scene with the murder of an Amish woman.
Then the main part of the book opens with a lyrical description of the fictional Tuscarawas covered bridge in Painters Mill. I know it is fictional because my wife and I have visited 575 covered bridges with the help of her World Guide to Covered Bridges. This one is not listed in her WGCB. However, many of the cbs that we have visited are about 150 years old.
This book has Kate taken hostage by an escaped convicted murderer, Joseph King, who was her
first teenage crush. He insists that he is innocent. She agrees to look into his case. I won't go into spoiler territory, but it is an absorbing read.
Thanks again to Minotaur books.
wellingtonestatelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I have loved each one of Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder mysteries, and this one does not disappoint. You would think that she would run out of ideas for mysteries to be solved in a small Amish town; however, this story was fresh and interesting. If any complaint is to be made about it, it's that the story is too short. For a $30 book, this one was a bit on the thin side. It was also a bit predictable. Regardless, I found it hard to put down and it was nice to see Kate again, and get a bit more of a glimpse into her Amish childhood. I look forward to the next story next year.