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theavidreaderandbibliophile 's review for:
Rage
by Linda Castillo
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rage by Linda Castillo takes us back to Painter’s Mill, Ohio where Kate Burkholder has an appalling murder case on her hands. Rage is the seventeenth A Kate Burkholder Novel. While Rage can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the series in order. It will allow you to get to know Kate and her backstory. I thought Rage was well-written with developed characters. The story has action, mystery, police procedures, suspense, and more. Kate and her team along with John Tomasetti (Kate’s husband and an agent with BCI), Sheriff Rasmussen, and other law enforcement officers are working to unravel this case. I could not believe the violence (it was described in detail). Kate finds herself in danger more than once (proving what a strong and courageous woman she is). The mystery is complex with twists, turns, and shocking secrets. I like the relationship between Kate and Tomasetti (they are perfect for each other). The author’s descriptive writing transported me to Painter’s Mill where it was hot (I would not want to wear one of those Tyvek suits in that heat). I found myself staying up late to finish the book (and my mother still yells at me to close my book and go to sleep). In addition to the violence, the story also contains foul language. Rage is a twisty story with gripping suspense, gritty tableaus, police procedures, astonished Amish, a resilient leader, a supportive spouse, amazing action, and an exciting conclusion.