This debut mystery… marks Castillo's move from romantic suspense to straight mystery, and judging by this novel, the move is a good one. Adept at creating characters with depth and nuance, Castillo smoothly integrates their backstories into a well-paced plot. ( Starred review.) excellent first in a new suspense series from romance veteran Castillo…. Starring a tough, complicated cop who speaks Pennsylvania Dutch as smoothly as she downs a vodka, Silence is the opening salvo in what promises to be a gripping series. Romance novelist Castillo, who grew up near Amish country, convincingly switches gears with this debut thriller, balancing chilling suspense and a nuanced portrait of the English-Amish divide. This first in a series will delight fans of Chelsea Cain and Thomas pelling characters, excellent plotting and a hair-raising finale. Lovers of suspense will find no better novel to read this summer than Sworn to Silence, a teeth-chattering debut thriller from romance writer Linda Castillo. ( From the publishers and author website.) In her spare time she enjoys riding horses, especially trail riding, and dabbles in barrel racing. Linda spins her tales of love and intrigue from her home in Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her husband and four lovable dogs. She loves writing edgy stories that push the envelope and take her readers on a roller coaster ride of breathtaking romance and thrilling suspense. She is the winner of numerous writing awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, the Holt Medallion and a nomination for the prestigious RITA. ( From the publisher.)īestselling author Linda Castillo knew at a very young age that she wanted to be a writer-and penned her first novel at the age of 13. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past-and expose a dark secret that could destroy her. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. She’s certain she’s come to terms with her past-until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Her Amish roots and big-city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate.

A young Amish girl named Kate Burkholder survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer.but ultimately decided to leave her community.Ī wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as chief of police. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and “English” residents have lived side by side for two centuries. Some crimes are too unspeakable to solve.

Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkerholder Series-1)

Sworn to silence