Among the Wicked: A Kate Burkholder Novel (Kate Burkholder, 8)

Castillo, Linda

ISBN 10: 1427273669 ISBN 13: 9781427273666

Publisher: Macmillan Audio, 2016

Synopsis

Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called upon by the sheriff's department in rural, upstate New York to assist on a developing situation that involves a reclusive Amish settlement and the death of a young girl. Unable to penetrate the wall of silence between the Amish and "English" communities, the sheriff asks Kate to travel to New York, pose as an Amish woman, and infiltrate the community.

Kate's long time love interest, State Agent John Tomasetti, is dead set against her taking on such an unorthodox assignment, knowing she'll have limited communication - and even less in the way of backup. But Kate can't turn her back, especially when the rumor mill boils with disturbing accounts of children in danger. She travels to New York where she's briefed and assumes her new identity as a lone widow seeking a new life.

Kate infiltrates the community and goes deep under cover. In the coming days, she unearths a world built on secrets, a series of shocking crimes, and herself, alone... trapped in a fight for her life.

About this title

About the Author:

Linda Castillo is the New York Times bestselling author of the Kate Burkholder novels, including Sworn to Silence which was adapted into a Lifetime Original Movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, and a nomination for the RITA. In addition to writing, Castillo’s other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and is currently at work on her next novel.

Review:

"If you haven't yet discovered Kate Burkholder, the Amish-born police chief of Painters Mill, Ohio, this fine performance by Kathleen McInerney is a perfect place to start. . . . McInerney's masterly technique makes aural sense of the plain and kind Amish people bewildered by the violence, thuggery, and corruption that have come among them. McInerney's characters are alive, all human and believable."
―AudioFile

"Murder in Amish country has a certain added frisson, and Castillo's the master of the genre."
―People

"Among the Wicked is a high-speed, adrenaline-filled case of terror and intrigue: fast-paced and plot-driven, but with nuanced characters and an eye for detail."
―Shelf Awareness

"If you like the work of Tana French―and yes, you should―Castillo is every bit as good, and much closer to home."
―Book Reporter

"Absolutely stunning. . . . A perfectly crafted thriller."
―Lisa Scottoline on Sworn to Silence

"If you haven't yet discovered Kate Burkholder...this fine performance by Kathleen McInerney is a perfect place to start."
-AudioFile

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1427273669
• ISBN 13: 9781427273666
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 10