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Sworn to Silence

A Kate Burkholder Novel

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Sworn to Silence

By: Linda Castillo
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
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Now the subject of the Lifetime original movie An Amish Murder

Sworn to Silence is the first in Linda Castillo's New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series.

A killer is preying on sacred ground....

In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and "English" residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer but came away from its brutality with the realization that she no longer belonged with the Amish.

Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as Chief of Police. Her Amish roots and big city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She's certain she's come to terms with her past—until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past—and expose a dark secret that could destroy her.

 Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Crime Amish Murder
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I am really pleased I came across this book, I loved the main character Kate and am really excited to read more of Linda Castillo's books. Nicely narrated by Kathleen McInerney.

Excellent

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Some reviews (US site) have said this is predictable and not worth a listen, but I disagree. While there are some predictable elements to the story for those who enjoy reading this genre, the story still has a great plot and interesting characters. There is quite a lot of gruesome detail of the murders, so be prepared for that. I'll definitely be reading the next book in the series.

Great first in a series

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This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Even when I worked out who the murderer was i couldn't stop listening to see how it ended

Terrifyingly descriptive

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A good story that kept you guessing however it is quite graphic so not one for the squeamish.

Quite graphic

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