The Betrayed
In the next thrilling installment of Linda Castillo’s Edgar-Award winning series, Chief-of-Police Kate Burkholder investigates a string of targeted attacks on a beloved Amish wife and mother.
When Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called to the scene of a hit-and-run involving two Amish women that leaves one dead and the other injured, she feels that something about the tragedy doesn’t quite add up. Three weeks later, her hunch is proven correct after the survivor of the “accident” is attacked again—and this time, the killer has escalated his means of violence. Kate knows this can’t be a coincidence, and suspects this young Amish woman is being targeted, but why?
As the investigation intensifies, Kate realizes she may be dealing with a sophisticated individual—someone who has committed violent crimes before and knows how to cover their tracks. But what would a seasoned criminal have against an unassuming Amish wife and mother of three? Kate digs deeper and soon realizes that there’s more to this case than meets the eye. As the attacks become increasingly deadly, Kate must work quickly not only to save this innocent young woman, but the lives of everyone close to her.
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Linda Castillo
Linda Castillo’s gripping, atmospheric thrillers have carved a space for themselves among the best in contemporary crime fiction. Known for her Kate Burkholder series, Castillo weaves tension, suspense, and emotional depth into every page, creating stories that haunt readers long after the final chapter. Set in the Amish community of Painters Mill, Ohio, Castillo’s work explores the complexities of faith, justice, and the darkness lurking beneath quiet, rural life.
Kate Burkholder
The Kate Burkholder series invites readers into a world where the lines between faith, justice, and morality blur, all set against the haunting backdrop of a small Amish town. With every twist and turn, this gripping crime series pulls you into the complexities of rural Ohio, where tradition clashes with the darker aspects of human nature. At the heart of it all is Kate Burkholder, an unflinching police chief whose Amish upbringing and gritty law enforcement career collide in powerful ways.
Kate Burkholder consists of seventeen primary books, and includes nine additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
