Author: Linda Castillo
Series: Kate Burkholder #14
Publisher: Minotaur
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 320
Date of Publication: July 5, 2022
My Rating: 5 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
The discovery of an Amish bishop's remains leads chief of police Kate Burkholder to unearth a chilling secret in The Hidden One, a new thriller from bestselling author Linda Castillo.
Over a decade ago, beloved Amish bishop Ananias Stoltzfus disappeared without a trace. When skeletal remains showing evidence of foul play are unearthed, his disappearance becomes even more sinister.
The town’s elders arrive in Painters Mill to ask chief of police Kate Burkholder for help, but she quickly realizes she has a personal connection to the crime. The handsome Amish man who stands accused of the murder, Jonas Bowman, was Kate’s first love. Forced to confront a painful episode from her past, Kate travels to Pennsylvania’s Kishacoquillas Valley, where the Amish culture differs dramatically from the traditions she knows. Though Bishop Stoltzfus was highly respected, she soon hears about a dark side to this complex man. What was he hiding that resulted in his own brutal death?
Someone doesn’t want Kate asking questions. But even after being accosted and threatened in the dead of night, she refuses to back down. Is she too close to the case―and to Jonas―to see clearly? There’s a killer in the Valley who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. Will they get to Kate before she can expose the truth? Or will the bishop’s secrets remain hidden forever?
Over a decade ago, beloved Amish bishop Ananias Stoltzfus disappeared without a trace. When skeletal remains showing evidence of foul play are unearthed, his disappearance becomes even more sinister.
The town’s elders arrive in Painters Mill to ask chief of police Kate Burkholder for help, but she quickly realizes she has a personal connection to the crime. The handsome Amish man who stands accused of the murder, Jonas Bowman, was Kate’s first love. Forced to confront a painful episode from her past, Kate travels to Pennsylvania’s Kishacoquillas Valley, where the Amish culture differs dramatically from the traditions she knows. Though Bishop Stoltzfus was highly respected, she soon hears about a dark side to this complex man. What was he hiding that resulted in his own brutal death?
Someone doesn’t want Kate asking questions. But even after being accosted and threatened in the dead of night, she refuses to back down. Is she too close to the case―and to Jonas―to see clearly? There’s a killer in the Valley who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. Will they get to Kate before she can expose the truth? Or will the bishop’s secrets remain hidden forever?
MY THOUGHTS:
Chief of police Kate Burkholder revisits her past yet again when she is asked to look into the case of a missing Amish bishop. His name was Ananias Stoltzfus and when he disappeared, never did they expect that his body would one day be found.
Over the years, the Amish have been wary of Kate, with good reason. She left the Amish when she was younger, clearly causing a rift. Her leaving not only ruined any relationships she had with the Amish in general, missing her family is something that she has to deal with. But, when this investigation brings her into contact with her first love Jonas Bowman, Kate’s past presents problems for her.
Meanwhile, it is not just the Amish who are unwelcoming to Kate, and this indeed places her life in danger more than once. With the progression of this series, Linda Castillo shines. Also, having the narration by Kathleen MacInerney continues to bring even more light to the series.
Many thanks to Minotaur and to Macmillan Audio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Critically acclaimed as “the master of the genre” (People magazine), Castillo is the recipient of numerous awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for an Audie Award for best mystery audiobook, and an appearance on the Boston Globe’s shortlist for best crime novel. Her books have sold over four million copies worldwide and been translated into fourteen languages.
In addition to writing, Castillo’s other passion is horses. She lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband, three Appaloosas, and two feisty but loveable Blue Heelers. She loves hearing from readers. Contact her at books@lindacastillo.com.
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