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. In her spare time Linda enjoys riding horses, especially trail riding, and dabbles in barrel racing. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. Her debut thriller, Sworn to Silence, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, and Booklistand hit the New York Times bestseller list for four consecutive weeks.

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. Though Kate long ago left the Amish community, her background lends her unique qualifications for her role as the Chief of Police of the mixed culture community of Painters Mill, Ohio and throws up an obstacle when it seems like a serial killer has resurfaced after sixteen years. Description Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo (ePUB) In the sleepy rural town of 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) I picked up this book after reading the jacket info and let me tell you, it gives you no clue as to how good a read this.