Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Kate Burkholder is the chief of police and is having a hard time apprehending the person responsible for the recent hate crimes against the Amish. The Amish don't want the English interfering in matters, so they are no help in Kate gathering information.
When Kate receives a phone call in the middle of the night about the Slabaugh family in trouble, she rushes to the farm but she is too late. Three people are dead in the bottom of a manure pit, the methane gas killing them. But an autopsy reveals that one of them suffered blunt force trauma prior to the drop in the pit.
Are the two crimes related? Kate isn't sure, but state agent John Tomasetti, and Kate's lover, is called in to help with the hate crimes. Together, the two of them try to put the pieces of the investigations together. The Slabaughs left four children, and Kate is heartsick that the only relative they have left is an ex-communicated uncle. The Amish prefer to take care of their own.
When the hate crimes heat up and Kate's investigation leads her to one of the children, she doesn't feel she can do her job properly anymore. She is too close to these kids and it brings back memories of her own Amish childhood. But she is a very determined woman to bring justice and just when she believes they have the bad guys, another incident sends them back to the drawing board.
Breaking Silence is a compelling, can't-put-down thriller that I devoured! Castillo has outdone herself. The plot twists and turns with superb cleverness, making this reader guess over and over who the bad guy was. The characters are well-developed and the writing is seamless. It was nice to see Kate and John's relationship move into the next step, and the ending was stunning. I look forward to the next in this series!
When Kate receives a phone call in the middle of the night about the Slabaugh family in trouble, she rushes to the farm but she is too late. Three people are dead in the bottom of a manure pit, the methane gas killing them. But an autopsy reveals that one of them suffered blunt force trauma prior to the drop in the pit.
Are the two crimes related? Kate isn't sure, but state agent John Tomasetti, and Kate's lover, is called in to help with the hate crimes. Together, the two of them try to put the pieces of the investigations together. The Slabaughs left four children, and Kate is heartsick that the only relative they have left is an ex-communicated uncle. The Amish prefer to take care of their own.
When the hate crimes heat up and Kate's investigation leads her to one of the children, she doesn't feel she can do her job properly anymore. She is too close to these kids and it brings back memories of her own Amish childhood. But she is a very determined woman to bring justice and just when she believes they have the bad guys, another incident sends them back to the drawing board.
Breaking Silence is a compelling, can't-put-down thriller that I devoured! Castillo has outdone herself. The plot twists and turns with superb cleverness, making this reader guess over and over who the bad guy was. The characters are well-developed and the writing is seamless. It was nice to see Kate and John's relationship move into the next step, and the ending was stunning. I look forward to the next in this series!
Linda Castillo's newest book in her Kate Burkholder series is a fast paced excellent read like the two previous ones in this series. I believe it is the best one yet. Great characters and so many twists and turns make this a very riveting read--a true page turner.
Certainly the best book I've read all year. The familiar characters (read Castillo's first two novels) Police Chief Kate Burkholder and FBI agent John Tomasetti join forces to solve three brutal murders in what should be peaceful Amish country. The action is fast-paced with surprises and questions throughout. As fascinating as the crime-solving, is the growing love between John and Kate. Both are damaged by their pasts; both are looking for a relationship that will heal their pain.
I cannot recommend this book (and this series) stongly enough. It is a winner.
I cannot recommend this book (and this series) stongly enough. It is a winner.
In yet another situation, Kate comes thru by recognizing there is always more to see than the obvious. The characters of the Amish come thru even more as reserved and protective, if not a bit naive to what can and is happening. Most intriguing read!
Michelle M. (jade19721) reviewed Breaking Silence (Kate Burkholder, Bk 3) on + 115 more book reviews
This is book 3 in the Kate Burkholder series. If you haven't read the first 2 yet I suggest you do. If you don't you won't be able to really understand the dynamics or anything else that goes on or understand why Kate and the rest of the characters do what they do. One of the first things you have to understand is that you can't lump all Amish into the same group. They have many different sects and they range from the old order to the more modern. I would even suggest you go as far as to read a little something about the religion before even commenting.
Now that my little rant is over I have to admit that book 3 is the weakest of the series and is not my favorite. It was good, but the excitement that I saw in book 1 & 2 is really not there. Either I'm getting good at guessing who did it or the author didn't really bother to make this much of a mystery. I pretty much had it figured out right in the beginning. Another thing I would suggest to the readers is that if you have a problem with taboo issues, you should on this one. The main character, Kate, seems to be falling down a black hole. Not a literal black hole, but an emotional one that she is going to have some serious issues getting out of. I would have assumed that as time goes on she would grow. That does not seem to be the case with Kate. She is letting her past rule her future. It's a slippery slope that she headed down and she doesn't seem to care. She seemed so strong in the beginning and now she just seems whiny and pathetic with no clear direction of which way she is headed.
Now that my little rant is over I have to admit that book 3 is the weakest of the series and is not my favorite. It was good, but the excitement that I saw in book 1 & 2 is really not there. Either I'm getting good at guessing who did it or the author didn't really bother to make this much of a mystery. I pretty much had it figured out right in the beginning. Another thing I would suggest to the readers is that if you have a problem with taboo issues, you should on this one. The main character, Kate, seems to be falling down a black hole. Not a literal black hole, but an emotional one that she is going to have some serious issues getting out of. I would have assumed that as time goes on she would grow. That does not seem to be the case with Kate. She is letting her past rule her future. It's a slippery slope that she headed down and she doesn't seem to care. She seemed so strong in the beginning and now she just seems whiny and pathetic with no clear direction of which way she is headed.
Robin M. (robinmy) -
A series of hate crimes against the Amish community is keeping the local police extremely busy. When Chief of Police Kate Burkholder and her officers are called to the Slabaugh farm, they find the Amish Farmer, his wife, and his brother, dead in the manure pit, overcome by methane gas. They leave behind four children whose only living relative is an uncle who is under the Amish ban.
But a routine autopsy shows that this was no accident. Someone wanted them dead. It's up to Kate, Sheriff Rasmussen, and State Agent John Tomasetti to figure out who killed the Slabaughs and if it is tied to the wave of hate crimes.
This is the third book in the Kate Burkholder series and my favorite so far. The mystery was superb. Just when I think I have part of the mystery figured out, the author throws in new information I didn't see coming. I also love the characters in this series. Kate and John are both seriously flawed, but are working to overcome their problems. I've liked both characters since they were introduced in the first book. Their growth since the first book just makes we want to root for them more. My rating: 5 Stars.
But a routine autopsy shows that this was no accident. Someone wanted them dead. It's up to Kate, Sheriff Rasmussen, and State Agent John Tomasetti to figure out who killed the Slabaughs and if it is tied to the wave of hate crimes.
This is the third book in the Kate Burkholder series and my favorite so far. The mystery was superb. Just when I think I have part of the mystery figured out, the author throws in new information I didn't see coming. I also love the characters in this series. Kate and John are both seriously flawed, but are working to overcome their problems. I've liked both characters since they were introduced in the first book. Their growth since the first book just makes we want to root for them more. My rating: 5 Stars.
Dianna (savingsinseconds) reviewed Breaking Silence (Kate Burkholder, Bk 3) on + 52 more book reviews
Love this series.
FYI you can get books 1 and 2 free with Kindle Unlimited.
FYI you can get books 1 and 2 free with Kindle Unlimited.
Marianne S. (sfc95) -
Another good installment in the Kate Burkholder series. this one had a lot of twists and turns, good suspense and a quick read.
Virginia F. (sweetgenny) reviewed Breaking Silence (Kate Burkholder, Bk 3) on + 18 more book reviews
This 3rd book with Kate surely continues to keep her in the forefront for police chief of the year.
I love the setting in Amish country as well as her continuing battles to handle a police department made up mostly of men.
I love the setting in Amish country as well as her continuing battles to handle a police department made up mostly of men.
Very good installment of the Kate Burkholder, sheriff, series. very good flow that moves the story along with a good clip without bogging down over any one thing.
Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Kate Burkholder is the chief of police and is having a hard time apprehending the person responsible for the recent hate crimes against the Amish. The Amish don't want the English interfering in matters, so they are no help in Kate gathering information.
When Kate receives a phone call in the middle of the night about the Slabaugh family in trouble, she rushes to the farm but she is too late. Three people are dead in the bottom of a manure pit, the methane gas killing them. But an autopsy reveals that one of them suffered blunt force trauma prior to the drop in the pit.
Are the two crimes related? Kate isn't sure, but state agent John Tomasetti, and Kate's lover, is called in to help with the hate crimes. Together, the two of them try to put the pieces of the investigations together. The Slabaughs left four children, and Kate is heartsick that the only relative they have left is an ex-communicated uncle. The Amish prefer to take care of their own.
When the hate crimes heat up and Kate's investigation leads her to one of the children, she doesn't feel she can do her job properly anymore. She is too close to these kids and it brings back memories of her own Amish childhood. But she is a very determined woman to bring justice and just when she believes they have the bad guys, another incident sends them back to the drawing board.
Breaking Silence is a compelling, can't-put-down thriller that I devoured! Castillo has outdone herself. The plot twists and turns with superb cleverness, making this reader guess over and over who the bad guy was. The characters are well-developed and the writing is seamless. It was nice to see Kate and John's relationship move into the next step, and the ending was stunning. I look forward to the next in this series!
When Kate receives a phone call in the middle of the night about the Slabaugh family in trouble, she rushes to the farm but she is too late. Three people are dead in the bottom of a manure pit, the methane gas killing them. But an autopsy reveals that one of them suffered blunt force trauma prior to the drop in the pit.
Are the two crimes related? Kate isn't sure, but state agent John Tomasetti, and Kate's lover, is called in to help with the hate crimes. Together, the two of them try to put the pieces of the investigations together. The Slabaughs left four children, and Kate is heartsick that the only relative they have left is an ex-communicated uncle. The Amish prefer to take care of their own.
When the hate crimes heat up and Kate's investigation leads her to one of the children, she doesn't feel she can do her job properly anymore. She is too close to these kids and it brings back memories of her own Amish childhood. But she is a very determined woman to bring justice and just when she believes they have the bad guys, another incident sends them back to the drawing board.
Breaking Silence is a compelling, can't-put-down thriller that I devoured! Castillo has outdone herself. The plot twists and turns with superb cleverness, making this reader guess over and over who the bad guy was. The characters are well-developed and the writing is seamless. It was nice to see Kate and John's relationship move into the next step, and the ending was stunning. I look forward to the next in this series!
This is the third book in the series, and I must say, I have enjoyed all three books. Can't wait to read the next one in this series.
I lOve THIS SERIES
I WAS GIVEN THE 1ST BOOK IN GOODY BAG
POLICE CHIEF - FORMER AMISH
I WAS GIVEN THE 1ST BOOK IN GOODY BAG
POLICE CHIEF - FORMER AMISH
