An Evil Heart
Author: Linda Castillo
I've been reading this series for a very long time. I read book one shortly after it came out in 2009, and I've read each new book since then with the same enjoyment each time. An Evil Heart is the 15th book in the Kate Burkholder series. And, I will keep reading each new book, novella and short story in this series until the very final word. #hooked. Totally.
I like Kate Burkholder as a character. She's not only an excellent cop, but also a very strong person. She had the strength to overcome a horrific childhood trauma and to walk away from the Amish lifestyle when it wasn't right for her. She had the strength to bear the consequences of her decisions.
The plots in this series are always good. She interacts with the Amish as a county law enforcement officer and as a former community member - mixing those two portions of her personality in just the right way to get the job done without being biased or ever misled. The books also give a glimpse into what it is like to live where modern society bumps up against the Amish Community. Some Amish don't like "Englishers'' and some non-Amish don't like having to slow down for buggies/horses. But most are willing to co-exist peacefully.
This time around Kate investigates the case of a murdered young Amish man. Aden was young, gregarious and just starting his adult life. Who ended his life so cruelly and violently, leaving his body abandoned on a dirt road?
Turns out.....everyone has secrets.
Another great book in this series! The plot moves at a perfect pace. There is a lot of investigation, suspects and twists, as usual. The suspense kept me totally engaged in the story from start to finish. This series never disappoints!
I am definitely eagerly awaiting the next book in this series!
**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from St. Martins Press. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**
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