New Releases by Linda Castillo

Painters Mill, venerdì 13. La notizia di una grande festa a base di alcol organizzata da minorenni amish mette in allarme Kate Burkholder e il suo piccolo dipartimento di polizia. A peggiorare le cose, un blackout costringe l'intera contea al buio. Nel cuore della notte, una chiamata porta Kate presso una fattoria abbandonata brulicante di musica e alcol, dove davanti agli occhi le si apre uno scenario agghiacciante: un'adolescente giace riversa a terra priva di sensi e con la testa sanguinante. Con la ragazza in coma e un aggressore sconosciuto a piede libero, Kate ha poco tempo per scoprire chi ha provato a uccidere la giovane, prima che sia troppo tardi...

Joseph King, già noto alla comunità amish per il temperamento aggressivo e violento e per essere un abituale consumatore di droghe, è stato condannato all’ergastolo per aver brutalmente assassinato la moglie. Ma a due anni dalla condanna, King è evaso ed ora è minacciosamente diretto verso Painters Mill. Sarà il capo della polizia, Kate Burkholder, a occuparsi di questo caso, complicato dal sequestro dei cinque figli da parte di King che, armato e disperato, non ha nulla da perdere e potrebbe ucciderli. Per Kate, oltre tutto, l’indagine ha dei risvolti personali. Cresciuta insieme a Joseph King di cui si era perdutamente innamorata, non avrebbe mai potuto immaginare il terribile scenario a cui sta assistendo. Il lavoro, però, le impone di andare a fondo, e le sue ricerche faranno emergere un segreto inimmaginabile che la porterà faccia a faccia con qualcuno pronto a tutto pur di tenerlo nascosto... anche a toglierle la vita. Un nuovo, elettrizzante thriller dell’autrice bestseller per il New York Times. Un brutale delitto, un nuovo tassello per una serie che ha riscritto le regole del crime.

A classic tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo, previously published as A Baby Before Dawn in 2007 Chase Vickers never knew a day of fear. From one secret mission to another he’d stared down danger—until the blackout hit Boston, and Chase’s only love became the target of revenge. Lily Garrett, the woman he’d loved and walked away from eight months ago. Finding her wasn’t difficult; finding her pregnant was. Lily had always hated Chase’s secret, dangerous life, but now, on the run in a dark city, Chase knew he was her only hope for survival. And their baby’s. For the first time, the daredevil-turned-daddy knew bone-chilling, pulse-pounding fear. This was one mission where he couldn’t fail. Not when his baby’s life was at stake....

De ugudelige er den ottende bog i Castillos fascinerende serie med den tidligere amishpige og nuværende politichef Kate Burkholder som hovedperson. Politichef Kate Burkholder bliver kaldt til et politidistrikt langt ude på landet. Her ønsker man hendes hjælp i en eskalerende situation i et isoleret amishsamfund, hvor man har fundet liget af en ung pige. Det lokale politi er ude af stand til at trænge igennem den mur af tavshed, amishsamfundet møder dem med. Sheriffen beder Kate om at arbejde undercover og infiltrere samfundet forklædt som amishkvinde. Kates kæreste, politiefterforsker John Tomasetti, er langt fra begejstret for ideen, velvidende at Kate ikke har erfaring med undercover-opgaver, og at hun dårligt vil kunne få hjælp, hvis hun skulle få brug for det. Alligevel tager Kate afsted, og det lykkes hende at infiltrere det lille amishsamfund, hvor hun opdager en verden bygget på hemmeligheder og løgne, samt en række chokerende forbrydelser. Men hun er fuldstændig alene og må i sidste ende kæmpe for at slippe væk med livet i behold.

In this electrifying new thriller in the New York Times bestselling series, a convicted murderer is on the run and Chief of Police Kate Burkholder must catch him before he strikes again.

Bucolic Painters Mill is plunged into darkness in this new short mystery, from the New York Times bestselling author of Among the Wicked, featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder. It’s Friday the 13th in Painters Mill and rumors of an Amish “rager”—a huge outdoor party rife with underage drinking—puts Chief of Police Kate Burkholder and her small department on edge. To make matters worse, Painters Mill is in the midst of a county-wide power outage. At the height of the rager, a teenage Amish girl is attacked with a hammer and left for dead. Kate is called to the scene—an abandoned farm teeming with loud music and rowdy behavior—to find the girl unconscious and bleeding from a head wound. With the girl in a coma and an unknown attacker on the loose, Kate must discover who would want to hurt her, and why, before it’s too late.

From Linda Castillo, the New York Times bestselling author of SWORN TO SILENCE and AMONG THE WICKED, this collection of stories featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder combines three amazing novellas for the first time together at a discounted price. Long Lost After closing a difficult case, Kate Burkholder and John Tomasetti look forward to some down time, but their relaxation is cut short by rumors that the old house where they're staying is haunted by a girl who disappeared twenty years earlier, leaving nothing behind but some bloody clothes by the river and rumors of a volatile relationship. Swept up in the girl's story, and a need for justice, Kate and John begin looking into the mysterious disappearance. A Hidden Secret When a baby—only hours old—is discovered on the Amish bishop's front porch in Painter's Mill, Ohio, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called in to investigate. The newborn is swaddled in an Amish crib quilt, and the only other item found with the child is a hand-carved wood rattle, which Kate also recognizes as Amish. With the rattle and quilt as the only clues, Kate must call upon her own Amish roots, and with the help of state agent John Tomasetti, search the Amish and "English" communities of Painters Mill for clues to unravel the poignant, puzzling mystery. Seeds of Deception Readers get a glimpse into Chief of Police Kate Burkholder's past and her Amish roots: Fourteen year old Katie Burkholder has been tasked with picking apples in Zimmerman’s Orchard with her best friend Mattie when a group of older “English” boys, known troublemakers, interrupt. Mattie, no stranger to trouble herself, disappears into the old barn with one of the boys, and moments after they both run out, the Zimmerman’s barn is consumed by fire. Katie suspects the boy had something to do with the blaze, but he denies it. When the facts don’t add up, Katie begins her own investigation—and she doesn’t like what she finds. Will her friendship with Mattie survive the truth?

Re-read Book 5 in the romantic suspense series Operation: Midnight by New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo. All Bo Ruskin wanted was to forget his tragic past and to reclaim his quiet cowboy life. Instead, he had orders to protect Special Agent Rachael Armitage. Furious and frustrated, Rachael would rather die than abandon her dangerous mission. For even in the safety of Bo's Montana ranch, an international crime lord was out to grant her wish. Drawn to this mysterious, hardened cowboy from her past, Rachael was certain Bo was hiding something. But first she'd have to learn the lay of the land if she were to live to learn the truth. Riding horseback through the wilderness, would these two desperadoes go down in a blaze of glory—or passion? Originally published in 2007.

From the New York Times bestselling author of THE DEAD WILL TELL comes a new short story offering a glimpse into Chief of Police Kate Burkholder's past and her Amish roots. It's autumn in Painter's Mill, and fourteen year old Katie Burkholder has been tasked with picking apples in Zimmerman’s Orchard with her brother. It’s just another day filled with chores—until her best friend Mattie arrives to help. Somehow, boredom transforms into fun and games whenever the girls are together. The innocent fun comes to an end when Billy Marquardt and his gang of friends interrupts. Katie is no prude, but she knows better than to associate with the older English boys, especially since they’re known troublemakers. Mattie has no such compunction. Thumbing her nose at the Ordnung and all of the Amish rules, she disappears into the old barn with Billy. Moments later, the Zimmerman’s barn is consumed by fire. Katie suspects Billy had something to do with the blaze, but he denies it. When the facts don’t add up, Katie begins her own investigation—and she doesn’t like what she finds. Will her friendship with Mattie survive the truth?

HOSTAGE TO LOVE Taking gorgeous corrections officer Emily Monroe as his hostage, undercover CIA agent Zack Devlin was trying to escape with his life. But when he helped himself to Emily’s full, red lips and her body melted into Zack’s hard edges, she didn’t know if she was in danger or in love. Both harboring old secrets and heartache, Emily and Zack were forced to run from dark intentions; finding solace in each other’s body heat, they shared passion driven by pure adrenaline. But as their search for evidence became a suicide mission, would they die having never said “I love you”?

Forsvundet ved floden er en bonusnovelle til Castillos populære amishserie med Kate Burkholder som hovedperson. Den findes kun som ebog. Linda Castillo har med god grund fundet sit danske publikum. Hun er en krimiforfatter på højde med Karin Slaughter, hvilket hendes danske fans har fået øjnene op for.

IN THE NEWS: Ex-navy search and rescue pilot Drew Evans FAMILY HISTORY: His adopted brother is one of the genetically engineered Extraordinary Five DEEPEST SECRET: Haunted by the only mission he failed Hardened hero Drew Evans had thought his tragic past was behind him, until the woman he'd secretly loved—his best friend's widow—stepped back into his solitary life. But single mom Alison Myers was in need of his help to save her ailing son—and quench her own hidden longings. Alison had never expected to see devastatingly handsome Drew again, the one man who made her feel the forbidden stirrings of passion. But could she trust him with the two most precious things in her life…her son and her heart? Originally published in 2003.

En amishkrimi med Kate Burkholder. # 6 i Kate Burkholderserien “Det er effektivt, foruroligende og troværdigt. Kort sagt leverer Castillo glimrende underholdning.”

Aus dem strömenden Regen taucht eine Gestalt auf. Nick Tyson. Der Junge, der Sara ihren ersten Kuss gegeben hat. Nur dass Nick rein gar nichts Jungenhaftes mehr an sich hat. Sara ist nach Cape Darkwood zurückgekehrt, um den Mord an ihren Eltern aufzuklären. Und die Albträume zum Verstummen zu bringen. Ist Nick Teil dieser furchteinflößenden Vergangenheit - oder der Mann, mit dem sie einer sicheren Zukunft entgegen schauen kann?

Wenn die Geister der Vergangenheit sprechen 1979: Ein amischer Vater und vier seiner Kinder sterben bei einem missglückten Raubüberfall. Seine Frau wird von den Tätern entführt und nie wieder gesehen. Allein der vierzehnjährige Sohn Billy Hochstetler überlebt diese grausame Nacht. 2014: Jeder in Painters Mill weiß, dass es auf der verlassenen Farm der Familie Hochstetler spukt. Aber nur einige wenige wissen, was damals in jener Nacht tatsächlich geschah. Und nun wird einer nach dem anderen auf grausame Weise ermordet. Wer ist ihrem Geheimnis auf die Spur gekommen?

New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo immerses readers in the world of the Amish in this chilling series that is equal parts fast-paced thriller and intriguing psychological puzzle. Sworn to Silence Sixteen years ago, a brutal serial killer left a trail of victims before vanishing into thin air. Now, he may have returned, and only one woman can stop him—but can she solve the case without revealing a terrible secret that links her to the original murders? Pray for Silence In the quiet town of Painters Mill an Amish family of seven has been found slaughtered on their farm. Police chief Kate Burkholder and her small force have few clues, no motive, and no suspect. Breaking Silence What appears to be a gruesome accident that left three people dead turns more sinister when evidence of foul play emerge. Together with agent John Tomasetti, Kate searches for answers and uncovers a dark secret at work beneath the placid surface of this idyllic Amish community.

When a baby-only hours old-is discovered on the Amish bishop's front porch in Painter's Mill, Ohio, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called in to investigate. The newborn is swaddled in an Amish crib quilt, and the only other item found with the child is a hand-carved wood rattle, which Kate also recognizes as Amish. The little girl seems healthy and whole; but who would abandon her and why? Though the quilt and rattle could be purchased, Kate suspects the mother is Amish, possibly young and unmarried, both of which would be powerful motives for such a desperate act. With the rattle and the baby quilt as the only clues, Kate must call upon her own Amish roots, and with the help of state agent John Tomasetti, search the Amish and "English" communities of Painters Mill for clues to unravel the poignant, puzzling mystery.

Tutti a Painters Mill sanno che sulla fattoria degli Hochstetler aleggia un tragico mistero. Ma solo in pochi ricordano il terribile segreto tramandato dal sospiro del tempo, e ora ne sono perseguitati. Il detective Kate Burkholder è chiamata a intervenire sulla scena di quello che sembra un suicidio: un anziano uomo trovato impiccato alle travi del suo fienile diroccato. Ma gli indizi portano piuttosto a pensare a un omicidio. Quando viene rinvenuto un secondo cadavere, Kate capisce che il caso è direttamente collegato a ciò che accadde in una terribile notte di trentacinque anni prima, quando un padre amish e i suoi quattro figli morirono e la loro giovane madre scomparve senza lasciare traccia.

En amishkrimi med Kate Burkholder. # 5 i Kate Burkholderserien En regnfuld aften er en amishfamilie på vej hjem i deres hestevogn. Faren kører vognen, mens hans tre børn hygger sig omme bagi. Pludselig kommer en bil uden lys bragende ind i dem fra en sidevej. Hvad der i første omgang ser ud til at være en tragisk ulykke og en rutinemæssig sag, bliver med ét personligt, da politichef Kate Burkholder opdager, at ofrene er hendes barndomsvenindes, Matties, mand og børn. Da Kate dykker ned i sagen, bliver hun konfronteret med sin egen amishbaggrund og sine minder om Mattie; en usædvanlig smuk pige, som fra barnsben af har været en ulykkesfugl. Efterforskningen tager en alvorlig drejning, da det viser sig, at intet ved ulykken var tilfældigt. Da det viser sig, at der næppe er tale om en skrupelløs spritbilist, bliver Kate desperat i sin jagt efter svar. Hun frygter, at hun er på sporet af en iskold morder, som bor blandt indbyggerne i Painters Mill. Efterforskningen tager hende på en uhyggelig rejse ind i de mørkeste afkroge af menneskets natur og får hende til at stille spørgsmålstegn ved alle sine forestillinger om den amishkultur, hun også selv blev født ind i. —— Sidste åndedrag er femte bog i Castillos fascinerende serie med den tidligere amishpige, nu politichef, Kate Burkholder som hovedperson. “Det er effektivt, foruroligende og troværdigt. Kort sagt leverer Castillo glimrende underholdning.” – Politiken ”Endnu en nervepirrende krimi af forfatteren bag Tvunget til tavshed.” – People Magazine “Et gedigent værk, som vil appellere til fans af Karin Slaughter.” – Library Journal

Fjerde bog i serien med tidligere amishpige, nu politichef, Kate Burkholder som hovedperson. Linda Castillo har med god grund fundet sit danske publikum. Hun er en krimiforfatter på højde med Karin Slaughter, hvilket hendes danske fans har fået øjnene op for. Første bog i serien er Tvunget til tavshed, anden bog er Bøn om tavshed, og tredje bog er Bryd tavsheden. De to første findes allerede som store paperbacks og til efteråret gælder det også Bryd tavsheden.

Eine teuflische Idee - ein göttlicher Plan - eine ewige Schuld Als das gleißende Scheinwerferlicht des entgegenkommenden Fahrzeugs sie blendet, bleibt ihnen nicht einmal mehr die Zeit, um zu schreien. Auf der regennassen Straße im ländlichen Ohio sterben in dieser Nacht drei Menschen. Ein amischer Vater und zwei seiner Kinder. Als Polizeichefin Kate Burkholder die Unfallstelle genauer untersucht, kommen ihr erste Zweifel: War das wirklich ein Unfall, oder steckt noch etwas anderes dahinter? "Überzeugende Charaktere, exzellenter Plot und ein haarsträubendes Finale." USA TODAY

Painter’s Creek, nell’Ohio, è una cittadina rurale silenziosa in cui coabitano una comunità amish e una inglese; ma è anche il luogo in cui, sedici anni prima, si è consumata una serie di brutali omicidi. Kate Burkholder, che all’epoca era solo una ragazzina, è scampata in extremis dall’essere uccisa; ma quell’esperienza le ha lasciatoun senso di terribile fragilità, di perdita di innocenza, e la sensazione di non appartenere più alla comunità in cui viveva. E, da quel giorno, il killer si è misteriosamente fermato. Sono passati molti anni, e a Kate, che ormai è una donna, viene chiesto di tornare proprio a Painter’s Creek come capo della polizia. È sicura di poter affrontare l’incarico, per il quale è adatta grazie alle sue origini e alla conoscenza della zona. Ma quando in un campo innevato viene ritrovato il corpo di una ragazza assassinata, di colpo il passato torna nella sua vita. Kate è decisa a fermare il killer prima che possa colpire ancora; ma per dargli un nome e un volto, dovrà tradire il suo legame con gli amish e la sua stessa famiglia... e svelare un oscuro segreto che potrebbe metterla in serio pericolo.

Ecco a voi i Plank, una delle famiglie della comunità Amish di Painters Mill, Ohio.Ecco a voi madre, padre, cinque figli: la loro vita è una litania di giorni tutti uguali, il lavoro nei campi, i riti che ne sostanziano la fede, le tradizioni della confraternita cui appartengono da sempre. Poi, nel corso di una notte, il loro piccolo paradiso va in frantumi. Qualcuno penetra all’interno della fattoria ed è un massacro, uccisi i genitori, lungamente torturate e uccise le ragazze, Mary e Annie, uccisi i bambini. Solo il buio chiude il sipario sui passi silenziosi dell’assassino: alle sue spalle, un lago di sangue. Kate Burkholder, capo della polizia della contea, viene chiamata a dirigere le indagini. Ma non ci sono indiziati, nessuna traccia, nessun movente che indichi una pista: il colpevole sembra venuto dal nulla, come un artiglio invisibile e crudele. Kate in passato è stata una Amish, sa che non possono esserci ombre nella vita delle vittime: eppure, nella vita di Mary Plank, qualcosa di oscuro iniziaa emergere, il peso di un segreto che a poco a poco si tinge di orrore...Dopo Costretta al silenzio, il grande ritorno di Linda Castillo con il nuovo romanzo della serie best seller che l’ha imposta come una delle voci più autorevoli del crime internazionale

Ospalé městečko Painters Mill v Ohiu narušila před šestnácti lety série brutálních vražd. Jednou z obětí mohla být i mladá amišská dívka Kate Burkholderová, která však surový útok naštěstí přežila. Jí i její rodině ale z tohoto dne zůstalo jako cejch temné tajemství, které si s sebou nesou dodnes. Všichni věřili, že zlo je navěky pohřbeno. O to děsivější je představa, že se vrah po letech vrátil.