Title: Pray for Silence
Series: Kate Burkholder #2
Author: Linda Castillo
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Release Date: June 22, 2010
The Plank family moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to join the small Amish community of Painters Mill less than a year ago and seemed the model of the Plain Life—until on a cold October night, the entire family of seven was found slaughtered on their farm. Police Chief Kate Burkholder and her small force have few clues, no motive, and no suspect. Formerly Amish herself, Kate is no stranger to the secrets the Amish keep from the English—and each other—but this crime is horribly out of the ordinary.
State agent John Tomasetti arrives on the scene to assist. He and Kate worked together on a previous case during which they began a volatile relationship. They soon realize the disturbing details of this case will test their emotional limits and force them to face demons from their own troubled pasts—and for Kate, a personal connection that is particularly hard to bear.
When she discovers a diary that belonged to one of the teenaged daughters, Kate is shocked to learn the girl kept some very dark secrets and may have been living a lurid double life. Who is the charismatic stranger who stole the young Amish girl’s heart? Could the brother—a man with a violent past, rejected and shunned by his family and the Amish community, have come to seek out revenge? As Kate’s outrage grows so does her resolve to find the killer and bring him to justice—even if it means putting herself in the line of fire.
I flew through this novel. I mostly listened to the audio version, and the narrator was phenomenal.
Once again, we’re back in the small town of Painters Mill, Ohio, where the Amish and the “English” coexist—though not always in harmony.
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called to investigate the horrific slaughter of the Plank family: parents and all the children, including a tiny baby.
Who could commit such an evil act?
Kate and her small department won’t rest until they find the answer. She’s joined again by state agent John Tomasetti. Their relationship began in the first book, but neither is any good at talking about feelings or what they actually want from each other.
Fair warning: this installment is very descriptive about the murders. If graphic details bother you, you might want to skip it—though the series is so good that I’d hate for you to miss out.
I’m completely invested in Kate. I love that she’s flawed and makes mistakes. John Tomasetti is another beautifully damaged, highly likable character. I really hope he stays for the long haul.
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
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