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I‘m really taken with these Amish thrillers! The protagonist is Chief of Police Kate Burkholder, who grew up Amish (but left as an adult) and still speaks the language. This one involves a horrendous barn fire in which a young man is trapped and killed by the fire - suspected arson…

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I‘ve been reading through whatever books of this series are available on Libby and enjoying them. Amish world meets Englisher world in modern Ohio. Dog pic unrelated but fyi, Aldi currently has dog sweaters!

I‘ve been reading through whatever books of this series are available on Libby and enjoying them. Amish world meets Englisher world in modern Ohio. Dog pic unrelated but fyi, Aldi currently has dog sweaters!

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This is the 10th in this series, and figure 10 is enough for me. Great stories, but each is repetitive in it's own way.
Time to get onto some other mystery/thriller books

Another solid instalment of this mystery series. The investigation did seem to meander a bit at times, & Kate was a bit slow to put some aspects together, but it was still an above average read. There were some nice moments between Kate & Tomasetti as they seem to settling down to domestic bliss. 4🌟

For those who are triggered by such scenes, there are a couple of quite detailed mentions of sexual assault, so do be warned.

Loved it! She can be a little gratuitously descriptive when it comes to violence, but that doesn‘t bother me. Can‘t wait to read the next one.

This is my second Kate Burkholder novel and I love Castillo‘s style of writing. It‘s so concise and descriptive that it is almost subconscious the way she effortlessly paints the scene in my mind‘s eye, allowing the story to engulf me scene after scene like a movie. Living about 30 minutes outside of Lancaster, the Amish culture is so familiar around here. The “Pennsylvania-Dutch” terms so close to home.

Chief Kate is called to investigate a murder by arson of a young Amish man. She slowly comes to understand some very disturbing truths about the victim. Apparently this is book 10 of a series, but I didn‘t feel I‘d missed anything jumping in at this point. I really liked this and will certainly look for more books by this author.

Just started and loving it!❤️

The story begins with a murder of a young Amish teenager. Kate begins investigating and finds many suspects. She realizes that the victim was not what everyone thought. He was a sexual predator. Highly recommend.

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The latest book in the Kate Burkholder series is another solid entry. There is a murder in Amish country, and everything is not quite what it seems at the beginning. The author moves the story along and keeps the reader engaged. Since I live a few miles away from where the series takes place, I enjoy seeing so many familiar references.

I‘ve read them all (this is #10) – I used to love them – but they‘re starting to sound more and more alike. Similar phrasing, similar reflections, similar characters. Maybe I should read the next one with my eyes and not listen with my ears? I‘ll keep reading them because I love the setting and enjoy the main characters, but…

Thanks @kamoorephoto ! 🤗📚📫 I am looking forward to reading this #arc. Has anyone read #agatheringofsecrets?

Blurb: “A deadly fire exposes the dark side of Amish life in [this] harrowing new #thriller... by #LindaCastillo ... As [Det.] Kate wades through a sea of suspects, she‘s confronted by her own violent past and an unthinkable possibility...This is an] atmospheric thriller about #fear, #revenge, and the dark side of #Amish life...” #TBR

1 - 🍕& Book Club movie tonight with the Mr, returning library books, reading, Labor Day BBQ & pool with friends & family 🍔🌭🏊🏻‍♀️⛱🏸
2 - Tie between A Gathering of Secrets & Skeletons at the Feast
3 - I‘ve tried and didn‘t care for frog legs 🤢, daughter loves em
4 - Racquetball now for fun, I played competitive sports in school.
5 - You too! Happy Labor Day to those in the states!
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The prologue begins with an Amish girl committing suicide. 6 Mos later Chief of Police Kate investigates the arson death of a well-loved young Amish man on Rumspringa. Someone deliberately set the fire + Kate finds he‘s not as upstanding as everyone says him to be. The Amish keep their dark secrets hid until violence erupts jeopardizing Kate‘s life + her own violent past resurfaces. A 5 ☆ thriller full of mystery + twists. Highly recommend!

Overall, an enjoyable read. I really like Chief Kate Burkholder and her relationships with her staff, especially how she mentors her dispatcher, Mona. This mystery was slightly off for me though, maybe I predicted the ending too soon or how the pieces were almost forced together in some parts. Still, she'll remain on my must read list.

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My two faves from this month A Gathering Of Secrets (tagged book) & Sadie (tagging other 3 books below in comments)

Castillo writes tightly constructed, gritty novels -- set in Amish country. I enjoy this series and always set down whatever else I am reading when a new one comes out.

Castillo writes a story that grabs a hold of you from start to finish, she‘s great author who you should be reading. She takes you into the world of the Amish with wonderfully written characters. She makes you feel like you‘re transported right into Painters Mill, Ohio. I received an ARC from Minotaur Books
Check out my 5🌟 review:
www.griplitgrl.wordpress.com/2018/07/14/a-gathering-of-secrets-by-linda-castillo/

I had the pleasure of going to watch Linda Castillo give a talk at my local library. She is wonderful to see if you get the opportunity while she is touring for her new book. I really enjoy her Kate Burkholder novels, and there is the added bonus of the books being set so close to where I live. Linda said I am the 2nd person to have recently told her about Litsy, so she may check us out.

This book releases today. I truly loved this book. So hard to put down. #stmartinspress

Next up ☝ been hearing great things about this one excited to start this ARC

I loved this book! It was suspenseful, hard to put down. Fast paced. Now I need to read the others in the series. Full review on my Facebook group page.

Oh Litsy, June has been too busy! I received a surprise #ARC earlier in the month, and I was finally able to really dive in yesterday. Fun mystery novel with a small insight into Amish life. Excited to see how this ties up.

I really want to go get my book, but George is too comfy! #catsoflitsy #crazycatgeorge

Sorry for the grainy photo!

10th Kate Burkholder book in Linda Castillo‘s Amish series. I have read them all and each one is a page-turner. The characters are well-developed and the plots are always intriguing. The circumstances of a death by fire in a barn of a young Amish man brings up the hurtful past of Chief Kate Burkholder. This series should be read in order. If you haven‘t started this series, you should, as they do not disappoint! Thanks to netgalley for an ARC.

It‘s hard to believe that this is the tenth installment of the Kate Burkholder series! It‘s more intricately plotted than some of the earlier books, and it‘s quite satisfying when the strands of the plot #ComeTogether! I‘m already looking forward to seeing what comes next in Painters Mill!! And fittingly, the buckeye was one of the favors at my brother‘s wedding tonight! #HeyJune

I‘ve never really read any books that take place in the Amish community but this author sold me on it! This is book no 10 in the series and I didn‘t feel like I needed to read all the other books in order to comprehend everything. 4.5/5! I really liked this book! 🤗#agatheringofsecrets

When you are a fan of the Office and see this name. 🤣😂🤣 Your life will never be the same.

After taking Theo for a walk we are relaxing a little and diving into this ARC! #agatheringofsecrets

Surprise bookmail!!! Haven‘t read any in this series so now got to go back because this is number 10😳😬 #AGatheringOfSecrets

Yayyy!!!! Another ARC!!! I love that some of the publishers are using Facebook as a way to promote books before their release. This one comes out in July! #bookmail #agatheringofsecrets

I'm Looking forward to reading this suspenseful ARC from #minotaurbooks #agatheringofsecrets #BookMail Pub Day is July 10th in U.S.

I LOVE surprise bookmail from #StMartinsPress
Got this one today. Exciting! #AGatheringofSecrets

Comes out in July. Ohhh my this was a good mystery. I highly suggest reading the others in the Kate Burkholder series before picking this one up. Got the ARC through #netgalley