This Amish mystery series is still going strong.
In the middle of a summer heat wave, Painters Mill Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal murders of two young Amish men. The case leads her into probing the dark secrets and dangers lurking beneath the surface in her normally quiet community. She is forced to confront a sinister operation that goes deeper than she imagined and, once again, puts her in the crosshairs of the criminals and her life in danger.
How Kate continues to survive all the accidents and assaults she endures never ceases to amaze me. She's definitely one tough cop, and sometimes it's a bit much, but I really like her so I just go with it. I also like her husband, Agent John Tomasetti, who works for the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and who always manages to come to her rescue at the most opportune moment. The regular cohort of Painters Mill cops: Skid, Mona, and Pickles, are there to back her up and help catch the bad actors.
This was entertaining and absorbing and I do love a well written crime thriller and police procedural. The plot was good and always enjoy the Amish aspect of these novels. I appreciate the relationships, the characters, and the setting. Definitely always look forward to the next installment.
I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC provided by the publisher. The narrator, Kathleen McInerney, did a good job with the female characters and the Amish words and phrases. I always wish that there would be a male voice to perform those roles to enhance the production. The audio provided a great immersive experience and increased my enjoyment of the book.
This is the 17th book in a series that should be read, in order, from the beginning.
Tags and Genre - police procedural, crime thriller, mystery, Amish, Trafficking, drugs, murder
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