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Among the Wicked

A Kate Burkholder Novel

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Among the Wicked

By: Linda Castillo
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
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Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called upon by the sheriff's department in rural, upstate New York to assist on a developing situation that involves a reclusive Amish settlement and the death of a young girl. Unable to penetrate the wall of silence between the Amish and "English" communities, the sheriff asks Kate to travel to New York, pose as an Amish woman, and infiltrate the community.

Kate's long time love interest, State Agent John Tomasetti, is dead set against her taking on such an unorthodox assignment, knowing she'll have limited communication—and even less in the way of backup. But Kate can't turn her back, especially when the rumor mill boils with disturbing accounts of children in danger. She travels to New York where she's briefed and assumes her new identity as a lone widow seeking a new life.

Kate infiltrates the community and goes deep under cover. In the coming days, she unearths a world built on secrets, a series of shocking crimes, and herself, alone... trapped in a fight for her life.

©2016 Linda Castillo (P)2016 Macmillan Audio Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Amish Crime

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"If you haven't yet discovered Kate Burkholder, the Amish-born police chief of Painters Mill, Ohio, this fine performance by Kathleen McInerney is a perfect place to start. . . . McInerney's masterly technique makes aural sense of the plain and kind Amish people bewildered by the violence, thuggery, and corruption that have come among them. McInerney's characters are alive, all human and believable." —AudioFile

"Among the Wicked is a high-speed, adrenaline-filled case of terror and intrigue: fast-paced and plot-driven, but with nuanced characters and an eye for detail." —Shelf Awareness
Engaging Mystery • Unexpected Twists • Excellent Narration • Strong Female Protagonist • Compelling Storyline
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This is one of my favorites of the Kate Burkholder series. Full of twists that I didn’t see coming!

Loved it!

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My favorite in the series so far; couldn’t put it down - highly recommend this book and the entire series

Best one yet

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I have followed this heroine from the get fo but I think this is the best installment to date! The twists, turns and suspense created by Castillo are superb and Kathleen McInerney is an excellent narrator. I’m ready to dive into the next one!

What a story!!

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Maybe Tomasetti was right. Maybe I’d get up there and find myself in over my head. Then I thought of the dead fifteen-year-old Amish girl, the forty children at risk, and an Amish community that has fallen under suspicion, and I realize that I didn’t have a choice. All I can do is my best. It’s all any of us can offer. I hope it’s enough.”

FINAL DECISION: I am in love with these books. They satisfy my love for mystery and romance. This book has a mystery that kept me guessing and even gave me a jolt of surprise at the end. At the same time, I felt a deep connection with Kate as a character.

THE STORY: Police Chief Kate Burkholder is asked to take on a potentially dangerous undercover assignment. She is to infiltrate an Amish community in New York to see what is going on in the reclusive group because there are hints that children may be at risk including a teenager recently found dead. Kate’s background growing up Amish makes her the only reasonable option, but this assignment increases tensions with her live in lover.

OPINION: I have become a big fan of the Kate Burkholder books. They are a perfect melding of mystery with romance. This book allows Kate to consider her choice to leave her Amish community and explore a what-if life while aggressively pursing the mystery of what is happening in this New York state Amish community.

This case cries out for Kate’s particular talents since she grew up Amish. There is something strange going on in this small Amish community and police need someone to go undercover. With a charismatic and intensely conservative bishop, the community has shut itself almost completely from the surrounding community. Kate is pretty happy in her current situation and so this assignment shakes up her life a bit.
Kathleen McInerney was truly amazing with the delivery of the story

Love This Series

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Linda Castillo once again has written a satisfying novel filled with wholesome intrigue, well-developed characters, and a story line that keeps you on your toes. The ending is fulfilling and nicely wraps up the story, leaving you feeling that has been set right with the world. I've enjoyed all of Linda Castillo's books and this is no exception. Kathleen McInerney does her usual solid job of bringing the story to life.

Another satisfying installment

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Linda Castillo is my favorite author. Her Kate Burkeholder series is a wonderful story line. I live reading about the Amish was. looking forward to reading the next book!!

Love this series.

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I was very impressed. Good story and am anxious to listen to more from this author.

First time listener of her books.

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I love this book, love the story, love the narration Kathleen always does a good job I’m glad Linda is keeping her

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you would think that she would eventually learn do not go places on her own,

will she ever learn

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I greatly enjoyed this book as I have others by same author/narrator team. Kathleen is the voice of Kate Burkholder, who delivers an outstanding performance with all other voices as well and together do an excellent job of building suspense and keep the reader engrossed in the story.
In this installment of the series, Kate goes undercover in New York as an Amish to discover the truth behind a young Amish girl's death. In her quest to find a killer, she discovers a lot more than she ever imagined she would
This is a compelling story and Linda creates believable characters with a strong female protagonist.

Riveting!

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