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Down a Dark Road
- A Kate Burkholder Novel
- Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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Publisher's summary
This program is read by series narrator Kathleen McInerney.
"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, even at a sometimes blistering pace." - AudioFile Magazine on Among the Wicked
In Down a Dark Road, this electrifying new thriller audiobook in Linda Castillo's 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.
Two years ago Joseph King was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in prison. He was a "fallen" Amish man and, according to local law enforcement, a known drug user with a violent temper. Now King has escaped, and he’s headed for Painters Mill.
News of a murderer on the loose travels like wildfire and putting Chief of Police Kate Burkholder and her team of officers on edge. A nightmare scenario becomes reality when King shows up with a gun and kidnaps his five children from their Amish uncle’s house. He’s armed and desperate with nothing left to lose.
Fearing for the safety of the children, Kate leaps into action, but her frantic search for a killer leads her into an ambush. When King releases her unharmed, asking her to prove his innocence, she begins to wonder whether the police are hiding something, and she embarks on her own investigation to discover the truth.
Critic reviews
AudioFile Editors' Pick "The Most Intriguing Upcoming Releases"
"Past and present collide for Chief of Police Kate Burkholder in this compelling audiobook, and Kathleen McInerney is a strong narrator...McInerney speaks primarily from Kate's perspective but creates strong voices for all of the book's characters...Though part of a series, this title easily stands alone." -AudioFile
"Kathleen McInerne...brings all the versatility you'd hope for to the varied cast of men, women and children, giving each an undeniably distinct voice." -Inside New Jersey
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- CBear
- 07-27-17
Another Wonderful Addition to the Series
If you could sum up Down a Dark Road in three words, what would they be?
Suspenseful to the finish
What other book might you compare Down a Dark Road to and why?
I can't wait for another Kate Burkholder novel.
Which character – as performed by Kathleen McInerney – was your favorite?
Kate, of course, and the little girl Sarah
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Touching memories of growing up and playing at the pond
Any additional comments?
I was sorry to have the story end as I have a feeling it will be another year or two before Linda Castillo finishes another book. I've listened to them all now. I will miss listening.
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- Robin Henderson
- 11-04-22
another wonderful read
anther great read or should I say listen. kate burkholder series has quite the storyline. I am always intrigued when I get another story to listen to. touche for another hit.
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- Phyllis
- 09-28-23
My favorite so far!
I have enjoyed every single book written by Linda Castillo, but this is my favorite so far.
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- Washington State
- 07-26-17
As Expected from Linda Castillo.
Good as always expected from Linda Castillo. Worth purchasing and you won't want to stop listening.
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- Dawn Carlson
- 07-22-18
great!
I love this series. The story is well told the narrator is wonderful. I hope the series continues
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-08-19
another great late Burlholder book
I love the characters and the story is very interesting. I would recommend this book
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- Becky
- 10-28-17
Didn't have that edge that most in this series do
Struggled to finish.
Started out GREAT, but started to lag shortly after. I'm still a Kate Burkholder fan & love narrator as well for this series.
Look forward to next one.
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- jacqnbill
- 10-05-22
Another fabulous book.
Another fabulous book by Linda Castillo. my very favorite author. Looking forward to her next book!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-20
One of the Best Yet!
Amazing is just not enough. My heart is tied to Kate's in this one. I feel her pain, love, her happiness.... I am spellbound by her stories. The reader is phenomenal too. You won't regret listening to any of this series. Keep them coming PLEASE!
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- LINDA
- 10-05-24
Down a Dark Road
I love Linda Castillo book, there is always so many twist and turns. (Kate Burkholder books)
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