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Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo (2009, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312374976
ISBN-139780312374976
eBay Product ID (ePID)71142870
Product Key Features
Book TitleSworn to Silence
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAmish & Mennonite, Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural, Crime, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths
Publication Year2009
GenreFiction
AuthorLinda Castillo
Book SeriesKate Burkholder Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-045671
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Romance novelist Castillo, who grew up near Amish country, convincingly switches gears with this debut thriller, balancing chilling suspense and a nuanced portrait of the English-Amish divide. Starring a tough, complicated cop who speaks Pennsylvania Dutch as smoothly as she down a vodka,Silenceis the opening salvo in what promises to be a gripping series."-Peoplemagazine (3 ½ out of 4 stars)"Absolutely stunning. . . . A perfectly crafted thriller." -Lisa Scottoline"[Castillo] combines the protagonist's Amish background with her tough cop persona so skillfully and with such finesse, that both aspects of her character are totally believable. She also makes police procedure anything but tedious." -Sandra Brown"Complicated, haunted protagonists, shocking murders, psychological twists and bizarre crime scenes. . . .Sworn to Silenceis a nail-biting series debut." -Chelsea Cain"Castillo's backdrop of Amish Country is so alive and crawling with atmosphere that you'll swear you can hear the snow crunching underfoot.Sworn to Silencepacks a healthy dose of twists but it's Kate's memorable voice that will leave you wanting to hear more." -Alex Kava"Kate Burkholder is the real deal andSworn to Silenceis a vivid, intense, and brutal page-turner of a novel." -C.J. Box"With an utterly compelling protagonist, sharp twists and a setting so real you feel it, Castillo doesn't just hit the ball out of the park, she knocks the skin off the ball." -John Hart"This book will keep you up late and follow you into your dreams." -Brian Freeman "'A gun-toting, cursing, former Amishfemalechief of police' stars in this excellent first in a new suspense series . . . Adept at creating characters with depth and nuance, Castillo smoothly integrates their backstories into a well-paced plot that illuminates the divide between the Amish and 'English' worlds."-Publishers Weekly(starred review) "Swornmarks Castillo's move from romantic suspense to straight mystery, and judging by this novel, the move is a good one . . . this is very well done. The small-town setting, complicated relationships among the inhabitants, and the strong but battle-scarred protagonist bring Julia Spencer-Fleming's series to mind."-Library Journal(starred review) "Castillo's hardcover debut should come with a warning: Pick up when you have time to finish. Excitement, danger, mystery, a fascinating setting and a conflicted heroine make this a book you won't put down." -Romantic Times(Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars) "Think Harrison Ford in the movieWitnessand add just a touch of the Coen brothers'Fargoand you have the feel of this brilliant, nail-biting thriller. . . . Very dark, intricate and packed with twists, it literally chokes the breath from your body. It's that good." -Daily Mail(UK) "Sworn to Silencepromises to be the breakout title for [Castillo]. Katie Burkholder, a characte, "Absolutely stunning. . . . A perfectly crafted thriller." -Lisa Scottoline"[Castillo] combines the protagonist's Amish background with her tough cop persona so skillfully and with such finesse, that both aspects of her character are totally believable. She also makes police procedure anything but tedious." -Sandra Brown"Complicated, haunted protagonists, shocking murders, psychological twists and bizarre crime scenes. . . .Sworn to Silenceis a nail-biting series debut." -Chelsea Cain"Castillo's backdrop of Amish Country is so alive and crawling with atmosphere that you'll swear you can hear the snow crunching underfoot.Sworn to Silencepacks a healthy dose of twists but it's Kate's memorable voice that will leave you wanting to hear more." -Alex Kava"Kate Burkholder is the real deal andSworn to Silenceis a vivid, intense, and brutal page-turner of a novel." -C.J. Box"With an utterly compelling protagonist, sharp twists and a setting so real you feel it, Castillo doesn't just hit the ball out of the park, she knocks the skin off the ball." -John Hart"This book will keep you up late and follow you into your dreams." -Brian Freeman "Swornmarks Castillo's move from romantic suspense to straight mystery, and judging by this novel, the move is a good one . . . this is very well done. The small-town setting, complicated relationships among the inhabitants, and the strong but battle-scarred protagonist bring Julia Spencer-Fleming's series to mind."-Library Journal(starred review), "Romance novelist Castillo, who grew up near Amish country, convincingly switches gears with this debut thriller, balancing chilling suspense and a nuanced portrait of the English-Amish divide. Starring a tough, complicated cop who speaks Pennsylvania Dutch as smoothly as she downs a vodka,Silenceis the opening salvo in what promises to be a gripping series."-Peoplemagazine (3 ½ out of 4 stars)"Lovers of suspense will find no better novel to read this summer thanSworn to Silence, a teeth-chattering debut thriller from romance writer Linda Castillo. . . . This first in a series will delight fans of Chelsea Cain and Thomas Harris . . . compelling characters, excellent plotting and a hair-raising finale."-USAToday"Absolutely stunning. . . . A perfectly crafted thriller." -Lisa Scottoline"[Castillo] combines the protagonist's Amish background with her tough cop persona so skillfully and with such finesse, that both aspects of her character are totally believable. She also makes police procedure anything but tedious." -Sandra Brown"Complicated, haunted protagonists, shocking murders, psychological twists and bizarre crime scenes. . . .Sworn to Silenceis a nail-biting series debut." -Chelsea Cain"Castillo's backdrop of Amish Country is so alive and crawling with atmosphere that you'll swear you can hear the snow crunching underfoot.Sworn to Silencepacks a healthy dose of twists but it's Kate's memorable voice that will leave you wanting to hear more." -Alex Kava"Kate Burkholder is the real deal andSworn to Silenceis a vivid, intense, and brutal page-turner of a novel." -C.J. Box"With an utterly compelling protagonist, sharp twists and a setting so real you feel it, Castillo doesn't just hit the ball out of the park, she knocks the skin off the ball." -John Hart"This book will keep you up late and follow you into your dreams." -Brian Freeman "'A gun-toting, cursing, former Amishfemalechief of police' stars in this excellent first in a new suspense series . . . Adept at creating characters with depth and nuance, Castillo smoothly integrates their backstories into a well-paced plot that illuminates the divide between the Amish and 'English' worlds."-Publishers Weekly(starred review) "Swornmarks Castillo's move from romantic suspense to straight mystery, and judging by this novel, the move is a good one . . . this is very well done. The small-town setting, complicated relationships among the inhabitants, and the strong but battle-scarred protagonist bring Julia Spencer-Fleming's series to mind."-Library Journal(starred review) "Castillo's hardcover debut should come with a warning: Pick up when you have time to finish. Excitement, danger, mystery, a fascinating setting and a conflicted heroine make this a book you won't put down." -Romantic Times(Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars) "Think Harrison Ford in the movieWitnessand add just a touch of the Coen brothers'Fargoand you have the feel of this brilliant, nail-biting thriller. . . . Very dark, intricate and
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisKate Burkholder, who grew up in the Amish community before leaving for the outside world, has recently been appointed Chief of Police in her former hometown. What she returns to find is a world where good and evil collide., A killer is preying on sacred ground.... In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and "English" residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer but came away from its brutality with the realization that she no longer belongedwith the Amish. Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as Chief of Police. Her Amish roots and big city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She's certain she's come to terms with her past--until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past--and expose a dark secret that could destroy her.
LC Classification NumberPS3603.A8758S86 2009
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- May 18, 2023
Thrilling
Love the author, book condition great and value for moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 02, 2019
awesome writing abilities
Linda Castello is my new FAVORITE author. Have a hard time putting her books down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 19, 2022
Good story
This was a gift to a friend but I had previously read the book and it, as all the Kate Burkholder stories, written by Linda Castillo, is very good. My friend loved it!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 22, 2018
Sworn to Silence
Haven’t read it yet, reading the 1st book now, sure this one is boning to be good also.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 31, 2023
A good book
Awesome really like the bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 03, 2018
exceptional reading - holds your interest!
First book in a series by Linda Castillo and is exceptional reading!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 31, 2025
Very Good is a bit of an overstatement. ...
Very Good is a bit of an overstatement. Dust jacket was in pretty rough shape.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
