Rage - Linda Castillo
Pub. Date: July 8, 2025
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Kate Burkholder, formerly Amish, is the police chief in the small Ohio town of Painters Mill. When children playing discover a dismembered body of a local Amish man, Kate’s investigation leads to uncovering shocking and sordid goings on in the community, as well as danger for her. She is assisted by her small but reliable staff and husband John Tomasetti, employed by the Ohio Bureau of Investigation.
Well written, with good character development and a solid plot, this is an engrossing, suspenseful read. I read it in a day as I couldn’t put it down. Set during the summer, the atmospheric descriptions were so vivid I could feel the uncomfortable heat and humidity. Be forewarned, though, no cozy mystery this; the crimes are pretty brutal.
I like Kate. She is a strong, well adjusted, endearing protagonist who does seem to get herself into dangerous predicaments. I know she is short staffed, but when will she learn to always have back up with her during an investigation?
I like the author’s use of and translation of deitsch. Where else can you find a police procedural, thriller, and insight into the Amish culture? This is the 17th in the series. Although I have read some of the prior installments, this can be read as a standalone. I look forward to the next Kate Burkholder story.
Thanks to #NetGalley and @StMartinspress for the DRC
*****
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