An Evil Heart - (Kate Burkholder) by Linda Castillo (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

2024 SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER

Kate Burkholder investigates a young Amish man's brutal death in this gripping installment of Linda Castillo's bestselling series.

On a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call to discover a victim violently killed with a crossbow. Aden Karn was just twenty years old, well liked, and from an upstanding Amish family. Who would commit such a heinous crime against a young man whose life was just beginning?

As Kate delves into Karn's past, she begins to hear whispers about a darker side. What if Aden Karn wasn't the wholesome young man everyone admired? The case spirals out of control when an Amish woman comes forward with a horrific story that pits Kate against a dangerous and unexpected opponent.

When the awful truth is finally uncovered, Kate must come face to face with the terrible consequences of a life lived in all the wrong places.

About the Author

Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Critically acclaimed as "the master of the genre" (People magazine), Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for an Audie Award for best mystery audiobook, and an appearance on the Boston Globe's shortlist for best crime novel. Her books have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.

In addition to writing, Castillo's other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and a menagerie of animals, and is currently at work on her next book.