Book description
Some secrets are too terrible to reveal . . . Some crimes are too
unspeakable to solve . . . Painter's Creek, Ohio may be a sleepy, rural
town with both Amish and 'English' residents, but it's also the place
where a series of brutal murders shattered the lives of an entire
community over a decade ago. When the killing stopped, it left in its
aftermath a sense of fragility, and for the young Amish girl, Katie
Burkholder, a realization that she didn't belong. Now, 15 years, two
dead parents and a wealth of experience later, Katie has been asked to
return as Chief of Police. Her Amish background combined with her
big-city law enforcement expertise make her the perfect candidate. Katie
is certain she has come to terms with the past. Until the first body of
a slaughtered young woman is found in a pristine, snowy field...
Bestselling author Linda Castillo knew at a young age that she
wanted to be a writer-and penned her first novel at the age of
thirteen. Since 1999, she has sold over twenty books to Harlequin,
Berkley and, most recently, St. Martin's Press. She is the winner of
numerous industry awards, including the Holt Medallion, the Golden
Heart, the Daphne du Maurier, and a nomination for the prestigious
Rita.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys reading, showing horses, and barrel
racing. She resides in Texas with her husband, four loveable dogs, two
barn cats, and two Appaloosa horses.
