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Gone Missing

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Gone Missing is the fourth installment in a gripping series of Amish thrillers by Linda Castillo. The books feature Kate Burkholder, chief of police in the small town of Painters Mill, Ohio. The area is home to a large Amish community, and Kate’s Amish upbringing uniquely qualifies her to bridge the gap between the Amish and non-Amish when there is a crime to be investigated.

In this case, Kate is called away from Painters Mill to consult with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation regarding a series of missing persons, all of whom are Amish teenagers in the midst of their rumspringa. During this time, the young people are allowed to engage in behaviors outside of the traditional strict rules, prior to making the commitment to join the church. Now several of them have disappeared and the Amish have called in the police after being unable to locate them on their own.

Working closely with state agent John Tomasetti, Kate brings her knowledge of the Amish to help the team gain as much information as possible from the families of the missing teens. The search becomes even more intense once a body is discovered, and the investigators race against time to find the others while they are still alive. Their findings take them in several different directions as they follow every lead they can dig up, with the truth becoming more and more sinister the closer they get.

With Gone Missing, Castillo gives us a chilling tale that shows us it is not always possible to avoid evil, no matter who we are or what we do. The story is well-rounded, with good characterization, fast-paced action and a fascinating setting that is rarely seen in a suspense novel. In the midst of this, we also see some romance, as Kate and John explore the tentative relationship that began earlier in the series.

Just in case you are thinking this is like your typical Amish novel, I should tell you that there is some swearing and sexual activity, as well as the violence and gore associated with the crimes that have been committed. This is not meant to warn you off of the book, merely to give you a heads up if thrillers aren’t your usual genre. For those who enjoy a good mystery, or are willing to give them a try, Gone Missing and the rest of the Kate Burkholder series would be a good place to start.

To celebrate the release of this book, St. Martin’s Press is providing a giveaway package (open to US addresses only). Simply leave a comment below to enter, and we’ll announce the winner on July 25th. This giveaway is now closed.

One (1) winner will receive:

About the author:
New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo lives in Texas with her husband and is currently at work on her next book in this series, also set in Amish Country and featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder. Visit www.lindacastillo.com to learn more.

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Comments

  6. I love this series of books by Linda Castillo. They are great summer reads. Kate Burkholder is an amazing protagonist, because she’s real and flawed and emotion packed. I have had this particular book on hold at the library and have been anxiously awaiting for it to come in. If you haven’t read the other books featuring Kate Burkholder, I strongly recommend them!

  10. Interesting sounding book, I might just have to find the other ones to read also. Thanks

  11. I didn’t know this was a part of a series! I read Amish Fiction and mysteries a lot so this book sounds so great to me. I really like the idea of a go-between the Amish and the non-Amish in this book. Thank you for the chance to win. Have my fingers corssed!!!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  12. I love her series, Kate rocks!! Would love to win and read the latest amish suspense.
    jhoorm01atyahoodotcom

  15. I adore the writings of Kate Burkholder…
    Please sign me up for this amazing
    giveaway!
    Many thanks, Cindi

  20. This sounds like a very interesting story. One that I would love to read.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  21. I enjoy Amish books, but I’ve never read any by this author. They sound like great reads.
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

  23. This sounds like exactly the type of thriller I love to read!
    someluckydog at gmail dot com

  24. this sounds like it will keep my on the edge of my seat..one of those that i cant putdown! Thanks for a super giveaway!

  25. New series for me (and my friends who usually introduce me to mystery/detective series). thanks for the review!

  29. Sounds like a book that’s right up my alley! I love thriller/mystery type books.

  31. Sounds like a great book to read outside on one of these nice summer days

  34. The fact that the story involves the Amish is an interesting angle.

    Thanks for the chance!

  35. I don’t have as much time to read since becoming a mom but, this book sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance to win.

  38. Looks like a really interesting read. I’ve read novels in the Amish fiction genre, and it sounds like this is a little outside of that range.

  40. This book sounds so good. I just love thrillers. I haven’t read an Amish one yet, but I would really like to read this one. Please enter me. Thanks!

  41. This isn’t a book I would typically pick up for the summer, but after reading your review, I just added it to my summer reading list!

  46. I want to read that book. Thank you for a chance to win it!
    jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com

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