Murder in Amish Country
Sworn to Silence is the first book in a mystery series by Linda Castillo. The small rural community of Painters Mill, Ohio, is thrown into upheaval when a serial killer begins stalking young women.
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder grew up in the Amish community of Painters Mill, before abandoning their way of life for the big city. The Amish, who drive horse-drawn buggies and shun the chaotic rush of the modern world, have lived peacefully side by side with the "English" residents of Painters Mill for centuries. Kate is the perfect candidate for Chief bringing together an understanding and familiarity for Chief bringing together an understanding and familiarity for both of these communities. One character describes Kate as, " 'a gun-toting, cursing, former Amish female chief of police.' "
When the body of a young woman is found naked in a snowy field one night, Kate realizes she may have a serious problem. Sixteen years ago, a series of brutal unsolved murders took place in this small town and then suddenly stopped. The newly discovered body bears the former killer's signature, of Roman numerals carved into the victim's stomach. Has the Slaughterhouse Killer returned? Or is it a copycat?
Kate is determined to stop the killer before he strikes again, but to do so she may have to open old wounds, betraying her family and revisiting a past she left behind.
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Very enjoyable mystery series. Awaiting the latest by Linda Castillo!