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| Book Title | Shamed |
| Series | Kate Burkholder |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Author | Linda Castillo |
| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
| Published | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Condition Notes | This mass market paperback is in Very Good condition. The covers remain bright and clean with vivid color and only light shelf wear from handling and storage. There is minor edge wear along the corners and spine, with a few light surface scratches and gentle rubbing consistent with normal use. The spine is straight with only slight reading creases, and the binding is tight and secure. The pages are clean, bright, and complete, free from writing, highlighting, moisture damage, or missing pages. Overall, this is a well-preserved copy that presents very nicely and is ideal for readers or collectors building a complete Kate Burkholder series. |
| Condition | Very Good |
The quiet farming community outside Painters Mill, Ohio, is shattered when Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to one of the most horrifying crime scenes of her career. Seven members of an Amish family have been brutally murdered inside their farmhouse, leaving the close-knit Amish community devastated and terrified. With virtually no witnesses and few clues, Kate is forced to investigate a crime so violent it seems completely at odds with the peaceful world she once called home.
As Kate and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation begin searching for answers, they uncover hidden tensions, long-buried secrets, and dangerous resentments beneath the seemingly tranquil Amish lifestyle. Every member of the murdered family appears to have lived exemplary lives, yet someone clearly believed they deserved to die. Kate’s unique background as a former Amish woman allows her access to people and traditions outsiders cannot easily understand, but it also forces her to revisit painful memories from her own past.
The investigation soon reveals that the massacre may not have been random. A web of jealousy, betrayal, forbidden relationships, and revenge stretches across Amish and English communities alike, while new evidence suggests the killer may still be nearby—and willing to kill again to keep the truth hidden. As fear grips Painters Mill and suspicion spreads among neighbors, Kate races against time to prevent another tragedy before the murderer strikes again.
With emotionally complex characters, authentic Amish culture, and relentless suspense, Pray for Silence delivers a gripping police procedural that explores faith, family, forgiveness, and the devastating consequences of hidden secrets. Linda Castillo masterfully combines psychological suspense with an atmospheric rural setting, making this one of the standout novels in the acclaimed Kate Burkholder series.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Pray for Silence is widely regarded as one of the finest novels in the Kate Burkholder series and helped establish Linda Castillo as one of today’s premier mystery writers. The emotional weight of the investigation, combined with Castillo’s authentic portrayal of Amish life and expertly paced police work, creates a thriller that is both heartbreaking and impossible to put down. Readers who enjoy Tana French, Julia Spencer-Fleming, C. J. Box, and Karin Slaughter will find this an outstanding blend of suspense, mystery, and richly developed characters.
Collector Notes
Pray for Silence is the second novel in the bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series. It further established the series as one of the premier Amish mystery franchises in modern crime fiction. Early Minotaur mass market editions remain popular with collectors assembling matching sets, particularly as Linda Castillo’s popularity continues to grow.
