The Burning

Newlywed Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is awakened by an urgent midnight call summoning her to a suspicious fire in the woods. When she arrives at the scene, she discovers a charred body. According to the coroner, the deceased, an Amish man named Milan Swanz, was chained to a stake and burned alive. It is an appalling and eerily symbolic crime against an upstanding husband and father.Kate knows all too well that the Amish prefer to handle their problems without interference from the outside world, and no one will speak about the murdered man. From what she’s able to piece together, Swanz led a deeply troubled life and had recently been excommunicated. But if that’s the case, why are the Amish so reluctant to talk about him? Are they protecting the memory of one of their own? Or are they afraid of something they dare not share?

"Riveting... fans will be eager for the latest well-developed mystery set in Ohio's Amish country." ―Library Journal, starred

“A brutal, gripping look at murder in a self-enclosed community with many secrets to hide.” ―Kirkus Reviews

Praise for An Evil Heart:

"Skillful storytelling... An Evil Heart proves this is a series that continues to soar." ―Oline Cogdill, Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Characters you care about and a clear-eyed look at their unique culture make this series the best of the Amish bunch.” ―Kirkus Reviews

"Castillo’s punchy prose and well-developed characters keep the pages turning... Series fans will be eager for the next entry." ―Publishers Weekly