Tuesday is release day for Linda Castillo’s latest Kate Burkholder mystery, Rage. I’ll be honest. I didn’t find this one near as disturbing and violent as her last one, The Burning. Although the victims were young, naive Amish, I was more upset when I read the last book with the burning deaths. When three Amish… Continue reading Rage by Linda Castillo
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Unfinished – Death by Dumpling
Normally, I don’t talk about the books I don’t finish. But, I wanted to mention Vivien Chien’s Death by Dumpling because I read over half the book before giving up. And, I know I’m in a minority here because several others have mentioned how much they enjoy Chien’s Noodle Shop mysteries. Death by Dumpling is… Continue reading Unfinished – Death by Dumpling
Sick to Death by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
Sick to Death is Andrew Welsh-Huggins’ eighth mystery featuring private investigator Andy Hayes, but you don’t have to have read any of the previous ones to enjoy this one. Welsh-Huggins provides enough of Hayes’ background to satisfy readers, and he jumps right into the story with a dramatic opening chapter. Andy Hayes was a star… Continue reading Sick to Death by Andrew Welsh-Huggins
This Place of Silence by Ian Adams, Randall Lee Schieber and Robin L. Smith
I raved about this book on Thursday. Now that I’ve finished This Place of Silence: Ohio’s Cemeteries and Burial Grounds, I haven’t changed my opinion. This beautifully photographed book, with text by Robin L. Smith, combines two of my interests, cemeteries and history. Photographers Ian Adams and Randall Lee Schieber divided Ohio in two by… Continue reading This Place of Silence by Ian Adams, Randall Lee Schieber and Robin L. Smith
The Burning by Linda Castillo
I’m always eager to jump back into the world of Police Chief Kate Burkholder in Linda Castillo’s series set in Ohio’s Amish country. The Burning is a violent, sometimes graphic novel that pits Burkholder against the Amish as well as her colleagues in law enforcement. And, it sends Kate’s investigation into the past history of… Continue reading The Burning by Linda Castillo
The Amish Wife by Gregg Olsen
Gregg Olsen has been obsessed with the story of Ida Stutzman for close to forty years. In his book, Abandoned Prayers, he wrote about Ida’s husband, Eli, the tragic death of their nine-year-old son, Danny, and the events that surrounded Eli and the discovery of Danny’s body in a Nebraska corn field. Danny’s body wasn’t… Continue reading The Amish Wife by Gregg Olsen
An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo
Never think you should pick up one of Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder mysteries just because it’s set in Ohio’s Amish country. If you’re looking for cozy, try Laura Bradford’s Amish mysteries. If you’re looking for riveting police procedurals, a strong female police chief and her team, and the investigation of gruesome, realistic crimes, check out… Continue reading An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo
A Personal Note
I had such kind comments when I mentioned I’m retiring, and looking for a place to live in the Columbus, Ohio area, but I also had questions. I want to reassure you. I’ve been working in libraries since I was sixteen. For most of those years, it was a joy. And, I always loved the… Continue reading A Personal Note
Hallowed Ground by Linda Castillo
“Hallowed Ground” is one of Kate Castillo’s Kate Burkholder short stories. It’s only available on Kindle, unfortunately. It’s set just before the events of An Evil Heart, the latest novel. That book will be published on July 11. For those of you who are fans of the series, but don’t read on Kindle, don’t worry.… Continue reading Hallowed Ground by Linda Castillo
Sandie’s Corner – Her Last Breath by Linda Castillo
Let’s go back in time nine years. Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder mystery, Her Last Breath, came out in 2013. Sandie Herron has read all the books in the series, but I haven’t yet shared all of those reviews. Her Last Breath is the fifth in the series. Thank you, Sandie. Her Last BreathWritten by Linda… Continue reading Sandie’s Corner – Her Last Breath by Linda Castillo