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
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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
Death on a Winter Stroll by Francine Mathews
I’ve always been a fan of Francine Mathews’ police procedurals set on atmospheric Nantcucket Island. They aren’t published on a regular basis so any new one, such as Death on a Winter Stroll, is cause for celebration. And, the residents and visitors on Nantucket do have cause to celebrate in this book. Not only is… Continue reading Death on a Winter Stroll by Francine Mathews
Swann’s War by Michael Oren
While some reviews mentioned that Jacqueline Winspear’s readers would like Michael Oren’s Swann’s War, I’d suggest if if readers enjoyed Jess Montgomery’s Kinship series. Both books feature women who took over police positions in the absence of their husbands. Oren introduces an angry, brooding protagonist who finds herself in over her head, but finally steps… Continue reading Swann’s War by Michael Oren
A Reluctant Saint by Tricia Fields
September is so jammed with good books that I’ve already read that I was forced to move the review of Tricia Fields’ latest Josie Gray mystery to today, and A Reluctant Saint isn’t even released until September 6. But, once I discovered these police procedurals set in West Texas, I didn’t want to miss it.… Continue reading A Reluctant Saint by Tricia Fields
Sandie’s Corner – Linda Castillo’s The Hidden One
Although Sandie Herron has read all of Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder mysteries, and I’ve been sharing them with you occasionally, I thought I’d share the most recent book in the series. I don’t have a copy of The Hidden One, and don’t know when I’ll get a chance to read it. It’s better to share… Continue reading Sandie’s Corner – Linda Castillo’s The Hidden One
Sandie’s Corner – Linda Castillo’s Gone Missing
I’ll be home again tomorrow, and I actually have one of my own book reviews posted to run on Monday. In the meantime, I’m grateful for everyone who stepped in while I was on vacation; all of you on Thursday, Kevin Tipple, and, today, Sandie Herron. Sandie’s talking about Linda Castillo’s fourth Kate Burkholder mystery,… Continue reading Sandie’s Corner – Linda Castillo’s Gone Missing
Fallen by Linda Castillo
If Linda Castillo has ever had a weak Kate Burkholder novel, Fallen isn’t it. From the first time Burkholder, police chief in Painters Mill, Ohio, sees the victim’s body, this case strikes a little too close to home. Like Kate, Rachael Schwartz left the Amish community. Rachael hasn’t been part of her Amish family for… Continue reading Fallen by Linda Castillo
The Drummers by Tricia Fields
It’s been five years since the last Josie Gray mystery from Tricia Fields, the Hillerman Award-winning author. The Drummers was worth waiting for. It’s a ripped from the headlines, riveting story. It might still be a little too timely for some readers, but the book zeroes in on the reasons lost people might be attracted… Continue reading The Drummers by Tricia Fields