An Evil Heart [Audiobook]
By (Author) Linda Castillo
Read by Kathleen McInerney
15
MacMillan Audio
MacMillan Audio
11th July 2023
Audiobook
United States
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery: women sleuths
Thriller / suspense fiction
CD-Audio
This program is read by longtime series narrator, Kathleen McInerney.
"An exceptionally engaging audiobook, delivered by a masterful narrator." --AudioFile on A Simple Murder
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal death of a young Amish man in An Evil Heart, the latest installment of the bestselling series by Linda Castillo.
On a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call only to discover an Amish man who has been violently killed with a crossbow, his body abandoned on a dirt road. Aden Karn was just twenty years old, well liked, and from an upstanding Amish family. Who would commit such a heinous crime against a young man whose life was just beginning
The more Kate gets to know his devastated family and the people--both English and Amish--who loved him, the more determined she becomes to solve the case. Aden Karn was funny and hardworking and looking forward to marrying his sweet fianc, Emily. All the while, Kate's own wedding day to Tomasetti draws near...
But as she delves into Karn's past, Kate begins to hear whispers about a dark side. What if Aden Karn wasn't the wholesome young man everyone admired Is it possible the rumors are a cruel campaign to blame the victim Kate pursues every lead with a vengeance, sensing an unspeakable secret no one will broach.
The case spirals out of control when a young Amish woman comes forward with a horrific story that pits Kate against a dangerous and unexpected opponent. When the awful truth is finally uncovered, Kate comes face to face with the terrible consequences of a life lived in all the dark places.
A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.
Praise for An Evil Heart:
"Characters you care about and a cleareyed look at their unique culture make this series the best of the Amish bunch." --Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Kate Burkholder novels:
"Electrifying." --Publishers Weekly
"A captivating story by a gifted storyteller." --The Washington Book Review
"An atmospheric thriller about fear, revenge, and the dark side of Amish life...Linda Castillo is a true master of suspenseful police procedurals." --Bustle
"Magnetic."--People Magazine
"Exquisitely plotted...a standout in a stellar series."--Associated Press
"Castillo weaves the particularities of the Amish mindset into a complex mystery that will leave you crying with pity or seething with rage." --Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"Thrilling...Castillo skillfully sets each scene, compelling readers to fear the raging stream, sense the tension in a room." --Publishers Weekly
LINDA CASTILLO is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, the Mystery Writers of America's Sue Grafton Memorial Award, and an appearance on the Boston Globe's shortlist for best crime novel. In addition to writing, Castillo's other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and is currently at work on her next book.