A Gathering of Secrets, Linda Castillo
A Gathering of Secrets, Linda Castillo
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A Gathering of Secrets
A Kate Burkholder Novel

Author: Linda Castillo

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Unabridged: 9 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/10/2018


Synopsis

"The audio book format is especially good, due entirely to the skillful reading of Kathleen McInerney...one doesn't ordinarily begin an audio review with plaudits for the reader, but in a few cases it's entirely justified, and this is one of them." — NJ.com

A deadly fire exposes the dark side of Amish life in A Gathering of Secrets, the harrowing new thriller audiobook in Linda Castillo's New York Times bestselling series.

When a historic barn burns to the ground in the middle of the night, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called in to investigate. At first it looks like an accident, but when the body of eighteen-year-old Daniel Gingerich is found inside—burned alive—Kate suspects murder. But who would want a well-liked, hardworking Amish man dead? Kate delves into the investigation and discovers Daniel had a dark side. He was a sexual predator. His victims were mainly Amish women, too afraid to come forward, and he’s been getting away with it for far too long. Now someone has stopped him, but who? The women he victimized? Their boyfriends? Their parents?

As Kate wades through a sea of suspects, she’s confronted by her own violent past and an unthinkable possibility.

Praise for Kathleen McInerney as Kate Burkholder:

"McInerney's masterly technique makes aurel sense of the plain and kind Amish people bewildered by the violence, thuggery, and corruption that have come among them. McInerney's characters are alive, all human and believable." — AudioFile Magazine on Among the Wicked

"Kathleen McInerney does an excellent job of portraying this diverse cast, especially the Amish, who she instills with a shy, quiet dignity, and she handles the Pennsylvania Dutch language with the ease of a native." — Publishers Weekly on Pray for Silence

"Adapting her tempo and energy to match the story line, McInerney seamlessly shifts from action to dialogue, tweaking the tension to keep listeners' full attention." — AudioFile Magazine on Gone Missing

About Linda Castillo

American author, and Ohio born, Linda Castillo, chose the thriller genre as the style of her novels. She penned her first novel at the age of thirteen. A bit surprising, Castillo chose Ohio Amish country as the setting for her debut novel, "Sworn to Silence", which began her Kate Burkeholder series. She then added some romance and romantic thriller novels.

Castillo has had thirty books published by three different New York publishing houses. Her books have won her several awards, including the prestigious Rita award. She has also been on the NYT best seller's lists and the USA Today lists as well as recognized internationally.

Castillo enjoys trail riding and barrel racing in her free time. She lives with her husband and pets in Texas.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary Beth on April 15, 2019

David Gingerich turns up missing and is nowhere to be found.. Kate Burkholder receives a call from graveyard dispatcher Mona Kurtz who just received a call for a barn fire out at the Gingerich house. Kate Burkholder and Tomasetti go out and investigate. One side of the bank barn is engulfed in flame......more

Goodreads review by Darla on December 31, 2023

Kate investigates a barn fire and becomes enmeshed in a case with parallels to her traumatic teen years. We listened to this audio book while exploring western Pennsylvania. Saw a store called Burkholder's and Amish in their buggies. Really contributed to our book experience. My husband is retired f......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on December 01, 2021

In this tenth book in the 'Kate Burkholder' series, Kate - the Chief of Police in Painters Mill, Ohio -investigates the arson death of a young man. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** The Amish community of Painters Mill, Ohio seems serene, but there's trouble brewing beneath the surface. Firs......more

Goodreads review by Susanne on June 09, 2020

4 Stars A Barn Fire. A Teenage Amish Boy Lured inside. Premeditated Murder. Kate Burkholder is called to investigate. Daniel Gingerich was known as a good, hardworking Amish Boy, yet someone wanted him dead. The question is why. Nothing is as it seems as Kate Burkholder is about to discover. Daniel Gi......more


Quotes

"The audio book format is especially good, due entirely to the skillful reading of Kathleen McInerney. McInerney has been the voice for every audio book in this series, and she infuses Kate's character with nuances that will stay with you and make you a fan." -Inside Jersey Magazine, Best of 2018