A Simple Murder, Linda Castillo
A Simple Murder, Linda Castillo
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A Simple Murder
A Kate Burkholder Short Story Collection

Author: Linda Castillo

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Unabridged: 10 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/09/2021


Synopsis

"[Narrator Kathleen] McInerney raises the tension in each story through her dramatic performances. The story collection provides listeners with an exceptionally engaging audiobook, delivered by a masterful narrator." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner

New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo is known as a “master of the genre” (People) for her pulse-pounding mystery series set in Amish country. Now, together for the first time in print, A Simple Murder features six original short stories starring whip-smart chief of police, Kate Burkholder.

While on vacation with her partner John Tomasetti in LONG LOST, Kate discovers that the old house where they're staying is haunted by a girl who disappeared decades before...

An abandoned baby is discovered on the Amish bishop's front porch in A HIDDEN SECRET, and Kate is called in to investigate.

SEEDS OF DECEPTION unearths the secrets of Kate Burkholder's own Amish past—and lays the groundwork for her future career in law enforcement.

In the midst of a power outage in Painters Mill, a teenage girl is attacked at an Amish party in ONLY THE LUCKY.

IN DARK COMPANY is the story of an injured woman with amnesia who seeks Kate's help in trying to remember her attacker’s identity...and her own.

IN PLAIN SIGHT leads Kate to what she believes is a straightforward hit-and-run accident—but she soon uncovers a story of teenage passion that may have led to attempted murder.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books

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 Susanne on March 04, 2021

Review also published on blog: [URL not allowed] A Collection of Short Stories involving Kate Burkholder? Sign me up! If only they had delivered as much as I’d hoped. Herein lies my problem with short stories - I’m often let wanting more and such was the case with most of the st......more

Goodreads review by "Avonna on October 31, 2021

Rating: 4.5 rounded up to 5 Stars All six short stories each have a book description and a mini review on my website at: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Jonetta on April 12, 2022

I’m reading the series in order and will post reviews for each story as I complete them. Long Lost #4.5 Kate Burkholder and John Tomasetti decide to get away for some extended time together at a bed & breakfast not far out of town. They get drawn into a local unsolved mystery involving the disappearan......more

Goodreads review by Karen on June 28, 2023

If you are familiar with the Kate Burkholder series, you will love this short story collection. If you aren’t familiar with this series, you may enjoy this short story collection as a simple introduction to her characters. Either way, you have an opportunity to meet Kate the Chief of Police of Paint......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on February 20, 2021

Six short stories / novellas--most in the 60-70 page range--featuring Kate Burkholder. They're all pretty good. IMHO, none is outstanding, but none is a unworthy of a read. I agree with those reviewers who prefer full-length Burkholder novels, but I wouldn't say that she can't write shorter-form fic......more