Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder, #1)
by Linda Castillo
Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 17.9K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 321 pages.
About Sworn to Silence
Some secrets are too terrible to reveal . . .Some crimes are too unspeakable to solve . . . In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and "English" residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer but came away from its brutality with the realization that she no longer belonged with the Amish. Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as Chief of Police. Her Amish roots and big city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She's certain she's come to terms with her past--until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past--and expose a dark secret that could destroy her.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Linda Castillo |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 321 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,862 |
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What genre is Sworn to Silence?
Sworn to Silence is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Sworn to Silence worth reading?
Based on 17.9K reader ratings, Sworn to Silence has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Sworn to Silence?
Sworn to Silence has 321 pages.
Who wrote Sworn to Silence?
Sworn to Silence was written by Linda Castillo. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Sworn to Silence?
The ISBN-13 for Sworn to Silence is 9780312374980.0.
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