Sworn to Silence

Some secrets are too terrible to reveal . . .

Some crimes are too unspeakable to solve . . .

Painter's Creek, Ohio may be a sleepy, rural town with both Amish and 'English' residents, but it's also the place where a series of brutal murders shattered the lives of an entire community over a decade ago. When the killing stopped, it left in its aftermath a sense of fragility, and for the young Amish girl, Katie Burkholder, a realization that she didn't belong.

Now, 15 years, two dead parents and a wealth of experience later, Katie has been asked to return as Chief of Police. Her Amish background combined with her big-city law enforcement expertise make her the perfect candidate. Katie is certain she has come to terms with the past. Until the first body of a slaughtered young woman is found in a pristine, snowy field...

Auteur

Bestselling author Linda Castillo knew at a young age that she wanted to be a writer-and penned her first novel at the age of thirteen. Since 1999, she has sold over twenty books to Harlequin, Berkley and, most recently, St. Martin's Press. She is the winner of numerous industry awards, including the Holt Medallion, the Golden Heart, the Daphne du Maurier, and a nomination for the prestigious Rita.

In her spare time, Linda enjoys reading, showing horses, and barrel racing. She resides in Texas with her husband, four loveable dogs, two barn cats, and two Appaloosa horses.

Résumé
Some secrets are too terrible to reveal . . . Some crimes are too unspeakable to solve . . . Painter's Creek, Ohio may be a sleepy, rural town with both Amish and 'English' residents, but it's also the place where a series of brutal murders shattered the lives of an entire community over a decade ago. When the killing stopped, it left in its aftermath a sense of fragility, and for the young Amish girl, Katie Burkholder, a realization that she didn't belong. Now, 15 years, two dead parents and a wealth of experience later, Katie has been asked to return as Chief of Police. Her Amish background combined with her big-city law enforcement expertise make her the perfect candidate. Katie is certain she has come to terms with the past. Until the first body of a slaughtered young woman is found in a pristine, snowy field...