Breaking silence
By: Linda Castillo
Series: Kate Burkholder
Publisher: Pan; Pan Publishing
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780330471916
Subjects: Fiction; Amish; Investigation; Women police chiefs; Murder
Description: When Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder, is called to a farm in the Amish community of Painter's Creek, nothing could prepare her for the horror and tragedy she encounters. Solly and Rachel Slabaugh, and his brother Abel, have drowned in the hog pit leaving the four children as orphans. As the investigation progresses, it seems that the Slabaugh deaths were not an accident, and the case suddenly becomes a murder enquiry. As the case deepens, Kate develops a bond with the children, particularly the 15-year-old daughter, Solome. Maybe she is reminded of herself at that age, and maybe there's something about this case which stirs up memories for her. The events surrounding the deaths puzzle her something doesn't feel right. As more information comes to light, a tragic incident turns into something much more shocking.
Notes: Originally published: London: Macmillan.