A Dark Path: And Other Kate Burkholder Short Stories

A Dark Path: And Other Kate Burkholder Short Stories

• For the first time in print comes a collection of five short stories in the Edgar award-winning Kate Burkholder series, PLUS one new, never-before-published story, fromNew York Timesbestselling author Linda Castillo.
  
  When two young boys dont return home from an innocent afternoon of fishing, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder must track them down before the first winter storm of the season bears down on Painters Mill in THE PACT.
  
  In DISAPPEARED, Kate races against the clock to find a two-year-old who has vanished during a violent thunderstorm. Was the little boy swept away in the rising creek waters? Or is his disappearance even more sinister?
  
  In BLOOD MOON, a man is brutally attacked by a large beast in the woods. Throughout the night, reports of similar incidents escalate and Kate must confront the creature terrorizing the town before violence tips over into tragedy.
  
  When a family dog brings home a human bone, Kate finds herself on a desperate search for answers to end the macabre rumors and ghost stories inundating Painters Mill in the Edgar award-winning short story HALLOWED GROUND.
  
  In DARK STORM RISING, Kate must brave a dangerous blizzard to save an elderly Amish woman from a sinister foe. Will Kate reach her in time to save her life?
  
  In A DARK PATH, abrand-newstory, an Amish couple disappears while enroute to town. Theyd recently been threatened by their granddaughters troubled boyfriendand theres heavy weather moving in. Kate rushes toward their remote farm, but a dog on the road causes her to crash into a ravine, where she discovers a shattered buggy. Together, she and her new canine friend must find the couple before it's too late.

  Linda Castillois the author of theNew York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book,Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titledAn Amish Murderstarring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Critically acclaimed as the master of the genre (Peoplemagazine), Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for an Audie Award for best mystery audiobook, and an appearance on the Boston Globes shortlist for best crime novel. Her books have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.
  
  In addition to writing, Castillos other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and a menagerie of animals, and is currently at work on her next book.

  Diverse and absorbing... All six stories feature Castillos trademark blend of twists, suspense, warmth, gentle humor, and sometimes violence, but with Kate Burkholder on the scene, readers can be assured of a satisfying and enjoyable read.Booklist
• Castillo, Linda
• ISBN: 9781250427052