While this is the 11th book in a series that I've never read before, I still really enjoyed it. The author made it very simple for a new reader to jump in without being too confused on what is going on. She also made it nice for readers of her series to continue with what they enjoyed from the first books. I liked the style of her writing and the story was something that I don't normally gravitate to but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked the story. The book starts out with a young Amish girl running at our main character Kate. Her grandmother is murdered and her younger sister is missing. Now its up to Kate to figure out what happened. An all out man hunt it issued to find the missing girl and now Kate must not only figure out what happened but she must also go back to her Amish roots, the roots that she thought she had left long in the past. I'm not usually into detective type stories because I find them dry and played out however this one really stuck with me. I'm not
sure if it's because I don't read a lot of books about the Amish and that made the difference, or if it was the way that it was written, but regardless I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. You could really feel the tension and the pain that the characters were going, from the family of the missing child to the detective trying everything in her power to figure out what happened and bring the child home alive. This book had me hooked and I can't wait to read the rest of the series to see if it is as good as this one. If you are into mysteries and even if you aren't this one will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time I must read for sure.
There were so many twists that every time you thought you had an idea another one would be thrown your way to continually keep you guessing. I loved it and I can't wait to check out the rest of the series.

This is the 11th in the series of Kate, the ex-Amish cop. I haven't read the others but wasn't lost in the story. I enjoyed it, although creepy, and the murder mystery kept my interest throughout. I agree with another reviewer though, that the swearing was excessive, and was more distracting than useful. Other than that though, I highly recommend this book and author.

If the measurement of an outstanding series is the next book, than this...the 11th in the Kate Burkholder series...passes with flying colors. I've read this series for years and have never been disappointed. After each book I wonder how Linda Castillo's storytelling can get any better but she always does. She continues to amaze me. She paints a picture of Amish life that is honest and sympathetic...but not sentimental.
This book opens with the murder of an Amish Grandmother and the kidnapping of a 7 year old little girl with special needs. The danger and suspense ramp up from there. A missing child brings law enforcement from several jurisdictions together and the author highlights the urgency of the situation by featuring a running countdown at the beginning of each chapter. Less time is spent on Kate and Thomasetti's personal relationship in this book but their professional relationship takes front and center. I also enjoyed interacting with the officers from Kate's Painters Mill PD again. They all have their own well developed personalities and are beginning to feel like friends. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a fast moving and suspenseful procedural that's hard to put down.
Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book to read and review

This series is one of my favorites! I am never disappointed by Linda Castillo!

Shamed is the 11th book in the Kate Burkholder series. Kate grew up Amish, but left the faith as a teenager. She returned to Painters Mill, OH as an adult to become the local police chief. She is skilled at her job. Her knowledge of the Amish and ability to speak Pennsylvania Dutch are often vital because 1/3 of the local population is Amish. In this newest book, an Amish grandmother is brutally murdered and a 7-year old girl is taken by her killer. As they attempt to track the killer to find the missing girl, the case slowly pieces together. Much more is involved than just the kidnapping of an Amish child. Decisions and mistakes from the past are revealed.

As usual, I loved this book! Total binge read! I read the entire story in one sitting....I couldn't stop reading.The story sucked me in immediately and kept my attention until the very end. Suspenseful and exciting! Loved it!

I'm glad that this book was more about the case and investigation than Kate Burkholder's relationship with John Tomasetti. I like the characters....and character development is important in a series. But I want more investigation and less rehashing events from the past. This book was the perfect mix.....mostly investigation with just a little sprinkling of love interest/relationship. Very enjoyable read!

I planned to read the entire series before reading this upcoming book. But.....I couldn't wait! After finishing book six, I skipped ahead to enjoy this newest story. Backtracking now to read the rest of the series. These books never disappoint me! I will definitely be reading any new short stories or books in this series! :)

**I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book from St. Martin's Press. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**

This is my first book to read in the Kate Burkholder series and WOW, so very good. Riveting, fast-paced story, of a murder spree and a kidnapping in a present day Amish community. Definitely left me breathless at times as I flew through the pages trying to fit the pieces together with Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder. This book is full of secrets, lies, shame, condemnation, and vengeance. I will most definitely read the other books in this series by Linda Castillo. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC and opportunity to read and review.

Linda Castillo has been a favorite author of mine for quite a while. I am a fan of Amish novels and love this suspense series. This book held my interest all the way through. The characters are well developed and the writing is as good as ever. I think the plot was satisfying. I am.never disappointed is this series and cant wait for the next one. Thank you netgalley and St Martins publishing for the gift of the arc of this book. The opinions i the review are my own

I have read all the Kate Burkholder series and loved them all &this one is no different. I loved it. I kept wondering when Kate and Tomasetti will bring there romance out in the open. . Shamed is about a kidnapping of a seven year old Amish girl. And how she came to be in the Helmuths family. Hope Ms. Castillo writes many more in this series. I want to thank NetGalley for allowing me to read this amazing book.

I have been following this series for nearly a decade now - and I am always looking forward to the next installment! Castillo's Kate Burkholder series is a definite go-to for me, and it's been almost exactly a year since I have been reading about the crimes of Painter's Mill. The tenth installment made me think that this next book would be a bit more focused on Kate's personal relationship and character arc, but that's not the case here. The book focuses entirely on the murder case that the book opens with - the brutal death of an Amish grandmother, and the kidnapping of her special needs seven year old granddaughter. The body count rises as Kate's investigation leads to unexpected secrets and lies in the immediate aftermath of the crime.

With the young girl's life on the line, this quickly becomes a book that is hard to put down - had I started it earlier in the day, this would have been a one-sitting-read for me for sure (but I started it at close to 9pm, and so I finished it the following morning). Some of the clues are heavy-handed and seem a little obvious, but this still makes for an exciting addition to the series. It may not be my very favorite, but it was certainly one that I had a hard time putting down and not staying up very late to finish! I wish that there had been a bit more to the ending, though... still, I am looking forward to seeing where the twelfth book in this series will go!

Castillo's newest thriller is based upon a missing Amish girl and the surrounding events.
Her imaginative style of writing keeps you engrossed throughout the storyline and keeps you riveted

I wish this review could just be one statement because that statement would be....
Shamed is one of the best book I have EVER read!
Seriously Linda Castillo is amazing and this story was just jaw dropping amazing. I'm from Pennsylvania so the topic of Amish has always interested me and I love to read books about their "secrets" and "lies" but wow this one was like no other. I love how Linda put such a unique spin of the Amish story!

I absolutely love this series and shamed was no different. Excellent story line and plot. Had me on the edge of my seat through the entire story. Very intense and a real page turner.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)

Shamed is another book in the Kate Burkholder detective series and the second book I’ve read by this author.

I love a good mystery, this didn’t disappoint. Although I liked “A Gathering of Secrets” more, this was enjoyable. Filled with secrets and insights of the quiet Amish Community, this book starts with a horrific murder and kidnapping in the first chapter. Every minute is priceless when solving a crime, but when a kidnapping occurs, especially a child, time is even more precious. The writer takes you on a crime solving ride, all the while explaining the intricacies of the Amish people’s day their life.

I look forward to going back and reading her previous books and to her new ones, I received an ARC of this book. Opinion is my own.

This could have been a 5 star book, but because of the profanity I'm giving it a 3 star. It was well written and held your attention. It just wasn't for me. Thank you St. Martin's Press via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, Linda Castillo and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

I love love love all of Linda Castillo's books, and this is definitely one of the best. I absolutely love Kate Burkholder, and reading about the Amish ways and practices This book keeps you on the edge of your seat, frantically reading to see if Kate and Tomasetti can find the missing little girl in time. Fantastic story, and a fantastic continuation of the Kate Burkholder series.

The only small, minor thing I didn't like about this book was the overuse of variations of the word "cognizant". I found it a tad annoying, but it didn't take anything away from the overall story.

As long as Linda Castillo keeps writing, I'll keep reading. She has a fan for life in me!

She does it again! Love this series! 5 stars*****! This is one of the best police procedural series I have read and Linda Castillo weaves an excellent story with each addition and never disappoints!

"Shamed" is #11 in the Kate Burkholder series. Kate Burkholder is the local Police Chief of Painters Mill, Ohio. She also happens to be ex-Amish. This book starts with a bang as an Amish grandmother and her two granddaughters are out picking acorns when the grandmother is suddenly brutally killed and one of the girls is taken. Kate Burkholder is on the case and will do anything and everything to find Elsie, a 7 year old girl with special needs.

This book could be considered a stand-alone, but please do yourself the favor and start at the beginning. They are all fantastic so you can't go wrong. I cannot wait to read the next one! Keep them coming Linda Castillo!

A huge thank you to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and the author for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book, I was so excited to be approved!

Shamed by Linda Castillo is the newest novel in the Kate Burkholder series. Kate is the Chief of Police in Painters Mill, a town situated with a mix of an Amish and English population. She grew up Amish and left the order and became a law enforcement officer. She works hard to respect each population while working solving crimes. State Agent John Tomasetti is her love interest, but they work hard to keep their involvement private.

Kate is called to an old Amish farm that was abandoned. Here she found an Amish grandmother cruelly stabbed to death with one granddaughter missing and one crying for help. Kate is immediately drawn into the mystery of what happened to the missing child. Elsie had Cohen Syndrome, which just adds to the intrigue about why that child is missing, when the family has eight children altogether.

While Kate investigates, she finds an interesting contradiction in the family. She finds she needs to investigate how and why Elsie ended up where she did and why is missing. This makes the mystery even more unusual. The story brings Kate and Tomasetti to different Amish communities following the clues. However, while they are investigating, more people disappear (ie killed), making figuring out the clues even more important.

I always enjoy the Kate Burkholder novels. The interesting storylines, characters and the doggedness that Kate displays all make for a great read. This book comes out this summer and it is a “gotta read”. Shamed by Linda Castillo is a great read!

Linda Castillo has done it again! All the shiny stars for her latest release!🌟

This is book eleven of the Kate Burkholder series and I must say it reads as one of the best! The entire series takes place in Painters Mills Ohio, where Kate Burkholder is the local Police Chief. She also happens to be ex-Amish. Long since trading that fully-encompassing lifestyle, leaving everything and everyone behind for an English life.

An Amish woman and her two granddaughters are on an outdoor adventure picking walnuts at a nearby deserted farm. What should have been a delightful play-day quickly turns deadly.
As the grandmother is suddenly and brutally attacked, she screams for her granddaughters to run for their lives! But only one is lucky enough to get away.
Now there’s an all-out manhunt to find the missing child who may be in the hands of a maniacal killer.

I always enjoy a good series. I love getting familiar with all the characters. It provides a more intimate connection as I’m reading. This series ranks as one of my absolute favorites!
Linda Castillo writes a mind-twisting, absolute unputdownable police procedural that will keep you reading all through the night!
The writing is sharp and draws you in immediately. My only regret... now I have to wait a whole year until Ms. Castillo’s next release!

This book could easily be read as a stand-alone. But I recommend starting at the beginning of the series!
Well worth the journey!

A buddy read with Susanne. Thank you for jumping into this series to join me!💖

Thank you to Allison Ziegler, St. Martin’s Press- Minotaur Books, NetGalley and Linda Castillo for an ARC to read and review.

Shamed by Linda Castillo
Shamed is #11 in the Kate Burkholder series and can be read as a stand alone. The author does it again with another riveting read with Kate Burkholder ex-Amish police chief investigating the kidnapping of a 7 year old Amish special needs little girl. This book holds your attention, makes you care for the little girl, has enough going on to keep you involved and wanting to find out who took the little girl and killed her Grandmother.....I had a hard time wanting to do anything other than read this book! If you have never read one of Linda Castillos books now would be a great time to start, while I on the other hand have to wait for her next book to be released. Thank you Netgalley and the Publishers St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC book!

Shamed is the eleventh book from Linda Castillo's series, Kate Burkholder. I liked it and would give it four stars.

Suspenseful, well written story about an Amish family and my favorite ex Amish police chief, Kate Burkholder. Although I felt that there was a bit more gruesome violence in this story, I love to hear about the Amish ways and their own special language and Linda Castillo has done a great job with this book.