I received an ARC for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It is similar to the other books in the series and if you like those I believe you will like this one as well. Linda always knows how to keep me wanting to read more. I have a hard time putting down her books.

I really enjoy this series, but it just seems like maybe Kate should not be a cop. She literally gets blindsided and almost killed every book. Which I understand is part of the plot, but perhaps in real life she would be encouraged to go on a different path.

An Amish man is found murdered and his body cut into pieces. Before long, his best friend is also found murdered. While Kate tries to locate this girl that had been seen with them, she is drugged and almost killed. She finds out lots of underground things going on through these two clubs. Good suspense.

Rage by Linda Castillo Kate Burkholder #17

When three Amish children make a grisly discovery on a sultry summer day in Painters Mill, Ohio, Chief Kate Burkholder and her team know they have a tough job ahead of them. A young Amish man has been dismembered and buried. If it weren’t for scavengers, his remains might never have been found. Who was he, who killed him, and why was he killed?

The victim proves to have been the owner-operator of a landscape business, but the investigation is in its infant stages when a couple more kids stumble upon another body. What’s going on in Amish country? Kate, who is formerly Amish, and her small band of officers, plus Ohio Board of Investigations detective/husband John Tomasetti have their work cut out for them. When they learn that the deceased men had ties to a nightclub, they start looking into the operations and learn that several young Amish women have worked there. One girl’s name stands out as someone who may have information for them. Can they find her before it’s too late?

If you’re a faithful reader of the Kate Burkholder series, you’ve probably come to expect danger. The Chief is not known for holding back when it comes to being cautious. When she’s on the trail of a killer, she cannot, will not wait for backup. This cat has more than nine lives!

Rage, named for the social gatherings that Amish teens have during rumspringa, is perhaps the most sordid Burkholder thriller yet.

I received a digital copy of [book:Rage|217387705] as an ARC. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks to NetGalley, Minotaur Books, and the author.

5 stars

I'm a big fan of the Kate Burkholder books and have read them all to date. In this book, three young people were found dead in a very short period of time in Kate's district; the deaths of the two young men, who were friends, were gruesome. The last death was of a young woman who was found dead in her house, with a preliminary diagnosis of suicide.

It took Kate a while to figure out what the three young people had in common, other than being Amish or having connections to Amish. This book shows a dark side to the Amish rumspringa.

I received an e-arc from publisher St. Martin's Press and voluntarily read and reviewed it.

Linda Castillo never disappoints with her Kate Burkholder books. I devour each book as soon as it releases. Kate and Tomasetti are my favorite law enforcement duo. #TeamKate #TeamTomasetti

Another great addition to the Painter's Mill series. Similar story progression to all the others in the series, but it is still a satisfying read. Likable main and supporting characters. Good mystery with timely elements.

Linda Castillo books are always a fun read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC.

This is such a good book and such a good series! Linda Castillo takes on difficult and dark situations in a respectful, sympathetic way. Kate Burkholder, Chief of Police in a small , primarily Amish town in Ohio, is a solid character. Although this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, recommend reading previous books for more clear understanding. I look forward to reading more by this talented writer!

In RAGE, written by Linda Castillo, three Amish children discover body parts while playing hide and seek. While Kate and her partner, dressed like a cow, visit a class of second-graders to give a safety talk, Kate Burkholder (Chief of Police) gets a call about a dead body (parts) found by Amish kids. Is it the body that of Sam Yutzy, a man who has a nursery of trees and wants forgiveness for past transgressions? If it is, how did this horror happen? I read on.

I enjoy returning to Kate Burkholder’s world. I especially like her relationship with her husband, John Tomasetti (an agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation). The fact that Kate was once Amish adds to the authenticity of her character. The plot is absorbing, as usual; Linda Castillo writes in a way that captures my attention. I like the way she weaves the review of facts into the dialogue and look forward to reading future books in the Kate Burkholder series. Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the chance to read and review RAGE.

Finally!!!! #17 in the series and Kate is back as Chief Burkholder. I’ve read all her books and just love everything this author writes. The Amish have always fascinated me and throw in a few murders, I found myself glued since the first page. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. Another 5 star book in this series!

I am a fan of this series and read all books from the beginning. I like how the characters have developed through time. This book has an interesting plot with twists and turns. Good read.

This is a non-stop, edge of your seat thriller. The book is set in an Amish community and provides excellent insight into different cultures. However, at its essence, it’s about humanity (and also lack of), redemption for victims and resolve. I can’t recommend this series highly enough. In addition to its fast pace, there are strong characters, great dialogue, good description and mystery! My only regret is that I now have to wait for the next book in the series. This is a “don’t miss”. Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books/St. Martins Publishing and Linda Castillo for the advanced copy. It was a treat! Please keep them coming!

If you want a top-notch series to read, allow me to suggest the Kate Burkholder series. Rage is Book 17, and I have read them all and all are excellent. It's just not Summer without a new entry! Kate is the Police Chief of Painter's Mill, a small town with plenty of local Amish. The kicker is that Kate was raised Amish and is out of the fold now. Therefore, she is the perfect peacekeeper for this town, as there seems to be a lot of crime involving the Amish in these stories. How this author keeps coming up with fresh new crimes involving the Amish is beyond me, but she always does. There is also an eclectic cast of regular characters. including Kate's husband, John Tomasetti, and they will all quickly feel like family. This story revolves around a young Amish man found buried and dismembered on a farm and discovered by children playing. What happened to him? That is for Kate to figure out, along with her team. The case gets stranger, and stranger and we get to understand what's going on in Kate's head as she thinks and solves the crime. This was definitely one of my favorites. although I did feel I figured out what the general crime was way before she did, which is rare. One thing I was hoping for was more of a possible storyline that began in the previous book, The Burning, but I guess that is not to be. Oh well, I still cannot wait to see what Kate gets into next and once again, I cannot recommend this series highly enough!

Thank you to #NetGalley, Linda Castillo and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for this much-loved ARC. All opinions are my own.

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I have been reading this series for years. It is absolutely one of my favorite police procedurals. I look forward to my yearly visit with Chief of Police Kate Burkholder. I have said it before, and I will keep saying it - this series just gets better and better. Number 17 is no different, and it truly earns its five star rating.

This book starts off with a murder. A young Amish man is murdered, and Chief Burkholder is called out to the gruesome scene. There doesn't appear to be a motive, but the Chief has her suspicions. She begins a methodical investigation that goes in a direction that I never saw coming.

I love that Chief Burkholder is so uniquely qualified for this position. As a former member of the Amish community, she understands the community that she serves. The author always takes the time to explain Kate's methods, and I appreciate it. Kate's team and her husband, BCI Agent John Tomasetti, are all here for this one.

"Rage" is the perfect title for this book. If you are a fan of this series, you know that all is not quiet and peaceful in this neck of the woods. Chief Burkholder works hard to bring that peace and quiet. I have read every book in this series, and I highly recommend it. If you love terrific, solid police procedurals, this series is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this one early. This one doesn't release until July 8th, so you have plenty of time to get into this series if you are new. If you are a fan, preorder it now. This series is incredible!

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing a free ebook ARC of this title in exchange for my review.

This is book 19 (I believe) in the series, which follows former Amish Kate Burkholder, who is now the Chief of Police in her small town in Ohio. I have read some of the books, but not all. Some of the books are rather graphic, so I'm always a little hesitant to pick up one of these books.

In this installment, three Amish children find a body of an Amish landscaper. Then a second body was found, and the question comes - were they involved with something that lead to violent deaths?

This was an interesting book, but it was also depressing. Maybe I'm too emotional. I don't find this series as graphic Tess Gerritson's books, but some of them are stomach churning. There is character and location bond with this series.

3 stars.

Another stellar installment in the Kate Burkholder series, “Rage,” delivers everything fans have come to expect—tight plotting, gripping suspense, and a deep dive into the complex world of the Amish community. Linda Castillo’s writing is consistently strong, her research impeccable, and her ability to blend character-driven storytelling with crime drama remains unmatched. You truly feel immersed in the setting, like you’re walking the fields and dirt roads alongside Kate.

This series is one you simply can’t go wrong with. If you’re new to it, definitely start from the beginning—character development plays a huge role, and watching Kate grow and wrestle with her past adds emotional weight to every case she tackles. Rage is intense, thought-provoking, and a perfect example of why this series continues to stand out in the crowded field of crime fiction.

Thank You NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

WOW! Another super exciting story revolving around Chief Kate Burkholder and John Tomasetti, this installment brings us face to face with pure unapologetic evil. This book has all the right elements to keep the reader on edge and starts out like a top that keeps the spin spiraling out of control until the very end. This series is an excellent and this newest whodunnit is a definite addition to your TBR list.

Kate Burkholder has two murders on her hands. Both are young Amish men who have died in horrible ways. But why did they die? As Kate tries to put the pieces of the puzzle together she finds herself investigating the worst of people preying on others. It's a fast read, a good read, and I can't wait for the next Burkholder book. Castillo winds her story around a topic that is very much in today's news.
Thanks to Net Galley for the arc.

I look forward to each new installment of Kate Burkholder and Painter's Mill. Linda Castillo does it again with another page turner in this series.

Samuel Yutzy is found dead by 3 amish kids playing hide and seek, the details of his murder are puzzling to Chief Kate Burkholder. Then Samuel's best friend is found dead next in a raven at another Amish farm. The details of this case are almost nonexistent and making it difficult to figure out who would want to harm the men. The case takes unexpected turn after unexpected turn and Kate finds herself in some serious situations. The people that have killed these boys do NOT want Kate to figure out what is going on and will stop at nothing to take her out.

You have to love the dynamic of Kate and her husband, John Tomasetti, and how they work together to solve the case. While you can read any of these books as a stand alone book, it makes it even better if you start from book one and read them all.

Linda Castillo does it again and this is not an easy feat with it being the 17th book in the series and I hope there are many more to come!!

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for and ARC copy in return for an honest review.

Love, love, love the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo. I have read all of them, and she did it again. . A fun and enjoyable read! I give 5 stars.

I was given an ARC copy of this book in return for a review.

Another good read from Ms. Castillo in the Kate Burkholder series!

Samuel Eicher's body is found after he has been shot and chopped into pieces. Kate and John are on the hunt to discover what happened to Samuel and ultimately his friend Aaron Shetler, who is also murdered later in the story. This one deals with some modern issues and might be a bit dark for some. Pick this one up in July 2025.