Thank you, St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for providing the copy of Rage by Linda Castillo. A new book by Castillo is always exciting because I love this series. You can read this as a standalone, but I would heartily recommend reading the series because it adds so much to the character development. The story was gripping and I loved how the clues finally all added up so Kate could solve the murders. I also loved Kate's humanity when dealing with the victims and using her Amish background to relate to them. If you want a fast-paced mystery that will keep you enthralled to the end, do not miss this book! 5 stars

In this 17th book in the series, Kate Burkholder finds a dismembered body buried in shallow graves, leading her into an investigation of multiple murders. It appears that young Amish women on Rumspringa are being targeted. Kate's hubby Tomasetti brings his talents to the investigation as well. I love the way this author writes, making her police procedurals suspenseful and exciting. Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Minotaur Books for providing an ARC.

Rage by Linda Costello, five stars. I look forward to Linda’s books each year and this one was one of her best. This book was gruesome, but not as bad as some of them. There are several Amish people who wind up dead and Kate with her staff are trying to solve the murders. There are a lot of bad people in this book and luckily they all did get justice at the end.
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Can you really ever go wrong with a Linda Castillo book?? Her latest Kate Burkeholder "Rage" is SOOOO good!! So good to be back in her world.

Linda Castillo's series continues with a serious topic--sex trafficking. The murder of a young Amish man starts Katie Burkholder, chief of police, on a hunt for who did it and leads to uncovering a sex-trafficking ring in the Amish community.

Gripping, shocking and full of danger, Rage, grabbed my attention from the very first page and never let go! If there is a crime in Painters Mill, you know that Chief of Police Kate Burkholder will be on the case! This is the 17th book in the Kate Burkholder series and Linda Castillo has delivered yet again! Plus, readers get to see Kate's husband, John Tomasetti, on the case as well.

A dismembered body of a local Amish man is found, Kate is called to the scene. When the body of the man's best friend is also found murdered, the community is rocked. Initially no one is willing to talk but when a woman finally comes forward, Kate learns that the Amish victims had dark dealings with some violent and dangerous individuals. Secrets, lies, manipulation, power, control, and diabolical characters, make for a timely and gripping read.

Kate Burkholder, who was once Amish herself, is one tough cookie who often takes dangerous chances in the pursuit of justice! She finds herself in more than one sticky situation with some vile and violent characters. I enjoy her grit, her determination, her drive, and her commitment to solving crimes.

I enjoyed the action, the plot, and the characters. This book, like the others in the series, gives readers glimpses into Kate's professional and personal life. She is a well-rounded character who I root for every single book. I enjoyed the tension, the mounting danger, and the relevant storyline.
Wonderfully written, well thought out, gripping, and hard to put down!

4.5 Energizer Bunny Kate

I have been a fan of this series for years (up to #17 now), and I am dubbing Police Chief Kate Burkholder the Woman Who Just Won’t Stop. She’s always at risk of totaling her car, chasing after bad guys, and recovering quickly from injuries.

The action this time takes place during a sweltering summer in Painters Mill. Things are not peaceful as body parts are discovered. As the body is identified as a local Amish man, Samuel, Burkholder’s crew gets to work. Why was this young man so brutally murdered?

As often happens with the Amish community, people are reluctant to speak with Kate or her officers. What was Samuel doing in the weeks and months leading up to his death? And where is his best friend, Aaron?

We visit some new venues in Painters Mill, a local strip club, and a luxury country club. How are these connected to the current case? Secrets, rage, and dark forces swirl through town, threatening Kate specifically. Will she have what it takes to solve the case and make Painters Mill safe again?

If you are curious, these are best enjoyed in order, starting with “Sworn to Silence.”

Kate Burkholder #17
Rage by Linda Castillo

On a typical hot summer's day in Painter Mill, while Kate is entertaining school kids with one of her deputies dressed up as a cow, such simple things come to a screeching halt when a dismembered body is found. Soon enough another body is found. Both bodies indicate that the killer(s) were very intentional with the message they are conveying. These people need to be found and stopped before more people die.

I'm in awe of Kate. She can be pulverized, practically drown in pig slop, endure surviving the totaling of countless vehicles, make a little stop at the hospital and still be home to have dinner with her sweetheart hours later. She doesn't let us down here as she investigates something that could be much bigger and more widespread than Painter Mill has ever encountered.

The two young men killed were of the Amish community and had been living their wild years but seemed ready to settle down and pick up living good Amish lives. Now it seems their wild times might not have been innocent teenage/young men fun. Something very dark and dirty is lurking and even if some of the young Amish kids know secrets, they are not talking, they seem to be willing to keep secrets to the end of time. Possible messages have been received, someone is controlling what is said and done and there might be no escape for those who want to get away from evil. But what is the evil, who is the evil?

It's not necessary to read any or all of the books before this one. This book works as a standalone although it's fun for me to look back at all Kate has gone through and see that it's never going to stop. Surely she should have a concussion or ten by now, Kate is made of some tough stuff and she's still "going in without backup". Fun and gory stuff, another Kate Burkholder winner!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

Another fantastic installment in the Burkholder series by Linda Castillo. i have read every book in the series and they get better with time. I literally read this book in one sitting (staying up way too late to finish it). Looking forward to recommending this book and series. Thank you to NetGalley and thepublisher for the ARC.

Another Kate Burkholder story knocked out of the ballpark. I say it in my reviews, but Linda Castillo has written 17 books in this series and they never falter. Rage had some add humor despite the seriousness of the crimes in the story. The characters in this series continue to evolve which keeps the series my absolute favorite.

A good addition to the series. It was not anything amazing, but it kept me entertained and furthered the overarching storyline.

Another great Kate Burkholder Amish mystery. An Amish child finds a body part and that is just the beginning. Young Amish are being murdered I’m awful ways. Kate and her crew have the tough job of finding out who is doing this. I love the interaction between Kate and John. I hope this series continues on.

Ready for your yearly visit to Painters Mill?
Once again, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is hoping for a quiet, and trouble-free summer both in town and the neighboring Amish community. Well, so much for wishful thinking, Chief. Three Amish kids have just stumbled across a body on their family property. And before Kate can get a grip on what happened, more bodies turn up.

As Kate And her new husband John Tomasetti, (from the Ohio Bureau of Investigations) get started on the case, they’re un- prepared for what they uncover, as the worlds of the English and Amish collide.

I adore Kates’ character as she balances her professional and personal life. As I say every year, I would like just a bit more of her and Tomasetti's relationship. And of course, the whole gang makes an appearance from Pickles to Glock and all other members of her force.

Does Kate take senseless chances in this book? Well yes, of course! I’m starting to come to terms with that just being how she rolls, and to expect it. But I needed to at least mention it here!😅

Linda Castillo once again delivers a great addition to a long standing series. I can’t believe we’re at book 17 and still going as strong as ever. (Not an easy task!)

If you enjoy police procedurals with some Amish culture mixed in, (And who doesn’t?💁🏼‍♀️) Then this is a perfect read for you.

It can definitely be read as a stand-alone but you’d be missing out on one of the best series! So I highly recommend starting with book one, Sworn to Silence.

Until next year...

Thank you to St Martins Press via NetGalley

Book 17 in the Kate Burkholder series. I don’t know how the author keeps coming up with these gruesome murder ideas!
It’s summer in Painters Mill. A time for fun and enjoyment. But when an Amish child finds, well part of a body, the police soon discover that the other pieces have been buried nearby too. Looks like it’s not going to be a fun summer for Kate, the chief of police.Samuel, the murdered boy was only 21 and didn’t seem to have any enemies. Just one unhappy landscape client, but dismemberment seems to be taking being upset a little bit too far. Kate must dig deep to find out who else Samuel was involved with. Before she has a motive or a possible suspect, another body is found. Kate struggles to fit the pieces together and soon becomes a target too.
A fast paced read as always, and I was well into this book before I had a clue about what was going on. I just really like Kate, but I’m going to have to go back and read my other reviews to see how many times she’s been beaten up and almost killed. I’m starting to wonder if she has any body parts left that haven’t been injured doing her job. I’m looking forward to book 18.

Thank you soo much St. Martins Press, NetGalley and Linda for the ARC opportunity! I have been a fan of this series for many years and wait on the edge of my seat for a new release all the time!

The way that I completely binge these books every time I get my hands on them. Linda Castillo has created a small town Amish thriller series that is absolutely addicting, and always has me on the edge of my seat wondering who’s guilty, and who is next?!

I absolutely loved this novel, the storyline, and am sooo glad Linda gave us more glimpses into Kates personal life. Tomasetti and Kate are seriously my fav book couple right now, and they have such a good working relationship and he encourages her to have a work life balance. As someone in a busy field I appreciate that!

Highly recommend this novel and series to readers of Amish novels, and thrillers with a side of murder.