Description
About the Author Linda Castillo knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer and penned her first novel at the age of thirteen. She s published thirty books for three New York publishing houses and won numerous industry awards, including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, the Golden Heart, the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, and a nomination for the prestigious Rita. Her debut thriller, SWORN TO SILENCE, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal, Publisher s Weekly, and Booklist and spent four weeks on the New York Times bestseller list as well. The following books in the series also hit the NYT and USA Today lists and became international bestsellers. Recently, SWORN TO SILENCE was adapted into a two-hour original movie re-titled AN AMISH MURDER and starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. In her spare time, Linda enjoys trail riding, and dabbles in barrel racing. She resides in Texas with her husband, two rescued Blue Heelers, and two Appaloosa horses. She s currently at work on her next novel, a thriller set in Amish Country and featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder.
Features & Highlights
- Marty Hogan was a good cop, until a shocking case sent her to the razor’s edge…
- A sadistic killer pushed Chicago cop Marty Hogan past her limits—and it was all caught on video. She lost her job, her sense of self, her entire world…until an open detective position in small-town Texas gave her a chance at redemption.
- But she’s about to learn that the past always catches up…
- Police Chief Clay Settlemeyer knows all about mistakes and second chances—he’s still earning his own, so he’s willing to give Marty the opportunity to prove herself. But when her ex-partner is murdered, it looks like Chicago is coming to small-town Texas with a vengeance!
- “Castillo’s novel resonates with its blend of stalking menace and rich characterization.”—
- Romantic Times, 4 Stars
- “Linda Castillo writes with power, passion, and a voice you’ll never forget!”—
- New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne
