{"title":"Series: Kate Burkholder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKate Burkholder\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a compelling blend of suspense and insight, inviting readers into a world where intricate mysteries unfold against rich cultural backdrops. This collection appeals to those who appreciate narratives that explore human psychology and the complexity of justice within engaging, thoughtfully crafted stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that intertwine elements of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, enriching the central plots with depth and resonance. Ideal for anyone drawn to character-driven tales that balance intrigue with reflective exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-burning-by-linda-castillo-9781250382023","title":"The Burning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewlywed Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is awakened by an urgent midnight call summoning her to a suspicious fire in the woods. When she arrives at the scene, she discovers a charred body. According to the coroner, the deceased, an Amish man named Milan Swanz, was chained to a stake and burned alive. It is an appalling and eerily symbolic crime against an upstanding husband and father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKate knows all too well that the Amish prefer to handle their problems without interference from the outside world, and no one will speak about the murdered man. From what she's able to piece together, Swanz led a deeply troubled life and had recently been excommunicated. But if that's the case, why are the Amish so reluctant to talk about him? Are they protecting the memory of one of their own? Or are they afraid of something they dare not share?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her own brother is implicated in the case, Kate finds herself not only at odds with the Amish, the world of which she was once a part, but also the English community and her counterparts in law enforcement. The investigation takes a violent turn when Kate's life is threatened by a mysterious stranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo uncover the truth about the death of Milan Swanz, Kate must dive deep into the Anabaptist culture, peering into all the dark corners of its history, only to uncover a secret legacy that shatters everything she thought she knew about the Amish themselves—and her own roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Burning\u003c\/i\u003e by Linda Castillo offers a gripping exploration of cultural divides, personal struggles, and the quest for truth amidst danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671326183660,"sku":"9781250382023","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4735163482633.jpg?v=1752812379"},{"product_id":"rage-by-linda-castillo-9781250781147","title":"Rage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer has arrived with a vengeance in Painters Mill, and a macabre discovery by three Amish children brings the quiet to a grinding halt. Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives on scene to find the dismembered body of 21-year-old Samuel Eicher, a local Amish man who owned a successful landscaping business. What twisted individual murdered him in such a sadistic way?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe investigation has barely begun when, miles away, a second body is found, stuffed into a barrel and dumped in a ravine. The deceased is 21-year-old Aaron Shetler, Samuel Eicher's best friend. What could these two young Amish men have done to deserve such violent ends?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a heat wave bearing down, Kate learns quickly that, for reasons she doesn't understand, no one is willing to talk about what happened to the men. Just as she begins to fear the case may be hopeless, a mystery woman comes forward and reveals that fun-loving Aaron and Samuel had recently befriended some very unsavoury characters—individuals who may have ties to a larger, more sinister, black market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve the case, Kate must delve into the most sordid corners of her community, but when she gets too close, the killers target Kate herself. Will the secrets simmering beneath the surface of Painters Mill take another life before she can expose the truth? Or will Kate be the final victim?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRage\u003c\/em\u003e promises to be a gripping addition to Linda Castillo’s series, filled with suspense and intrigue set against the backdrop of an Amish community in distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46761219227884,"sku":"9781250781147","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ab7704fa423806f78832fb4e90f3715b.jpg?v=1756248958"},{"product_id":"rage-by-linda-castillo-9781250436894","title":"Rage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer has arrived with a vengeance in Painters Mill, and a macabre discovery by three Amish children brings the quiet to a grinding halt. 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Just as she begins to fear the case may be hopeless, a mystery woman comes forward and reveals that fun-loving Aaron and Samuel had recently befriended some very unsavoury characters—individuals who may have ties to a larger, more sinister, black market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo solve the case, Kate must delve into the most sordid corners of her community, but when she gets too close, the killers target Kate herself. Will the secrets simmering beneath the surface of Painters Mill take another life before she can expose the truth? 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Rachael Schwartz was a charming but troubled Amish girl who left the fold years ago and fled Painters Mill. Why was she back in town? And who would kill her so brutally?\n\nKate remembers Rachael as the only girl who was as bad at being Amish as Kate was-and those parallels dog her. But the more Kate learns about Rachael's life, the more she's convinced that her dubious reputation was deserved. As a child, Rachael was a rowdy rulebreaker whose decision to leave devastated her parents and best friend. As an adult, she was charismatic and beautiful, a rabble-rouser with a keen eye for opportunity no matter who got in her way. Her no-holds-barred lifestyle earned her a lot of love and enemies aplenty-both English and Amish.  \n\nAs the case heats to a fever pitch and long-buried secrets resurface, a killer haunts Painters Mill. Someone doesn't want Rachael's past-or the mysteries she took with her to the grave-coming to light. As Kate digs deeper, violence strikes again, this time hitting close to home. Will Kate uncover the truth and bring a murderer to justice? Or will a killer bent on protecting a terrible past stop her once and for all-and let the fallen be forgotten?","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48241193418988,"sku":"9781250845436","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250845436-fallen-1.jpg?v=1787936485"},{"product_id":"the-hidden-one-by-linda-castillo-9781250889560","title":"The Hidden One","description":"The discovery of an Amish bishop's remains leads chief of police Kate Burkholder to unearth a chilling secret in The Hidden One, the next thriller from bestselling author Linda Castillo.\n\nOver a decade ago, beloved Amish bishop Ananias Stoltzfus disappeared without a trace. When skeletal remains showing evidence of foul play are unearthed, his disappearance becomes even more sinister.\n \nThe town's elders arrive in Painters Mill to ask chief of police Kate Burkholder for help, but she quickly realizes she has a personal connection to the crime. The handsome Amish man who stands accused of the murder, Jonas Bowman, was Kate's first love. Forced to confront a painful episode from her past, Kate travels to Pennsylvania's Kishacoquillas Valley, where the Amish culture differs dramatically from the traditions she knows. Though Bishop Stoltzfus was highly respected, she soon hears about a dark side to this complex man. What was he hiding that resulted in his own brutal death?\n \nSomeone doesn't want Kate asking questions. But even after being accosted and threatened in the dead of night, she refuses to back down. Is she too close to the case-and to Jonas-to see clearly? There's a killer in the Valley who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. 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