Her Last Breath (Kate Burkholder Book 5)

When the police arrive at the Amish farmstead in Painters Mill they can't imagine the horror that awaits them. An entire family slaughtered: Wheelers ePlatform - please log in. Painter's Creek, Ohio may be a sleepy, rural town with both Amish and English residents, but it's also the place where a series of brutal murders shattered the lives of an entire community. When the killing stopped, it left in its aftermath a sense of fragility, and for the young Kate's long time love interest, State Agent John Tomasetti, is dead set against her taking on such an unorthodox assignment, knowing she'll have limited communication and even less in the way of backup.

But Kate can't turn her back, especially when the rumour mill boils with dist In this electrifying thriller by New York Times bestseller Linda Castillo, an Amish town is haunted by the ghosts of its past as Police Chief Kate Burkholder untangles a dangerous web which has been decades in the making. Eight years ago Joseph King was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in prison.

He was a 'fallen' Amish man and, according to local law enforcement, a known drug user with a violent temper. Now King has escaped, and he's headed for Painters Mill. Read by McInerney, Kathleen. In this riveting new thriller in Linda Castillo's New York Times bestselling series, Kate Burkholder races against the clock to find a missing Amish girl. An Amish grandmother is murdered on an abandoned farm, her seven year old granddaughter abducted. Chief of Police Kate Burkho Add to Basket Pre-order. Subscribe now to be the first to hear about specials and upcoming releases.

Publication Date January pre-release. December release this month. There is way too much death and deceit going on there and I'm not sure if the police department would be able to keep my ass safe. I think I have established an un-natural fear of the Amish. I will never pass by any abandoned farmhouse and not think of someone strung up in a dirty smelly room.

I will never look at the Underground Railway and tunnels the same way. Everytime I pass a farm and smell manure I think of manure pits and how easily someone could be pushed into one. Abandoned Silos Now about the Book s - Kate has more baggage attached to her than a whorehouse full of ex nuns. WTF is wrong with this woman? As the books go on she seems to fall deeper and deeper into despair. She seems to be one of those people who does not learn from her mistakes. She figures out what went wrong at the end, but doesn't figure out how not to eff up the next case. She puts the Amish of Painters Mills on such a high pedestal that she seems to forget that they are people just like the rest of us who make mistakes and are capable of committing all kinds of heinous acts of crime.

She may have physically left the faith, but mentally she never left. That is what she seems to struggle with in every book. Don't get me wrong, I love the flawed character. I think that is what makes these book so exciting. However, I'm hoping to see Kate grow a bit if more of these are to be written. View all 7 comments. Another Kate Burkholder that had me on the edge of my seat until the end. The death of the Amish father and children of her childhood best friend by hit and run, but so much more.

The reappearance of an old crime that is constantly hanging over Kate's head. Her love interest, Tomasetti, buying a house and asking Kate to decide on how she feels about them. If you are looking for a cozy Amish series, this i Wow! If you are looking for a cozy Amish series, this is NOT for you. Kate feels like a friend and I can't wait to see what happens next in her life. View all 8 comments.

The fifth book in the Kate Burkholder series and this remains one of my favorite current series. The opening of the story is tragic and incredibly sad. An Amish farmer, Paul Borntrager, is returning home with his three children from a clinic in Painters Mill. Paul had stopped to buy the children ice cream cones as a treat. He is anxious to get home as dusk is falling.

The children are playing and singing. Paul is cautious as he approaches an intersection. He is aware that the Englischers can be The fifth book in the Kate Burkholder series and this remains one of my favorite current series. He is aware that the Englischers can be impatient especially with a horse drawn buggy. Suddenly he sees bright headlights and their buggy is t-boned. He knows that he is seriously hurt. His only thought is for his children. What happened to them? Kate Burkholder is working the night shift.

It has been a quiet night. She is hoping that something will happen to break the monotony. She gets a call from dispatch about a buggy accident. Sounds like a bad one.

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She is the first official on the scene. The buggy is on it's side and there is debris everywhere. A child's shoe in the roadway.

Her Last Breath (Kate Burkholder, #5) by Linda Castillo

She sees as man on the ground and goes to him and tries to comfort him telling him that help is on the way. She is shocked when he says her name. Paul Borntrager is married to Mattie who was Kate's best friend when she was growing up and still Amish herself. She looks around and sees a little girl.

It is too late Only one of the children has survived and he is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Initially the police think that the driver of the vehicle that hit the buggy may have been drunk or perhaps texting while driving, panicked, and took off without stopping to call for help or render aid. But as they collect evidence and reconstruct the accident it appears that this was anything but an accident.

Someone apparently deliberately rammed the buggy. Who would want to kill an Amish farmer and deacon? Was this a hate crime? Since leaving the Amish Kate has not had any close contacts But the accident causes Kate to revisit her childhood and those innocent days with Mattie. Another incident from Kate's past reappears. The body of Daniel Lapp has been found. If you have not read the other books in the series you should read Sworn to Silence for an explanation of where and how he fits into Kate's life In order to avoid any spoilers I will just say that the discovery causes Kate a lot of anxiety and worry.

There is also the ongoing saga of her relationship with Tomasetti. He has bought a farmhouse that is a "fixer upper" and has taken some vacation time to devote to the project. Kate previously did not jump at the chance when he asked about living together. But Tomasetti hasn't really given up. Or he could sell the farmhouse after he is finished and maybe make a little profit. Or so he tells himself. When she does visit Tomasetti's farmhouse she brings some wine, bread, cheese, and grapes. They sit on the dock fishing before heading indoors. Sounds like the relationship continues to grow.

Overall this was a rather dark story but suspenseful and a page turner. I stayed up to finish this book. I had a pretty good idea who the driver was who killed Paul Borntrager and his children but the author threw in a curve ball that shocked and surprised me. I find myself liking Kate, Tomasetti, Glock, T. Jean You've summed it up nicely, Jim.

Her Last Breath

This series keeps getting better. Dec 13, Apr 29, Sherri Thacker rated it really liked it Shelves: Another great story by Linda Castillo. This is the 5th book in this series and I swear I did not see the ending coming!! Loved this like I do the others she has written. I highly recommend this whole series!! Linda Castillo knows how to write awesome books!!! I was so certain that I had figured out the ending of this one, but Castillo masterfully duped me again. I love her ability to writing engaging stories. Jun 02, Connie rated it really liked it Shelves: Castillo's Kate Burkholder series is a go to for me and she does not disappoint with 5.

If you can suspend the disbelief that so many horrible crimes take place in this small community then you are in for another intriguing read. This one hits a bit close to home for the Chief, who grew up Amish in this very town though she has left the faith. I will admit that this one kept me guessing pretty Castillo's Kate Burkholder series is a go to for me and she does not disappoint with 5.

I will admit that this one kept me guessing pretty much until the end. I love that the characters of Burkholder and Tomasetti continue to figure out their relationship in each book. I also like the "secret" Kate carries from her Amish past continues to threaten her as well as the family she left behind. Kate is flawed, which makes me root for her even more.

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All the supporting characters return and are as solid as ever. Always and enjoyable visit, a good suspense with a few twists and turns. Mar 20, Sean Peters rated it really liked it. A rainy night, an Amish father returning home with his three children, a speeding car hurtling toward them out of nowhere. He may be the A rainy night, an Amish father returning home with his three children, a speeding car hurtling toward them out of nowhere. Her Last Breath is to me less gory than her previous books, not such brutal murders, but more touching and heartbreaking and shocking.

With also murders in her past come back to haunt her, but a great sub plot with her relationship with Tomasetti growing and adding some humour into the story. Again and as usual builds up to a gripping and suspenseful and shocking ending. An easy 4 stars for me. Jun 24, KC rated it it was amazing Shelves: Linda Castillo gets better with each book. Can't wait for the next one.

Nov 12, Jean rated it it was amazing. Chief Kate Burkholder was sickened as she came upon the scene. How could someone simply leave a father and his kids to die? This time, the widow was a childhood friend, and Kate had the difficult task of giving her the terrible news. However, the youngest boy survived the crash, and perhaps he saw something that can provide a clue to what really happened.

Who would have a reason to want Paul Borntrager dead? Could his wife and son still be in danger? Book six, I think, will bring some real progress, or Ms. Castillo may lose some readers. The skeleton in the closet — or grain elevator — reared its ugly head again. It led to some heart-pounding moments, as Kate feared discovery of her long-hidden secret concerning Daniel Lapp. This, too, needs to be resolved soon so that Kate can move on with her life without constantly looking over her shoulder. Castillo is slowly building toward resolution of this predicament; I hope it comes in The Dead Will Tell.

What I liked about Her Last Breath was that focus was mainly on the one crime. There were neither multiple homicides to be solved nor a plethora of characters to keep track of. While I had my suspicions, I did not quite figure out the ins and outs of the murder; I always appreciate a clever, skillfully concocted plot.

Yes, Kate did get herself into some deep water at the end, and those events with the killer did stretch believability somewhat, but even so, I enjoyed the tension it added. I always look forward to reading another Kate Burkholder thriller, and this was no exception. In fact, it was one of my favorites so far. I highly recommend Her Last Breath, but it is best to read the series in order. May 08, Brenda rated it it was amazing Shelves: The children had been eating icecream; a treat they looked forward to. As dusk fell Paul felt a little uneasy; the darkness was complete out in the bush and his horse and buggy were no match for the Englischers modern cars.

The death of an Amish man and his children affected Katie in a big way and more so this one — she had known this family for a long time, was best friends with the wife when she was a youngster herself. But her search for a hit-and-run driver turned up much more than she had bargained for. Was this terrible accident actually murder? As the chilling aspects of what had happened slowly came to light, the danger intensified for Kate.

Could she find this evil killer who would murder an Amish family, before it was too late? Or would there be further tragedies? Another fantastic episode in the Kate Burkholder series! Linda Castillo is amazing…I love this series. The twists and turns are excellent, and the major twist at the end shocked me! I did not suspect it at all. A highly enjoyable psychological thriller which I have no hesitation in recommending. View all 4 comments. Nov 26, Jae rated it liked it Shelves: Kate is starting to grate on my nerves. How can a person get a panic attack just from the thought of moving in together with her boyfriend?

Yet she admits that she is in fact in love with him. I don't get you Kate.

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And what kind of gf calls his bf by his surname? His name is John, plain and simple J. Yet you prefer to call him Tomasetti. A sign of detachment, right there. I feel that he deserves a better woman. Aug 14, Angela DeSilva rated it it was amazing Shelves: Another great Kate Burkholder installment in the Amish crime thriller series. Aug 23, Maureen DeLuca rated it it was amazing.

By far one of my favorite series to read- If you have not yet picked up Kate Burkholder series- do so- and start with the first book- This series is best read in order- for the characters develop as the series continues She is now the police chief of the town where she was raised. In this novel, her personal life is at a crossroads and something from her past rears its ugly head. She is investigating the hit and run accident of a man, driving in his buggy with his three children, only one survivor.

This accident also has a personal connection to Kate. Kate is a fighter an 3. Kate is a fighter and an interesting character. As an added bonus in this series I learn quite a bit about the Amish and their ways. Good story-lines, plenty of action and a bit of history. Jun 08, JuliaOrlando rated it really liked it Shelves: The 5th installment from the "Kate Burkholder" series hooked me from the beginning and kept me guessing until the end.

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I love the fact that Kate is not perfect, she has flaws and that makes her more "real". I also enjoy the fact that the series is set in a town with a large Amish population. It adds a different twist to the books and I enjoy learning about the faith.