Shamed

A Novel of Suspense

By: Linda Castillo

Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney

Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

In this gripping thriller from New York Times best-selling author Linda Castillo, a devastating murder exposes an Amish family’s tortured past.

The peaceful town of Painters Mill is shattered when an Amish grandmother is brutally murdered on an abandoned farm. When Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives on the scene, she learns that the woman’s seven-year-old granddaughter is gone, abducted in plain sight. Kate knows time is against her - the longer the girl is missing, the less likely her safe return becomes. The girl’s family is a pillar of the Amish community, well-respected by all. But Kate soon realizes they’re keeping secrets - and the sins of their past may be coming back to haunt them. What are they hiding and why?

Kate’s investigation brings her to an isolated Old Order Amish settlement along the river, a community where family is everything and tradition is upheld with an iron fist. But the killer is close behind, drawing more victims into a twisted game of revenge. Left behind at each new crime scene are cryptic notes that lead Kate to a haunting and tragic secret. What she uncovers threatens to change everything she thought she knew about the family she’s fighting for, the Amish community as a whole - and her own beliefs.

As time to find the missing girl runs out, Kate faces a harrowing choice that will test her convictions and leave one family forever changed.

Praise for Kathleen McInerney as Kate Burkholder:

"McInerney's masterly technique makes aural sense of the plain and kind Amish people bewildered by the violence, thuggery, and corruption that have come among them. McInerney's characters are alive, all human and believable." (AudioFile Magazine on Among the Wicked)

"Kathleen McInerney does an excellent job of portraying this diverse cast, especially the Amish, who she instills with a shy, quiet dignity, and she handles the Pennsylvania Dutch language with the ease of a native." (Publishers Weekly on Pray for Silence)

©2019 Linda Castillo (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

Still fresh and interesting

I always devour the books in the Kate Burkeholder series. It amazes me that even on book 11 in the series, Castillo manages to keep things fresh and interesting. If it were not for a silly thing called work, I probably could have finished this one in a day. Another awesome read.

Amish mysterious!

Great book once again! Though I’d like to know deeper of why the baby was taken and so many were okay with it. It was explained but I’m nosy

Long Live The Kate Burkholder Series!

Shamed (Kate Burkholder Book #11) by Linda Castillo

I’ve never started off a review with whether or not I liked or disliked the narration for the many audiobooks I listen to, but I feel the need to do so here. Kathleen McInerney has got to be one of the best narrators out there..Hands down, the best!!! She truly amazes me! She effortlessly goes from one characters voice to the next & allows the listener to easily differentiate, be it male or female, who each one is. Her “Pennsylvania Dutch” and how well she flips back and forth with that to the English language is impressive. I’ll finish up with saying I’m in awe of how well she’s able to pitch her voice making the young sound young, the old, old, male, male etc. etc. Great job Ms. McInerney!

Anyway, back to (audio)book review. I dropped all for this (audio)book and as with most Linda Castillo’s (audio)books I finished the same day I started it. What can I say? Linda Castillo has done it again. She immediately grabs the reader/listeners, pulls them in and takes’m on a fast paced, action packed ride.

Shamed immediately starts with the vicious murder of an Amish grandmother and the kidnapping of the woman’s 7-year-old special needs granddaughter. This immediately rolls into the investigation of “who done it” lead by Painters Mill current police chief Kate Burkholder, who also happens to be ex-Amish. Holding onto hope, it’s a race against the clock to not only find the child’s whereabouts, but in doing so, pray she’s still alive.

I’ve always been fascinated with the Amish and I love how Linda Castillo seamlessly parallels the mystery of the story to that of the true Amish way. She always leaves me satisfied when finishing her (audio)books, while feeling as though I’ve gotten a closer glimpse into how the Amish truly live. I will also say that I am forever wanting more from Kate’s relationship with her current love interest/live in boyfriend and FBI agent John “Tomasetti”.

This is a great (audio)book in an even greater series and although one doesn’t need to start at the beginning of series to understand this book, I highly recommend doing so. I say this because you will certainly appreciate understanding more about repeat characters backgrounds, while really enjoying each and every story Linda Castillo delivers. I look forward to book 12 next July....

Another winner from Linda Castillo

The stage is set with the first scene. Little girls gathering walnuts with their grandmother. What happens next sets Kate on a trail of Amish beliefs, violent crimes, and an endangered child. Pure Castillo!

I like everything about this series. Kate as the Police Chief, John Tomasetti as a strong cop on his own and a wonderful partner, the returning characters, the Amish community. It all fits so well.

As usual, Kathleen McInerney does a fabulous job with the narration.

Sadly, we have to wait again for the next book.

Incredible

This is my first book with Linda Castillo, now I have a new thriller and mystery author. I can’t wait for my next book with this author

I enjoy all Linda's Amish

I enjoy all Linda's Amish books the people and of course Kate and the town.

Together is Amazing to Tead

I loved this book with Kate and Tomesetti working together
He doesn’t take anything away from her abilities
He supports her and I hope we get to have more adventures of them together
Great stories with super twists
A relationship that is strong and adds to the mystery being solved
Can’t wait until there are and hoping many more to follow

Exciting Entry in the Series

What an intricately twisted plot. I was literally glued to this story while simultaneously trying to go slow to make it last. Every summer I look forward to this series, I horde the novella and full length book so I can binge. Then I’m sad because I have to wait another year to see what Chief Kate Burkholder is up to.

From book 1 up until this book the character development has been amazing. The murders she solves, her awful past continually shapes her. And I love Tomasetti, another severely damaged character with a past that would break many. His growth and their romantic partnership always makes me smile. While pretending when on an overlapping case not to be involved.

Kathleen McInerney was outstanding with the delivery of the story

This story revolves around a brutal murder and the abduction of a 7 yr old. The destruction that the abductor brings down on those he feels wronged him is brutal. Chief Kate Burkholder races against time to find this child while unraveling a horrific wrong done a long time ago.

This series is a favorite of mine! I highly recommend diving in!!!!

Another great Kate Burkholder story.

I just love the Kate Burkholder series. I always grab it up when a new one comes out. Can't wait for the next one. Please keep 'em comin'! The narration is so good! I love Kathleen McInerney's reading of this series! Perfection!

Once again she has produced a wonderful story!

The visit to painters Mill has become one of my favorite series on audible. The story of Amish Lancaster Pn. And the people there are wonderful. I love the man characters and the mysteries she writes about. Another great mystery !