The Dead Will Tell A Kate Burkholder Novel

Investigator Kate Burkholder is called to a grim scene: an Amish farmer and his wife have been brutally murdered on their farm, and their young son, Daniel, is nowhere to be found. As the prime suspect in the eyes of many within the community, the boy's disappearance throws Kate into a desperate search for both the missing child and the true perpetrators. Kate, herself a former member of the Amish faith, feels a profound and complicated pull towards this case, understanding the unique pressures and secrets that can fester within the insular world she left behind. She must work against a wall of silence from the Amish elders, who are more concerned with protecting their community's reputation than cooperating with the law, all while the clock ticks down for the endangered Daniel. The novel delves into the profound tension between the rigid traditions of the Amish community and the pursuit of justice. It explores the theme of hidden darkness lurking beneath a veneer of piety and the devastating consequences when secrets are kept at all costs, particularly when they involve the brutal mistreatment or exploitation of vulnerable individuals. What makes the story compelling is Kate's dual nature; she is an outsider tasked with upholding the law, yet she possesses an unparalleled insight into the Old World mindset, allowing her to see the cracks that others miss. Her personal journey, grappling with her past and her present responsibilities, alongside the suspenseful mystery of the murdered couple and the missing boy, creates a captivating narrative that probes the depths of both human cruelty and resilience.

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