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Breaking Silence

Linda Castillo

2011320 pagesabout 5–7 hours
2011
first published
  • 2011Pan · ENGISBN 9780330471916
  • 2011MacMillan · 368 pagesISBN 9780230752351
  • 2011Brand: Macmillan AudioISBN 9781427212337
  • 2012Minotaur Books · 320 pagesISBN 9781250001580

When Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder, is called to a farm in the Amish community of Painter's Creek, nothing could prepare her for the horror and tragedy she encounters. Solly and Rachel Slabaugh, and his brother Abel, have drowned in the hog pit leaving the four children as orphans. As the investigation progresses, it seems that the Slabaugh deaths were not an accident, and the case suddenly becomes a murder enquiry. As the case deepens, Kate develops a bond with the children, particularly the 15-year-old daughter, Solome. Maybe she is reminded of herself at that age, and maybe there's something about this case which stirs up memories for her. The events surrounding the deaths puzzle her something doesn't feel right. As more information comes to light, a tragic incident turns into something much more shocking.

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