{"product_id":"an-evil-heart-9781250342843","title":"An Evil Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the brutal death of a young Amish man in \u003ci\u003eAn Evil Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, the latest installment of the bestselling series by Linda Castillo. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call only to discover an Amish man who has been violently killed with a crossbow, his body abandoned on a dirt road. Aden Karn was just twenty years old, well liked, and from an upstanding Amish family. Who would commit such a heinous crime against a young man whose life was just beginning? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe more Kate gets to know his devastated family and the people--both English and Amish--who loved him, the more determined she becomes to solve the case. Aden Karn was funny and hardworking and looking forward to marrying his sweet fiancé, Emily. All the while, Kate's own wedding day to Tomasetti draws near... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as she delves into Karn's past, Kate begins to hear whispers about a dark side. What if Aden Karn wasn't the wholesome young man everyone admired? Is it possible the rumors are a cruel campaign to blame the victim? Kate pursues every lead with a vengeance, sensing an unspeakable secret no one will broach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe case spirals out of control when a young Amish woman comes forward with a horrific story that pits Kate against a dangerous and unexpected opponent. When the awful truth is finally uncovered, Kate comes face to face with the terrible consequences of a life lived in all the dark places.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Castillo\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, \u003ci\u003eSworn to Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled \u003ci\u003eAn Amish Murder\u003c\/i\u003e starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Critically acclaimed as \"the master of the genre\" (\u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003emagazine), Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for an Audie Award for best mystery audiobook, and an appearance on the Boston Globe's shortlist for best crime novel. Her books have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to writing, Castillo's other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and a menagerie of animals, and is currently at work on her next book.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631879033106,"sku":"9781250342843","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9be37c3a-f96e-419d-bbff-a33d8918a265.jpg?v=1748589896","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-evil-heart-9781250342843","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}