First published 2012
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder faces a grim scene when three members of an Amish community are found drowned in a manure pit. The deaths force the insular religious group to accept outside law enforcement intervention for the first time. Burkholder must navigate the complex dynamics between her role as a police officer and her understanding of Amish culture. The community's reluctance to cooperate with authorities creates immediate obstacles as she investigates whether the deaths were accidental or something more sinister. The case tests Burkholder's ability to bridge two worlds while uncovering the truth behind the tragic drownings. Her investigation reveals the tension between protecting community secrets and seeking justice for the dead.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: bridging-two-worlds, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Amish Community
279 pages · Paperback · A.W. Bruna