Genre: Book
Grade: A
Notable People: Linda Castillo
Title: “Outsider”
Review: The 19th book in the Kate Burkholder series is the best yet in my estimation. In a major departure, the entire story more or less takes place in a snowbound Amish house in the fictitious Painters Mill, Ohio. This book delves into Kate’s challenging past and her break from her origin Amish family and community, as well as the introduction of a fascinating character from her past. Additional bonus for some of us- much of the book is centered on Columbus, Ohio and deadly corruption in the Columbus Police Department-allegedly fictional (but some of us would be believers). The main series characters have developed very well over the years, the writing is taut and suspenseful, the sense of Amish life, culture and place is extraordinary. Very, very compelling reads.