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Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called to a remote Amish settlement in upstate New York to investigate the death of a young girl. She must pose as an Amish widow to penetrate the community’s silence, while her state‑agency partner, John Tomasetti, disapproves of her risky undercover mission. As Kate digs deeper, she discovers a web of hidden crimes and unsettling truths about the people she once trusted. "Among the Wicked" follows Kate as she balances the dangers of the investigation with the fragile safety of her own life, exploring themes of community secrecy, justice, and the struggle between duty and personal conviction.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Linda Castillo
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