Seeds of Deception

In a captivating short story from the New York Times bestselling author of THE DEAD WILL TELL, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder reflects on her Amish roots as a fourteen-year-old girl in Painter's Mill. Set against the backdrop of autumn, Katie's day of apple picking with her brother takes a turn when her friend Mattie joins, leading to innocent fun that quickly spirals into trouble when a barn fire occurs. As Katie suspects the involvement of the older boys, she embarks on her own investigation, uncovering unsettling truths that test her friendship with Mattie.