The Dead Will Tell

In "The Dead Will Tell" by Linda Castillo, residents of Painters Mill grapple with the haunting legacy of the abandoned Hochstetler farm, where dark secrets lie buried. Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates an apparent suicide that quickly reveals itself to be a murder, leading her on a complex quest tied to a tragic incident from thirty-five years ago. Meanwhile, her personal life is upended as the ghosts of the past resurface, threatening her newfound happiness with state agent John Tomasetti. As a second death shakes the community, Kate uncovers chilling connections that may finally unravel the mystery behind a devastating loss.