the setup…
Is there any worse call for law enforcement than a missing child? Police Chief Kate Burkholder gets one for a two-year old before dawn in the middle of a raging thunderstorm. Everyone is dispatched to find this little Amish boy.
the heart of the story…
It’s a race to find little Joe Klein as the storm is causing nearby creeks and other bodies of water to rise. Kate and her teams don’t have many clues but what little there were leads them to question whether the child strayed away on his own or was abducted. The prologue helped me out on that but still…
the narration…
It’s Kathleen McInerney, the voice of the series, and she didn’t help my tension level with her typical performance and great storytelling skills. My listening experience wouldn’t be the same without her.
the bottom line…
It continues to surprise me that these short stories in the series manage to feel full length. I enjoyed this one as it took several turns before the mystery was solved and not completely the way I’d imagined. Normally, I dread series novellas but not these as the author has yet to disappoint.
Book Info
- Release Date: April 27, 2021
- Series: Kate Burkholder #12.5
- Narrator: Kathleen McInerney
- Audio Length: 1 hour, 34 minutes
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Blue Mood Café 
Another short story that packs a punch. I love that Linda Castillo gives the full story experience in such a short package. Excellent review!
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Thank you, Tessa💜 She’s so good at this format.
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So happy these short stories delivered, Jo!
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Thanks, Marialyce💜
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I’m so glad these short stories are working for you Jo. Fab review 💜
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Thanks, Nicki💜
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Great review Jo. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
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Thank you, Jacob💜
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Still want to read this series too!
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They’re piling up!
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I just read my first Linda Castillo book last month and it was the 14th book in this series. I didn’t realize it when I requested but I still really enjoyed getting to know Kate Burkholder and plan to read more about her. This novella sounds excellent!
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Oh, if you go back and read the first book in the series, you’ll get most of her background. That’s the one that hooked me.
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I don’t think anyone does a novella as well as Linda Castillo does. Nice review, Jo.
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Thanks, Carla💜 You’re right about that!
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