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We share what books that we found in our mailboxes last week.
Here's what came for me last week!!

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In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and “English” residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer but came away from its brutality with the realization that she no longer belonged with the Amish. Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as Chief of Police. Her Amish roots and big city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She’s certain she’s come to terms with her past—until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past—and expose a dark secret that could destroy her.
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Detective Sergeant Michael McCabe moved from New York City to Portland, Maine, to escape a dark past: both the ex-wife who’d left him for an investment banker, and the tragic death of his brother, a hero cop gone bad. He sought to raise his young daughter away from the violence of the big city . . . so he’s unprepared for the horrific killer he discovers, whose bloody trail may lead to Portland’s social elite.
What came in the mail for you?
Dying Gasp by Leighton Gage. Not out till Jan. so I have time to read it...
ReplyDeleteOk, this might be a stupid question, but was the first one listed written after that attack on the amish community awhile ago??? just curious if that is where the author got the inspo from??? hmmmmmmmm.....sorry, I'm a curious sort....but U know that...lol!!!!! Both sound like great books....love who-dun-it books :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteThe Cutting Sounds like an exciting read.
ReplyDeleteHere is my Monday post http://metroreader.blogspot.com/2009/09/mailbox-monday-september-21st.html
Both intrigue me. I will check those out.
ReplyDeleteMusing/Mailbox Mondays
Sworn To Silence is one I would be drawn to. Sounds like a great premise for a story. I got one book in the mail - Stained Glass, which is part of a mystery series. It came from the publisher and I wasn't even expecting it! Have a great week Staci!
ReplyDeleteThe Cutting sounds like it could be good - I'll watch for your review!
ReplyDeleteSworn to Silence is a fabulous thriller- kept me on the edge of my seat!
ReplyDeleteWell, pretty soon you'll be getting something else shipped to you because you are the winner of the office chair! Congrats!! I'm sending you an e now so be on the lookout ~ subject will be winner at Pudgy Penguin Perusals.
Both of those sound quite dark and unsettling - perfect for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteThey look interesting, I sure hope you will enjoy them
ReplyDeleteOh how I loved my week, since all the books I had ordered came the same week. i really should have spread it out
I love anything that has to do with the Amish. Sworn to Silence sounds like something I would really like!
ReplyDeleteThey both sound like wonderful reads, I hope you enjoy them both.
ReplyDeleteGreat books! Loved Sworn to Silence. I'll have to add The Cutting to my list, never heard of that one. It sounds good.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Natalie :0)
I love the cover on Sworn to Silence, and the title and blurb makes it sound good. I finished the Book Thief last night--I cried.
ReplyDeleteI'll look forward to your review of Sworn to Silence. Not sure if it's too graphic for my tastes or not. The Cutting looks excellent.
ReplyDeleteWow - that cover of Sworn to Silence is a bit chilling and fascinating. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteHere's my Mailbox! ~ Wendi :)
Those both sound interesting. I'm looking forward to your thoughts. My mailbox post is here.
ReplyDelete--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric
I hadn't heard of The Cutting, but it looks like my kind of book!
ReplyDeleteMarcia is one of the most generous bloggers out there! I hope you enjoy your new books.
ReplyDeleteI have Sworn to Silence on hold at the library and can't wait to get it in! I look forward to your reviews!
ReplyDeleteThe nature of Sworn to Silence reminds me of 19th Wife. Like the mormons, Amish also presents to me as a mystery, I'd love to check it out. Great selections you've got there! :)
ReplyDeleteThey both sound like intense thrillers but I am a little more drawn to Sworn to Silence.
ReplyDeleteThese both sound really good! I'm going to add them to my list!
ReplyDeleteThese look good, Staci! I am down to doing like one Mailbox Monday a month because I cut back so much on bringing in books. I need to catch up on what I have first, lol.
ReplyDeleteThey both sound great, can't wait to see reviews for them.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Marcia awesome, I received The Shimmer from her a few weeks ago!
I need to make a mailbox run to see if anything's waiting for me. I'm not expecting anything so it's doubtful. :-(
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading Sworn to Silence. It sounds like it will be good.
Enjoy your new books, Staci!