| 8,544 (8,550) | 844 | 2,449 | (3.91) | 12 | 0 | Linda Castillo is an author of novels including the New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series, which are crime thrillers set in Amish country. She has also written numerous romance and romantic suspense novels. Castillo is the recipient of awards including the Daphne du Maurier Award, the Holt Medallion, and a nomination for the RITA. Her titles include Sworn to Silence, Pray for Silence, Her Last Breath and Fade to Red. (Bowker Author Biography) — biography from Sworn to Silence … (more) |
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Linda Castillo has 6 past events. (show)  Marcia Clark and Linda Castillo Marcia Clark will sign and discuss her newest Rachel Knight book, The Competition (Mulholland; $28). Marcia Clark began practicing law as a criminal defense attorney. She became a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981, and spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit where she handled a number of high profile cases prior to the O.J. Simpson case, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders.
Since the Simpson trial, Ms. Clark has toured the U.S. and Canada giving lectures on a variety of women's issues including domestic violence and inspirational/motivational speeches, as well as lectures on the latest high profile cases, public service careers, and of course, the Trial of the Century.
Marcia has published three novels which feature Los Angeles Special Trials prosecutor Rachel Knight: Guilt by association, Guilt by Degrees, and Killer Ambition, which is due out in June 2013. TNT has optioned the books and a drama series is currently in development. Marcia is attached as an executive producer. She's currently at work on her fourth novel.
Linda Castillo will sign and discuss The Dead Will Tell (Minotaur; $25.99).
Linda Castillo is the New York Times bestselling author of the Kate Burkholder novels, including Sworn to Silence and Her Last Breath, crime thrillers set in Amish country.
The first book in the series, Sworn to Silence, was recently was adapted into a Lifetime Original Movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, the Holt Medallion and a nomination for the RITA. In addition to writing, Castillo's other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and is currently at work on her next novel.
Location: Street: 2342 Bissonnet St Additional: City: Houston, Province: Texas Postal Code: 77005 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 Book Club in a Bar with Linda Castillo (June 20) The Learned Owl's Book Club in a Bar welcomes back Linda Castillo. The book club will read Gone Missing to catch up with Chief of Police Kate Burkholder, and will have a chance to get signed copies of Castillo's newest book, Her Last Breath. Location TBA. Location: Street: Offsite location TBA City: Hudson, Postal Code: 44236-2826 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
 NYT Bestseller Linda Castillo Visits Saturn New York Times bestselling (and permanent Saturn staff pick) author Linda Castillo will be visiting Saturn to discuss her latest release, the fourth in the Kate Burkholder Amish mystery series, Gone Missing. I guarantee it will blow you away. We have a little mystery up our sleeves for this evening, too!... This is a free, ticketed event. Location: Street: 133 W Main Sreet City: Gaylord, Province: Michigan Postal Code: 49735-1345 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
Meet Mystery Author Linda Castillo Originally from Ohio where her Amish thrillers are set, Linda Castillo knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer—and penned her first novel at the age of thirteen. The author of twenty-six novels, she is the recipient of numerous industry awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, the Holt Medallion, the Golden Heart, and a nomination for the prestigious Rita. Her debut thriller, SWORN TO SILENCE, garnered starred reviews from Library Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, and Booklist—and hit the New York Times bestseller list for four consecutive weeks. The book will soon be made into a two-hour original movie starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. The second and third books in the series, PRAY FOR SILENCE and BREAKING SILENCE, also earned starred reviews and appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. In her spare time Linda enjoys riding horses, especially trail riding, and dabbles in barrel racing. She resides in Texas with her husband, three dogs, a barn cat, and two Appaloosa horses. She’s currently at work on her next novel, a thriller set in Amish Country and featuring Chief of Police Kate Burkholder.
Location: Street: 2513 Jackson Ave City: Ann Arbor, Province: Michigan Postal Code: 48103-3818 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
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Linda knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer—and penned her first novel at the early age of thirteen. Her first novel was published in 2000. The bestselling author of many novels, she is the recipient of numerous industry awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, the Holt Medallion, the Golden Heart, and a nomination for the prestigious RITA. But is best known for her Amish thriller series focused around protagonist Kate Burkholder, the first novel of the series "Sworn to Silence" be made into a two-hour original movie starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder.  | |
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