Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Lost | 2013 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 2 | A Hidden Secret | 2015 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 3 | Seeds of Deception | 2016 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 4 | Only the Lucky | 2017 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 5 | In Dark Company | 2018 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 6 | In Plain Sight | 2019 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 7 | The Pact | 2020 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 8 | Disappeared | 2021 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 9 | Blood Moon | 2022 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 10 | Hallowed Ground | 2023 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
| 11 | Dark Storm Rising | 2024 | Linda Castillo | Buy |
These short stories and novellas expand the Kate Burkholder mystery series between the full-length novels. Each story follows Chief of Police Kate Burkholder as she investigates crimes in the Amish community of Painters Mill, Ohio. The shorter format lets Linda Castillo explore smaller-scale mysteries while keeping readers connected to the series between novel releases.
With eleven entries published from 2013 to 2024, the collection has grown steadily alongside the main series. Stories like Long Lost, A Hidden Secret, and Seeds of Deception dig into the tensions between the Amish community and the outside world. The novellas are available as individual ebooks and provide additional background on recurring characters and the Painters Mill setting.