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PLAIN MISSING
Inn owner Rachel Mast is no longer a devout member of the Amish community of Stone Mill, Pennsylvania, but she still cares deeply for them. So she's staying at her family's farm to help her mother through an illness -- and at the same time, trying to track down two missing people...
When the young gather to sing, it's usually an evening of wholesome fun -- but this time, the event has stirred whispers of scandal. Elsie Hostetler and her sweetheart, Datha Bender, never came home afterward. There's not even a trace of their horse and wagon, leading some to suspect that they've run off to marry and join the Englisch world.
But Rachel fears there's more to the story than a rebellious elopement. Her fiance, a state trooper, is out of town, so she starts investigating herself., using her Amish background to pry information from the tight-lipped community. It turns out things were not so peaceful between Elsie and Dathan -- and there was also a confrontation at the singing with a short-tempered ex-Marine. Among the simple houses and quiet country roads of Stone Mill, Rachel must find out just what kind of sins have been committed -- and who is in need of forgiveness...
My Review:
I love this series! I love Rachel and her crazy cat and unique friends and the interesting characters that make up Stone Mill -- both Amish and Englisch. This is the fourth book in An Amish Mystery series but reads very well as a standalone. The only thing that carries over from one book to the next is the romance so Rachel is now engaged to the possible love interest in the first book. :-)
The mystery is heart wrenching and all too close to home. Rachel can't rest until she finds the answers her grieving community needs. Over time, she has gained the trust of her Amish neighbours who are more willing to talk to her than the police -- though not by much! But Rachel is nothing if not dogged and she's not about to give up. And neither is her Amish cousin, Mary Aaron, who makes a great sidekick.
This book has a bit more of a serious feel to it, though there are still plenty of quips and laughs too. There's a wonderful inspirational thread about finding spiritual peace in the hard times as Rachel begins to find a balance between her Amish and Englisch worlds.
But it is the relationship between Rachel and her mother that touched me the most. Though Rachel left the Amish over fifteen years ago, her mother has had a difficult time adjusting to the loss. If you've been following the series you'll have more of a feel for their relationship as their attempts to reconnect have slowly developed throughout the books and I was actually moved to tears at the end of this one!
Sweet perfection in a cozy mystery with an Amish twist!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Plain Missing, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you leave your email in a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday October 1 2017. Offers open to International Readers. Good luck!
Sweet perfection in a cozy mystery with an Amish twist. Sounds intriguing! Now I simply must check out this series for myself :-)
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Bet your library has copies, Trixi. Good luck.
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Good luck, Linda.
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DeleteI don't believe I have read anything by this author before. Sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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She also writes Amish stories for Love Inspired. Good luck, Cindy.
DeleteI have read one book by this author and it was great; thanks for the chance :)
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DeleteI have not read any of Emma's books. I need to correct that don't I, Kav? Thank you for the opportunity.
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Oh yes you do! I think you'd enjoy them. Good luck, Melanie.
DeleteThis sounds very interesting, with a mix of two "worlds" and a mystery. I don't think I have ever read anything by Emma, as I just did more research on her online. Thanks for the review and the opportunity to participate! dixiedobie at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteShe does a brilliant job of blending those two worlds and the result is that even non-fans of Amish fiction would enjoy this one while fans of the genre will be happily swooning all the way through. :-) Good luck, CC.
DeleteOoh, yes! Your review is very enticing as is the combo of Amish & suspense. I need to go look up this series on Amazon because somehow I missed it. And I find that very hard to believe. �� Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
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I really love the series. Esepcially how she meshes the Amish and Englisch worlds. Your library likely has the first books. Mine does! Good luck, Diana.
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Emma Miller really puts together a great mystery. Good luck, Lori.
DeleteHow did I manage to miss this series? Thanks for educating me on what I'm missing, Kav.
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Glad I could share the good news about this Amish mystery series. Good luck, Diane.
DeleteI've never heard of this series. Sounds so good. Thank you, Kav.
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DeleteThank you for your review of Plain Missing. It makes me want to read the book all the more.
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DeleteI haven't read any books by this author but Plain Missing sounds like one I would enjoy. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
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DeleteThis is a new series for me! Interesting about the mother/daughter relationship.
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It's an awesome series, Dianna. Good luck.
DeleteAlthough somewhat familiar with Emma Miller, I was completely unfamiliar with this series. Honestly, I don't usually seek out "whodunits" unless there's a strong comedic thread and/or romance. Your review was amazing and led me to put this whole series on my wish list, as well as scanning my local library collection. Don't worry about entering my name in the giveaway, my library has the whole series. Yay!
ReplyDeleteI adore my library and that's where I got my books as well. Happy reading, Terrill.
DeleteThis one sounds like a great combination of suspense and romance. Thanks for the review and giveaway. d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com
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DeleteI read the first book and loved it. Can't wait to get my hands on the others. Thank you for the review and the giveaway.
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Every book in the series is fantastic. Good luck, Karen.
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