Thursday, July 19, 2012

A Plain Death

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FLOWER, AMANDA
A PLAIN DEATH

Welcome to Appleseed Creek, the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country, where life is not as serene as it seems.


While her Cleveland friends relocated to Southern California and Italy, 24-year-old computer whiz Chloe Humphrey moves with some uncertainty to Appleseed Creek to direct technology services at a nearby college. Her first acquaintance is Becky, an ex-Amish teenager looking for a new home.

While driving Chloe’s car, Becky collides with a buggy, killing an Amish elder. But what looks like an accident is soon labeled murder when police discover the car’s cut brake line.

Now, Chloe must take on the role of amateur sleuth to discover who the real intended victim was before the murderer makes a second attempt. Becky’s handsome Amish-turned-Mennonite brother, Timothy, a local carpenter, comes in handy along the way. With God’s help, they’ll solve the mystery that’s rocking this small community.

My Review:

While not a debut novel, A Plain Truth is Flower's debut to the Amish genre and all I can say is welcome, welcome, welcome! The author has contracts for 6 Amish mysteries that will pour out of both Christian and secular publishing houses over the next few years and yes, she's that good.

Told in first person, I really liked Chloe's snappy 'voice'. She has a plan and she's going to stick to it until she gets to Appleseed Creek and is forced to turn into Nancy Drew . Chloe's just a little bit awkward, a touch nerdy and so easy to like.

And what an outstanding cast of characters Flower throws in with her! Including Amish-turned-Mennonite handyman extraordinaire, Timothy Troyer. Their light romance is a perfect match for this cozy mystery. A lovely escape read for mystery lovers (whether they enjoy the Amish genre or not.)

Giveaway Opportunity:



If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  A Plain Death, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday July 22 2012. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

12 comments:

  1. Oh... I love a good, "clean" murder mystery!! This sounds great.... and I'm wondering if the brother will end up more than a friend for Chloe. ;)

    Thanks for a chance to win!!

    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  2. Your wondering is spot on, Ladette! I heard Amanda Flower in an interview recently and she talked about that very thing -- clean murder mystery. She said that her ABA series will be the same as her CBA only she won't develop the faith aspect as much, but of course faith will always be part of the book as long as the Amish are involved. So both series will be plain good(pun intended) mysteries! Good luck !!!!

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  3. Oh...you chose anther from my wishlist. Please add my name into the drawing.

    Tammi in Maine,

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  4. O goody, I hope i win! Thanks for the review. Terrilea(at)yahoo(dot)com.

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  5. thanks for the chance to read this wonderful story

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  6. An amish murder mystery, that's a new one for me I think! Sounds interestign.

    Patty
    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  7. This book sounds great. I have read several Amish books, but no mysteries yet!

    mafinnegan(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ~Melissa

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  8. I love cozy mysteries and this sounds like a new twist. Please add me, Kav!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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  9. Love to read this mystery! Thanks!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  11. Good luck, rubynreba and Jackie!

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  12. Sounds like a good read! Please enter me.

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