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Summary
In this unique mystery debut, a shallow grave is found on a Pennsylvania farm, and one woman, straddling the Amish and outside worlds, must uncover a killer and create a life on her own terms.
Author Notes
Emma miller is an Enlgish author specializing in historical Amish romance and inspirational genres. She grew up on a dairy farm. Emma was educated in local schools, and once taught in an Amish schoolhouse.She's the author of three series: Amish Mystery Series, Amish Matchmaker, and Hannah's Daughters.
Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Miller (Leah's Choice and other Amish-themed romance novels) tries her hand at a mystery, with modest success. Amish-born Rachel Mast has returned to Stone Mill, Pa., after a successful corporate career to open the B&B Stone Mill House, with hopes of turning the village into a tourist destination. Tightfisted local businessman Willy O'Day's disappearance goes unlamented by everyone except his twin brother, George, but when Willy's murdered body is found eight months later in a cow pasture, Rachel's uncle, Aaron Hostetler, the owner of the pasture, comes under suspicion. Aaron's faith leads him to refuse to defend himself or hire a lawyer, despite Rachel's pleas, so she takes the case on herself. In the process, she tests her relationship with policeman Evan Parks. Rachel's struggle to reconcile her traditional upbringing and "Englisher" lifestyle provides this whodunit with its most intriguing element. Agent: Evan Marshall, Evan Marshall Agency. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
After being away from her Amish community for many years, Rachel Mast returns home to Stone Mountain, Pennsylvania, with a new plan for running a successful B&B in her old hometown to bring in more tourists and bolster the local economy. Her big ideas get placed on hold, however, when she learns that a local businessman is missing. Things really get complicated when he turns up dead in her uncle's cow pasture. Although he's under suspicion, Rachel's uncle flatly refuses to get a lawyer. So Rachel must take matters in her own hands to help prove his innocence, an adventure that leads to her getting pretty close to Evan Parks, a local police officer. Miller has written an exciting tale of mystery, love, and danger that will have readers turning the pages like crazy, wondering what the next big secret to be revealed will be and how Rachel will handle it.--Chesanek, Carissa Copyright 2010 Booklist
Library Journal Review
Straddling two cultures, Rachel Mast has returned to her hometown in the heart of Amish Pennsylvania to run a bed-and-breakfast. She was raised Amish but left the community officially; nonetheless, she is able to liaise between the Amish and the English. When unlikable landlord Willy O'Day's body is found (months after he supposedly left town) in a shallow grave on Rachel's Uncle Aaron's farm, Rachel knows she must defend Aaron Hostetler's interests. Working furiously, Rachel tries deciphering Willy's cryptic code (found in his pocket notebook) while not alienating her friend, state trooper Evan Parks. VERDICT It's problematic to describe a mystery as "feel good," but this debut series entry by an author of Amish romances (Leah's Choice) is an excellent addition to the Amish mystery subgenre. While the protagonist fumbles with too many red herrings, Miller's expert touch with cultural explanations is well done. Perfect for anyone seeking a gentle read or needing a title to recommend to YAs. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.