Amish Fiction Mystery

Detective Olivia Mast would rather run through gunfire than return to her former Amish community in Unity, Maine, where she killed her abusive husband in self-defense and witnessed her family's murder. After an Amish man is murdered, the community will not answer questions from the police, so she begrudgingly dons her old prayer kapp and heads to Unity to investigate the murder undercover. To make things even worse, her captain also orders her to protect the man she dated as a teen: Isaac Troyer, who was attacked on the night of the murder but can't remember the incident.

Bethany has finally realized her dream of opening her own business, but that dream turns into a nightmare when she finds a dead body in her store. Ettie Smith can't stay away when there's a mystery to solve. When Ettie uncovers some startling information, she realizes Bethany's life is in danger. Is the murderer someone close to them? Can Ettie find out before it's too late?

Amish Candy shop owner and star of TV's Bailey's Amish Sweets, Bailey King has a lot to be excited about. She's happily engaged to Aiden Brody, newly appointed county sheriff, and her candy factory is finally having its grand opening in Harvest, Ohio—just before Christmas! Bailey is ready to let the sweet celebrations begin. With the help of local community organizer Margot Rawlings, Harvest will have a Candy Land themed Christmas on the village square—featuring Bailey's recently perfected recipe for gingerbread men. When the big day comes, everything is going well—until bitter news arrives.

When a former Amish woman, Camille Esh, is murdered, the new detective in town is frustrated that no one in the Amish community will speak to him. The detective reluctantly turns to Ettie Smith for help. Soon after Ettie agrees to see what she can find out, the dead woman's brother, Jacob, is arrested for the murder. To prove Jacob's innocence, Ettie delves into the mysterious and secretive life of Camille Esh, and uncovers one secret after another. Will Ettie be able to find proof that Jacob is innocent?

Sarah's joy at her recent reunion with her sister, Hannah, and meeting the niece she didn't know she had is too soon interrupted when Deputy Sheriff Paul Gleason informs Sarah her sister has been killed. As she learns more about Hannah's death, the circumstances are eerily similar to their parents' murder. Sarah enlists Paul's help in digging deeper into the murders the police are dismissing as burglaries gone wrong. Paul's concern encourages Sarah's growing feelings for him, but as their investigation uncovers layers of lies almost 20 years old, they get close to uncovering the truth.

Meet Ruthie Mast, the feisty and determined baker at the heart of The Amish Bakery, known for her bossy demeanor, which has kept suitors at bay—until now. Ruthie’s world has turned upside down when her prized recipe box vanishes, threatening her bakery’s reputation and livelihood. The theft is just one in a series of unsettling crimes rippling through the tranquil town of Willow Springs, striking businesses and unsettling the tight-knit members of the New Order Fellowship Church. With the arrival of Isaiah King, the quirky newcomer with ADHD tendencies and a fondness for chatter, ...

With each passing season in their first year of married life, Cheryl and Levi Miller find a fresh set of challenges and adjustments to be made as the Englisher and her Amish farmer husband learn to live together. But by observing their friends and loved ones in the Sugarcreek community, the newlyweds see, firsthand, how God uses each new phase of life to reveal inspiring insights, spiritual truths, and future surprises - all while they harvest a whole new crop of mysteries, as well!

Ten years ago, he vanished. Now he’s back with a son and unanswered questions... Elias Miller disappeared without a word, breaking Rebecca Peachy’s heart and leaving her to grieve in silence. Now, a decade later, he returns to Hickory Hollow with a young son and no good answers. After losing her husband, Rebecca rebuilt her life as the community’s healer, raising her niece and protecting the quiet stability she fought to regain. When Elias moves in next door and offers help after a storm damages her barn, the past refuses to stay buried. So do the feelings she thought she had ...

What are the strange lights in the Strongbergs' barn at night? Are they related to the recent murders of two Amish men? Thomas Strongberg's death was said to be accidental. They said he'd fallen off a ladder, but what is the explanation for the second death? Police have proof that Amish girl Thea Hersh is connected to the crime, but Thea refuses to talk to anyone but Ettie Smith.

Jake is considered to be a fine Amish man, and everyone adores him--except for Martha. Martha, an Amish schoolteacher in Unity, Maine, loves her job and her community. When Jake proposes to her and she turns him down, her stepmother thinks she is foolish. Whenever she's with Jake, all Martha wants is to be far away from him. She can't put her finger on it, but something about him makes her uneasy. When Isaiah moves to the community and meets Martha, their friendship sparks into something more. Their relationship causes conflict and turmoil within the community, including rumors that erupt ...

Threatened. Orphaned. On the run. With no one else to turn to, these two terrified sisters can only hope their Amish aunt will take them in, but the quaint Amish community of Unity, Maine, is not as safe as it seems. After Charlotte Cooper’s parents die and her abusive ex-fiancé threatens her, the only way to protect her younger sister Zoe is by faking their deaths and leaving town. The sisters’ only hope of a safe haven lies with their estranged Amish aunt in Unity, Maine, where their mother grew up before she left the Amish. Elijah Hochstettler, the family’s handsome farmhand, ...

Wynter Evans is a promising young reporter for a television station in St. Louis, but even a bright future doesn't take away her pain over the disappearance of her brother nine years ago. So when she stumbles across a photograph of a boy with an eerie resemblance to him, she can't pass up the chance to track him down. With research for work as her cover, she sets out with one of the station's photos for the place where the picture was taken: the town of Sanctuary.

ALONE INJURED AFRAID Mary Kate Lapp wakes up covered in blood, a gun beside her, and two of her best friends are dead. Since she is the only survivor and her injuries have left her with amnesia of the event, the chief of police arrests her for murder. Caleb Beiler, a friend and neighbor, is shocked, confused and trying his best to believe in Mary Kate’s innocence but with no other suspects, mounting evidence of her guilt, and her inability to tell anyone what happened, he is finding it increasingly difficult. When danger starts to impact the community, the bond between Mary Kate and Caleb...

Kidnapped. Starved. Hit by a car and left for dead. And she couldn't even remember her own name. When Afghanistan veteran Jefferson Martin witnesses a young woman being hit by a car near his campsite, all thoughts of vacation vanish as the car speeds off. When the malnourished, battered woman wakes up, she can't remember anything before the accident. They don't know her name, so they call her Jane. When someone breaks into her hospital room and tries to kill her before getting away, Jefferson volunteers to protect Jane around the clock. He takes her back to their Kennebunkport beach house ...

When Vernon King, his son, and son-in-law are involved in a terrible accident, three women are left to cope with their deaths, as they become the sole providers of the family they have left. The women’s only income must come from the family greenhouse, but someone seems to be trying to force them out of business.

Bestselling and award-winning author Beth Wiseman has sold over two million books. An Amish Adoption is a heartwarming short story of love, loss, and the way God turns tragedy into triumph. A perfect afternoon read that might leave you with a tear in your eye.“Adoption holds a special place in my heart since I was adopted and blessed with amazing parents.” ~ Beth Wiseman Emily and Dylan have always wanted a child of their own, and they’ve fostered children for years. Each time a child leaves their care, the void returns and takes a piece of their hearts. When Emily’s estranged ...

Sylvia has been nearly paralyzed with grief and anxiety since the tragic death of her husband, father, and brother in a traffic accident. She tries to help in the family's greenhouse while caring for her two young children, but she prefers not to have to deal with customers. Her mother's own grief causes her to hover over her children and grandchildren, and Sylvia seeks a diversion. She takes up birdwatching and soon meets an Amish man who teaches her about local birds.

While driving through Amish country in Unity, Maine, Freya Wilson accidentally hits an Amish man with her car in a blizzard, instantly killing him. Panicked, she leaves him there in the road and drives away, afraid that if she is arrested, her violent ex will locate her using his connections with the police...and kill her. Adam Lapp left the Amish after his brother’s death and became a police officer for one main reason: to track down the person who killed his brother and left him to die. In his mind, he imagined a cold-hearted, mean drunkard with cigarette breath--not a beautiful, kind, ...

When Ettie decides to give Elsa-May an anonymous gift of a kitten, things litter-rally go from bad to worse. Shortly after Ettie's cat-gifting accomplice leaves their house, he ends up murdered. Feline paw-sitively responsible for his demise, Ettie vows to find the killer. Unfurr-tunately, Ettie soon unravels the victim's hiss-tory, finding litter-rally many enemies. Which one wanted him dead? Can Ettie purr-fect her theory of who dunnit fast enough to inform claw-enforcement and avoid becoming the next victim?

Ettie's sister, Florence Lapp, is in trouble. Her house has burned down, and her gun is missing. When Florence announces she's staying with Ettie and Elsa-May until the case is solved, Ettie is spurred on to make that happen, and fast. Events take a more serious turn when the gun shows up and is linked to a murder. Ettie finds out that Florence has some odd friends, and one of them has been charged over the shooting. Florence insists her friend is innocent even though the DNA evidence proves otherwise.