“Tracked Through the Woods” is a Christian mystery-thriller about Abby Miller, a woman who has been on the run from the Chicago mob since childhood. Alongside her estranged father, living under a pseudonym among the Amish community, they aim to evade mob executioners intending to kill them. As an adult, Abby teams up with FBI agent Wyatt Kane in their pursuit of safety. The reviewer criticizes the overemphasis on Christian elements and questionable plot elements, such as Wyatt revealing his FBI credentials despite knowing his boss is corrupt. The book is awarded 3.5 stars.
Category: Mystery
Book that has a mystery to solve as a key element of the story.
Murder of an Amish Bridegroom by Patricia Johns
“Murder of an Amish Bridegroom” is a suspenseful novel that explores the mystery behind Ike Smoker’s death. Ike, who was known to be of questionable morals, is found murdered by Petunia Yoder, an Amish woman who stumbles upon the crime scene during a routine ice pick-up. The only suspect is Eden, Ike’s supposed lover, found at the scene with Ike’s blood on her hands. An inexperienced detective, Asher Nate, arrives to solve the murder but he is unfamiliar with Amish customs. Petunia, with her father’s approval, assists Nate in the investigation, revealing more potential suspects and secrets behind Ike’s life.
Crime Scene Conspiracy by Jessica R. Patch
Texas Ranger Emily O’Connell has reasons why she doesn’t trust ex-ranger Stone Spencer. In fact, she doesn’t really trust anyone. But a serial killer is out there killing women. She is on a covert mission but her careful investigating has made her a target as well. There is a reason that Stone is involved but can she trust him enough to stay alive and put the killer away?
Amish Holiday Vendetta by Laura Scott
Widow Elizabeth Walton, an Amish quilter is coming home from work and is assaulted when she investigates why the barn door is open.
The question is why?!?
And why was she and David McKay, Englischer furniture maker fired upon? McKay has a past that might be the reason but then why was Elizabeth assaulted at her home?
Who’s the real target this Christmas? Is there a connection?
Abduction Cold Case by Connie Queen
» Kennedy Wells is a psychologist at the Bring the Children Home Project.
» Silas Boone is a Texas Ranger on medical leave.
And the cold-case file Kennedy finds on her desk has her looking into a little girl abducted years ago. Her first stop becomes a violent assault.
Silas actually witnessed the abduction; he was a child but he never forgot. And in his spare time, he continues to check the law enforcement files for any clue. Anything he might have missed. The aging software of the little girl has a striking semblance to the woman, Kennedy Wells.
Fallout by Carrie Stuart Parks
Samantha Williams likes her life exactly the way it is. While teaching an elementary school art class, an SUV crashes into the building & her room. She manages to save the children. Her car is totaled; her purse is missing. And … the SUV’s driver is dead — shot.
As unusual events begin to happen, Samantha becomes more scared. Secrets swirl — the murdered SUV driver, memories of a childhood tragedy, an unusual PTSD project. Someone is determined to keep secrets buried and Samantha along with them.