In the book’s first sentence, a disparate phone call from her mother changes Shauna McKay’s life completely. And it would be the last time Shauna would ever hear her voice. Shauna flees to her uncle who lives in an Amish community and the local sheriff, Liam Harland, convinces her to hide with the Amish — she’ll blend in. But when a young Amish woman is attacked in a public place, can Liam really protect Shauna and stop the killer?
Category: Mystery
Book that has a mystery to solve as a key element of the story.
Rizzoli & Isles: Listen to Me by Tess Gerritsen
In Boston, Rizzoli and Isles are coping with the senseless murder of Sofia Suarez who was a nurse and a widow. Liked by her neighbors and co-workers, she was brutually beaten to death in her home. The more Jane R. digs she learns that Sofia had secrets. When it connects with a months-old hit-and-run case, the murky case becomes more so. One clear piece of the puzzle — the killer wants to keep those secrets safe.
Then there is Rizzoli’s mother, Angela, who worries about her homicide detective daughter. She also is the #1 watcher of her neighborhood. There’s a runaway girl and new neighbors that behave strangely, even wierdly. Angela is positive that something is not right. Guess who she wants to look into it? Jane and Maura must focus on the Sofia case. BUT — is there really something to Angela’s suspicions?
Among the Innocent
Leah Miller was Amish until her whole family was murdered. Murdered right in front of her. Now, 10 years later, she is member of the local police force. Her memories under control til Beth, a young Amish woman, has been found dead — murdered. The same MO as Leah’s family. Now it is obvious the accused man, now dead, didn’t do it,
And a new police chief, Dalton Cooper has arrived–literally at the murder scene. He has a personal reason why he took the job but it quickly becomes clear — this latest murder was done by the same person. Soon it is apparent the killer is not done with Leah yet. Can Dalton find the answer to his quest? Can he and Leah solve the murders without being killed themselves?
Surviving the Wilderness
A sweet little girl has been kidnapped along with her puppy. I’m a sucker for little kids & puppy dogs. Add danger in multiple forms and a military father — you have to read to save them, right? Then there is a stubborn & determined wilderness guide (oh, she’s beautiful too) who risks her life for Master Corporal Jess Connor’s daughter.
Can they save little Addison & Butterscotch without getting killed …
Amish Outsider
Michael Forster, who has been living as an Englisher, & his daughter return to the Amish community in River Haven after his estranged wife’s murder. While not charged, there are those who believe he is guilty. Hoping for a quiet life & restoration of his little daughter to a happy child, he goes back to his Amish roots. Thankfully, Teacher Cathy is able to gain little Allie’s confidence. But the past threatens everything and everyone including Allie and Cathy.
The Homewreckers
Hattie Kavanaugh, a widow, restores homes in Savannah. Hattie loves what she does. She didn’t follow her father-in-law’s advice, “Never love something that can’t love your back,” and her love for a house turns into a disaster as problem upon problem is found. It just might make her father-in-law’s company fold.
Money is needed. Now! A *smooth* Hollywood guy shows up & offers a renovation reality show that would, at least, solve the money problems. Enter a male lead, a bossy production something-or-other and besides the issues a 100-year-old house has — someone doesn’t want Kavanaugh & Son Restorations to complete the work.