A Plain Death - eBook
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An Amish Mystery? Who Knew???
Amanda Flowers presents a twist on Amish fiction â a mystery that takes place in OhioâÂÂs Amish country, proving that life among the Amish community is not as peaceful as one assumes.
A Plain Death finds Chloe Humphrey moving into Appleseed Creek. She has just accepted a position as the computer services director at a local college. Her plan is to be there for a few years before taking a promotion elsewhere. On her first day, she saves Becky, a young Amish woman who was being accosted by some âÂÂEnglishâ men. She left her Amish family and wants to pursue a career in art. Becky moves into ChloeâÂÂs house and looks for a job. Her brother Timothy, another former Amish, wants to keep an eye on his sister. He befriends Chloe and helps her make repairs on her house.
When Becky borrows ChloeâÂÂs car without permission, she causes an accident, killing an Amish bishop. It is labeled murder when the police discover the car was tampered with. Meanwhile, Chloe discovers that she was hired to fire some of her staff and bring about some other changes. She faces dissension in her work environment. Could one of them be behind the murder? Was Chloe the intended victim? Or was someone targeting the Amish? Chloe needs to find out before the murderer strikes again.
Flower writes a cozy mystery that engages the reader. Her book has interesting characters (Grandfather Zook is a charmer!) and several twists to the plot. A Plain Death ends differently that expected, which is how a mystery should end. Discussion questions are also included. The second book, A Plain Scandal, will be published in February 2013.
Disclaimer: Book reviews are my opinion of books I either purchased or received free of cost from the publisher in exchange for a honest review.
April 10, 2013
I'm beginning to become a huge fan of Amish murder mysteries and it is always exciting to find a new author who's book can brings the reader into the world they have created. The author blends a very believable story that the Amish, like all human beings, struggle with forgiveness and loss. Several books that I have read recently, portray this group as very a docile group of people. I think that this author made these people very real and likable.
Chloe who is computer whiz comes to Appleseed Creek to work in the local college. She save's a local Amish girl, Becky, from two thugs that are harassing her and the two become roommates at Chloe's new home. When Becky decides to "borrow" Chloe's car she is involved in a tragic auto accident.
I like Chloe. When we first meet her she seem almost fragile. She has lost her foster family and is basically alone in a new town, but when she needs to be a take charge she find her courage. She deals with the "bully" in her department, and starts her own investigation into the auto accident after evidence of sabotage is discovered. It was really fun to watch her character grow.
Becky is a young Amish girl who braves the loss of her family to pursue a career as a artist.
Chloe and Becky seem to hit it off and become fast friends. I thought that the friendship worked well. By the end of the story they seemed to be almost foster sisters.
I enjoyed watching the relationship begin to develop between Chloe and Becky's brother Tim. Tim has left the Amish community because he has found a "new way to worship" God and he and his dog Mabel aid Chloe in her attempt to clear Becky. I found Tim and Chloe's relationship very realistic, even though I have to admit that Tim by himself came off a bit two dimensional, but that didn't really bother me because the story itself was so well done. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
March 23, 2013
A Plain Death
Loved the book. Everything I expected from it and from ChristianBook. I certainly will recommend it to friends and as always, buy from ChristianBook. Always Christian selections.
February 2, 2013
Plain Doesn't Mean Boring
This is the second book IâÂÂve read by this author, the first is Book 2 of this series, A Plain Scandal, which releases in mid-February 2013. I enjoyed that story so much I got the first book. And IâÂÂm very glad I did!
I love the contrast of the main characters in this story. Chloe is a computer geek with no real family and Becky is a wayward Amish girl with an extremely loving family. At times I found myself smiling at the differences between these two girls, especially BeckyâÂÂs naive nature. I also loved the mystery aspect in this story. I thoroughly enjoy trying to figure out âÂÂwho done itâ along with the characters. I thought I had it figured out, but was pleasantly surprised at the twist the author gave us.
The only negative thing I could say about this story is the portrayal of the Amish. IâÂÂve only read a handful of Amish based stories, but in most of them the Amish are shown as very forgiving and docile people. This author shows a darker and angrier side in the Amish of Appleseed Creek.
I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys Amish based stories as well as those that are checking Amish stories. It is a good mystery as well and just a dash of romance in the story.
Disclaimer
I did receive this copy from the publisher through netgalley.com however I was under no obligation other than to give my honest opinion.
January 28, 2013
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