Plain Murder

Here is another Amish mystery not quite as graphic as Linda Castillo but just as interesting.  Plain Murder by Emma Miller is a very quick read and a first in the beginning of a series.  The second installment, Plain Killing, comes out in January.  Booklist said it best:

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.

We carry this book in regular print format.

Linda Castillo

I love reading about the Amish but I am completely obsessed with Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder series where Kate used to be Amish and is now the chief of police for the community she used to belong to.  I probably should not write about this series here in this blog for it really goes against the light and fluffy type of reads previously posted but oh boy is this a terrific series.  I will lay it out for you; it is graphic, it is gory, but very quick reads (one element of this blog at least!).  The story lines will always keep you on your toes and when you are finished with one novel, you will run to get the next.  Start with the first, see how you like it.  Linda Castillo is one of the best writer of thriller novels.  Enjoy!

We carry this book in regular print format, physical audio cd, ebook and downloadable audio.

Mr. Miracle

You had better read the book before it become a Hallmark Channel original movie, which it will be. Who doesn't love Debbie Macomber?  She is the essence of warm and cozy and perfect for the holidays with this novel.  This one is just wonderful if you are in for a sweet, warm-hearted holiday tale.  Really, if you are reading this blog...who isn't?  It will lift your spirits with just enough seasonal sentiment.  So grab your hot chocolate, snuggle up by the fire and get reading!

We carry this book on regular print format and large print and very soon audio. (keep checking the catalog)

Pegasus

I know I have reviewed Danielle Steel earlier on but I just read her newest, Pegasus and since it is fresh on my mind I thought I should let the world know about it.  So....it wasn't bad.  Not my favorite but overall okay.  What kills me is that even though the story fits into the formula writing you get used to, it was almost too much.  I mean, really!  How much despair and loss can one person go through in life?  I kept reading thinking, here comes the happy part, now here comes some devastation, oh..happy again. The hits just kept coming.  But, I really did like the ending.  It wrapped up nicely.  The story took place during World War II and it was interesting to read the historical aspects, especially in such an eclectic, melting pot of cultures.  This really is a super quick read, give yourself an hour or two and you will be done.

We carry this book in regular print format, large print and ebook.