A Killing in Amish Country
A Killing in Amish Country

Author: Gregg Olsen

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2016-07-05

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1466875240

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At just 30 years old, with dark-blonde hair and freckles, Barbara Weaver was as pretty as the women depicted on the covers of her favorite "bonnet" stories - romance novels set in Amish America. Barbara had everything she'd ever wanted: five beautiful children, a home, her faith, and a husband named Eli. But while Barbara was happy to live as the Amish have for centuries - without modern conveniences, Eli was tempted by technology: cell phones, the Internet, and sexting. Online he called himself "Amish Stud" and found no shortage of "English" women looking for love and sex. Twice he left Barbara and their children, was shunned, begged for forgiveness, and had been welcomed back to the church. Barb Raber was raised Amish, but is now a Conservative Mennonite. She drove Eli to appointments in her car, and she gave him what he wanted when he wanted: a cell phone, a laptop, rides to his favorite fishing and hunting places, and, most importantly, sex. When Eli starts asking people to kill his wife for him, Barb offers to help. One night, just after Eli had hitched a ride with a group of men to go fishing in the hours before dawn, Barb Raber entered the Weaver house and shot Barbara Weaver in the chest at close range. It was only the third murder in hundreds of years of Amish life in America, and it fell to Edna Boyle, a young assistant prosecutor to seek justice for Barbara Weaver.

The Kate Burkholder Series, Books 1-3
The Kate Burkholder Series, Books 1-3

Author: Linda Castillo

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2015-06-09

Total Pages: 978

ISBN-13: 1466888679

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New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo immerses readers in the world of the Amish in this chilling series that is equal parts fast-paced thriller and intriguing psychological puzzle. Sworn to Silence Sixteen years ago, a brutal serial killer left a trail of victims before vanishing into thin air. Now, he may have returned, and only one woman can stop him—but can she solve the case without revealing a terrible secret that links her to the original murders? Pray for Silence In the quiet town of Painters Mill an Amish family of seven has been found slaughtered on their farm. Police chief Kate Burkholder and her small force have few clues, no motive, and no suspect. Breaking Silence What appears to be a gruesome accident that left three people dead turns more sinister when evidence of foul play emerge. Together with agent John Tomasetti, Kate searches for answers and uncovers a dark secret at work beneath the placid surface of this idyllic Amish community.

Murder in Amish Ohio, A: The Martyrdom of Paul Coblentz
Murder in Amish Ohio, A: The Martyrdom of Paul Coblentz

Author: David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1467147532

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In the summer of 1957, a young Holmes County farmer was gunned down in cold blood. There was little to distinguish this slaying from hundreds of others throughout the United States that year except for one detail: Paul Coblentz was Amish. A committed pacifist, Coblentz would not raise a hand against his killers. As sensational crimes often do, the "Amish murder" opened a window into the private lives of the young man, his family and his community--a community that in some respects remains as enigmatic today as it was more than half a century ago. Authors of Wicked Columbus, Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate and others, David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker unravel the intricacies surrounding one of Ohio's most intriguing murder cases.

Murder Simply Brewed
Murder Simply Brewed

Author: Vannetta Chapman

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0310325803

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Two women from different walks of life must join together to solve a mystery in Middlebury’s Amish Artisan Village. Spring has arrived in Middlebury, Indiana, and Amber Wright is optimistic about the growing profit from her collection of Amish shops—until she receives a call that Ethan Gray is dead. Hurrying over to A Simple Blend, she finds a solitary hole in the front window and the store manager lying next to the espresso machine, dead from an apparent heart attack. All the money is still in his register. When Amber hires a young Amish woman, Hannah Troyer, to take over the shop’s duties, the two women become fast friends—as well as amateur sleuths. The police believe Gray’s death is a by-product of vandalism, but Amber and Hannah aren't convinced. Clues that don't add up, a neighbor who is pulled into the midst of the investigation, a town with secrets to hide, and a blossoming romance—all will combine to push Amber and Hannah into unfamiliar roles in order to reveal answers to the mysteries around them. “Vannetta Chapman has crafted a tightly woven tale in the best tradition of cozy mystery . . . Chapman’s light touch and thoughtful representation of the Amish culture make Murder Simply Brewed a delightful read for an evening by a warm fire, a cup of tea in hand.” —Kelly Irvin, bestselling author of The Amish of Bee County series “Murder Simply Brewed combines all the coziness of an Amish home with the twists and turns of great suspense. With a little romance thrown in, you can’t go wrong! Vannetta Chapman has crafted a charming story that shows things are always as they first appear.” —Beth Shriver, bestselling author of the Touch of Grace trilogy “Vannetta Chapman’s Murder Simply Brewed is a heartwarming whudunit that is sure to satisfy fans of both Amish romance and cozy mystery.” —Amanda Flower, author of A Plain Disappearance “A wonderful story of first love, second love, and a murder that pulls them all together in a page turning way. Murder Simply Brewed is a must read for all Amish fans!” —Ruth Reid, bestselling author of the Heaven on Earth and the Amish Wonders series Sweet and cozy Amish mystery Part of the Amish Village Mystery Series. Book 1: Murder Simply Brewed; Book 2: Murder Tightly Knit; Book 3: Murder Freshly Baked Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Crimson Stain
Crimson Stain

Author: Jim Fisher

Publisher: Berkley

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780425174333

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Including 8 pages of photos, this is the story of an Amish man rebelling against his community's traditional ways and finally committing an act of madness -- murdering and mutilating his wife in front of their two children.

Murder, Plain and Simple
Murder, Plain and Simple

Author: Isabella Alan

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0451413636

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First in a new series! When Angela Braddock inherits her late aunt’s beautiful Amish quilt shop, she leaves behind her career and broken engagement for a fresh start in Holmes County, Ohio. With her snazzy cowboy boots and her ornithophobic French bulldog, Angie doesn’t exactly fit in with the predominantly Amish community in Rolling Brook, but her aunt’s quilting circle tries to make her feel welcome as she prepares for the reopening of Running Stitch. On the big day, Angie gets a taste of success as the locals and Englisch tourists browse the store’s wares while the quilters stitch away. But when Angie finds the body of ornery Amish woodworker Joseph in her storeroom the next morning, everything starts falling apart. With evidence mounting against her, Angie is determined to find the culprit before the local sheriff can arrest her. Rolling Brook always appeared to be a simple place, but the closer Angie gets to the killer, the more she realizes that nothing in the small Amish community is as plain as it seems....

Sworn to Silence
Sworn to Silence

Author: Linda Castillo

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Published: 2009-06-23

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1429983736

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Now the subject of the Lifetime original movie, An Amish Murder Sworn to Silence is the first in Linda Castillo's New York Times bestselling Kate Burkholder series. A KILLER IS PREYING ON SACRED GROUND.... In the sleepy rural town of Painters Mill, Ohio, the Amish and “English” residents have lived side by side for two centuries. But sixteen years ago, a series of brutal murders shattered the peaceful farming community. In the aftermath of the violence, the town was left with a sense of fragility, a loss of innocence. Kate Burkholder, a young Amish girl, survived the terror of the Slaughterhouse Killer but came away from its brutality with the realization that she no longer belonged with the Amish. Now, a wealth of experience later, Kate has been asked to return to Painters Mill as chief of police. Her Amish roots and big city law enforcement background make her the perfect candidate. She’s certain she’s come to terms with her past—until the first body is discovered in a snowy field. Kate vows to stop the killer before he strikes again. But to do so, she must betray both her family and her Amish past—and expose a dark secret that could destroy her. *BONUS CONTENT: This edition of Sworn to Silence includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide.

A Murder in Amish Ohio
A Murder in Amish Ohio

Author: David Meyers

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021-03-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1439672164

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In the summer of 1957, a young Holmes County farmer was gunned down in cold blood. There was little to distinguish this slaying from hundreds of others throughout the United States that year except for one detail: Paul Coblentz was Amish. A committed pacifist, Coblentz would not raise a hand against his killers. As sensational crimes often do, the "Amish murder" opened a window into the private lives of the young man, his family and his community--a community that in some respects remains as enigmatic today as it was more than half a century ago. Authors of Wicked Columbus, Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate and others, David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker unravel the intricacies surrounding one of Ohio's most intriguing murder cases.

Murder in the Amish Bakery
Murder in the Amish Bakery

Author: Samantha Price

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-03-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781530337415

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When Ettie has problems with her bread sinking in the middle, she turns to her friend, Ruth Fuller, who owns the largest Bakery in town. When Ruth and Ettie discover a dead man in Ruth's Bakery with a knife in his back, Ruth is convinced the man was out to steal her bread recipe. It was known that the victim, Alan Avery, was one of the three men who were desperate to get their hands on Ruth's bread secrets. When it's revealed that Avery owed money all over town, the local detective believes he was after the large amount of cash that Ruth banks weekly. Why was Alan Avery found with a Bible clutched in his hand? And what did it have to do with a man who was pushed down a ravine twenty years earlier?

Summary of the Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free
Summary of the Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free

Author: J.J. Holt

Publisher: J.J. Holt

Published: 2024-01-04

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13:

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Summary of the book, the Amish Wife, that is a compelling and intricately woven narrative that delves into the mysterious and tragic events surrounding the deaths of Ida and Danny Stutzman. Set against the backdrop of an Amish community, it follows the relentless pursuit of truth by various individuals, including the determined author.