ABOUT A PLAIN DEATH
An unlikely
friendship between a high-tech woman and a runaway Amish girl leads to
murder. Her first day in Appleseed Creek, Ohio, Chloe Humphrey,
befriends Becky, an ex-Amish teenager looking for a new home. While
driving Chloe’s car, Becky collides with a buggy, killing an Amish
bishop in the process. The case moves from accident to murder when
police reveal a cut brake line. Now, Chloe and Becky’s handsome brother,
Timothy, must discover who the real intended victim is before the
murderer makes a second attempt.
Award Finalist Lists
Inspys Awards - Mystery/ Thriller Category
ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year- Religious Fiction
Christian Retailing's Best Awards - Amish Fiction
REVIEWS
"As it turns out, Amanda
Flower may have just written the first Amish rom-com. And all I can say
is … bring on the next one!" -Serena Chase, USA TODAY
"This new series has mystery, some romance and several amazing
characters. These people are smart, clever and want only the best for
others. Amanda Flower is a talented author who gives readers what they
have come to expect, a good mystery with a few twists and turns along
the way."- RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
"A gentle and thoughtful Christian mystery, this series debut will
appeal to readers wanting to learn more about the diversity within Amish
communities." -Library Journal
"Romance and intrigue make a delightful tangle in this entertaining
story. With authentic small-town instincts, Flower populates her tale
with quirky characters that bring her story to life." - CBA Retailers
"Amanda Flower's novel,
A Plain Death,
has everything any fan of Amish fiction enjoys-an endearing heroine, a
wonderful cast of Amish and English characters, and an
intriguing mystery to solve. Amanda's smooth writing style and clever
touches of humor instantly caught my attention. I read the book in one
sitting, and am already anxious to read the next Appleseed Creek
Mystery." -USA Today and New York Times Bestselling Author, Shelley
Shepard Gray
"Just when you think you've got this mystery figured out, Flower throws in another plot twist. A Plain Death is a tasty first installment of what promises to be an exciting new series. Well done!"-Mary Ellis, best selling author of An Amish Family Reunion
ABOUT A PLAIN SCANDAL
The Amish in the quiet Appleseed Creek community are under attack. An
unknown assailant is cutting off the long hair of Amish women and the
beards of Amish men. Computer specialist, Chloe Humphrey, is alarmed
over the crimes against the Amish and worries over how the events will
impact the Troyer family, especially her housemate Becky and Becky’s
older brother Timothy. Her anxiety increases when she discovers the body
of an Amish businessman, who had been stabbed in the back and his beard
cut off. Now, Chloe and her friends must find the culprit behind the
hair-cutting before someone else pays the ultimate price.
REVIEWS
“The second installment of the amazing Appleseed Creek Mystery series, readers are reunited with familiar people and treated to some new friends. Characters are well thought out, entertaining and hard to forget. The storyline is believable and runs smoothly through the book. Flower gives us a glimpse into a world where living simply is not what it seems.” – RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
"A Plain Scandal lives up to last year's A Plain Death... with no fear of suffering the dreaded "sophomore slump." In fact, I found this installment of Chloe's quirky and dangerous life even more enjoyable than the first! And the romance? Oh, yeah. It's cranked up a couple of notches, too. I can hardly wait to see what trouble Chloe, Timothy, and crew will find in the next Appleseed Creek Mystery!"-Serena Chase, USA TODAY
"Flower's story is engaging and fun. I didn't want to put it down... I'm confident you'll enjoy this mystery about Appleseed Creek." -CBA Retailers
"Flower engages the reader with a cozy mystery and her interesting (and
likeable) characters, making it the perfect book to read for sheer
enjoyment. A Plain Scandal is both plot- and character–driven.
There are several twists and turns, as one would expect from a good
mystery. The author introduces bits and pieces of Amish culture without
letting it overpower the story."-Church Library Journal
COMING SEPTEMBER 2013
ABOUT A PLAIN DISAPPEARANCE
It’s Christmastime in Amish Country, and Chloe Humphrey has begun
settling into her life in Appleseed Creek excited to see where her new
relationship with Timothy Troyer will lead. Unfortunately it leads to
murder when the couple discovers the body of Amish teenager Katie
Lambright while on their first date.
Near the scene there is evidence that Timothy’s friend and auto mechanic
Billy Thorpe is involved with the crime. The police reveal Billy is not
really who he said he was and has been living the last decade in Knox
County under a stolen alias. Now, Chloe and Timothy must find Billy,
bring him to justice, or prove his innocence.