MYSTERY

A Plain Death

An Appleseed Creek Mystery
by Amanda Flower
A Plain Death: An Appleseed Creek Mystery. B&H. Jul. 2012. c.336p. ISBN 9781433676970. pap. $14.99. M
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Chloe Humphrey, a bright young computer geek, leaves Cleveland behind to take a job at a small college in Ohio's Amish region. Chloe takes Becky, a young ex-Amish woman, under her wing (and under her roof) after witnessing two redneck bullies harassing her. Then Chloe walks into a hostile work environment where her second in command appears intent on making her working life miserable. When Becky foolishly borrows Chloe's car, she ends up in an accident, fatally injuring a prominent leader in the local Amish community. Much to law enforcement's surprise, the car's brake lines had been cut. Who was the intended victim: Chloe? Mix in a badly timed tornado, and you can guarantee a thrilling climax.
VERDICT A gentle and thoughtful Christian mystery, this series debut will appeal to readers wanting to learn more about the diversity within Amish communities. While her characterizations veer close to cardboard stereotypes, Flower succeeds at demonstrating her lead character's strong faith. This would appeal to those who have enjoyed P.L. Gaus's Amish mysteries. Flower, an academic librarian, also writes the "India Hayes Mystery" series (Murder in a Basket).
Reviewed by Teresa L. Jacobsen , Jul 01, 2012
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