Murder Tightly Knit
Amish Village Mystery, Book #2
By Vannetta Chapman
ISBN#9780310325697
Author’s Website: http://vannettachapman.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Kayt
Synopsis:
When a local Amish man is found dead, the Middlebury Amish Artisan Village comes under suspicion. Two amateur sleuths—one Amish, one English—will have to work quickly to keep fear from dividing their community. As fall blankets the Pumpkinvine Trail with leaves of brown, gold, and orange, a local Amish man is found dead on the path. The only clues to the murderer’s identity point in two very different directions—toward the local survivalist group and toward the Amish Village—specifically the village’s knitting shop, The Cat’s Meow. The police call in a federal investigator, and he quickly puts everyone on the suspect list. Amber Wright and Hannah Troyer know who isn’t guilty—they know this community down to the last buggy, but can find the guilty party before someone else is in danger? While Hannah helps Amber solve the mystery, she and Jesse Miller continue courting. But when Jesse’s prodigal brother returns to their farm, Jesse becomes distracted by family troubles. He and Hannah will have to overcome the tension in order to keep their relationship alive. And Amber and Hannah will need to work quickly to solve the murder mystery and bring harmony back to the Amish community.
Review:
Murder Tightly Knit is the second in An Amish Village Mystery. It can be a stand alone read although the first is just as good and worth the time for sure. The quaint town of Middlebury, Indiana has a mix of Amish and English and they truly work together. Village manager Amber Bowman is delightful and the glue that holds the village together. Her young coffee shop manager, Hannah Troyer is Amish and has the town’s citizens in her best interest. When young Amish man is found dead, these two work together to get to the bottom of his demise.
Word comes that the deceased Owen Esch was interested in joining a local survivalist group and that brings in a federal investigator. Amber and Hannah work together so things can settle down again. They know it has to be someone not from the town. They know no one would hurt anyone or anything. With the surprise appearance of Jessie (Hannah’s boyfriend)’s brother, he becomes the number one suspect. They have to hurry to find the killer before things really get bad.
When the truth comes out, it is a surprise for everyone. The mystery in Murder Tightly Knit is well written and suspenseful. Vannetta Chapman’s writing style is smooth and enjoyable. I love Amish mysteries and her books are among the tops. The characters are well written and well developed. The town is pleasant and inviting. Newly married Amber is a joy to read about. The courting of Hannah and Jessie is adorable and romantic. This is truly a pleasant and enjoyable read.
I would recommend this series and this book to anyone who enjoys Amish mysteries, cozy mysteries and pleasant, well written novels. The interaction of Amish and English is engaging. Murder Tightly Knit is a delightful Amish mystery, full of wonderful characters, action and intrigue. This lovely novel is a hit for anyone who enjoys a good cozy too. I am anxiously awaiting the next in this wonderful series.
