"Searching for Samuel" Explores Missing Person Mystery in Ohio's Amish Country Where Community Response Reveals Cultural Heart MINFORD, Ohio --- USA Today bestselling author Serena B. Miller returns to the beloved community of Sugarcreek, Ohio, with "Searching for Samuel," the compelling second installment in her acclaimed "Secrets of Sugarcreek" series. Following the successful February launch of the cozy mystery collection with "A Stranger for Christmas," Miller deepens her exploration of small-town mysteries that prove the most gripping puzzles often involve the secrets we keep rather than crimes we commit. When Samuel Troyer, a devoted Amish family man, vanishes without a trace while cycling to work, his brother-in-law, Lucas, and Amy must search for him before it's too late. Their desperate hunt for Samuel forces Amy and Lucas to confront the feelings for one another they've been trying to ignore, while uncovering secrets that threaten to tear apart their quiet Sugarcreek community. Miller's research for "Searching for Samuel" led to several surprising discoveries that became important story elements. "How do you create a missing persons’ poster when you're Amish and there's no photos of you?" Miller wondered while developing the storyline. "The Amish typically don't allow photographs, which creates a real […]