Found: The Secrets of Crittenden County, Book Three

The Secrets of Crittenden County #3

by Shelley Shepard Gray

“Shelley Shepard Gray writes with honesty, tenderness, and depth.”
—Jillian Hart
 
Found is the final book in the Secrets of Crittenden County trilogy by beloved author Shelley Shepard Gray, who writes powerful novels set in a world of strong faith and simple living. The New York Times bestselling author of the popular Sisters of the Heart and Seasons of Sugarcreek series immerses her readers in the Amish life, like fellow bestselling authors Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter, and Cindy Woodsmall. In Found, Gray’s unforgettable trilogy of what happens when a terrible crime that strikes a close knit Amish community comes full-circle, “Englisher” Detective Luke Reynolds discovers the identity of Perry Borntrager’s killer and the community must come to terms with the surprising revelation. It's a remarkably heartwarming conclusion to this series, and readers will not be disappointed.

Genres: Amish, Mystery, Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Audiobook

270 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2012

About the author

Librarian Note: AKA Shelley Gray (Western Romance).

Shelley Shepard Gray has published over seventy novels. She currently writes Amish romances for Harper Collins, Kensington, and Simon & Schuster and contemporary women’s fiction for Blackstone Publishing.

Her novels have been Holt Medallion winners and Inspirational Readers Choice and Carol finalists. Shelley’s novels have appeared on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.

Her novels have been highlighted in the Philadelphia Enquirer, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and USA Today. She has also been interviewed on NPR as well as numerous regional radio stations.
Before writing romances, Shelley lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned both her bachelor’s degree in English literature and elementary education and later obtained her master’s degree in educational administration. She currently lives in Colorado Springs and writes full time. Shelley is married, the mother of two young adults, and always has a dachshund by her side. She is an active member of her church, on Facebook and on Twitter. She also has a website, www.shelleyshepardgray.com.


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Reviews

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An expected yet unlikely romance potentially begins to bloom amidst an investigation of a shocking event in the community. But will secrets hidden and revealed create a wall between them before the love can develop…

This one was a bit spicy ! Spicy for the Amish. Loved it, Shelley never disappoints!

YOU WILL NOT BE READY FOR WHAT COMES!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait to get the final book--
This Summary/Review was copied from other sources and is used only as a reminder of what the book was about for my personal interest. Any Personal Notations are for my recollection only.
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Sometimes a series comes around, you find yourself reading the book so quickly, you realize you're finished before you know it. Then unfortunately there is the long wait before the next book in the series is released. The saddest part is when you realize you've reached the end of the series and you're reading the final novel. It's like saying goodbye to friends, you know you may never see again. Each of them has found a special place in your heart. That's exactly what happens in the conclusion to The Secrets of Crittenden County, by Shelly Shepard Gray in the book, Found.

Throughout this series, there has been the murder of an Amish man, Perry Borntrager, who was found lying dead at the bottom of a well and no apparent suspects. We've learned that Perry wasn't well-liked among his Amish neighbors and friends and was recently fired for stealing from the store he was working out. Perry appeared to be living more in the English world than the Amish one, and had recently broken up with his girlfriend, Lydia. It seems besides the fact that the Amish don't talk about their issues to anyone, especially outside the community, they have been keeping secrets from one another as well.

Now with the investigation finally wrapping up, we are about to learn who really killed Perry Borntrager as well as find out what will happen to some recent love developments that have happened along the series, especially with the Amish Inn owner, Frannie and the English detective, Luke Reynolds. Will they be able to find a way to make their relationship work despite their cultural differences? What role does love have to play in all this? Lydia has found love with Walker Anderson, but what secrets are they holding? Will Beth find love in the heart of the Amish or will it lead her to interests outside the community instead? What about the notes his sister, Deborah, has been hiding? What do they say? To find out, you'll definitely need to pick up this series, but start at the beginning with Missing, then The Search and finally Found!
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In this series there was a murder that sort of hung around and got solved in this last book but ~ reading this book alone is possible as I did, still enjoying the characters and their anguish of this ordeal all were going through in the community. not knowing..........

Deborah had a brother go missing and because he was the type of person he was that always seemed to rub folks the wrong way, she assumed along with others that he had left the community. Brother Perry had a way of making others feel small by his actions and words. Deborah had always been late going to school with him and his friend Jacob Schrock,,but she didn't mind as she liked to watch Jacob, she thought him a boy that she wanted him to notice her though he didn't at the time.
Jacob was an only child which was unusual in amish lives as most folks had many children, his father doted on him and he always was around at the Schrock's variety store. Growing up and seeing folks coming and going from the store he overheard many conversations and his father told him he must not repeat what others said and just ignore their conversations ..easier said then done and he knew things sometimes that he should not have and felt he was always keeping secrets...
Book #3 settled more on solving the murder of Perry, yes it had been decided it was a murder after his body had been found. investigation in amish community was different it seemed from other places. I enjoyed reading this story and seeing Deborah and Jacob come closer together because each needed the other and they did not realize this for some time. Secrets became unraveled and love filled up the holes where deceit and untrustworthiness reigned.....
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eplogue
Years ago, back when Mose had been a willful teenager, he used to walk through the Millers’ land to get to Schrock’s Variety. Taking the narrow trail through the dense woods and across the rocky fields had been the shortest route by far. Walking through the farm had also held a tiny bit of danger: Mr. Miller didn’t care for trespassers. And that, of course, had been one of the reasons Mose had always trespassed. Sometimes it was fun to do things he wasn’t supposed to. Now, as he walked in the midst of a procession across a neatly mowed field, he had a curious sense of déjà vu. Even though they’d been invited to come on the property, it still felt a little bit dangerous. After all, they were all walking toward a place that many wished never existed. “I’m kind of surprised the Millers are doing this. From what I know of them, it seems out of character,” Luke said to him as they walked along. As he glanced at the thicket of bushes to their right, framed by dark woods, Mose nodded. “I’m surprised, too, if you want to know the truth. But it’s a fitting thing, I think. It’s always a blessing to have something good come out of the bad.” And boy, had they had their fair share of bad episodes here. For the last six months, it had seemed like a cloud had fallen over their area. Drug peddling had been a real problem, and suspecting that one of their own had been a dealer had been a difficult thing to deal with. And to prove. Then there was the sense of loss and confusion that had fallen over all of them when Perry had gone missing. It wasn’t easy to admit out loud that you were happy a person was gone . . . so happy that you didn’t care what had happened to him. But none of that guilt lit a candle to the shock waves that had reverberated through the community when Perry’s body was found in the well. Not only had the young man not been missed . . . but his body had been lying in wait among them for months. Just waiting for someone to discover. Now, too many secrets had been revealed for even Mose to count. People’s lives had been shuffled and ruined and changed. Other folks had grown and matured and become better. Strange, that. “Looks like Walker Anderson has decided his future,” Luke said as he pointed out Walker and Lydia Plank walking a few feet in front of them. “Looks like it.” Walker was dressed in a deep blue shirt, black trousers, and a straw hat. He was dressed Amish, and the clothes suited him. Beside him, his girlfriend, Lydia, was wearing a green dress the color of the meadow they were walking in. They were a handsome pair. Of course, Walker hadn’t yet professed his faith in the church. He had at least a year of education before that. Most likely the bishop was currently walking him through his Pennsylvania Dutch and rules of the Ordnung first. “I saw Lydia’s folks at Mary King’s the other day,” Luke said. “They’re pleased as punch about their daughter’s choice.” “I bet. Walker’s an upstanding man. Always has been.” Walking on the other side of Luke was Frannie Eicher. She was currently chatting with her best friend, Beth Byler. And though Luke was talking with Mose and Frannie was chatting with Beth, Mose noticed that every few minutes Luke would look Frannie’s way. Just like he was making sure she was still there. Mose couldn’t help but notice that Frannie had made a switch in her way of dressing, too. She was now dressing Mennonite. Mose privately thought the long–sleeved flowered dress made her auburn hair look right pretty. Of course the smile she often shot Luke’s way was attractive, too. Just to needle Luke a bit, he said, “Have you talked to Mr. Eicher recently?” “He came over to Frannie’s for dinner two nights ago.” “And?” “And he still doesn’t have much to say to me.” Luke frowned. “You’d think by now he’d have warmed up at least a little bit. He’s got to realize that I’d do just about anything for Frannie. I really love her.” Ah, love. “Don’t worry, Luke. He’ll come around. It just takes time.” “How long, do you reckon?” “A couple of years. Maybe a bit more,” he quipped, though he was only half joking. John Paul Eicher was a standoffish man and always had been. Luke chuckled low. “If he talks to me before I die, I’ll consider it a good sign.” There was one more couple Mose couldn’t help but look out for as they continued the last few yards of their journey. Pointing at Jacob and Deborah Schrock, who were walking near the very front, Mose said, “Now there’s a couple who don’t seem to have any more hurdles to overcome. They married quickly, too.” Mose had heard through the area’s gossip mill that Jacob and Deborah had asked their bishop to marry them in a quiet ceremony. Luckily, both of their families hadn’t objected to the short courtship. Now they were living behind Schrock’s Variety. Jacob was running the store, Deborah by his side. Luke shook his head slowly. “They are a good match, but I sure didn’t seem that one coming. At first I thought they hated each other. Even Frannie said she was taken off guard. I guess Deborah and Jacob took everyone by surprise.” Mose almost agreed, but he thought about Deborah’s brother, Perry. For all his selfish ways, Perry had always seemed to know that Deborah and Jacob were meant to be together. More than once Perry had insinuated that he knew something about the two of them that no one else did.

Perhaps Perry had seen hope shining bright in a place where the rest of them had only seen darkness. Now that was a fitting thought, Mose reflected as they all came to stop. Gathering in a half circle, the group of thirty stood in front of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Behind them was the well where Perry’s body had been discovered, the rocks surrounding it where Abby Anderson had once been sitting, and the patch of ground where Jacob and Perry had fought. Now the well had been filled with cement, securely closed for all time. A handsome plaque made of granite had been placed on the top of it. At the foot of the well were hundreds and hundreds of daffodils. Their bright yellow blooms, fluttering softly in the breeze among the bright green grasses, were beautiful. “I’m glad you all could come out here today,” Mrs. Miller said when everyone around them quieted. “For the last few months, we have been trying to figure out what to do with this place.” “At first, we thought we’d tear down the well and cover the rest of it up,” Mr. Miller said. “But that didn’t seem right.” His wife continued, her proud, thoughtful expression framed by her neatly parted black hair under a newly pressed white kapp. “We thought we ought to do something to remember this place. To honor it, not just attempt to forget about it.” She cleared her throat. “Then I got to thinking about how God takes each of us by the hand and molds our bodies to his liking.” Looking out at the crowd, she met several peoples’ gazes and nodded slightly. “In turn, God gives each of us special people in our lives to mold us, too. So, instead of trying to forget what we lost here, we thought perhaps we could try to remember everything that’s been found.” Mr. Miller took a step forward and raised his voice. “Here, we’ve renewed friendships, and discovered more about ourselves than we knew existed. We’ve found that we can be tougher than we thought and more compassionate than we dreamed possible. But perhaps we’ve found what’s most important . . . that each of us can grow into something beautiful from the harshest of circumstances. And bloom.” He rubbed the back of his neck. “Which is why Lavina had me plant all these daffodils.” “Three hundred,” Mrs. Miller said with a smile. After a pause, the crowd began to laugh. Then Mr. and Mrs. Borntrager clapped. Gloria Schrock joined in. Then Jacob and Deborah. And Lydia and Walker. And the rest. Finally, they were all clapping together. For the moment, and for Perry, and for the future. For what had never been, and for what would always be. There, in Crittenden County. On an outlying field on the Millers’ farm—where, until recently, no one had ever been actually invited to walk on. When the clapping stopped, little Becky Plank’s voice rose high and pure. “Mrs. Miller, you never told us what the plaque says.” “Indeed, you are right, child.” Lavina Miller smiled brightly. “It is only one word. But it’s the right word, I think. Fitting.” After a pause, she continued. “It says ‘Hope’.” Mose grinned. The Millers had chosen well. Hope was really all they had ever needed. For now. For the future. Because, for a time, hope had been all they’d ever really had.

[Mayda · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this third book of a most intriguing trilogy, readers finally learn exactly how Perry met his end. But almost more interesting than solving the questions about his demise are the relationships between the characters in the book. When an Amish and an Englisher become attracted to each other, to further the relationship one or the other must change. This is a problem that confronts more than one couple in this novel. And still others must accept what has happened in their community and rise above it, forgiving the guilty and accepting forgiveness. And yet others must go against family wishes to fulfill their own happiness. This well-written series ends with a satisfying conclusion, even if some questions are not fully answered.

[Kathleen (Kat) Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes a series comes around, you find yourself reading the book so quickly, you realize you're finished before you know it. Then unfortunately there is the long wait before the next book in the series is released. The saddest part is when you realize you've reached the end of the series and you're reading the final novel. It's like saying goodbye to friends, you know you may never see again. Each of them has found a special place in your heart. That's exactly what happens in the conclusion to The Secrets of Crittenden County, by Shelly Shepard Gray in the book, Found.

Throughout this series, there has been the murder of an Amish man, Perry Borntrager, who was found lying dead at the bottom of a well and no apparent suspects. We've learned that Perry wasn't well-liked among his Amish neighbors and friends and was recently fired for stealing from the store he was working out. Perry appeared to be living more in the English world than the Amish one, and had recently broken up with his girlfriend, Lydia. It seems besides the fact that the Amish don't talk about their issues to anyone, especially outside the community, they have been keeping secrets from one another as well.

Now with the investigation finally wrapping up, we are about to learn who really killed Perry Borntrager as well as find out what will happen to some recent love developments that have happened along the series, especially with the Amish Inn owner, Frannie and the English detective, Luke Reynolds. Will they be able to find a way to make their relationship work despite their cultural differences? What role does love have to play in all this? Lydia has found love with Walker Anderson, but what secrets are they holding? Will Beth find love in the heart of the Amish or will it lead her to interests outside the community instead? What about the notes his sister, Deborah, has been hiding? What do they say? To find out, you'll definitely need to pick up this series, but start at the beginning with Missing, then The Search and finally Found!

I received Found by Shelley Shepard Gray compliments of Christian Fiction Blog Alliance and Harper Collins Publishers for my honest review. I've been so excited to be a part of this tour series from the beginning and am both sad and happy. Sad because as I stated above, it's over and it's hard to say goodbye to some of these amazing characters. I am also happy because even though along the way you may have been guessing, who did it and who will finally get together, you will finally have your answers and you might just be surprised when you find out. I rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars and once again will keep this one on my permanent shelf to read again!

[Paula-O · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Secrets of Crittenden County series and book #3!"Found" by Shelley Shepard Gray

In this series there was a murder that sort of hung around and got solved in this last book but ~ reading this book alone is possible as I did, still enjoying the characters and their anguish of this ordeal all were going through in the community. not knowing..........

Deborah had a brother go missing and because he was the type of person he was that always seemed to rub folks the wrong way, she assumed along with others that he had left the community. Brother Perry had a way of making others feel small by his actions and words. Deborah had always been late going to school with him and his friend Jacob Schrock,,but she didn't mind as she liked to watch Jacob, she thought him a boy that she wanted him to notice her though he didn't at the time.
Jacob was an only child which was unusual in amish lives as most folks had many children, his father doted on him and he always was around at the Schrock's variety store. Growing up and seeing folks coming and going from the store he overheard many conversations and his father told him he must not repeat what others said and just ignore their conversations ..easier said then done and he knew things sometimes that he should not have and felt he was always keeping secrets...
Book #3 settled more on solving the murder of Perry, yes it had been decided it was a murder after his body had been found. investigation in amish community was different it seemed from other places. I enjoyed reading this story and seeing Deborah and Jacob come closer together because each needed the other and they did not realize this for some time. Secrets became unraveled and love filled up the holes where deceit and untrustworthiness reigned.....

[Sharon Chance · Rating 5 out of 5]

A murder mystery. A love story. A inspirational story about the Amish and their neighbors. In their own rights, each element would be an intriguing story, but when combined the three blend into a fascinating tale that is impossible to put down. Author Shelley Shepard Gray manages to do this with her series, The Secrets of Crittenden County. And with "Found," her final volume in this trilogy, Gray wraps up the mesmerizing story of murder among the Amish with finese.

Beginning with a short prolouge to remind readers of what has happened previously, Gray takes her cast of characters careening toward the conclusion of a murder investigation that has rocked the quiet community. The Amish and their "English" neighbors alike have struggled since the murder occured, and the young people have been under suspicion for their actions. As the clues begin to unfold, the true idenity of the person responsible comes as a shock to the town (and to the reader!)

Gray captures the essence of the quiet Amish ways, their strong sense of faith and morales and she adds in the excitement and turmoil of a murder mystery to create a series that is truly unforgettable. The charming and old-fashioned romance between the young folks is an extra treat for readers, a nice cherry-on-top.

I enjoyed this series, and I highly recommend it for mystery lovers, as well as those interested in Amish stories.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well-written third novel in a great Amish series full of great characters. This is a rather unique series of books because the first three novels involve a mystery that is solved by the end of the third novel and at the same time three different couples sort through various obstacles in their way to forming a life together, but the fourth tag-along novel is a suspenseful romance due to a secondary romance that was introduced in the second novel. (According to the author's note, this was a piece of the story that she didn't expect to become as developed as it did. I still get confused by authors saying such-an-such character surprised me or such things. I think of authors as being God except than an author's characters aren't real and don't have free will like people do, so why wouldn't you know what your creation was going to do? But I digress.) In this particular novel, we focus on the romance of Deborah and Jacob as the mystery of who murdered Deborah's brother, Perry, was finally resolved. Because both Deborah and Jacob are Amish and grew up together, their romance comes to a conclusion quite quickly, and the couple who admits their love last (in the mystery "trilogy" part of the series) is actually married first, and even though they still have quite a bit of emotional growth to go through due to Perry's murder, they are stronger together than apart. But anyhow, I really enjoyed this series and fell in love with the characters and the small town feel of Crittenden County.

[January · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found by Shelley Shepard Gray 244+ pages Paperback story ends on 240
The Secrets of Crittenden County #3

Genre: Mystery > Murder Mystery; Christian Fiction > Amish; Romance > Clean Romance

Featuring: Epigraphs, Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio, Murder Investigation, Detective, Store, Secrets, Author's Letter, Discussion Questions, Book Preview: Daybreak

Rating as a movie: PG-13 for adult content

My rating: ⭐⭐

My thoughts: 29 of 244 Ch. 4 - This can go either way, I'm hoping it's good.
📖 137, ch. 16 - I really wish I didn't feel obligated to finish this series. These characters are on my nerves. As far as the murder is concerned, the investigation is slow and there are too many side stories. 😑

This book was not good. The murder mystery was solve and it's finding was absurd and not consistent with the law. I just couldn't get past it. I also didn't care for the couples. I'm still going to read Peace, which I've read years ago without the background of this story. This series was meh.

Recommend to others?: Nope. I would skip this series if I could do it all over again.

[Nanci · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, I'm going to review the whole series. I like the idea and the mystery and the people, for the most part. Unfortunately, there are groanable moments too. In order to fit the conflict there are some moments that seem to bring up problems that I figured had already been resolved in previous books or conversations. It's the stirring up of emotional angst that some romance writers seem to find necessary but drives me crazy. Clean romance seems to need this device, So, although the story idea is good, I just get frustrated enough that I can't really love the books. So, 2.5-3 stars is all I can do. I read them anyway because I love romance and don't want the language or graphic love scenes of the romance books of authors whose writing style I like better.

[Anne Rightler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found is the third book in Shelley Shepard Gray's Secrets of Crittenden County series and did not disappoint this reader. The author did a great job of keeping the identity of the culprit hidden till pretty much the end of the book which of course, keeps the reader's interest, wondering who did the deed. I like how she wrapped up things with several of the characters that have been in all three books of the series. Found is a story that explores the time-tested bonds of a small community, the healing power of forgiveness, and the importance of friendship and love. Again Bernadette Dunne has done a fantastic job with the narration of the audio version of the book.

[Stephanie Quesnelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Missing, The Search, and Found a trilogy by Shelley Shepard Gray

A three-part mystery novel centered around an Amish county. There was a young man who was considering leaving the Amish community who turned up murdered. The books weave a tale of a close-knit community that doesn't want to let a murder, even of one of their own, be solved out of fear that they're (a) not being good forgiving Amish, (b) are afraid of what their little piece of the puzzle says, and (c) dislike the outsiders who are investigating.

Included in each of the three novels are individual coming of age stories and blooming romances, showing that even in the middle of a terrible situation, life goes on.

[Dali Castillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book and Series

This is the third and final book in The Secrets of Crittenden County series. It is a good blend of mystery and romance that continues to work toward solving the mystery of what happened to Perry. As the mystery now begins to come to an end, the community and a romantic relationship are deeply affected. Once again, I kept guessing and turning pages wondering how it would all end, and I was most definitely not disappointed. 

Although this is the final book of the series, it is followed by a novella, which is sure to add an extra special touch to the series. Be sure not to miss it.

[Rosemarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book picks up where book 2 left off. Mose (the sheriff) and Luke (the Cincinnatti detective) are frustrated because their murder case has dragged on for so long without resolution. However, certain facts now come to light that lead them on a new line of questioning. They consider arresting one of the victim's friends, but a quasi-confession leads the prime suspect to turn in someone he loves dearly.

Great series. I'm looking forward to reading the Christmas novella with these same characters.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some aspects of this series I liked, but it annoys me that you get 2x an unfinished story and must read all three books to get to the conclusion and revelation of the mystery being (Finally) solved. I did not think much of this story was plausible and didn’t care for the ending, I don’t mean just who done it, I mean the very last of the book in the epilogue. That wasn’t believable at all. That being said I think I will still read book 3.5, “Peace” just to see if some of the loose ends for characters I did like get tied up nicely (or not).

[Angela (Kentuckybooklover) Brocato-Skaggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great conclusion to the Crittenden County trilogy.

The “who” was not surprising once I put everything together but what was surprising was that person was willing to chance the future of someone very close to them. I’ll never understand those type of people. It broke my heart.

I like how everything was not neatly tied up on all the romances. There are questions and it is left to the reader’s imagination. I do realize there is a Christmas novella and those questions may be answered in it.

[Emma Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book finally solves the mystery of who killed Perry, and it wasn't someone I would have thought of as a suspect until this last book. It also has the development of Perry's sister Deborah's relationship with Jacob. We get to see a lot more of the characters in the previous book, the only open end is Beth and her relationship with the special agent. I really loved this sweet romance series and thought the mystery element was done well.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the best book for final in series of Secrets of Crittenden county. half-way through this book, it is finally revealed how Perry died. Perrys sister, Deborah and Perrys' friend, Jacob have family members that made wrong choices in life. In the worst of their sorrows they find a sliver of light.

[Jaylon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hate to see it end.

I have finished the last book in this series and It’s time to say goodbye to the people and story in this authors world. That to me says the author has done her job when the characters become a real.

[Tanya · Rating 2 out of 5]

slow series, not that great. didnt have much else around to read so finished it, but didnt really keep my interest.

there are other better amish stories and mysteries. this 'series' would have been better as a stand alone novel.

[Frau Ott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this a great beach read. I wish only that I had available the first two books in the series. I added Gray to my list of authors I can depend upon.! Who killed Perry? Jacob seems the most logical choice but you have to read it to find who the real killer is!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good series. Reminded me a bit of Terri Blackstock's If I Run series in the way it was set up - each book as a stand alone, but the main plot carrying over. You'll really want to read the whole series. At times it felt a bit repetitive, but overall, it was interesting enough.

[Lyn Soulia-Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good series. I am more of a cozy mystery buff. This series has a continued mystery. Lots of relationships that were made and grown but more of a love story. This was a good series though. Give it a read if you like a clean and heart warming series.

[Sarah A · Rating 3 out of 5]

The third book in the series - good clean story but felt a bit wrapped up and not as well written as 2. Nice happy conclusions though!

[Arlene Nye · Rating 5 out of 5]

The secrets of Crittenden county

I loved it not your average Amish book. I couldn’t wait to read it. I loved the twist of who the murderer was. Great story about forgiveness.

[GrannyLee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful series. Nicely written.

[Karen Bendzus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Amish mystery. I loved the characters and you are made to really feel for them. An emotional roller coaster

[Jackie Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last in a series. Like this author for her characters and her story telling.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author did a good job on keeping my guessing as to the killer in this series. I enjoyed all the books, but unearthing the murderer was a little bittersweet.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good conclusion to the murder mystery from book one and two. (I did skim faster through this book to solve the mystery.) I would recommend this trilogy for a weekend getaway fast read.