Amish Burial Blunder: An Amish Cozy Mystery with Humor and Senior Sleuths

Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries #31

by Samantha Price

A funeral gone wrong. A coffin that shouldn’t be opened. And Ettie Smith caught in the middle—again.

Ettie Smith attends what should have been a simple Amish burial—quiet, respectful, and without incident. But when unexpected chaos disrupts the service, the grieving community is left with more questions than comfort.

Something isn’t right.

With murmurs of mistakes and secrets no one wants to speak aloud, Ettie and her sister Elsa-May set out to find answers. But the deeper they dig, the more tangled the truth becomes. Between suspicious relatives, a flustered funeral director, and a detective who’s had enough of Ettie’s 'help,' it’s clear this case won’t stay buried.

If you enjoy Amish cozy mysteries filled with small-town secrets, sharp-witted senior sleuths, and just the right amount of mischief, you’ll need to read Amish Burial Blunder—another unforgettable case in the beloved Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries.

Genres: Mystery

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2025

About the author

Samantha Price is a USA Today bestselling author of Amish romance and cozy mysteries. Raised in the Brethren faith, she writes with a heartfelt understanding of the Amish way of life.
When she’s not writing, Samantha enjoys quiet moments at home with her rescue cat and her fluffy white dog, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Snowy from the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries.

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Reviews

[Monica Forkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining. I like how Maggie is so much a part of the ladies now. Sometimes the extraneous little details are quite charming.

[C Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only Ettie and her sister, Elsa-May could innocently attend a funeral and end up get involved in a murder, a scam operation, and a missing person investigation. This sister duo can’t seem to stay away from any excitement that happens in their community.

This investigation by the sisters is unique to say the least. There is a missing body, a suspected scam artist, and community members that are pulled into the scam; how are the girls going to untangle this mess. What would detective Kelly do without these girls? Even though he doesn’t want to admit it, he wouldn’t want to.

Samantha Price always gives us such a fun mystery with these two adorable older sisters. As you read you think you might have uncovered what’s going on and then Ms. Price gives the story such a turn that you have no idea where things are going next. There are always more loose ends to tie up than the law allows.

The story has wonderful characters and is very well written.

If you enjoy the Ettie mysteries, this is one you must read. Order today. It will be released November 5, 2025 for your reading pleasure. 5-stars all the way. I was given an ARC by the author, but was not required to give a positive review.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This newest book with the sleuthing sisters, Ettie & Elsa-May, is a real challenge for them.
The sisters, as usual, get caught up in an investigation that really puts them to work!
Of course, they are up to their usual & funny antics, while snooping for the answers.
Their friend Maggie gets in on the action too. The 3 of them had me snickering with their antics of their searches and questioning.
As Always, this is a really great story that you don't want to miss out on.
All the twists, turns, exciting things that happen, are definite page turners. You can't put it down, because you just want more.

Grab your copy to read!


***I received an ARC of this book from the author, and these words & opinions are all my own.***

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ettie & Ellie-May there is nothing boring or lonely about these two elderly Amish ladies. They have discovered life forms a new path once you reach pension age.
A funeral service, only our lovable pensioners could discover a mystery at the service. The two just cant help themselves, they have to investigate, if only to help their favorite law enforcement officer, scams and mystery keep the man busy.

There is a lot to discover in this latest book by
Samantha Price.
Who once again has written a detailed Amish book to enjoy.

This is book 41 in this series, please consider starting at the beginning

[Joann Sledz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fraud and Mittens

The sister's are back and Samantha Price wrote
another intriguing mystery.
Elsa May has been knitting mittens and along with
Ettie solving a mystery of fraud and a bee sting murder
A fantastic read, you won't want to put it down
There are some twists and turns and some talk of
chocolate cake
If you love Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries like
I do you won't want miss this one
If your new to series be prepared to take a journey
with two elderly
Amish sister's and Detective Kelly
as they solve mystery after mystery in Amish country with humor included
I very highly recommend this book and series
Five stars plus

[Jeanette Fallon · Rating 5 out of 5]

One-night read. Ettie and her sister can't help getting involved in local mysteries. Of course, the Detective encourages their behavior. And they are good at it!
This is a cute series about two older Amish sisters who find themselves solving crimes. It's amazing all the escapades they find themselves in. This time the mystery involves an unknown corpse.

I am so appreciative that Samantha Price is able to write such entertaining stories. I know what to expect. I know I'll enjoy the story. I know that there will not be anything offensive.

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this whole series on Kindle Unlimited, and though I find the author rather hit and miss on many of her other series, this one is usually a hit. I love the quirkiness of the sisters and how they are constantly bickering. The one thing I’ve never figured out is why it isn’t called the Ettie and Elsa-May Amish Mysteries, or the Quirky Sisters Amish Mysteries, or something else, because Elsa-May is as important to the books as Ettie is. Anyway, the plot was a good one, and even though I usually do guess at least part of the mystery, it is still a fun series to read.

[Evelyn Foreman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even an Amish burial cannot escape the sleuthing abilities of Ettie and Elsa-May! Secrets appears so deeply hidden, the truth will be hard to come by, despite their knack for solving the most difficult of cases. What can they “pull from their hat” this time? Another delightful story by a delightful author!

[Torrie M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A missing body to a missing person and absolute shock at a funeral, has Ettie and Elsa-May written all over it! This book is a suspenseful easy and fun read. The sister’s banter towards each other is so relatable. All the characters are great even the pup and the cat. Definitely a page turner wondering who did it.

[Bobbi Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ettie and Elsa-Mae are my absolute favourite people. I love reading about their antics and how much fun they have. I cannot wait until their next caper.