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Amish Lantern Mystery #4
Good Intentions
Hazel Thompson is found dead in Little Valley’s now-famous Amish Inn, and there’s a long list of suspects with plenty of motive.
Much to the dismay of the Amish community, the sheriff’s prime suspect is Eva Zook, the owner of the new Amish bakery. In almost Déjà vu fashion, the twin sisters, Anna and Beth, find themselves once again faced with clearing their family’s name, but things are even more complicated than before since the murder weapon has Eva’s prints all over it.
Much to the dismay of the Amish community, the sheriff’s prime suspect is Eva Zook, the owner of the new Amish bakery. In almost Déjà vu fashion, the twin sisters, Anna and Beth, find themselves once again faced with clearing their family’s name, but things are even more complicated than before since the murder weapon has Eva’s prints all over it.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2021
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About the author
Mary B. Barbee
36 books30 followersMary B. Barbee is the author of the Amish Lantern Mystery Series. As an avid fan of all mystery and suspense in print, on television and in film, Mary believes the best mystery is one where the suspect changes throughout the story, keeping the audience guessing. She enjoys providing an exciting escape for a few hours with stories her readers can't put down - and always with a surprise ending.
When not writing, Mary is either playing a couple sets of tennis or a strategy board game with her two witty daughters and her kindly competitive mother. The four of them share a home in the Inland Northwest in the beautiful town of Spokane, Washington with their really cute - but sometimes naughty - chihuahua.
Mary loves to hear from her readers. Connect at:
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When not writing, Mary is either playing a couple sets of tennis or a strategy board game with her two witty daughters and her kindly competitive mother. The four of them share a home in the Inland Northwest in the beautiful town of Spokane, Washington with their really cute - but sometimes naughty - chihuahua.
Mary loves to hear from her readers. Connect at:
Email: marybbarbee@gmail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/marybbarbee
Instagram: Instagram @marybbarbee
Website: MaryBBarbee.com
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November 9, 2021
In this novel you see the Amish participating more in the English community. The Amish own an Inn and also have opened an Amish Bakery. Hazel Thompson has been murdered in the Amish Inn and the prime suspect is the owner of the Amish Bakery. To top it all off his fingerprints are on the knife. The Amish twins Anna and Beth are called upon again to put their amateur sleuth skills to use and clear the name of the bakery owner. Once again Barbee weaves a beautiful and enjoyable to story. The characters are well developed and she has created a solid storyline. I recommend this author and would enjoy reading more of her work. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the novel.
September 3, 2021
Getting attached to the characters
Sure enjoy this series! I am attached now to this family and the town of Little Valley and can’t wait to hear about more adventures! The characters are soo interesting and the story keeps me reading to the end! Great for all mystery readers!
Sure enjoy this series! I am attached now to this family and the town of Little Valley and can’t wait to hear about more adventures! The characters are soo interesting and the story keeps me reading to the end! Great for all mystery readers!
September 7, 2021
Are good intentions to help us out?? Or are they just the precluding bad omens?? It just made tue book more intriguing and so much more enjoyable than I was expecting but hope all would continue on tenter hooks to the very end of the bòk.
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August 22, 2021Release Date: August 29th, 2021 on Amazon
Pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DBS9GHL/
Good Intentions is book 4 in the standalone Amish Lantern Mystery Series.
Sneak-peek excerpt:
“Well, I must be your first customer since I’m finding the two of you sitting down with nothing to do,” Mark teased. “How are you ladies doing? I feel like I haven’t seen you in a couple weeks.”
“We’re doing well,” Beth answered. “Has it really been a couple of weeks already?”
“What about you, Sheriff? Enjoying the peace and quiet?” Anna asked, assembling a small care package for him.
“Oh, yes, it has been wonderful. Deputy Jones and I have gotten a lot of fishing in lately, which is a welcomed change. How is the community doing? I’m sure there have been wonderful barn raising parties since the fires. Are things feeling more settled again, I hope?”
Beth nodded, “Oh, jah. Things have returned to normal, and the community is thriving again.”
“We’re pretty resilient, it’s true,” Anna said, handing Mark the small box of goodies. “It’s back to being boring again,” Anna said, winking at her sister.
Mark laughed and said, “Well, let’s see if we can keep it that way, ladies.” He thanked the sisters for the package. “So, who has a new business? I know it’s the devil’s work to eavesdrop, but I couldn’t help but overhear you two talking about it when I walked up.”
“Beth’s son-in-law, Jeremiah Baker,” Anna answered.
“Jah, my husband just helped him set up shop in his barn. He is a very talented leathersmith.” Beth’s face beamed with pride.
“Good for him! I will pass the word around, then.” Mark changing the subject as if he just remembered something, “Have you met the new reporter yet?”
Beth and Anna glanced at each other briefly before Anna responded, “No, not yet. Have you met her?”
“No, but I did run into Hank last night at the store, and he said she had arrived – you know, she’s staying at the inn there. I was wondering how long it would be before she tracked down the two notorious twins for an interview.” He grinned.
“Well, we’re pretty easy to find, so…” Beth’s voice trailed off, and she hoped it wasn’t too obvious that something about that meeting felt a little ominous to her.
“True, true,” said Mark. “Well, you let me know if things get out of hand. I’m sure everything will be fine, but just in case. You know where to find me.”
Anna pressed her lips together in a close-lipped smile. “We’ll be just fine, Sheriff. We’ve faced a lot worse than a simple interview with a reporter from a nationally recognized faith tourism magazine.”
Beth reached out and grabbed Anna’s hand hidden by the height of the table and squeezed it. Maybe it was a “post-traumatic stress” sort of thing, but Beth felt a familiar sense of dread sitting like a heavy anchor right in the middle of her stomach.
Pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DBS9GHL/
Good Intentions is book 4 in the standalone Amish Lantern Mystery Series.
Sneak-peek excerpt:
“Well, I must be your first customer since I’m finding the two of you sitting down with nothing to do,” Mark teased. “How are you ladies doing? I feel like I haven’t seen you in a couple weeks.”
“We’re doing well,” Beth answered. “Has it really been a couple of weeks already?”
“What about you, Sheriff? Enjoying the peace and quiet?” Anna asked, assembling a small care package for him.
“Oh, yes, it has been wonderful. Deputy Jones and I have gotten a lot of fishing in lately, which is a welcomed change. How is the community doing? I’m sure there have been wonderful barn raising parties since the fires. Are things feeling more settled again, I hope?”
Beth nodded, “Oh, jah. Things have returned to normal, and the community is thriving again.”
“We’re pretty resilient, it’s true,” Anna said, handing Mark the small box of goodies. “It’s back to being boring again,” Anna said, winking at her sister.
Mark laughed and said, “Well, let’s see if we can keep it that way, ladies.” He thanked the sisters for the package. “So, who has a new business? I know it’s the devil’s work to eavesdrop, but I couldn’t help but overhear you two talking about it when I walked up.”
“Beth’s son-in-law, Jeremiah Baker,” Anna answered.
“Jah, my husband just helped him set up shop in his barn. He is a very talented leathersmith.” Beth’s face beamed with pride.
“Good for him! I will pass the word around, then.” Mark changing the subject as if he just remembered something, “Have you met the new reporter yet?”
Beth and Anna glanced at each other briefly before Anna responded, “No, not yet. Have you met her?”
“No, but I did run into Hank last night at the store, and he said she had arrived – you know, she’s staying at the inn there. I was wondering how long it would be before she tracked down the two notorious twins for an interview.” He grinned.
“Well, we’re pretty easy to find, so…” Beth’s voice trailed off, and she hoped it wasn’t too obvious that something about that meeting felt a little ominous to her.
“True, true,” said Mark. “Well, you let me know if things get out of hand. I’m sure everything will be fine, but just in case. You know where to find me.”
Anna pressed her lips together in a close-lipped smile. “We’ll be just fine, Sheriff. We’ve faced a lot worse than a simple interview with a reporter from a nationally recognized faith tourism magazine.”
Beth reached out and grabbed Anna’s hand hidden by the height of the table and squeezed it. Maybe it was a “post-traumatic stress” sort of thing, but Beth felt a familiar sense of dread sitting like a heavy anchor right in the middle of her stomach.
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