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Serenity's Plain Secrets #14
Night Song
After the bishop’s younger sister, Martha Mast, makes a plea for help, the holy man asks a favor of Sheriff Serenity Adams—one that will take her on a journey from the farmlands of the Midwest to the Kentucky wilderness.
In the small and isolated town of Possum Gap, nothing is as quiet—or as safe—as it seems. Navigating this new landscape, Serenity teams up with the local sheriff, Sadie Mills, in a race against time to unravel the truth. But with new evidence emerging that links Mills to a previous murder, can Serenity truly trust her Kentucky counterpart? Within the surrounding shadowy mountains, evil is spreading like wildfire, and Serenity finds herself fighting an unstoppable force as she digs up the secrets of the past.
Alone in unfamiliar territory, lost among strangers, Serenity’s luck may have finally run out.
In the small and isolated town of Possum Gap, nothing is as quiet—or as safe—as it seems. Navigating this new landscape, Serenity teams up with the local sheriff, Sadie Mills, in a race against time to unravel the truth. But with new evidence emerging that links Mills to a previous murder, can Serenity truly trust her Kentucky counterpart? Within the surrounding shadowy mountains, evil is spreading like wildfire, and Serenity finds herself fighting an unstoppable force as she digs up the secrets of the past.
Alone in unfamiliar territory, lost among strangers, Serenity’s luck may have finally run out.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2023
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Karen Ann Hopkins
43 books1,411 followersYou can visit Karen Ann Hopkins at her website: www.karenannhopkinsfiction.com.
"I loved joining Rose and Noah during their journey in the Temptation series by Karen Hopkins."-Katie McGarry, acclaimed YA author
Karen Ann Hopkins resides in northern Kentucky with her family on a farm that boasts a menagerie of horses, goats, sheep, peacocks, chickens, ducks, rabbits, pigs, dogs, and cats. Karen rescues and fosters a variety of pets and farm animals, but she also finds time to give riding lessons, coach a youth equestrian drill team, and of course, write. She was inspired to create her first book, Temptation, by the Amish community she lives in. The experiential knowledge she gained through her interactions with her neighbors drove her to create the story of the star-crossed lovers, Rose and Noah.
Karen grew up about a mile from Lake Ontario in Upstate New York. She was bitten by the horse bug at the age of five, and after diligently taking riding lessons for several years, she was rewarded with her first horse at the age of eleven. The feisty horse's name was Lady, a Quarter Horse-Thoroughbred cross, who became Karen's steadfast companion. Through the years, the constant force in her life was horses. Eventually, Karen found her place as a riding instructor herself. Before accepting her fate in the barnyard, she worked a short stint as a paralegal, traveled abroad, and guided tourists on horseback riding tours in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
Karen is currently working on her two interconnecting mystery/crime fiction series, Serenity's Plain Secrets and Possum Gap, along with several new projects.
To learn more about Karen and her books, please visit her website.
"I loved joining Rose and Noah during their journey in the Temptation series by Karen Hopkins."-Katie McGarry, acclaimed YA author
Karen Ann Hopkins resides in northern Kentucky with her family on a farm that boasts a menagerie of horses, goats, sheep, peacocks, chickens, ducks, rabbits, pigs, dogs, and cats. Karen rescues and fosters a variety of pets and farm animals, but she also finds time to give riding lessons, coach a youth equestrian drill team, and of course, write. She was inspired to create her first book, Temptation, by the Amish community she lives in. The experiential knowledge she gained through her interactions with her neighbors drove her to create the story of the star-crossed lovers, Rose and Noah.
Karen grew up about a mile from Lake Ontario in Upstate New York. She was bitten by the horse bug at the age of five, and after diligently taking riding lessons for several years, she was rewarded with her first horse at the age of eleven. The feisty horse's name was Lady, a Quarter Horse-Thoroughbred cross, who became Karen's steadfast companion. Through the years, the constant force in her life was horses. Eventually, Karen found her place as a riding instructor herself. Before accepting her fate in the barnyard, she worked a short stint as a paralegal, traveled abroad, and guided tourists on horseback riding tours in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
Karen is currently working on her two interconnecting mystery/crime fiction series, Serenity's Plain Secrets and Possum Gap, along with several new projects.
To learn more about Karen and her books, please visit her website.
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February 16, 2023
I love Serenity's stories and I've pre-ordered the next one! I would give Karen Ann Hopkins a 5 out of 5 all day long. So why is this only 3 stars? There were so many typos - and yes, I highlighted and submitted as many as I could find - that it interfered with enjoying reading, especially in those last couple of chapters where the action was non-stop. I wish Kindle books were edited better. So far, editing is about the only problem I ever have with Kindle books. Please do better.
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February 19, 2023Sunspence!
Really scary at times. I like that both Sheriff's take turns telling the story. Really worth reading if you like this type of book.
Really scary at times. I like that both Sheriff's take turns telling the story. Really worth reading if you like this type of book.
February 21, 2023
Absolutely Fantastic
As usual another great read! Serenitys in up to her eyeballs in black magic and may lose everything that's important to her. I love that her and Sadie get to work together. Two strong woman can do anything....maybe.
As usual another great read! Serenitys in up to her eyeballs in black magic and may lose everything that's important to her. I love that her and Sadie get to work together. Two strong woman can do anything....maybe.
February 21, 2023
Cliffhanger, "wait for next book”
Lots to enjoy about this book but at the closing, I felt played. It is Part One of two parts but there was no warning. Shame on Ms Hopkins for such a dirty trick on her loyal readers. When a single book has no conclusion, the ideas should be held until all the books are written and published. OR, state at the outset that a book is Part One of an ongoing mystery, like television shows announce Part One.
Lots to enjoy about this book but at the closing, I felt played. It is Part One of two parts but there was no warning. Shame on Ms Hopkins for such a dirty trick on her loyal readers. When a single book has no conclusion, the ideas should be held until all the books are written and published. OR, state at the outset that a book is Part One of an ongoing mystery, like television shows announce Part One.
March 16, 2023
I really enjoyed this fast-paced read. Serenity is back at it and this time she is trying to locate a missing Amish boy. All evidence leads her to Possum Gap, and Serenity and her team must locate this kid before it's too late. Again, fantastic book, but there were so many typo's that it really took away from the story. Otherwise, it would have been a 5 star read.
February 24, 2023
This was a good story, but I am getting very tired of Serenity always choosing her job before her family. It would be nice if she would come to terms with her family life and not put them in the background compared to her career. It sends a bad message to the readers.
April 21, 2025
4 stelle scarse.
Sono un po' delusa da questo libro. Innanzitutto, credevo che fosse il lancio per la nuova serie, ma dagli accenni nella storia ho dedotto che in realtà venga dopo il primo volume dell'altra serie. Poi si parla di voodoo e stregonerie varie: visto quanto accaduto in libri precedenti, mi sembra che questa serie stia virando verso il paranormale e la cosa non è che mi piaccia più di tanto. Infine, il libro finisce con un cliffhanger grosso come una casa e se voglio scoprire come va a finire questa storia devo leggere il volume successivo. Uffa.
Sono un po' delusa da questo libro. Innanzitutto, credevo che fosse il lancio per la nuova serie, ma dagli accenni nella storia ho dedotto che in realtà venga dopo il primo volume dell'altra serie. Poi si parla di voodoo e stregonerie varie: visto quanto accaduto in libri precedenti, mi sembra che questa serie stia virando verso il paranormale e la cosa non è che mi piaccia più di tanto. Infine, il libro finisce con un cliffhanger grosso come una casa e se voglio scoprire come va a finire questa storia devo leggere il volume successivo. Uffa.
February 17, 2023
leaves you hanging in a good way
All I will say is that when I realized it was the end all I could think was “dammit it’s over!?”
All I will say is that when I realized it was the end all I could think was “dammit it’s over!?”
June 11, 2025
I've read and enjoyed a number of books in this series, but this one did not live up to my expectations. Others have noted some editing/proofreading issues so I won't dwell on that. My biggest disappointment is that this is really not a stand-alone as other books in the series have been. I have stopped reading series when I come across a book in the series that requires you to buy the next book to find out all the details of what has happened. When you have a strong premise and characters, as the Serenity's Plain Secrets series has, you shouldn't need to leave readers dangling. It just ticks us off.
My other complaint about this book is the back and forth narration between our MC, Serenity, and the Kentucky sheriff, Sadie, with whom Serenity works to find the missing boy (you can get that plot point from the publisher description of the story). It was confusing to have one chapter narrated by Serenity (this is all first person) then the next by Sadie. It was enough to give me reader whiplash. The story was decent and didn't need such tricks.
Soooo, those are my two biggest complaints about Night Song. I'm not sure if I am going to read any more of these books. I loved the early ones in particular with all their detail about the daily lives of the Amish (having lived in Indiana and Ohio for a total of 60 years, I have seen Amish traveling on the roads or working in the fields but never had the opportunity to interact with them). Night Song doesn't have a lot about the Amish life, so for me that is another minus.
My other complaint about this book is the back and forth narration between our MC, Serenity, and the Kentucky sheriff, Sadie, with whom Serenity works to find the missing boy (you can get that plot point from the publisher description of the story). It was confusing to have one chapter narrated by Serenity (this is all first person) then the next by Sadie. It was enough to give me reader whiplash. The story was decent and didn't need such tricks.
Soooo, those are my two biggest complaints about Night Song. I'm not sure if I am going to read any more of these books. I loved the early ones in particular with all their detail about the daily lives of the Amish (having lived in Indiana and Ohio for a total of 60 years, I have seen Amish traveling on the roads or working in the fields but never had the opportunity to interact with them). Night Song doesn't have a lot about the Amish life, so for me that is another minus.
April 2, 2023
Cliffhanger (sort of) Warning
First, let me say that the end of this book segues into the next one, which will be available this spring. It is partly tied up, but the bow at the end isn't neat and nifty. Sheriff Serenity Adams will be off on a further quest deeply related to this one, without even stopping to take a breath!
This one begins with Serenity out on a walk with her daughter and her niece, when they spy a mama duck in distress. A mysterious boy with curly blond hair and a sweet smile helps them fish the mama duck's baby duckling out of the underground stream through a hole it's fallen into. Then he is beckoned by a weird-looking individual who puts him into a red Mustang with a dent in the door, and off they go. Some days later, Serenity is summoned by the local Amish bishop, who tells her that a boy matching this description is missing from the Amish community in Possum Gap, Kentucky. So off Serenity goes, to team up with the sheriff in Possum Gap, who is also a female, named Sadie Mills. There are three distinct communities there besides the townspeople--the Amish, the "lowlanders", and the Dovers, all of whom keep to themselves, but all of whom are involved somehow with this boy's disappearance. Solving that will be the riddle that leads Serenity down all kinds of rabbit trails, including to New Orleans. I normally give all the Serenity books 5 stars, but the semi-cliffhanger ending earned this one only 4.
First, let me say that the end of this book segues into the next one, which will be available this spring. It is partly tied up, but the bow at the end isn't neat and nifty. Sheriff Serenity Adams will be off on a further quest deeply related to this one, without even stopping to take a breath!
This one begins with Serenity out on a walk with her daughter and her niece, when they spy a mama duck in distress. A mysterious boy with curly blond hair and a sweet smile helps them fish the mama duck's baby duckling out of the underground stream through a hole it's fallen into. Then he is beckoned by a weird-looking individual who puts him into a red Mustang with a dent in the door, and off they go. Some days later, Serenity is summoned by the local Amish bishop, who tells her that a boy matching this description is missing from the Amish community in Possum Gap, Kentucky. So off Serenity goes, to team up with the sheriff in Possum Gap, who is also a female, named Sadie Mills. There are three distinct communities there besides the townspeople--the Amish, the "lowlanders", and the Dovers, all of whom keep to themselves, but all of whom are involved somehow with this boy's disappearance. Solving that will be the riddle that leads Serenity down all kinds of rabbit trails, including to New Orleans. I normally give all the Serenity books 5 stars, but the semi-cliffhanger ending earned this one only 4.
February 25, 2023
Sheriff Serenity Adams is back, this time trying to find a missing Amish boy, and follows the evidence down to Possum Gap. Here she teams up with Sheriff Sadie Mills in the race to find the boy before it’s too late.
I like both the female leads, with similar, yet different backgrounds and types of community and have enjoyed the previous books in their individual series. The combination of the two women working together is interesting but this time there is a darker feel involving voodoo and black magic, which I couldn’t really take to. I was also disappointed at the cliffhanger which I wasnt expecting. I felt as though I’d read bits of this book before, however, I will still look out for the next in Serenity's series, even if it’s just to see if her marriage can survive. 3 1/2⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I like both the female leads, with similar, yet different backgrounds and types of community and have enjoyed the previous books in their individual series. The combination of the two women working together is interesting but this time there is a darker feel involving voodoo and black magic, which I couldn’t really take to. I was also disappointed at the cliffhanger which I wasnt expecting. I felt as though I’d read bits of this book before, however, I will still look out for the next in Serenity's series, even if it’s just to see if her marriage can survive. 3 1/2⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 18, 2023
I liked that is brought some new characters to the story in this series… I hope.
Serenity has been asked by The Bishop to look into a missing person in Possum Gap Kentucky. Albert Peachy is a young teenager missing. The strange thing is he was in Blood Rock with his cousin Ezra. Serenity and Albert helped a trapped duckling, and she saw them both with her own eyes. There she joins up Sheriff Sadie Mills. Can they solve the mystery of Albert and the other things going on? Serenity and Sadie may both be female sheriffs, but their law enforcing styles couldn't be farther apart. Can they find a happy medium to work together? I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Serenity has been asked by The Bishop to look into a missing person in Possum Gap Kentucky. Albert Peachy is a young teenager missing. The strange thing is he was in Blood Rock with his cousin Ezra. Serenity and Albert helped a trapped duckling, and she saw them both with her own eyes. There she joins up Sheriff Sadie Mills. Can they solve the mystery of Albert and the other things going on? Serenity and Sadie may both be female sheriffs, but their law enforcing styles couldn't be farther apart. Can they find a happy medium to work together? I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 31, 2023
An unexpected encounter with a curly headed, blond Amish boy at a park in Sheriff Serenity Adam's hometown leads her on a desperate rescue mission to a small backwoods' town in Kentucky where she and the local sheriff, Sadie Mills, experience hostile threats, occult rituals, and voodoo spells. This action-packed adventure is mesmerizing and completely captivating. With the plot constantly evolving and splintering off in many directions, it is impossible to predict what will happen next, keeps you guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed this fascinating tale. Really Good Read!!!!!
April 28, 2024
For the most part I’ve enjoyed this series, and have been generous with 5-star reviews. But the continual typos and misused words throughout the series has forced me to bring down the star rating. Hopefully the author will recruit some family or friends to help proof/beta read. These distract from what are actually pretty good stories.
I had laugh out loud when Serenity, an educated woman, mentions in this book that she has no idea why Memphis TN has a pyramid in its downtown - hmmm, could it be because of its namesake Memphis EGYPT being home to pharaohs and their, you know, pyramids?!
I had laugh out loud when Serenity, an educated woman, mentions in this book that she has no idea why Memphis TN has a pyramid in its downtown - hmmm, could it be because of its namesake Memphis EGYPT being home to pharaohs and their, you know, pyramids?!
June 30, 2023
Those Amish are more trouble than they are worth. Serenity and Sadie make a good team and seem to be from similar backgrounds with Serenity seeming to be hell bent on landing in the same situation as Sadie marriage wise. The voodoo part of the story is a nice twist along with the Amish connection, how many more religions can the author incorporate ? The story is good with plenty of action but the cliff-hanger ending was a bit of a surprise.
March 15, 2023
Amazing book! The storyline was incredible weaving elements of three different beliefs and lifestyles throughout the story. The protagonists are strong women with different working styles that come together to save a young teen. This is a well written book and I look forward to reading more by this author.
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.
August 20, 2023
For goodness' sake, please get a proofreader! Reasonable stories marred by far too many errors of spelling, grammar and punctuation. There seem to be more than ever in this one and they are very obtrusive.
Also only half a book, it seems...a bit exploitative. Tried a few, won't be coming back for more. A shame, wasted potential.
Also only half a book, it seems...a bit exploitative. Tried a few, won't be coming back for more. A shame, wasted potential.
March 8, 2023
good story
I like her books but this one had a number of editing errors that were distracting and annoying. I don’t know if editor’s review these reviews but I hightailed the errors.
I like her books but this one had a number of editing errors that were distracting and annoying. I don’t know if editor’s review these reviews but I hightailed the errors.
March 25, 2023
A story full of suspense and adventure.
The author has written a very suspenseful story of deception and the sheriff’s persistent in trying to protect and save a missing young boy. A story full of suspense and excitement.
The author has written a very suspenseful story of deception and the sheriff’s persistent in trying to protect and save a missing young boy. A story full of suspense and excitement.
May 8, 2023
Another great read from Karen Ann Hopkins. Just when you think these books have reached the heights, along comes another weird and wonderful book. All the way to New Orleans to find Albert but this is not the end of the search.
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August 16, 2023
The book has voodoo witchcraft in it and even though I started to put it down, I kept reading. Two sheriffs are looking for a missing Amish boy. The story is disjointed…and when you get to the end it just drops off. There is a sequel. Not satisfied…
August 22, 2023
Night Song
Night Song book #14
Definitely my favorite book series of all time.
Karen Ann Hopkins never disappoints and this book is absolutely amazing. Just read the series, you won't be disappointed
Night Song book #14
Definitely my favorite book series of all time.
Karen Ann Hopkins never disappoints and this book is absolutely amazing. Just read the series, you won't be disappointed
October 21, 2023
Night Song
First book I have read about Sheriff Serenity .
Picks up from Posseum Gap and Sheriff Sadie.
Page turner, fast pace, good characters old and new ones.
Another Amish mystery but Albert Peachy is the main character in this story other than Sheriff Serenity!
First book I have read about Sheriff Serenity .
Picks up from Posseum Gap and Sheriff Sadie.
Page turner, fast pace, good characters old and new ones.
Another Amish mystery but Albert Peachy is the main character in this story other than Sheriff Serenity!
April 10, 2024
Action packed
I loved this story even more than the others in the series. Serenity and Sadie are great together. This story has a lot of weird voodoo magic and mayhem. It's fast moving and full of fists and gun fights. Great read. Action packed story
I loved this story even more than the others in the series. Serenity and Sadie are great together. This story has a lot of weird voodoo magic and mayhem. It's fast moving and full of fists and gun fights. Great read. Action packed story
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June 7, 2024I am a big fan of Ms. Hopkins' books - even the spin off series. Well thought out with plenty of action as well as detailed info on the Amish communities. I only have one of these left to complete the whole series to date and highly recommend.
October 10, 2025
Errors
This book had so many grammatical errors, it was as though it had no editing. I have been a fan of the Serenity series starting with book one. So many sentences throughout this book did not make sense. Sadly, it took away from the book.
This book had so many grammatical errors, it was as though it had no editing. I have been a fan of the Serenity series starting with book one. So many sentences throughout this book did not make sense. Sadly, it took away from the book.
October 15, 2025
Good action
The person speaking in each chapter jumps around too much for me. But the action is good. I can’t believe that Serenity would abandon her family to be involved in this story
The person speaking in each chapter jumps around too much for me. But the action is good. I can’t believe that Serenity would abandon her family to be involved in this story
March 11, 2023
Riveting!
Kept me enthralled from the start. Well written and plausible story line. The into to Sheriff Sadie was awesome and cannot wait for more!
Kept me enthralled from the start. Well written and plausible story line. The into to Sheriff Sadie was awesome and cannot wait for more!
July 5, 2023
Great Story
Night Song has an unusual plot line. It held my interest through the entire book. Can't wait to read the next book.
Night Song has an unusual plot line. It held my interest through the entire book. Can't wait to read the next book.
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July 7, 2023Good read
Book was very unusual but interesting until the. Lots of witchcraft and vodo in the book but made unpredictable. Enjoyed overall book
Book was very unusual but interesting until the. Lots of witchcraft and vodo in the book but made unpredictable. Enjoyed overall book
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