Are you a lover of Amish books? How about mysteries? The Protector is Book One in award winning, best selling author Wanda E. Brunstetter’s new A Mifflin County Mystery series. It is a Christian contemporary Amish novel set in Belleville, Pennsylvania. Author Brunstetter is definitely an expert on all things Amish, and her writing displays it.
This is the story of the Petersheim family. Norman is the oldest son. His sister, Rosa, has disappeared. Their family is suffering from worry and stress wondering where she might be. Norman has made it his mission to find her or at the very least get information about her. Unfortunately this has created issues in his relationships and his faith.
The characters are believable from the worried mother to the whiny sister. I was invested in each one as well as the story. It had me reading until the wee hours of the night when I finally finished it. There is light romance, mystery, Christian messages, and more in this new book from Wanda Brunstetter. I am eagerly awaiting Book Two!
I highly recommend this to fans of Amish mysteries. This would make a nice Book Club selection. It receives a 4 out of 5 star rating from me. A copy was provided by the publisher, but these are my honest words.
About the Book
In book one of A Mifflin County Mystery series, after a night out with her boyfriend, Rosa Petersheim has disappeared from the Big Valley without a trace. Norman Petersheim always considered himself his sister’s protector, and he can’t believe she would have left home of her own accord. Clearly, he must have failed her. He throws all he has into helping the authorities search for Rosa, while trying to support his parents and siblings–who are struggling both mentally and physically. Salina Swarey loves Norman and hopes they are headed toward marriage, but his obsession with Rosa’s whereabouts is driving them apart. Can Norman find peace and contentment, even if he never learns where Rosa has gone?
About the Author
Wanda Brunstetter is an award-winning romance novelist who has led millions of readers to lose their heart in the Amish life. She is the author of over 100 books with more than 12 million copies sold. Many of her books have landed on the top bestseller lists, including the New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and CBD. Wanda is considered one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre, and her work has been covered by national publications, including Time Magazine and USA Today.
Wanda’s fascination with the Amish culture developed when she met her husband, Richard, who grew up in a Mennonite church, and whose family has a Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Meeting her new Mennonite sister-in-laws caused Wanda to yearn for the simpler life. In their travels, she and her husband have become close friends with many Amish people across America. Wanda’s desire to explore their culture increased when she discovered that her great-great grandparents were part of the Anabaptist faith.
All of Wanda’s novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Many of her books are well-read and trusted by the Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.
Wanda’s primary attraction to the Amish is their desire to live a devout Christian life that strives to honor God, work hard, and maintain close family ties. Whenever she visits her Amish friends, Wanda finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties, which is in stark contrast to the chaos and busyness that plagues so many modern “Englishers.” Time and time again, Wanda loses her heart in the Amish life, and she hopes her readers will, too. For more information, visit: http://www.WandaBrunstetter.com
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