A Plain Disappearance by Amanda Flower is written in first person and is about an Amish girl named Chloe who grew up in the Amish community but ended up an Englischer because of family difficulties. A relationship develops between Chloe and Timothy, a boy who also left the Amish community. The plot is full of suspicion and suspense as they investigate a local murder, finding that things are not always as they seem. Since Chloe was living in the Amish community, but not a part of it any more, the police recruit her to help solve the murder mystery.
As the investigation goes on, more and more information is brought to light about the citizens in Appleseed Creek, which adds flavor to the plot. Even Chloe’s family suffers at the exposure of truth during the investigation, which draws her in even more.
In some ways this story is typical of other Amish stories, looking at the division between the Amish and the rest of the world due to their customs and family dynamics, but different in the sense that the author has introduced a murder mystery in the mix.
I was given a copy of this book from Handlebar Media in exchange for posting an honest review, no other compensation was given.
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