Mystery Fiction
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When Sadie holds a sidewalk sale featuring many of the items she purchased at a recent auction, many customers mysteriously begin to fall ill! Could this be the fault of the food vendors, or is it something less obvious? Meanwhile, Sadie embarks on a quest to discover the identity of a beautiful woman depicted on one of the portraits she won at the auction. Her adventure leads her to a forgotten narrative in Silver Peak’s history about a murder and deceit; what is the secret behind the individual formerly known as the Black Widow?
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During an event at the Blake County Fair featuring the famous illusionist Ainsley Rodin, Roz is selected as his assistant. However, during a disappearing act, Ainsley disappears and Roz reappears bruised and upset! Who forced their way backstage and hurt Roz? Meanwhile, Edwin purchases a valuable pipe formerly belonging to Native Americans. When the pipe mysteriously disappears, Sadie now must solve two mysteries before more mischief is conducted!
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When Anne’s children are saved by a man named Jack Kendall, they become enthralled by his stories of adventure, including a story in which he claims to have known Aunt Edie. Anne, however, is not sold on Jack’s stories; while the locals of Blue Hill have taken a liking to him, Anne embarks on an investigation to see just how much she can trust this stranger. Meanwhile, Ben and Ryan go searching for gold in the local creek after listening to Jack’s adventures. Can they find anything to help their classmate who was recently diagnosed with leukemia? Find out in another heartwarming tale from Emily Thomas!
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When Anne receives a letter containing several thousands of dollars inside, Wendy believes that it is an answer to their prayers. Anne, however, is intent on finding the owner in case the money was not meant for her. Meanwhile the library’s literacy program is doing well, but can Anne and Wendy find a way to invite one more individual without intimidating him? Find out in Cracking the Code, another tale of compassion and community in the beautiful, small town of Blue Hill!
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When a fire damages the beloved Blue Hill Theater, reports place Anne’s son, Ben, at the scene of the crime! Can Anne clear his name, or was he actually involved in the destruction of a historic landmark? Meanwhile, Anne struggles to keep her emotions in check when Alex hires a woman to help him repair and restore the theater; could she really be jealous, or is she simply unsure of what she really wants? At the same time, Ben and Ryan must learn to compromise when they begin building a tree house with two different plans in mind.
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When Anne’s friend, Tami, visits from London, Tami talks about a note she found in one of her new costumes that claims that Aunt Edie was in possession of Hugh Bettridge’s missing play. When Anne agrees to search for it, it becomes apparent that she is not the only one searching for the script. Can she find it before someone else does? At the same time, Anne agrees to take a role in a fundraising play. However, when she discovers that her character has to kiss Alex’s character, can she overcome her anxiety to help the production succeed?
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When Sadie’s friends, Ardis and Mabel Fleagle, purchase an old Victorian house with the intention of restoring it, they begin to receive mysterious letters describing their personal lives in staggering detail; each letter is signed by an unknown individual called “The Watcher.” Can Sadie track down the stalker to bring peace of mind to the Fleagles? What will she discover about the Fleagles’ house in the process? At the same time, Roz has become enamored by the idea of traveling the world in an RV. Will Sadie ever see her friend again, or will Roz take a leap of faith and leave her life in Silver Peak behind?
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When Sadie buys an old trunk at an estate liquidation, she discovers a beautiful, handwritten poem in the lining. Who wrote the artfully crafted poem, and what is the secret behind the trunk? Meanwhile, Sadie’s daughter, Alice, encounters a mystery of her own when she consistently receives a new chapter from a sophisticated adult novel every day on her computer. Will Alice deduce who the anonymous author is, or does the writer not want to be uncovered? As if the aforementioned adventures were not enough, when Sadie offers a young woman a ride, she also picks up another mystery! Sadie’s compassion leads her on an exploit that brings faith and hope to family in need on the brink of collapse.
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With the recent string of robberies at local banks, Seth Miller removed his life savings from his credit union. However, only a few days after, his money is now missing! As if this was not bad enough for the town of Sugarcreek, the Honey Bee Café has been losing customers due to rumors that it may be haunted. With the chief of police too busy to address these issues, can Naomi and Cheryl solve the mysteries and protect the reputation of Sugarcreek?
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Rose Young has made a mysterious discovery in her late mother’s belongings; could it reveal something about Rose’s childhood? Meanwhile, it’s election season in Lancaster, Maine! Can Rose’s father, Clifton, win the ballot and the hearts of the residents, or will a shady outsider take over the reins of the town? As if this was not enough, Brian—Jan’s son—has made a discovery that may help Elaine and Jan figure out the story behind the sapphire ring found in the walls of their tearoom… It’s a story packed full of friendship, faith, and, of course, mystery!
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As Cheryl conducts research to contribute to a local project in Sugarcreek, she finds some rather disturbing evidence concerning her recently-deceased Uncle Ralph. Will her investigation reveal more information about a long-standing murder mystery, or will she ultimately regret bringing forth this controversial evidence?
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Cheryl is delighted to be a part of Sugarcreek’s annual Ohio Swiss Festival, but when repeated acts of vandalism threaten to harm the festival’s reputation, she is determined to get to the bottom of everything. However, when Cheryl discovers that her neighbors may have information that could help her solve this mystery, she must hurry to warn them that they may be the next victims of foul play! Find out how this mystery unwinds in yet another adventurous offering from the picturesque town of Sugarcreek!
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