Mystery Christian Fiction
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Anton Birken has returned to Sugarcreek to attend his mother’s funeral. He was shunned a decade ago after the suspicious disappearance of a teenage Amish girl he liked. While the girl’s parents, and the community, suspected Anton of foul play, the police lacked evidence to arrest him. When Levi allows Anton to stay in their dawdy haus, Cheryl is more than a little worried— especially when another teen girl vanishes after Anton’s arrival. Has the girl simply run away, or has something more sinister transpired?
Meanwhile, Cheryl entertains Sharon Vogel, a gifted quilter from Lancaster County whose quilts Cheryl wants to sell at the Swiss Miss. However, when local stores experience a wave of peculiar thefts—including one of Sharon’s valuable quilts—Cheryl finds herself embroiled in two mysteries instead of one. Or are they somehow related? -
“Make an effort.” These three seemingly innocuous words send Cheryl Miller on her most challenging assignment yet. When Aunt Mitzi handpicks a new tenant for her cottage, she asks Cheryl to “make an effort” to befriend her. But Jayla Nuttall makes it plain she doesn’t welcome any overtures of friendship. Jayla is obviously determined to alienate Cheryl—and everyone else in Sugarcreek. But Cheryl, spurred on by Mitzi’s encouraging letters, sets out to find the culprit behind the series of events that seem intended to terrorize Aunt Mitzi’s tenant. Who is targeting Jayla with these vicious pranks? Or is she herself causing the damage?
Meanwhile, when the Sugarcreek Nursing Home opens a brand new assisted living wing, the activities coordinator invites Naomi to give classes in Amish cooking. Will the accolades cause Naomi to be vain, and pull her away from serving her family on their own farm just when they need her most?
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Author: Deanna Julie Dodson
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Author: Shaen Layle
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When their church hosts a children’s choir from Aunt Mitzi’s mission in Papua New Guinea, Cheryl and Levi invite Jennifer Lewis, a young single woman and chaperone for the group, to stay in their dawdy haus. An hour before they need to leave to meet the group for their first rehearsal, they realize the woman has vanished. Has Jennifer left voluntarily—or is something more sinister afoot? As Cheryl sets out to learn what happened to their guest, a cryptic note left behind in the guest bedroom is her only clue.
Meanwhile, with toddler Rebecca growing more charming and delightful every day, Cheryl and Levi begin to wonder: is it time to open their hearts and home to another child?
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Sweet Carolina Mysteries, formerly known as Miracles & Mysteries of Mercy Hospital. Same content, thrilling stories and enigmatic mysteries.
Embark on a thrilling journey with Evelyn Perry in Mercy Hospital! Missing husband, early baby arrival, embezzlement accusations—can they uncover the truth? Plus, delve into the secrets of Harriet Tubman’s Combahee River Raid and unearth forgotten heroism! Intrigue, courage, and hidden histories await in this must-read book!
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After losing a valuable watch on the newly-restored Mountain Crest Railroad’s inaugural trip, Sadie becomes determined to find out what happened to it. As her search progresses, nothing is quite as it seems. Who was the costumed man that sat next to her on the train ride? Could it be that a recently-deceased Silver Peak resident is still alive? Jump into another cozy mystery with more unexpected twists than the Mountain Crest Railroad!
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When Janet Shaw’s day at the Whistle Stop Café takes an unexpected turn with a break-in, she embarks on a journey to recover a stolen WWII photograph. Teaming up with her friend Debbie, they unravel a web of unsolved crimes and buried family secrets that threaten Dennison’s legacy. Can they unveil the truth hidden in the shadows?
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When Sadie plans on selling a few items from the Campfire Chapel’s attic in order to offset costs for her pen pal’s damaged church roof, Sadie discovers that her congregation isn’t as willing to allocate the funds as she thought. However, just as the debate heats up, the funds are stolen! Sadie’s quest to recover the money leads her to many interesting revelations, including a period during the Civil Rights movement when faith was more important than ever.
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When Sadie decides to display Edwin Marshall’s signed first-edition copy of A Christmas Carol for the annual Holly & Ivy Days Celebration in Silver Peak , it mysteriously vanishes without any clues regarding its whereabouts! Will the disappearance of the valuable book and a concerning revelation from Sadie’s grandson threaten to ruin the Christmas spirit in Silver Peak?
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When Anne develops a roll of film found in her great-aunt Edie’s old camera, she is shocked to find a picture of her father’s cousin, Carl, at the bicentennial celebration for American independence in 1976. Carl was reportedly killed while fighting in the Vietnam War in 1970, so how is any of this possible? After going through more of Aunt Edie’s belongings, Anne decides to host an exhibition of her relative’s photography. Will Anne’s research put her closer to the truth behind Carl’s story, and what else will she learn about her family history?
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Cheryl’s Christmas is off to a rather profound start… Her ex-fiancé has returned into her life and attempts to propose again! But when his engagement ring, in addition to Cheryl’s aunt’s heirloom, is stolen, marriage is no longer the first thought on anyone’s mind. Additionally, the Millers’ daughter, Sarah, has returned to Sugarcreek… But will her return contribute to or destroy the family’s Christmas cheer? Find out in O Little Town of Sugarcreek, a cozy holiday story that will warm the cockles of any reader!
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Someone from Elaine and Jan’s community has gone missing! Could it be related to the men that were seen ice-fishing out on the nearby lake? Meanwhile, a new customer at Tea for Two is delving into the neighborhood in order to search for some old coins. As Elaine and Jan investigate, they begin to wonder: could this unsuspecting woman, too, be related to the missing local? Read on in On Thin Ice, a mystery sure to take away the blues and fill any reader with a sense of wonder and amazement!
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