| Title | : | Murder Tightly Knit (Amish Village Mystery #2) |
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| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 |
| Publication | : | First published December 6, 2014 |
Even before she heard of Owen Esch’s death, Hannah Troyer knew something was amiss at The Cat’s Meow yarn shop. The store has been closing at odd times, the ever-dependable Mary isn’t always at her post . . . and an Englisch man has been seen loitering around back.
Now, as leaves of brown, gold, and orange blanket Middlebury, Indiana, Owen lies dead on the Pumpkinvine Trail. The only clues to the murderer’s identity point in two very different directions—one of them leading right to The Cat’s Meow.
The police call in a federal investigator, but Hannah and Village manager Amber Bowman are in no mood to wait for them to figure out what they already know—that no one from the Amish Village could have killed Owen Esch.
Amber and Hannah will need to work quickly to solve the murder mystery and bring harmony back to the Amish community.
Murder Tightly Knit (Amish Village Mystery #2) Reviews
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What a mess.
And I mean every word of that. What. A. Mess.
Normally I start the review by summarizing the plot and then waxing poetic about my thoughts and/or interpretations on it...I cannot even know where to begin with this book - it was just so...nonsensical. So weird. So......I've taken license in some areas of research as a means of creating the necessary circumstances for my characters.
Ahhh....now it makes sense.
Anyway, to summarize - Owen Esch is killed, has a very dramatic flashback and then everyone in Middlebury, Indiana is left absolutely reeling (again).
The quaint Amish townspeople pray a lot, the non-Amish (who run the tourist town) pray a lot, more people die (or almost die) and then Amber, our intrepid hero, blunders about until she solves the mystery (again). All while praying a lot.
Fabulous summary, Miranda.
Oh. I know. Now imagine reading the actual book.
Anyway, this book was NOT a hit for me (if you can't already tell). I honestly don't feel like writing a book about this book, so I'll keep my review brief:
The characters just didn't feel like real people.
They were far too caring and kind and nurturing. Saccharine sweet. My teeth hurt.
I'm not saying I wanted everyone to be awful, but when you try to make all of the characters wonderfully good and virtuous, they just kind of blend together as one giant shade of beige and goodwill.
The Bad People Weren't Bad Enough
Even the murderer didn't seem particularly evil - just kind of confused and slightly malicious. Most of the devious plans included knitting...so really...how evil could things get?
The author tried adding in a little spice with characters betraying other characters...but even then, every single time...they were committing that betrayal for the right reasons and truly were good at heart. It was more eye-rolling than heart-warming.
Religion, religion and MORE religion
Now...normally I don't really have a problem with a book having too much religion in it...but it was almost at a ridiculous level.
I don't think there was a single non-religious person in the entire series. Everyone believed equally, and everyone (when running from life threatening danger) could compose a solid, well-thought-out prayer with multiple stanzas.
It felt clunky and out-of-place...and a little annoying that the book was halted/side tracked by having this character pray, then this one pray and then THIS one pray.
It's just like...come on. If you are running, you are running. Not composing a beautiful quartet to symbolize how much God means to you.
Annnd, it didn't help that there were those pesky injections of casual racism.
At one point, one of the women in this book is wearing a wild animal-themed dress. She gets A TON of compliments for her brave wardrobe and then reveals that she wore it...because there was an African children's choir visiting and she wanted to make the foreign kids "feel at home".
Yes. You read that right. She wore zebras and elephants so that all the little African children can look at her and think of their homeland. Such a wonderful, thoughtful gesture.
If I ever meet this author, I'm wearing a dress with opossums and rats and a screaming bald eagle across my chest.
Another time, the main "detective" squad have a conversation with probably the only black woman in the entire village.
The woman talks about how so-and-so probably couldn't have seen her because it was night time and her black skin blends in at night. Everyone just casually agrees like, mmmhmm...that DOES seem to be a frequent problem for you.
Keep in mind that this was written by an old white woman...and all I have to say is seriously?
You really went with a comment about how black people blend in at night and made the ONLY black woman say it as your plot point.
Honestly don't want to even begin to dissect that comment...and the only way I could think of that as being ok is if the white woman says, "oh yeah. That totally happens to me during the day."
Overall
Thank you for sticking with me for this series...ONE MORE BOOK TO GO!! Can I get some HYPE in the CHAT???
(in other words - please send help. Book 3 involves "players" and the author has already kindly clarified that this is NOT the basketball kind)
Audiobook Comments
Renee Ertl narrated this book and that was the one thing I couldn't fault. Excellent audio!!
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Three and a half stars
While out on the Pumpkinvine Trail early one morning Owen Esch is murdered by a crossbow arrow by what appears to be an Amish man. But is he really or is he one of the Englisch who also live in the area. Moments before he died, Owen had been on the phone to Mary at the Cat’s Meow. Even though police are on the case, Amber Bowman and Hannah Troyer are following their own theories about who murdered Owen and why Mary has been behaving so oddly recently. Added to this Hannah’s beau Jesse is less than impressed that his brother has come home and wondering if that event has anything to do with the murder of Owen. Surely not! But Jesse cannot shake the suspicion that the two events are somehow related. Is he right? You will have to read the book to find out.
I enjoyed the setting, learning more about the Amish, the characters and the way the story was woven together. It is a cosy mystery, so no overt sex scenes or crude language. There is also romance. I enjoyed catching with Amber and her new husband Tate, Hannah and other characters from the first book Murder Simply Brewed. I also liked the friendships and the way characters looked out for each other. But of course not all families are as happy as they may at first appear. This is an enjoyable read without being overly taxing. Good fun. Recommended for those who like cosy mysteries. -
Seventeen-year-old Owen Esch, newly returned to the village of Middlebury, Ind., has decided to join the church of his Amish forebears. However, he apparently had one more Englisch (non-Amish) concern. He’s murdered while making an early-morning call on his cellphone while on a desolate wooded path. Fatally shot with an arrow, Owen’s death cast suspicions on the Amish who live cheek-by-jowl with their Englisch neighbors and colleagues.
Hannah Troyer, young and Amish, and Amber Bowman, Hannah’s 45-year-old Englisch boss, begin to nose around Esch’s death. Amish Mary Weaver received Esch’s last phone call while she was working at The Cat’s Meow, the village’s knitting shop; however, Mary’s hiding something, and her behavior’s quite odd. (Although shouldn’t that be The Sheep’s Bleat or something? What do cats have to do with knitting? Unless to chase the skeins of yarn?) At the same time, an FBI agent suspects that a local survivalist militia might have had a hand in Esch’s death. So who killed Esch at daybreak on that cool, crisp morning?
Sounds intriguing, right? Well, no, not so much. The title Murder Tightly Knit must have been meant ironically because a tight Amish cozy this is not. The book, at 372 pages, would have been much improved with the elimination of the subplot involving the black-sheep brother of Hannah’s beau. For literally half the book, Jesse Miller broods and worries about whether his older brother Andrew, who has abandoned the Millers time and time again, is really home to stay. The cardboard-character Andrew Miller clearly is an attempt — albeit unsuccessful — to add some much-needed tension to this meandering novel. And the constant melodramatic references to a murder the previous spring were simply annoying: “It was a fine fall day. [Hannah] was not going to spend it hashing the events of Ethan’s death yet again.” Don’t believe her! She and everybody else in this novel can’t stop shuddering, whispering, and shaking their heads over that terrible, terrible murder last spring. Such a thing to happen in their peaceful Amish town! And how foolish they were to trust an unnamed somebody! But Gotte’swille, we’ll all get through! Sheesh! I would refuse to read the first book in the Amish Village series,
Murder Simply Brewed, simply to spite the author, but I wouldn’t have had to anyway, since
Vannetta Chapman drops hints the size of elephants as to what happened, so I don’t need to. Chapman clearly thought she’d pique her readers’ interest in the debut book so much they’d have to buy it; instead, the constant carping almost made me give up on this book — forget about picking up the first one!
Chapman could also use a primer on pacing and characterization in novels. Chapter 47 ends with the discovery of the identity of the murderer— really, the only good part of Murder Tightly Knit. Does Chapman build on that? Of course not! Chapter 48 picks up two weeks later and deals not with the mystery, but with one of the main characters, Amber Bowman, philosophizing on the evil in the world — even in peaceful Amish country! — and on how much she loves God and her husband. Then there are updates on what’s happened, lots of telling since that’s easier than showing. As to characterization, the FBI agent, introduced to try to add some tension to the novel, is more cardboard than a cereal box. FBI agents can be stubborn and they can be evil; however, they’re not utterly clueless like Ronald Shaw. And when a character exists in a novel merely to be annoying (Shaw advances the plot not at all), a good editor should have prevailed on the author to excise him.
Lastly, I understand that Christian fiction will involve frequent invocations of God. However, while I accepted — and expected — frequent references to Gotte’swille from the Amish, the religiosity of the Englischers, no mater how devout, was simply unrealistic. And I found offputting the heartfelt relief that African-American Pam Coleman (another cardboard character) did not subscribe to any charismatic denomination, surely included to reassure Chapman’s white target audience. Actually, it was offensive. And dissing Pentecostals, who might actually overlook this book’s flaws, seems short-sighted on Chapmann’s part.
At 200 or 250 pages, with the subplot involving prodigal son Andrew Miller, FBI agent Ronald Shaw, and the drumbeat of horror over the murder from Murder Simply Brewed eliminated and a good editor to help Chapman work on pacing, this could have been a tight, nicely paced cozy; instead, the glacial pace, the meandering plotting, the relentless religiosity even from the Englischers, and the — dum! dum! dum! — melodrama over last spring’s murder doom this novel to mediocrity.
Skipping Murder Simply Brewed in no wise interfered with my following the storyline, but perhaps readers who read the first book first might enjoy Murder Tightly Knit more than I did. But I doubt it.
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Another lovely cozy mystery by Mrs. Vannetta Chapman. I just adore this series.
This particular story was made especially interesting by the inclusion of crossbows, doomsday preppers, and a sweet romance or two. The mystery kept me interested throughout. The characters were well developed and felt realistic. The plot was good and took twists and turns on the way to the finale. I liked the familial ties in the novel too.
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I really liked this one. The whole series is charming and worth a read. Intriguing mystery, great characters(I want to be part of their group!) and a fun story line made this one I could not put down. Highly recommend!
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When Owen Esch is murdered on Pumpkinvine Trail near Amish Artisan Village, suspicion falls on several people in the town of Middlebury, Indiana. As police struggle to discover who committed the murder, Amber Bowman and Hannah Troyer set out to discover exactly why Owen was killed and why he was calling Mary Weaver at the Village's yarn shop just before he died. After Andrew Miller is arrested, Amber and Hannah put their heads together, following clues and using their knowledge of the both the Amish and Englischer communities to free Andrew and identify the real killer.
When I requested a review copy, I didn't realize that it is the second book in Vanetta Chapman's Amish Village Mysteries series. Although I have a very strong preference to read books in order, it turns out that this book works well enough as a stand-alone. There are references to a murder which occurred in the prior book, but the reader is not left confused or wondering about the relationships between the characters. (Which can happen when you jump into the middle of an established series.)
Murder Tightly Knit has several things going for it. At its core, this is a cozy mystery where the author does everything right. Author Vanetta Chapman tells a wholesome story, which is to be expected coming from a publisher of Christian fiction. There are references to faith and church and the Bible and God, but it's all done with a light hand and I didn't find it the least bit intrusive. And, you might even find Murder Tightly Knit shelved with the romance novels, though the romance is a slowly simmering undercurrent to the main storyline. With all that said, read it for the mystery. -
This return to Pumpkinvine Trail and another murder brings with it many questions. Amish are suspected as well as Englisch! I just love seeing Amber happily married to Tate in An Amish Village Mystery's book 2. I think readers will enjoy seeing the place the homeless Veteran has in this book as well. Amber is out to solve another murder and keep her village quiet and safe. She may irritate a few others in the process and many will still be in danger.
I rate this book a definite 5 stars! I was on the edge of my seat and I never figured out who committed the crime until it was revealed in the book.
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An unusual murder sets Hannah and Amber on the detecting path again. But this cozy almost seems to dwell more on the relationships of the characters with each and with their faith than the actual mystery. Still, it is an entertaining cozy, and the interactions between the Amish and the English are interesting.
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About the Book:
In a town where Amish and Englisch mingle every day, a grisly murder leads to mutual suspicion. Can Amber and Hannah find the killer before fear unravels the community . . . or he strikes again?
Even before she heard of Owen Esch’s death, Hannah Troyer knew something was amiss at The Cat’s Meow yarn shop. The store has been closing at odd times, the ever-dependable Mary isn’t always at her post . . . and an Englisch man has been seen loitering around back.
Now, as leaves of brown, gold, and orange blanket Middlebury, Indiana, Owen lies dead on the Pumpkinvine Trail. The only clues to the murderer’s identity point in two very different directions—one of them leading right to The Cat’s Meow.
The police call in a federal investigator, but Hannah and Village manager Amber Bowman are in no mood to wait for them to figure out what they already know—that no one from the Amish Village could have killed Owen Esch.
Amber and Hannah will need to work quickly to solve the murder mystery and bring harmony back to the Amish community.
About the Author:
Vannetta Chapman is author of the best-selling novel A Simple Amish Christmas. She has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving over two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. In 2012 she was awarded a Carol Award for Falling to Pieces. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania. Visit Vannetta's webiste:
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My Review:
As with all of Vannetta Chapman's previous murder mysteries, we are eased into suspense and intrigue somewhat slowly after the murder takes place. The concentration being on getting down to the business of locating the killer and figuring out the motive. In Murder Tightly Knit, we are once again drawn into this community. In the beginning, you really sense the true spirit of love and friendship. The Amish and the English alike work side by side, usually in a good, amicable fashion. But what is astounding, is that even in a very close knit community such as this one there is still evil lurking about around every corner.
It seemed like a somewhat average day, the day that Owen Esch decided to go on a hunting excursion just before work, but unbeknownst to him, today he would draw his last breathe. The death scene in my opinion was quite sad in this addition to the series. I was hoping that Owen wouldn't die, so I wasn't so thrilled with him being the victim. But I read on and as always with all of Vannetta's books she transports you to somewhere unknown and before long you are family as well, when you read of the lives of the characters she creates. I love how she is able to take you right to the heart of the story and involve the reader in the lives of her characters. It takes real talent as a writer to accomplish this.
There is also some other strange happenings that we are soon made aware of as Mary keeps meeting with a strange man and noone knows him or knows why she is so secretive lately. But just like always we have two ladies that don't want to sit around and wait for the police to get on board, so Amber and Hannah set to work to solve this mystery.
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Vannetta Chapman in her new book, “Murder Tightly Knit” Book Two in the Amish Village Mystery series published by Zondervan gives us another adventure with Amber Wright and Hannah Troyer.
From the back cover: In a town where Amish and Englisch Mingle every day, a grisly murder leads to mutual suspicion.
Can Amber and Hannah find the killer before fear unravels the community . . . and before he strikes again?
Even before she heard of Owen Esch’s death, Hannah Troyer knew something was amiss at The Cat’s Meow yarn shop. The store has been closing at odd times, the ever-dependable Mary isn’t always at her post . . . and an Englisch man has been loitering around back.
Now, as leaves of brown, gold, and orange blanket Middlebury, Indiana, Owen lies dead on the Pumpkinvine Trail. The only clues to the murderer’s identity point in two very different directions—one of them leading right to The Cat’s Meow.
The police call in a federal investigator, but Hannah and village manager Amber Bowman are in no mood to wait for them to figure out what they already know—that no one from the Amish Village killed Owen Esch.
Amber and Hannah need to work quickly to solve the murder mystery and bring harmony back to the Amish community.
Welcome back to Middlebury, Indiana and The Amish Village where it is peaceful and quaint and everyone lives together amicably. Well, normally, that is, when there isn’t a murder. Amber and Hannah have their hands full with this one. Owen was killed with a crossbow arrow through his chest. This is quite a mystery. The police have a suspect, in jail, but that can’t be right, can it? There definitely is a murderer on the loose and if he is not stopped then there will be more murders soon. And, somehow, it all points to someone in the community, but who? “Murder Tightly Knit” is going to keep you flipping pages as you get involved with this mystery and try to figure out who the murderer really is. Ms. Chapman has done an outstanding job in giving us a first class mystery where she really puts Amber and Hannah through their paces. I am so looking forward to the next book in this series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” -
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Another great mystery from Vannetta Chapman, Murder Tightly Knit revisits the Amish Artisan Village and Pumpkinvine Trail. Hannah and Amber, the amateur sleuths from Murder Simply Brewed, once again find themselves in the midst of a murder investigation. And as they discover clue after clue, Chapman's story is well-paced, which kept me in complete suspense and wondering about the identity of the culprit until the end. All in all, Muder Tighty Knit is an addictive read and I thoroughly enjoyed this second trip to Middlebury, Indiana. (I can't wait to go back in Murder Freshly Baked...) I think anyone who enjoyed Murder Simply Brewed will equally enjoy this novel.
Thanks to BookLook Bloggers, I received a copy of Murder Tightly Knit and the opportunity to honestly review it. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. (I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”) -
I have just finished the second book in the Amish Village Mystery series entitled Murder Tightly Knit by Vannetta Chapman. This was an excellent, suspenseful book about a murder of an Amish young man with the use of a crossbow. Amber Bowman, the Englisch manager of the Village and Hannah Troyer, an Amish maedel, team together to try to discover who committed the murder. I was intrigued how the author introduced the person who committed the murder with their own brief chapters several times, to give you clues about their identity without actually giving away the person’s name. I highly recommend this book to all who enjoy a good whodunnit mystery. By the way, I was able to figure it out before all was revealed.
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The main characters are very well developed, and so are a number of secondary characters. Good job there. The author really knows the Amish setting and culture. The story opens with an ghastly crossbow murder and I was hooked. We have two women amateur sleuths, one Amish (Hannah) and one Englisher (Amber, non Amish). I liked both characters. The story was a bit slow for me, but then again it's a mystery set in Amish country...not in an urban setting where detectives pound the pavement.
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I read this on the kindle
This is the 2nd book in the series
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The murder mystery part was good. Learning about the Amish was interesting. The parts relative to knitting wouldn’t fill one page and that was very disappointing since I listened to it while knitting hoping to get some craft inspiration.
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I liked this book better than the first one in the series. It was a fun cozy mystery to unwind with at the end of a stressful teaching day.
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When Owen Esch is found murdered on a trail due to a crossbow injury, evidence points to an Amish person with ties to a survivalist group. Investigators are quick to arrest Jesse's brother Andrew Miller for the incident, even though the Amish who know him best know he would never do such a thing. Will they be able to prove their case for Andrew's release before it is too late? I failed to realize this was second in the series and felt at a disadvantage when it came to knowing the characters. References to the earlier installment figured into the narrative in several places. The mystery is stronger than many Christian fiction mysteries. I enjoyed this, but I do need to go back to the first in the series before moving forward. I listened to the audio version. (3.5 stars)
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Murder Tightly Knit is the second in An Amish Village Mystery. It can be a stand alone read although the first is just as good and worth the time for sure. The quaint town of Middlebury, Indiana has a mix of Amish and English and they truly work together. Village manager Amber Bowman is delightful and the glue that holds the village together. Her young coffee shop manager, Hannah Troyer is Amish and has the town’s citizens in her best interest. When young Amish man is found dead, these two work together to get to the bottom of his demise.
Word comes that the deceased Owen Esch was interested in joining a local survivalist group and that brings in a federal investigator. Amber and Hannah work together so things can settle down again. They know it has to be someone not from the town. They know no one would hurt anyone or anything. With the surprise appearance of Jessie (Hannah’s boyfriend)’s brother, he becomes the number one suspect. They have to hurry to find the killer before things really get bad.
When the truth comes out, it is a surprise for everyone. The mystery in Murder Tightly Knit is well written and suspenseful. Vannetta Chapman’s writing style is smooth and enjoyable. I love Amish mysteries and her books are among the tops. The characters are well written and well developed. The town is pleasant and inviting. Newly married Amber is a joy to read about. The courting of Hannah and Jessie is adorable and romantic. This is truly a pleasant and enjoyable read.
I would recommend this series and this book to anyone who enjoys Amish mysteries, cozy mysteries and pleasant, well written novels. The interaction of Amish and English is engaging. Murder Tightly Knit is a delightful Amish mystery, full of wonderful characters, action and intrigue. This lovely novel is a hit for anyone who enjoys a good cozy too. I am anxiously awaiting the next in this wonderful series. -
I loved returning to the Middlebury Amish Artisan Village in Murder Tightly Knit. One of the nice things about this book is that it can be read as a stand alone story, in case you haven’t read the first book of the series, Murder Simply Brewed. For myself, however, I had so much fun meeting up again with Amber, Tate, Jesse, and Hannah as they live, work, and co-exist as Amish and Englisch.
Just when Amber is relaxing, enjoying her newly married life, and all is well in The Village, a murder shakes things up! There are mysterious group meetings going on, a forceful and opinionated Federal officer inserting himself into the investigation, and threats to both Amish and Englisch members of the community. Who is behind the murder? Are they Amish or Englisch? Jesse has his own concerns. Is his Amish brother, who recently returned to the community, involved somehow? Things are quite tumultuous for Jesse in this book. I really enjoyed reading about his emotional growth and watching his relationship with Hannah continue to deepen.
This is a wonderful, cozy mystery. If you are a fan of Amish fiction or a fan of cozy mysteries, this series is one you should consider. My husband recently asked me exactly what a “cozy mystery” was. I told him that, for me, it is a book that gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling about the characters and the setting, yet there always seems to be a killer running loose! This story definitely fits that criteria. I highly recommend Murder Tightly Knit!
I would like to express my thanks to the author for the complimentary copy of this book that I received in exchange for an honest review.
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If you're like me and you sometimes think (for a millisecond or two) about trying to solve one of those "Unsolved Mysteries" or "Disappeared" cases on your own, then you're going to love these books!
One thing I enjoyed so much about Murder Simply Brewed was the friendships between the Englisch (non-Amish) and the Amish residents of the area. It's even better in Murder Tightly Knit since these relationships are much more established after the events in book one. A wonderful reminder that we don't have to remain isolated from each other simply because we worship differently.
I just love these characters, and I am happy to say that unless they were killed off or arrested in book one they are all back in Murder Tightly Knit :) Elizabeth, Amber's secretary, gets a little more page time in this book, as does formerly homeless veteran Preston, and I could not be happier! Also Amber's new assistant manager Pam is a hoot, and these three make excellent additions to the "regular cast" that we met in Murder Simply Brewed.
The mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you second-guessing your own Sherlocky skills from beginning to end (well, at least until the point where Amber herself knows whodunit). The romance is sweet and gentle and honorable - everything that's good about love. Murder Tightly Knit is a delightfully cozy mystery that celebrates faith, friendship, and romance. The series is a must-read for any one who loves Amish novels or mysteries.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
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The prodigal son has returned! At least, thats how it seems to Jesse when his brother Andrew returns. All of their family and community forgets that this isn't the first time Andrew has left and then returned, leaving Jesse with the farm chores of both of them and every time stealing a little bit of his parents youth. Jesse resents what his brother does, but when Owen was killed the same day as Andrews return, he has a hard time believing Andrew had anything to do with it. Just because the police believe they have motive, doesn't mean they're right. Andrew is Amish after all, a peaceful people. Amber and Hannah don't believe it was Andrew either. But the question remains that they don't know who it is, and it could be anyone in their quiet little town. Why would someone want to kill Owen, who just returned to town after several months away? Could it have something to do with the survivalist group Owen was interested in? Amber tries to learn more about it, but doing so brings threats close to home. After they almost died the last time, they should have been done with investigation murders but instead they seem to drawn back in.
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Another great mystery from Vannetta Chapman. The book begins with a murder, described from the point of view of the victim, without revealing the identity of the murderer. Of course, that means Amber and Hannah are back on the case, looking for the answers to their questions.
We get another look into Amish culture and traditions, especially around the viewing and funeral when a death occurs. We are also given a glimpse into the sometimes tense relationship between Amish and Englisch in social situations.
There are many troubled family relationships discussed in the course of the story, and I found myself hoping for positive resolution for all of them.
It was nice to see Amber and Tate as a happily married couple--and by the end of the book, there are TWO more weddings being planned.
Now I can hardly wait for June, so I can read "Murder Freshly Baked."
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I love Murder Tightly Knit and it's a fabulous book. The realism of the characters and situations added with great details and descriptions made me feel I was part of the storyline. No matter how hard I tried, I could not figure out what was ahead, who did it, and was surprised at the end. I also enjoyed the sweet romance happening in the book. I've always loved and enjoyed reading Author Vannetta Chapman's books, but Murder Tightly Knit brought her writing up to a new level for me. I highly recommend reading this book. If you haven't read any of this author's books, you are missing some fabulous books and reading one of the greatest authors. I'm looking forward to the next book.
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I am loving the Amish Village Mystery series!! I'm about to read the third and last book in the series.
After that, I'll just be over here, holding onto hope that one day Vannetta Chapman will write a 4th!!
I will say, the second book was a good bit more Christian/ faith based. I personally gave an extra star just for that. However, If religion is not your thing it may not be a comfortable read. My advice is to still give the book a chance. You can skip over those parts if need be. -
I read book 2 of this 3 part series and I enjoyed it as much as book #1. I have found a new author that I will definately more of her works. This was another interesting Amish tale - I like how the author weaves the Amish customs with Christian customs. I found the truths of much encouragement in my life. I recommend this book - now on to book 3!
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The mystery of Owen Esch's death and getting the suspect was felt a little bit more than the mystery of the first in the series.
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I enjoyed how the English and Amish worked together to solve the mystery of Owen Esch's death. The characters are delightful and I enjoyed being reunited with them. This was another refreshing book by a favorite author.
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I forgot to report when I finished this read! I am a definite Vannetta Chapman fan. I love her characters and the plots sound like places that I would love to visit! She keeps suspense flowing naturally, along with romantic interests. Awesome, Vannetta!
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I really enjoyed this. I had tired of Amish books, but this author brings excitement and suspense to the story. Hannah and Amber get involved in a murder, but do not compromise their values as they investigate. Although I was anxious for the murderer to be caught, I was sad to see the book end.
