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Blood of the Prodigal (Amish-Country, Bk 1)
Blood of the Prodigal - Amish-Country, Bk 1
Author: P. L. Gaus
When an Amish or "plain" boy is kidnapped, Bishop Eli Miller reluctantly seeks help from outsiders, the "vain ones" known as English. Pastor Caleb Troyer and Professor Michael Branden, boyhood friends and lifelong residents of the county the Amish and English share, understand better than anyone that the bishop would not have...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780452296466
ISBN-10: 0452296463
Publication Date: 9/28/2010
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 40 ratings
Publisher: Plume
Book Type: Paperback
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natalietahoe avatar reviewed Blood of the Prodigal (Amish-Country, Bk 1) on + 70 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
I enjoyed this quite a bit. Although a quick read, it's an exceptionally smart mystery, and it certainly does an effective job in telling a sound story full of absorbing insights into the Amish way of life. There are intelligent layers within this story, of both the personal lives of the Professor and his wife, but also of the Amish community and the politics of the English living side by side with the Plain People. The characters were exceedingly interesting with each scene (my personal favorites: the Professor, his wife, and Sheriff Robertson), and I was caught up in the mystery of it all. I had no idea who did the kidnapping, who committed murder, until the scenes unfolded before me. P.L. Gaus has combined the surrounding Amish countryside and charming characters into a developed and well-researched journey of a mystery. This is book one in the Amish-Country Mystery series, so there's no doubt that I'm interested to pick up the next one.

I also must admit that there were times, especially towards the end, when my throat closed up as I read, and I'm pretty sure if someone asked me a question at that exact moment, or tried to talk with me, I'd have to blink back some tears and collect myself before trying to speak.
reviewed Blood of the Prodigal (Amish-Country, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I loved the book....and will read again and again!
ASJ avatar reviewed Blood of the Prodigal (Amish-Country, Bk 1) on + 341 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
It was very good. I am not sure what was more interesting mystery or the look into the Amish way of life. Very good perspective of Amish life and some the descrimination they are up against because they choose a different style of life. Strong characters. Look forward to book 2.
blissfulreader avatar reviewed Blood of the Prodigal (Amish-Country, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 1
OKAY, I am pretty lame! What got my attention was the cover and it reminded me of the reality show "Amish Mafia".

The book is as everyone says! Great story, suspensful but mostly educational about the Amish ways. I live in the West and have not a clue to the true Amish ways. This author is excellent at story telling and enlightening.

Can't wait for the second book.
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