When The Bishop Needs An Alibi
(#2 The Amish Bishop Mysteries)
by Vannetta Chapman
Review & GIVEAWAY
Description
A Terrible Secret Hides in the Bulrushes
Amish bishop Henry Lapp eagerly awaits the annual arrival of 20,000 sand hill cranes to the San Luis Valley of Colorado. But his visit to the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge reveals more than just a miracle of God's creation. Hidden among the bulrushes and cattails is the deceased body of a young woman.
As the local authorities attempt to unravel the mystery, Henry feels God's calling to use his extraordinary talent to aid in the investigation. His ability to draw from memory in photographic detail could help solve this puzzling case.
Henry's closest friend, Emma Fisher, has always urged him to embrace his gift. As their relationship deepens, Henry realizes his involvement could put him and those he loves in the direct path of a killer, one who is willing to do anything to cover up a brutal crime, including framing the bishop.
When the Bishop Needs an Alibi is a compelling story of faith, friendship, and finding courage only God can provide.
As the local authorities attempt to unravel the mystery, Henry feels God's calling to use his extraordinary talent to aid in the investigation. His ability to draw from memory in photographic detail could help solve this puzzling case.
Henry's closest friend, Emma Fisher, has always urged him to embrace his gift. As their relationship deepens, Henry realizes his involvement could put him and those he loves in the direct path of a killer, one who is willing to do anything to cover up a brutal crime, including framing the bishop.
When the Bishop Needs an Alibi is a compelling story of faith, friendship, and finding courage only God can provide.
Biography
Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace. She has published more than one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace of Albion, Pennsylvania. Her novel Falling to Pieces was a 2012 ACFW Carol Award winner. A Promise for Miriam earned a spot on the June 2012 Christian Retailing Top Ten Fiction list. Anna's Healing was a 2015 Carol Award finalist. Chapman writes Amish romance, Amish cozy mysteries, and Christian dystopian (suspense). Chapman was a teacher for 15 years and currently writes full time. She lives in the Texas hill country with her husband. For more information, visit her at www.VannettaChapman.com
My Perspective ~
Vannetta Chapman's newest release is based on an Amish community, but is so much more! The Amish featured in this book are warm and inviting, but not without troubles. The Bishop is wrongly accused of murder, and mystery becomes the focus of this book.
Descriptive and deep, with a variety of characters, I was swept into this book without a clue as to who was behind the crimes that took over the story line. Exciting and detailed, I thoroughly enjoyed this story of close relationships and compassion for strangers as well as enemies.
Well beyond the parameters of most Amish fiction, "When the Bishop Needs an Alibi" is very refreshing, and crime isn't buried beneath the surface. Anticipation grows as the plot thickens! I strongly recommend this book! Vannetta's writing only gets better!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book with no expectations for a positive review. All expressed opinions are my own personal perspective.
Descriptive and deep, with a variety of characters, I was swept into this book without a clue as to who was behind the crimes that took over the story line. Exciting and detailed, I thoroughly enjoyed this story of close relationships and compassion for strangers as well as enemies.
Well beyond the parameters of most Amish fiction, "When the Bishop Needs an Alibi" is very refreshing, and crime isn't buried beneath the surface. Anticipation grows as the plot thickens! I strongly recommend this book! Vannetta's writing only gets better!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book with no expectations for a positive review. All expressed opinions are my own personal perspective.
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I have several of Vannetta's books on my shelves including "What the Bishop Saw", so of course I'd love to add this to my ever-growing collection :-) Thanks for the review and giveaway Nancee!
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I’ve actually never read any Amish books but I love a good mystery. I’ve also heard great things about Vanetta’s books. Those two things alone make me want to read this book. Thank you for the chance to win it.
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DeleteThis is a great mystery series Vannetta Chapman wrote I love reading about Henry Lapp and the situations he finds himself in Thank for the chance to win
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