300+ rave reviews for this story about the intertwining lives of unlikely members of an Indiana Amish community!WHISPERS FROM THE DEAD is the powerful and thrilling sequel to Lamb to the Slaughter, in the Amish-themed mystery/crime thriller series, Serenity’s Plain Secrets. Sheriff Serenity Adams and Daniel Bachman are once again partnered up in a criminal investigation, when they travel to a … they travel to a northern Amish settlement that has been riddled by arson for the past two decades. Serenity quickly discovers that there is a lot more going on than barn burnings in the touristy community of Poplar Springs. This group of Amish has their own secrets to hide.
Serenity begins to unravel an extensive criminal underworld that threatens to destroy everything that the simple people of Poplar Springs hold dear, and once again puts her own life in jeopardy. And even though Serenity tries desperately to avoid it, things begin heating up between her and Daniel, making her wonder if true love and happiness are really within her grasp.
WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT SERENITY’S PLAIN SECRETS AND KAREN ANN HOPKINS
–“Lamb to the Slaughter was an easy, enjoyable read that I completely enjoyed. I was over the moon EXCITED to hear that there will be more books in this series. Serenity and Daniel will solve cases involving Amish communities throughout the Midwest!” –Caffeinated Book Reviewer
–“I would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this one. I cannot find a single thing I disliked. From the mystery, the characters, and the writing this is a FANTASTIC BOOK! I was so excited to find out this is the beginning of a series…I cannot wait for book two!” –Lose Time Reading
–“This book had it all!! Murder, mystery, forbidden romance and left you needing to read the next book in the series ASAP!! LOVED THIS BOOK! I give it 4.5 stars!” –Curling Up With a Good Book
–“From the prologue to the last chapters, Lamb to the Slaughter had me INSTANTLY HOOKED. Ms. Hopkins is a master at pacing and setting up her stories in a way that has readers connected to both the characters and the storyline…” –Love-Life-Read
–“The characters are COMPLEX and DIMESIONAL, whether they have a large or smaller part to play in this story, and it really added such a RICHNESS that I enjoyed.” –Heather, Bewitched Bookworms Reviews
–“Karen Ann Hopkins has delivered with Lamb to the Slaughter, and I am hoping for a lot more Serenity Adams mysteries in the future. I love the UNIQUENESS Karen Ann Hopkins brings to the mystery genre, and I will DEFIANTLY be reading more from her in the future.” –Unabridged Bookshelf
–“…The mystery remains a mystery until the very end…and I HIGHLY ENJOYED getting to know Serenity, Daniel and the secretive Amish community.” –The Book Swarm
–“Lamb to the Slaughter is a must read for fans of mystery novels. Karen Ann Hopkins made me a fan with her YA Temptation series, and she’s made me an even BIGGER FAN with this murder mystery.”–Actin Up With Books
–“I’m so glad that this is going to be a series; because it’s one of the GREATEST MURDER MYSTERIES that I’ve read in a long time.” –Little Miss Drama Queen
–“Simply put Karen Ann Hopkins, takes her readers to a new level of Amish fiction and suspense…My 5 tree reviews are never given without a lot of thought. No questions asked, 5 IT IS!” –Deitre Helvey Owens, Once Upon a Twilight
–“Lamb to the Slaughter will keep you at the EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. Don’t miss this nail biting experience!!” –Her Book Thoughts
–“Lamb to the Slaughter is a STUNNINGLY SUSPENSEFUL read that will have you flipping pages long after bedtime…!” –Bittersweet Enchantment
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Whispers From the Dead is the second book in the series. This is a wonderful follow up to the first book. I am not a beg fan of cliff hangers but after reading the first book I was interested in reading this one. The primary characters weren’t as well developed as they are in this one. I wasn’t sure If I liked them. But these characters are coming into their own, their stories are richer and fuller.
I read the reviews of the first book and was suprised at the negative comments especially comparing Linda Castillo. These are two wonderful writers with their own special way of telling a story. Just because they write about the Amish does not mean that one is better than the other. The are both great story tellers and are both worth following. After reading this one I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
A small town sheriff deputy investigates a series of arsons in an Amish community.
I love this author and every book I’ve read that she’s written. I especially like these that have a woman sheriff as the main character. Absolutely do not have to be read as a series, but I went back and read all of them.
Excellent detective novel. Excellent character in Serenity Adams.
A good read.
Rarely do I give 5*. I would recommend the entire series
Pretty good mystery. There was some romance. The Amish angle was interesting.
This was a fantastic book, had me on edge to the last page.
Love the series, the series keeps getting better!
Addicted! Read entire series …so far. And anxiously waiting for the next one.
Unusual storyline. Great read!
I found it difficult to put this down! The story was gripping, well written and a glimpse into a world most know little about.
These series of books are enlightening!
I found the subject matter interesting.
Great story.Plan to read more from this author.
This book kept me interested, I want more books about Serenity , her character is realistic, smart. And likable
I love the Serenity character.
This second book in the series was every bit as good as the first one was. I really enjoy the character interaction that the author develops, as well as the varied storylines.
Loved this whole series. Great characters. Hard to put down.
This was a very enjoyable book to read.