Book Review: Amish Country Killer by Mary Alford

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions are my own.


Cover of "Amish Country Killer" by Mary Alford, featuring a rustic wooden house, an Amish buggy, and a moody sky, conveying a suspenseful tone.

Amish Country Killer by Mary Alford
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Publication Date: April 1, 2025
Genres: Christian Romance | Suspense
Pages: 230
Format: paperback – received from author
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An unsolved mystery…

Seeking the truth could be fatal.

Reopening the investigation of her mother’s disappearance puts chief of police Diana Fisher in someone’s lethal sights. As she delves deeper into the mystery, a murderer resurfaces, targeting the Amish community. Detective Micah Nissley, whose fiancée went missing a decade ago, joins forces with Diana to stop the threats and bring the killer to justice. But can they uncover the connection between Diana and the culprit before she becomes the next victim?

The ending of this book was shocking. Never, in my wildest dreams, would I have guessed the killer’s identity. In addition to Alford’s ability to keep me guessing, I liked that suspense was kept in the forefront of this book, and the romance was very low-key. Not even flirting. Diana and Micha were focused on catching a serial killer, not making a love connection. I felt this was very appropriate to the setting.

This book could not have been better. I was not in a reading mood when I picked this up, but as I kept going, that mood changed. To the point where I did not want to put it down. I wrote thisreview well after my normal bedtime so I can get the word out that everyone who loves suspense must read this book.

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