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Hearse and Buggy (An Amish Mystery Book 1) by [Laura Bradford]

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The simple life gets complicated when death comes calling in the first novel in the national bestselling Amish Mystery series.

Claire Weatherly has fled a high-stress lifestyle for a slower pace—in Amish country: Heavenly, Pennsylvania. She only planned a short visit but instead found herself opening an Amish specialty shop, Heavenly Treasures, and settling in.Claire loves her new home, and she’s slowly making friends among the locals, including Esther, a young Amish woman who works in the shop. So when the store’s former owner,the unlikable Walter Snow, is murdered, and the man Esther is sweet on becomes a suspect, Claire can’t help but get involved.

Newly returned Detective Jakob Fisher, who left Heavenly—and his Amish upbringing—as a teenager, is on the case. But his investigation is stalled by the fact that none of his former community will speak with him. Claire’s connections make her the perfect go-between.

As Claire investigates, she uncovers more than she wanted to know about her neighbors. And suddenly, everything she had hoped to find in this peaceful refuge is at risk...

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An Amish Mystery
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“The best cozy mystery debut I’ve read this year.”—Harlan Coben

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“[Bradford s] mastery of the Amish culture adds a dimension to her work that readers will likely find fascinating.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“The characters are interesting and delightful. The setting in the wonderful town of Heavenly, PA, is just that, heavenly. Mixing Amish and English town folk is intriguing...I recommend this book to any reader interested in Amish novels, cozy mysteries or who just wants to read a fabulous book.”—Open Book Society

“Delightful...Well-portrayed characters and authentic Amish lore make this a memorable read.”—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

As a child, Laura Bradford fell in love with writing over a stack of blank paper, a box of crayons, and a freshly sharpened number two pencil. From that moment forward, she never wanted to do or be anything else. Today, Laura is the author of the Emergency Dessert Squad Mysteries and the national bestselling Amish Mysteries. She lives in Yorktown Heights, New York, with her husband and their blended brood.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0072NWIP8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (June 5, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 547 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #582,375 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,139 in Amish & Mennonite Fiction (Books)
- #4,689 in Amateur Sleuth Mysteries (Kindle Store)
- #12,386 in Amateur Sleuths

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While spending a rainy afternoon at a friend's house more than forty years ago, Laura Bradford (a.k.a. Elizabeth Lynn Casey) fell in love with writing over a stack of blank paper, a box of crayons, and a freshly sharpened number two pencil. From that moment forward, she never wanted to do anything else.

Today, Laura is the USA Today Bestselling Author of more than 35 books and stories. Her latest work includes A Plus One for Murder, the debut book in her new A Friend for Hire Mysteries, and the women's fiction novel, Her New Story.

Laura also pens several other mystery series including; An Amish Mystery series, the Emergency Dessert Squad Mysteries, the Tobi Tobias Mysteries, and the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries (written as Elizabeth Lynn Casey). She is a former Agatha Award nominee, and the recipient of an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award in romance. Laura enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and being an advocate for those living with multiple sclerosis. Learn more at: https://www.laurabradford.com/

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nategray

amazing read!

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023

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Enjoyed this book from start to finish! Well written, informative, and entertaining. Would recommend to anyone who appreciates a cozy mystery filled with interesting characters and an interesting plot.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022

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I found this book easy to get into and could not lay it down until it was finished

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Drebbles

Nice beginning to new cozy mystery series

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013

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After ending her marriage, Claire Weatherly moves to Heavenly, Pennsylvania to live with her aunt Diane and opens up a local store called Heavenly Treasures. Claire has slowly become friends with her Amish neighbors even employing one, Esther, in her store. When the former owner of her store is murdered Claire finds herself involved in the case when Esther's close friend Eli Miller becomes a suspect. Claire is working closely with policeman Jakob Fisher to solve the case - he needs her help because he left the Amish a long time ago and is now shunned. Will Claire and Jakob be able to overcome many obstacles and solve the murder?

"Hearse and Buggy" is the very enjoyable first book in Laura Bradford's Amish cozy mystery series. I love both Amish romances and cozy mysteries so was eager to try this series and was not disappointed. Bradford does a great job of showing the Amish way of life - I've read a ton of books and have watched a lot of television specials about the Amish and still learned a few things I didn't know while reading this book. I love both the setting of Diane's bed-and-breakfast as well as Claire's shop. Having Jakob Fisher be ex-Amish is also a great touch and I look forward to his story developing over the course of the series. The description of Heavenly, Pennsylvania is well done and well written - I felt like I was there while reading the book. Most cozy mysteries have a touch of romance in them as does this book but I was surprised at the twist to the formula that Bradford drew in this book - nicely done. The mystery aspects are nicely done as well - I love it when I read a cozy mystery and try to figure out who the killer is, think I know, and then keep changing my mind - to me this means a book is well plotted - and I was able to do that with this book.

"Hearse and Buggy" is a great start to what looks to be a fun cozy mystery series.

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Cozy and warm

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022

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Just the kind of story you want to read when you want to curl up and relax. And hope that everything will work out for the characters you like.

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013

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In the romantic mystery Hearse and Buggy (An Amish Mystery), Laura Bradford displays the Amish lifestyle through the perspective of “English” woman, Claire Weatherly who has moved to Heavenly to find a life of simplicity. She ends up trying to deal with her attraction for two men and becoming an amateur detective when a murder occurs at the back of her store.
I love a well balanced sweet romance novel, and this one was like a multicolored round swirly lollipop as big as my head. Laura Bradford captivated me with the simple lives of the Amish. She drew me into Claire’s experiences, the depth of her emotions and how the pain of her past was influencing her present. One of my favorite things about the book was how much Claire loved the art of the Amish. I could see the art in my mind’s eye as it was being described. I wanted to feel the texture of the wood as Claire brushed her fingers over the pieces.
The murder mystery kept me wondering all though the story who the killer was. In the end was I wrong or was I right? I’m not saying.
Hearse and Buggy was a wonderful novel and I recommend it to all and sunder. I am definitely ordering her second book in this series Assaulted Pretzel.

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A Nice Beginning to a New Series

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2012

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This debut novel of an interesting mystery series was just that, interesting. We, the readers, are introduced into the culture of the Amish people (Pennsylvania Dutch) from the perspective of the new English person who has purchased a craft store on the 'Lighted way.' Through the eyes of Claire Weatherly, a recent divorcee, we are eased into the simple lifestyle, and then shocked by the brutality of a murder right behind her store.

Claire isn't the only new resident of Heavenly, PA. The new police detective, Jakob Fisher has returned to his home town. Jakob has broken the tenets of the Amish faith and so he needs Claire's help as a go-between to solve this murder and other crimes in the peaceful town.

The book was so gentle that often I forgot it was a murder case. The victim was disliked violently by both the English and Amish community. There was great attention to detail about the budding romance of Eli and Esther. Eli is a visible suspect in the town's eyes, yet, it is very clearly not him.

For a debut novel this was a great cozy read. Now that we have been slightly tutored in the ways of the Amish, I fully expect the next book will be sharper on the crime committed.

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Amish mystery

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018

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This book sucked me from the beginning and I had a few late nights until I finished reading it. It was about Claire, who after her divorce, moves to Heavenly, PA to live with her aunt who runs a bed and breakfast. Claire opens a store, Heavenly Treasures, where she sells local goods mostly made by the Amish community. Claire also hires an Amish girl, Esther. Everything goes wrong, after the previous owner of the store is found dead in the alley behind the store and the prime suspect is Eli Miller whom Esther has a crush on. The story continues until the murdered is discovered and it is not who you expect. If you like Amish mysteries this is a book for you.

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The proof On the hands.

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2019

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Laura Bradford, master story teller of Amish cozy mysteries brings readers the first book of An Amish Mystery series. A murder takes place early in the book leaving readers guessing who done it almost to the end of the story. I kind of suspected who the real killer was but to be honest I also had another person I thought had motive enough to have killed the victim.
I love cozy murder mysteries and I will be reading more of this authors mysteries in the near future. If you love to read cozy murder mysteries I recommend Hearse and Buggy for your reading pleasure.

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Searchfamilies

1st in the series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2018

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while this book was a bit slow it was a nice read
I did guess wh did it from very near the beginning but didn't know for sure
It will be interesting to read more in the series to follow Claire & Jakob & other people in the book
so if you like easy going mysteries then this maybe for you

Debbie Blake

Four Stars

Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2015

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Great addition to an excellent series!

Bianca Wenzel

Himmlische Schätze und ein Todesfall

Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2013

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Nach einer unrühmlichen Trennung von ihrem Mann zieht Claire Weatherly von New York ins kleine Örtchen Heavenly im Bundesstaat Pennysylvania. Dort gehört ihrer Tante ein Bed and Breakfast, wo sie erstmal unterkommt, aber schon bald einen eigenen Laden führt, in dem sie vor allem Produkte der dort ansässigen Amischen verkauft. Unterstützt von Esther, einer jungen Amischen, die ihr auch viel über das Leben ihrer Community erzählt. Langsam fühlt sich Claire angekommen und angenommen und genießt das ruhige Leben fernab der New Yorker Hektik. Da wird vor ihrem Laden ein Toter gefunden, alle verdächtigen einen jungen amischen Heißsporn, doch ist es wirklich so einfach?

Eine unsichtbare Grenze verläuft durch das kleine ruhige Örtchen Heavenly in Pennysylvania, auf der einen Seite das einfache Leben der Amischen, auf der anderen das (für uns) "normale" Leben der sogenannten Englischen. Dass bei einem solch engen Zusammenleben die Grenzen verschwimmen, erst recht bei einem Mord, wird lebendig und spannend von Laura Bradford erzählt. Liebevoll führt sie ihre Figuren ein und man fühlt sich direkt wohl in Heavenly und bei seinen Bewohnern. Man bekommt einen Einblick in das Leben der Amischen, was Bradford hervorragend recherchiert hat. Ihr Erzählstil ist einfach schön. Ein Buch, das von der ersten bis zur letzten Spaß macht!

"Hearse and buggy" bietet alles, was einen cozy zu einem cozy mystery macht und dürfte Fans dieser Bücher schnell ans Herz wachsen. Der zweite Teil steht bereits in den Startlöchern: Assaulted Pretzel (An Amish Mystery)

Normalerweise vergebe ich ungern fünf Sterne bei Serienstart, aber hier gibt's einfach gar nichts zu meckern und somit volle Punktzahl.

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J. Funnell

Slow like the pace of the Amish horse and buggies

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017

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Rather slow, too much repetitive thoughts by the main character about her previous life. Finished the book but thought the plot was very thin and obvious. Maybe the characters will flesh out as the series continues but I'm not sure I will be bothered to find out.

Douglas Lewis

An excellent, calming read whilst I was recovering from a ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2018

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An excellent, calming read whilst I was recovering from a recent Hip Replacement Operation.

Also very informative because I know so much more now about the Amish then I ever did.

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