The
Peacemaker by Wanda
E Brunstetter is the second book in the Mifflin County Mystery
series. The first book in the series, The
Protector, introduced readers to many of the characters featured in this
second book.
Ada Detweiler was
best friends with Rosa Petersheim who disappeared over a year ago. No one has seen or heard from Rosa since the
night she went missing. Rosa’s disappearance
continues to weigh heavy on the Petersheim family and friends. Out of necessity people have tried to go on
with their lives, but still have hope that Rosa may return or they will finally
get answers.
Ephraim Peight was
Rosa’s boyfriend and he was the last person to see Rosa alive. Though there is no evidence, some people
still suspect Ephraim of foul play. When
Ephraim is asked to go stay with his grandmother and help her, he is reluctant
to leave. Trying to make the best of the
situation, he hopes that he will have a fresh start in a town where nobody knows
him.
When Lewis Peight
has a heart attack, Ephraim returns to town to help with this father’s business. During that time Ada and Ephraim start seeing
each other as friends. Ada’s had feeling
for Ephraim for quite a while, but would it be right for her to have a
relationship with her missing friend’s boyfriend?
The Petersheim’s
story continues and we see the impact Rosa’s disappearance has had on their
family.
Faith is a part of
this story. I like how faith was woven
into the characters everyday lives. Most
of the characters in the book were likeable.
Not only are the main characters are featured, but also members of the
families. Young, old and in between. Reading this book, you get a sense of what the
community is like. I appreciate being
able to read a clean novel.
I hope that in the
next book of the Mifflin County Mystery series readers will find
out what happened to Rosa.
I enjoyed reading The
Peacemaker. The book is set at a
slower pace and is more about developing the characters as opposed to an action
novel. This works as a standalone novel,
but you might benefit if you read the first novel, The Protector. If you like Amish fiction, mysteries, or romance
novels I recommend The Peacemaker by Wanda E Brunstetter.
I would like to
thank Barbour Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read
a complimentary copy of The Peacemaker by Wanda E Brunstetter. I was under no obligation to give a favorable
review. The Peacemaker will
be released on March 1, 2025.
