Material Witness

I'm not a runner and at almost 36 I probably never will be, but I felt like I was sprinting to keep up with the pace of this book.  It was INTENSE!!!  I felt like death was or could be around every corner.  I kept expecting the murderer to show up at every location.  I'm a bit surprised he didn't go to the one place several people were staying; surely he would have found out they were there.

Material Witness found a lot of our friends in grave danger.  Someone that we've read about since Falling to Pieces dies in town on the year's busiest weekend in Shipshewana.  While tourist are flocking to the town law enforcement are on high alert for the killer.  Cops are everywhere.  The killer and his accomplice keep showing up.

A random inheritance seems like one big puzzle that may just point to a treasure.  Our friends are both hunting for the killer (did you think they would leave it up to law enforcement) and buried treasure.

Material Witness doesn't disappoint.  You have your intense chase of a killer who keeps popping up and love blossoming.  Finally I get my unicorns and rainbows at the end of a good mystery. =)

Now go read it!

I reviewed this book on behalf of NetGalley and loved it!

Update: Material Witness

Why am I on here and not reading?  I don't know.  I found myself glued to the book while my five year old (almost six) was playing at Chick-fil-a.  I realized it was getting late so I had to stop reading and bring her home.  I'm 47% into the book and people are fleeing their homes.  I'll admit I find it intense.  Alright my daughter is heading for the shower so it's my time to get in some quick reading.

My reading buddy when I'm not beating my body at the gym

Reading: Material Witness

I'm back to reading Material Witness by Vannetta Chapman.  So far it's my favorite of the three books.  We have a dead body, a break-in, a shot has been fired leaving another body on the ground, threats made, and one of our friends is being watched by a killer.  What's the motive and why do they think those targeted have the answer?  As much as I would like a nap right now after getting little sleep last night I have to find out what's about to happen.

A Perfect Square

I recently finished A Perfect Square by Vannetta Chapman.  It's the second book in the Shipshewana Amish Mystery series.  I actually liked it better then Falling to Pieces (book one).  To be fair in Falling to Pieces Callie is the prime suspect in the murder and I really identify with her.  We're both from Houston.  We both understand losing a child; I lost a set of twins March 2011.  And although our situation is different, I know what it's like to live without my husband.  And I have to give Callie props for learning how to quilt.  When in the mood I like to sew, quilt, and do crafts.  Now why would I prefer someone like myself to look guilty?  I wouldn't.  Needless to say I was happy when they solved the case.

In A Perfect Square a body is found in a pond on an Amish farm.  The land owner becomes the prime suspect and he won't defend himself.  How do you clear someone who won't talk?  Deborah takes the task on to prove the innocents of her friend.  Callie still has her ongoing battle with the other quilt shop owner in Shipshewana.  Esther finds herself in love with Tobias and two weeks away from her wedding when she finds the body in the pond.  The only problem is her fiancee lives on the farm with his cousin; the one being held for the murder of the girl.  The cousins are close.  Will Tobias still want to get married?  And who is the girl in the pond and how did she get there?

In the middle of all the dead body and hearings chaos Callie has an interesting visitor that starts a hunt for answers.

I really enjoyed this book.  I found myself staying up late more than once trying to finish a chapter which always led to one more.  After about the third time I woke up holding my Kindle I would finally put it away for the night (early morning).  Now go check it out for yourself.  As for me I'm now reading book three, Material Witness.  Now that I've gotten to know the characters better I'm enjoying it better.

Falling to Pieces

The book was a great read.  I asked someone recently if they read Amish books (no) or mystery books (yes).  I suggested she try the series out.  You get a great combo of the two.

Most of the book takes place in town where a body is found and someone keeps hunting for a lost package.  Callie was the last known person to talk to the deceased and she's also the person who found the body so she became the prime suspect.  While dealing with the cops and their never ending accusations Callie and her new Amish friends decide to launch their own investigation.  It's through their efforts everything comes out in the open.

It's intense at moments, heartwarming, and makes you wonder with which guy romance is budding.

I enjoyed the book, but probably shouldn't be reading it while my husband is out of town. =)