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    Murder, Plainly Read
    Murder, Plainly Read
    Murder, Plainly Read
    Audiobook7 hours

    Murder, Plainly Read

    Written by Isabella Alan

    Narrated by Cris Dukehart

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    About this audiobook

    With so much to do between running her shop and spending time with her new boyfriend, it's amazing Angie is able to help organize the Rolling Brook library's annual book sale. Luckily she's working alongside brash librarian Austina Shaker, a lady who isn't afraid to make waves to get books to her patrons-even the Amish. Unfortunately, this draws the ire of cranky Bartholomew Belier, an Old Order Amish bishop, who publicly vows to ruin Austina.


    And she certainly might be ruined after Belier is found dead in her bookmobile. Now Angie must employ the help of her loyal quilting circle-as well as her beloved French bulldog, Oliver-if she hopes to prove Austina's innocence before the real killer books it...
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateOct 6, 2015
    ISBN9781494581183
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    • 3/5
      It's been nearly a year since the last murder in Rolling Brook and Angie has been busy with her quilt shop and her role as a town trustee. Life is perfect until she discovers the body of unpopular Bartholomew Belier, an Old Order Amish bishop, in the Bookmobile. Wasn't it just yesterday that Angie witnessed an argument between Beiler and librarian Austina? Angie decides to employ the help of her quilting circle to prove Austina’s innocence.

      I don't often read cozy mysteries but admit I do enjoy this series, especially the adorable antics of Angie's French Bulldog, Oliver. I like the dynamics between Angie and her cast of supporting characters. Each story has been very different, which also makes the series fun to read.

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    • 3/5
      Enjoyable murder mystery in Ohio Amish town. I liked it but do prefer Lauren Bradford Amish series a bit more.
    • 4/5
      Angie Braddock, quilt shop owner and township board member, just can't keep away from the murders that seem to plague this small, touristy Amish town. An Old Order bishop is found dead in the local bookmobile. The differences between the Old Order Amish and New were very pronounced in this book. The bookmobile is welcome at a farmer's market near the new Amish pie factory, but unwelcome near the school that houses Old Order students. Angie's quilting circle members and co-workers at the shop are characters that we continue to learn more about, as well her parents' move to town. Alan does a great job at creating atmosphere between the different types of Amish that inhabit Rolling Brook.
    • 5/5
      What a Fun Amish Cozy!! really loved Murder, Plainly Read,part of The Amish Quilt Shop Mystery series. I have missed several books between the first and this, but had no trouble picking enjoying this one. Englischer Angie Braddock cannot keep her nose out of others' business, especially if it involves an Amish friend or two of hers. Can she outmaneuver her controlling, socialite mother; stay friends with her childhood friend, Jonah, whose wife hates her; and dig to find the truth without alienating the handsome Sheriff Mitchell?This is cozy reading at its best. Isabella Allen provides a murder, without tons of gore. We see a slice of Amish life, but also Englischer and Amish being friends. And did I mention the obligatory quirky characters? Love how distinctly odd some of Angie's friends and relatives are. Whether Willow, who owns a tea shop, has purple hair and makes horrible original teas; to Angie's mother who is clueless to what makes Angie tick, the supporting characters help make the mystery not just dangerous but also a barrel of laughs!! ( And don't forget Petunia the Goat!!)Well-done, Isabella (Amanda Flower)!! I have found a cozy series to love!!!!
    • 5/5
      Murder, Plainly Read by Isabella Alan is the fourth book in An Amish Quilt Shop Mystery series. Angela Braddock is the owner of Running Stitch a quilt shop in the town of Rolling Brook, Ohio. She inherited the shop from her Amish aunt about a year ago. Angie is also a town trustee. She is taking a quilt that her quilting circle made (customer order) to Austina Shaker, the librarian on the bookmobile. Angela gets roped into running the library sale that weekend (someone hurt themselves and cannot run it). When Angela shows up the next day, she finds Austina standing over the body of Bishop Bartholomew Beiler. Bishop Beiler was against the bookmobile and books in general. He felt that they would corrupt the people in his district. When Sheriff James Mitchell (and Angela’s boyfriend) shows up, he is not happy to see Angela at the scene of another murder (she does have a knack for finding dead bodies). Austina is the immediate suspect (she was standing over the body and no sign of forced entry). Austina asks Angela to investigate the murder and clear her name (actually insists). Anna Graber (a feisty Amish friend of Angela’s in her 60’s) loves investigating and tells Austina that they will take the case. Angela sets out to clear Austina’s name and find out who killed Bishop Beiler. Along the way Angela will have to deal with her interfering and overbearing Mother who decides to help with the book sale (and push Angela towards the alter). I found Murder, Plainly Read to be so much fun to read. There are times when you will be laughing out loud (especially from the antics of Angela’s mother). It was nice to revisit Rolling Brook, Angela, Anna, Mattie, Sheriff James Mitchell, and the rest of the characters. I found the mystery to be medium level (I solved it before I was halfway through the book) but the author did a good job leaving clues and trying to lead the reader down different paths. Murder, Plainly Read is well-written and is a pleasant way to while away a few hours. I give Murder, Plainly Read 4.75 out of 5 stars (since I was able to figure out the killer early in the book). I cannot wait for the next book in An Amish Quilt Shop series.I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley (and the author) in exchange for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed the next book in the Quilt Shop Mysteries and finding out what Angie was up to next. Angie finds herself in charge of the town's book rummage sale after the person who was in charge gets hurt. It is decided that they will use the bookmobile to help with the sale, but that soon turns out to not be an option when Bishop Belier is found dead on the bookmobile and the driver of the bookmobile is found standing over him. Angie soon finds herself not only having to figure out how to still have the sale, but also having to clear her friend's name in the murder. I love the characters in this series especially Angie's bulldog Oliver. It amuses me how he is treated and how he does not like birds, but is great friends with a goat named Petunia. Petunia is another great character and I would love to borrow her to do some lawn service at my house. I highly recommend this book and series. I received a copy of this book from the author to read and review.