I generally love this series, but this one felt a little blah. I feel like the same sentences were repeated over and over. Don’t get me wrong, I will continue reading the series...but this one was a bit of a bummer.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.

During his younger years, Jakob was greatly influenced by then-police chief Russ Granger. Even when Granger retired and moved away, Jakob often used him as a sounding board on difficult cases, so when Russ returns to Heavenly for a visit, Jakob is excited to see him again and to introduce him to Claire. When Russ is murdered, though, Jakob is devastated, and Claire does what she can to help him through this dark time by helping to solve the case.

This is the sixth book in the Amish Mystery series, which I've enjoyed since the first book. I live not far from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, so the book's setting in Heavenly, PA, brings to mind the Amish buggies, farms and places of business that I've encountered over the years. I also like the way the Amish and the English in these books have learned to peacefully co-exist (for the most part), which seems especially rare these days. Besides the setting, I have had fun getting to know the regular characters, watching as they have grown and their relationships have changed over the course of the series. That was especially true in this book, and I can't wait to read the next one... but I hope we don't have to wait another two years for the next book!

Another terrific book in this series. It is always nice going back to Heavenly, PA and visiting with Claire, Jakob, Claire's aunt and her new boyfriend. The murder has a good twist at the end and wasn't who I thought it would be. I like that Claire has a reason to get involved and she isn't going behind the police, acting like she is smarter than them.

I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGaley for an honest review. - If you haven't read this series, you are missing a good cozy read.