Murder, Plainly Written
Sep 2026 · Barbour Publishing
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She just wanted to fit into Amish Country. . .now she’s standing out!
First novel in The Plain Order Ink Society series, in which Amish writers crack the case of local mysteries.
Sadie Lynch thought inheriting her late Amish aunt’s candle shop was a blessing—a chance to leave her stalled writing career behind and find a fresh start. But running a Plain business when she's not Amish isn’t exactly filling her store with customers—especially when the local minister insists she sell out.
Sadie, who doesn’t want to leave, thankfully meets Wanda—an Amish woman with a secret obsession. As Wanda continues to visit the candle shop, an unexpected partnership blooms when Wanda agrees to help Sadie’s shop in exchange for writing advice.
But the grand reopening of the candle shop takes a deadly turn when the body of the Amish minister is discovered behind the counter. Now Sadie is the only suspect, prompting Wanda and the Plain Order Ink Society to try helping her solve the mystery.
But in this Plain community, secrets burn brighter than flames—and nothing is as simple as it seems.
First novel in The Plain Order Ink Society series, in which Amish writers crack the case of local mysteries.
Sadie Lynch thought inheriting her late Amish aunt’s candle shop was a blessing—a chance to leave her stalled writing career behind and find a fresh start. But running a Plain business when she's not Amish isn’t exactly filling her store with customers—especially when the local minister insists she sell out.
Sadie, who doesn’t want to leave, thankfully meets Wanda—an Amish woman with a secret obsession. As Wanda continues to visit the candle shop, an unexpected partnership blooms when Wanda agrees to help Sadie’s shop in exchange for writing advice.
But the grand reopening of the candle shop takes a deadly turn when the body of the Amish minister is discovered behind the counter. Now Sadie is the only suspect, prompting Wanda and the Plain Order Ink Society to try helping her solve the mystery.
But in this Plain community, secrets burn brighter than flames—and nothing is as simple as it seems.
She just wanted to fit into Amish Country. . .now she’s standing out!
First novel in The Plain Order Ink Society series, in which Amish writers crack the case of local mysteries.
Sadie Lynch thought inheriting her late Amish aunt’s candle shop was a blessing—a chance to leave her stalled writ...
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Kristina Anderson
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September 30, 2026
Warm, inviting, and cleverly plotted, Murder, Plainly Written pairs an Amish candle shop with friendship, faith, and a satisfying mystery. Sadie and her sleuthing circle make this debut shine! Set in Ohio's Amish country, the story blends a welcoming candle shop, a close community, and secrets around a minister's death. Sadie Lynch is an appealing newcomer, and The Plain Order Ink Society gives the investigation a fresh twist. Wanda adds warmth, while faith, family, and friendship shine.
Debbie ballard
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August 29, 2026
Loved reading the inspirational and amazing story. When.Sadie inherits an Amish Candle Shop from her aunt, she learns how to make candles, meets Wanda, an amish woman, and the handsome deputy, August, but someone is sending threatening notes to Sadie. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting romance story.
About the author
Mindy Steele was raised in Kentucky timber country and has been writing since she could hold a crayon against the wall. Steele writes Amish Romance peppered with just the right amount of humor, as well as engaging Suspense, using rural America and the residents as her muse. Steele strives to create realistic characters for her readers and believes in engaging all the senses to make you laugh, cry, hold your breath, and root for the happy ever after ending. A hopeless romantic, with a lyrical pen, Steele wants her readers to find themselves somewhere within her pages. A mother of four and grandmother to a half dozen blessings, Steele enjoys hiking and gardening, coffee indulgences and weekend road trips, and is personally doing all she can to make peanut butter its very own food group.
Mindy Steele was raised in Kentucky timber country and has been writing since she could hold a crayon against the wall. Steele writes Amish Romance peppered with just the right amount of humor, as well as engaging Suspense, using rural America and the residents as her muse. Steele strives to crea...
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