Among the Innocent

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Among the Innocent is another great book I have read by Mary Alford. I loved the chemistry between Leah and Dalton. They made a great duo and I felt myself getting immersed into their story. I never knew what was going to happen next and had to keep reading until I was completely finished in one sitting. There is some lessons learned within the pages and the element of faith was another plus. I am giving Among the Innocent five stars. I believe readers who enjoy reading clean Amish Fiction, as well as, Romantic Suspense. I would love to read more like this by Mary Alford in the future and see where else she will take her readers to next. I received a paperback copy of Among the Innocent from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

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Leah Miller was Amish until her whole family was murdered and she escaped. The killer is back to taunt her ten years later. She is now a police woman in the same village in the Montana mountains. A new police chief, Dalton, has taken over the station, just as a new murders take place. This was a fast paced thriller of a story with many threads to untangle. The killer is creepily diabolical and uses innocent teen girls to terrorize Leah. As the threads come together, Dalton and Leah grow closer and depend on each other. Then find a surprising past connection. One special character was Marge, Leah’s adoptive mother who suffers with dementia. The author gave us some insight into the condition. Another clue could be what Marge cannot remember! If you want a page turner, give this one a try. It is well worth the reading. *I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Reads Program. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.*

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Among the Innocent by Mary Alford is a captivating suspense novel. I thought the book was well-written with realistic, developed characters. I like that the main characters have suffered tragedies. They are flawed characters just like real people. There is plenty of action and tense suspense in Among the Innocent. A killer is back after ten years bringing back of flood of unwanted memories for Leah Miller. Unbeknownst to Leah, the new police chief, Dalton Cooper also has a connection to the crime that took Leah’s family. The pair must work together to capture a deadly killer. There are plenty of twists and turns in this edgy romantic suspense. There is graphic violence in the story. The police follow leads, collect evidence, and try to keep people safe. Unfortunately, the killer always seems to be one step ahead. Be prepared for the hairs on the back of your neck to stand on end. The idea of such an evil person is terrifying. I enjoyed collecting clues so I could figure out the killer’s identity before the gripping reveal. I like how faith was woven into the story. Dalton Cooper is a man of deep faith. He shares his beliefs with Leah whose faith could use some boosting. I enjoyed the picturesque descriptions of St. Ignatius, Montana. The author really brought the area alive with her vivid word imagery. Mary Alford successfully combined solid characters, an absorbing plot, scary suspense, and faith into one suspenseful tale.

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An entertaining Amish mystery with several unexpected twists. Leah Miller barely escaped with her life when a man she was secretly dating murdered her entire family. A decade has passed and the killer has returned. Leah is a deputy sheriff now and wants to stop him before he kills again. She is helped by the new police chief Dalton Cooper. Some of the events are very predictable and some are total surprises. The book was a good, entertaining read with a fast-pace and relatable characters.

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I've long enjoyed her books but Mary Alford's outdone herself with this book. The first page of Among the Innocent reeled me in and I didn't want to stop reading about the search for a truly evil villain! After a ten-year absence "John" has returned to the small Amish community in Montana where he first killed, and his new reign of terror puts the peace-loving people in acute danger. This worst kind of villain hides behind his devastating charm to lure young, innocent, impressionable Amish teenage girls to their deaths, and there seems to be no stopping him! In this book, Alford proves her ability to completely stir emotions with her words. I could feel the fear, uncertainty, and disbelief, along with the frantic need to find this madman before he killed again. Yes, this story is intense, but there are also moments of joy in seeing the friendship that develops between Leah Miller and Dalton Cooper and watching their individual journeys to finding true faith. Among the Innocent is a danger-filled, pulse-altering book that kept me wondering who, how, and why? I recommend it to all who enjoy Christian romantic suspense. I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

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This book had me reading in the wee hours. It was so good. It was VERY suspenseful, a total nail-biting experience! Former Amish Leah, witnessed the death of her entire family. 10 years later she is a member of the police force and working under the new chief, Dalton. They work together to find who is again following the same MO of the murders of Leah's family. There is non-stop action, lots of unsolved crimes and a fearful Amish community as the killer continues his crime spree. The killer is after Leah and is relentless in tormenting her. There is a little romance here, too, so not only suspense to keep your interest going. Leah's character is well developed by the author and you become so engaged with the plot you won't be putting it down for too long. You are going to love this one! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

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She wasn’t ready to play the killer’s games again. Wow!! Do not expect to put this down and it might be better not to start it late in the day, as there will be no sleep if you do! The author has done a fabulous job of drawing the reader in and not letting you relax until the killer is caught, you hope. The Amish setting leads the reader to believe life is calm with most everyone living peaceably, only to find out that horror can enter their serene lives as well. Leah is the only survivor of the horrific murder of her parents and two siblings. After 10 years this atrocity still haunts her every waking hour. Will she ever be able to live without fear? One has to begin to wonder when another murder occurs. Has the killer returned? This ARC was received through Baker Publishing Group, Revell and NetGalley. These thoughts and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.

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A page turner, and with your heart in your throat, and screaming "No", we look for answers. The author does a great job of pulling you into this read, and she doesn't let go! She drops little clues, but not really answers as we turn the pages, and all the while we are there as horrible murders pile up. We are in Amish country, but not your typical Amish story, we are dealing with a sick individual, and time is running out, and the bodies are piling up! Once that final page is turned, this one is going to linger! I received this book through the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.