I’ve been reading a lot of books this summer. I’m trying to relax and just enjoy the summer!
One book I would like to recommend is Inescapable by Nancy Mehl. Yes, there is a buggy on the front, but this is a mystery! (I’ve been partial to Amish books lately) I’ve always loved a good mystery, but have started reading a wider variety of books, so when I was reading this, I was pleasantly surprised!
This book is about a young girl, Lizzie Engel, born a Mennonite, but left after getting pregnant out of wedlock. She has been on her own for a while now, but starts to receive threatening letters and notices a strange man following her. Lizzie decided the only safe place to take her daughter and hide is back home. But back at home the letters continue. Lizzie is not sure who to trust and who is threatening her.
I really enjoyed Inescapable! It’s one of those books you just can’t put down. I hope there is a sequel as I would love to know more about Lizzie and her future. I’m looking forward to reading more Nancy Mehl books!
Lizzie Engel is used to running away. At eighteen, she left her Mennonite hometown, Kingdom, Kansas, with plans never to return.
But five years later, the new life she built is falling apart. Lizzie knows she’s being followed, and she’s certain the same mysterious stranger is behind the threatening letters she’s received. Realizing she’ll have to run again, the only escape Lizzie can manage is a return to the last place she wants to go.
Once she arrives in Kingdom, Lizzie is confident she’ll be safe until she comes up with a new plan. In reacquainting herself with the town and its people–especially her old friend, Noah Housler–she wonders if she judged her hometown and her Mennonite faith too harshly. However, just as she begins to come to terms with her roots, Lizzie is horrified to discover the danger she ran from is closer than ever.
No longer sure who to trust and fearful for her life and the lives of those around her, Lizzie finds she has only one place left to run–to the Father whose love is inescapable.
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About Nancy
Nancy Mehl, the author of 12 books, received an ACFW Carol Award in 2009 for her novel For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls. She has a background in social work and is a member of ACFW and RWA. She writes from her home in Wichita, Kansas, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their puggle, Watson. Visit her website at www.nancymehl.com.
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I received this book for review. Opinions are my own.
The Amish culture has always struck an interest with me. This book sounds great!
I’m disappointed in myself because I had this long list of books to read this summer and have only read 2. :/ I just can’t seem to find the time. And I know… I should just make the time. This sounds like such a good read!
Sounds like an interesting book.
I always love reading suspense books, this one seems good!
Oooo! Looks good! I think this is something i’d like to read! =) Thanks for sharing!
This book sounds and interesting and something I would enjoy!