Patrick E. Craig

If you have read the Apple Creek Series by this author and even if you haven't, you will love this new book by Patrick E. Craig! What a mystery! It totally kept me wondering about "Who dun it". And I kept trying to figure it out and my mind changed as I continued to read. I just wasn't sure till the very end. It was a really good mystery and so well written. I could not stop reading until every last page was read. This book brought back the mystery lover in me and add that with an Amish setting, I was hooked! I was completely invested in this book. I loved the characters that returned from the previous books and I loved that the Amish aren't perfect, and that they are human as are we all.
I received an ebook copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own.… (more)

What a beautiful tale that I clearly enjoyed and couldn't help with shedding a tear, I loved the pair of girls nicknamed Boo and Punkin , two teenage girls with iniquitous minds. Boo had found that there was much to discover in the old farmhouse where she was to spend a week at her grandparent's home, and she intended to explore from the attic down, unknowingly that she was way over her way to solve a mystery. This is my first time reading this author, and I think that young and old will enjoy the journey!… (more)

The Mennonite Queen is the third book in The Paradise Chronicles, but it can be read as a standalone. The Mennonite Queen takes readers back to 1559 when religion was a contemptuous subject. Catholic’s did not appreciate the Anabaptists philosophy of being baptized later in life. It took money from their coffers and led to rebellions among the people. Patrick E. Craig brought this time period alive with his rich historical details. We are swept across Europe as Isabella and Johan escape to live life as they desire. They want to marry and pursue the religion they believe in. The religious conflict is explained in way that is easy to understand. My favorite phrase from The Mennonite Queen is “our weapons are not swords and spears, but patience, silence, hope and the word of God”. These strong characters are realistic, and I found myself rooting for them. There are some emotional scenes that are just heart wrenching. Isabella goes through terrible struggles, but she endures them thanks to her strong faith. The Mennonite Queen is an emotional story and unique historical novel that will have you captivated.… (more)