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"After a murder case threatens her safety, attorney Brooke Benton seeks sanctuary in the quiet Amish community of Maplecreek. Although the locals disagree with her cosmopolitan ways, she soon manages to find a place in their lives. But when a tragic hit-and-run accident turns fatal, Brooke cannot abide by the community's belief in absolute forgiveness. She wants answers. Daniel Brand left his childhood home to explore the outside world years ago. Now he has returned to his Amish roots, and show more worldly Brooke Benton does not fit into his plans. But when his niece dies, he slowly agrees that they must bring to justice the driver who killed her--especially when a silent presence continues to threaten the community. Together Brooke and Daniel begin a journey along a dark road, hoping to bring peace to the small community...and maybe lead their hearts home."--P. [4] of cover. show lessTags
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I liked this book. It's one of those books that is more of a meal not just a snack. I feel full after reading this. The portrait of the Amish was very detailed. I thought it was balanced and well rounded. The mystery element was not the strongest ever but was pretty good. The romance between the English Brooke and the Amish Daniel was not real intense. If the book lacks anything, it is in Daniel's decision not to take his vow to be Amish. His love for Brooke came out of nowhere for me. Perhaps because we saw very little from Daniel's POV and thus knew very little about his internal struggle over finally turning away from his heritage for an outsider woman. I liked it but it wasn't written as intensly as other portions of the book for show more example Emma's mental problems after Katie's loss. But I didn't really mind the lack luster romance because the rest of the book was so fulfilling. show less
I could have done without the stilted romance, but I thought the mystery was well rendered and kept me guessing. I also liked the fact that there were multiple plot lines going on simultaneously. The descriptions of Amish life and customs intrigued me.
To read, but the average rating on this book is a 4. After I read it I will return and write a REAL review!
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Author Information
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Karen Harper is also the author of a number of contemporary suspense & historical novels. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, & Naples, Florida. (Publisher Provided) Karen Harper was born on April 6, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio. She attended Ohio University in Athens and earned her undergraduate degree. She went on to Ohio State University in Columbus for her show more graduate degree. She landed a teaching position in English at Ohio State University. She soon began writing historical and contemporary fiction. Her first book, Sweet Passion's Pain, was published in 1984. It was later published as The First Princess of Wales in 2006. She has written several series including: The Maplecreek Series, The Home Valley Series, The Queen Elizabeth I Series and Cold Creek Series. Her titles often make the New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers List. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Dark Road Home
- Original title
- Dark Road Home
- Original publication date
- 1996
- People/Characters
- Brooke Benton; Daniel Brand; Emma Kurtz; Katie Kurtz; Jennifer Reynolds; Levi Kurtz (show all 8); Hank Waldron; Kiki Waldron
- Important places
- Maplecreek, Ohio, USA
- Dedication
- For Don for everything, including sharing with me
the simple treasures of Ohio Amish county. - First words
- Some said you can't go home again, but Daniel Brand was bound to do just that.
- Original language
- English
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- Members
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- Popularity
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- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (3.52)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook
- ISBNs
- 11
- ASINs
- 2
