THE CROW'S CALL book review

The Crow's Call
(Amish Greenhouse Mystery #1)
by Wanda Brunstetter

Mysterious Events Plague a Greenhouse in Pennsylvania’s Amish Country

When Vernon King, his son, and son-in-law are involved in a terrible accident, three women are left to cope with their deaths, as they become the sole providers of the family they have left. The women’s only income must come from the family greenhouse, but someone seems to be trying to force them out of business.

Amy King has just lost her father and brother, and her mother needs her to help run the family’s greenhouse. It doesn’t seem fair to ask her to leave a job she loves, when there is still a sister and brother to help. But Sylvia is also grieving for her husband while left to raise three children, and Henry, just out of school, is saddled with all the jobs his father and older brother used to do. As Amy assumes her new role, she also asks Jared Riehl to put their courtship on hold. When things become even more stressful at the greenhouse, will Amy crumble under the pressure?


MY REVIEW:
5 Stars: 5/5 Star Rating
       What a cliffhanger!!!   This delightful book left me dying for book number two.  Amy King is convinced that the crow's call signals danger or impending doom and something does always seem to happen when he is around making noise.  But her brother, Henry, has made it his task to make a pet of the crow.  The family suffered a great tragedy when three of the men of the family were killed in a buggy accident.  Belinda and Sylvia are widowed and a brother and son are gone as well.  The family is grieving while trying to keep the family business: the greenhouse thriving.  Amy puts her plans to court on hold to help her mother run the family business. Life will never be the same for the King family.
        We're left hanging to see who is doing all the damage to the greenhouse and why they're doing it at the conclusion of the book.  So I am really anxious for book two. 
       I received an Advanced Reader copy of this book from netgalley and Shiloh Run Press.  All opinions expressed are my own.

About the Author:




New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.

Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at www.wandabrunstetter.com.