Who the Bishop Knows
Vannetta Chapman
Harvest House Publishers
354 pages
BOOK DESCRIPTION FROM AMAZON.COM:
“What You Don’t See Might Hurt You”
“Every year, residents of the small Amish community in Monte Vista, Colorado, look forward to the Ski Hi Stampede, the state’s oldest professional rodeo. The rodeo is always good, clean entertainment for the hardworking farmers of the San Luis Valley. But this year, the Stampede turns deadly for one Amish man. Did rodeo fans see an unfortunate accident? Or something more sinister?
Amish bishop Henry Lapp is known far and wide for his uncanny ability to draw and remember the smallest details of anything he’s seen, skills that have served him well in past investigations. He was at the rodeo that day. The problem? He didn’t see Jeremiah Schwartz’s death.
With a murderer on the loose and members of his community being threatened, Henry must act fast. But can he solve a crime he didn’t see? This time around, Henry will have to rely on his keen sense of human character and observation, skills he’s honed in his role as bishop, if he hopes to crack the case.
Who the Bishop Knows is a story of accepting our talents, putting one another first, and trusting that God will care for His children.”
My Review:
Vannetta Chapman is one of my very favorite authors. I’ve read many of her novels and her mystery/suspense stories are my favorite. “ The Bishop” series is at the top of my list. “Who the Bishop Knows” is the perfect conclusion to this three-book series. I’ve loved the characters of Henry, Emma, and the setting in the Amish community of Monte Vista.
Both Henry and Emma are strong characters that complement each other. Henry’s ability to draw and detail exactly what he sees is one of the most unusual talents that’s ever been given to the main character of a mystery series and contributes to an intriguing storyline. Henry and Emma’s love story is a sweet one, but it’s the mystery surrounding the murder that is the showcase of this book. My attention was captured from the opening page of the book, and I did not want to stop reading until I finished the book. It’s a pleasure to read a mystery that is both entertaining because of the likable characters as well as suspenseful because of the twists and turns in the story. There’s a encouraging theme of faith in God during times of crisis.
This is a sweet, clean book. No bad language or embarrassing scenes. I would have no problem giving this book to a middle school student to read.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. This is my honest opinion of the boo