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Vannetta Chapman has published over one hundred articles in Christian family magazines, receiving over two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups. She discovered her love for the Amish while researching her grandfather’s birthplace in Albion, Pennsylvania. She published a novel with Abingdon Press called A Simple Amish Christmas in October of 2010. Her first Quilt Shop Murder Mystery, Falling to Pieces (Zondervan), released in September 2011.Falling to Pieces is the first book in Vannetta's Amish mystery three-book series. Chapman lives in the Texas hill country with her husband.

Vannetta is a proud member of the following writing organizations:
American Christian Fiction WritersFaith, Hope and Love (Inspirational Chapter of RWA)
Romance Writers of America

You can also follow Vannetta at:
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Contributing reviewer Judy Burgi is kindly offering both of her copies of these wonderful Amish Mystery books to one blog reader!

Falling to Pieces: Reviewed by Judy Burgi

Callie Harper makes a trip to Shipshewana , Indiana to get her deceased aunt's affairs in order. Her aunt has passed away and she has inherited her aunt's quilting store. Callie has every intention of cleaning up Daisy's Quilt Shop to sell and once sold getting out of Shipshewana as soon as possible.

The first person Callie meets in Shipshewana is an Amish woman named Deborah Yoder. Deborah talks Callie into selling her quilts on the internet. Callie finally agrees and forms a partnership to auction Deborah's quilts online.

Callie has a run in with the town newspaper editor, Mr. Stakehorn, over something he had printed in the newspaper regarding her. He accused her of hustling the Amish's wares (Quilt's) on the internet highway. Callie even goes so far as to threaten Mr. Stakehorn that if he didn't print a retraction he would regret making an enemy of her.

This is where all the excitement and mayhem begins! Is it a coincident that things begin to happen since Callie came to Shipshewana? Is she the cause of all the chaos that is going on? Is someone out to frame Callie? If so, what would someone have against a newcomer?

I love a good mystery! There are a couple of reasons why I loved this book. I really enjoyed the author's very first novel "A Simple Amish Christmas". After reading "A Simple Amish Christmas" I was hooked. I couldn't wait to see what her next book would be. Another reason I loved this book is, Falling to Pieces" was written about a small town called Shipshewana and that small town is just a hop, skip and jump from where I live. I know exactly where LaGrange County , Indiana is. Fort Wayne, Indiana was also mentioned in the book and that is where I go to do some major shopping. I've also eaten at The Blue Gate Restaurant many times! So it was exciting to read about places where I've actually been.

Thank you Vannetta Chapman for such a good read. I am so looking forward to reading "a Perfect Square".

A Perfect Square: Reviewed by Judy Burgi

Will Callie and Deborah solve another Amish mystery? The adventures begin once again in the small town of Shipshewana, Indiana.

Esther and Deborah are on their way to take food to Reuben and Tobias. While driving down the lane Esther spots some wildflowers growing near the pond and asked Deborah to stop the buggy so she can pick some. They are meeting Callie at Daisy's Quilt Shop in an hour and Esther wants to take some flowers to her. As Esther nears the wildflowers she sees the body of an Amish girl face down in the pond. All of a sudden Deborah hears a loud scream from Esther.

This book was a real page turner for me and reeled me in from page one. I loved how the author includes mystery, suspense, some romance, the power of prayer and following God's will into this great read. Not only is this a murder mystery but this book also includes another mystery woven in. I found this to be a very pleasant surprise and loved how this situation was handled.

This book is filled with a variety of characters in all walks of life. I found myself really caught up in the lives of these characters. Of course we can't forget Max. He is definitely one of my favorites!

For those who have read "Falling to Pieces" and liked the book I am here to tell you that you will love "a Perfect Square" just as much if not more. I can't wait for book 3 in this series to be published. Thanks to Vannetta Chapman for some great reads. Keep them coming!

Thanks again, Judy, for offering to share your books! 

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