A Plain Death by Amanda Flower is a delightful book. It is set in the fictional town of Appleseed Creek and is chalked full of mystery and intrigue. It is an absolute joy to announce that I have THREE copies to giveaway courtesy of B&H Publishers!
Amanda stopped by awhile back for a little chit chat. Click here to read the interview and get to know her.
My Review (previously posted on May 19)
I have a new author on my radar and I am not about to let her out of my sight! Amanda Flower has written a fantastic book! I must say I simply adored this book. It follows Chloe Humphrey, a twenty-four year old computer techy, who takes a job in the small quaint town of Appleseed Creek, Ohio. Right from the start Chloe realizes this small town may not be so small after all. As she is driving along a rural road she sees a young girl in distress. The girl is being accosted by two men who seem to want to do harm. Chloe intercedes and scares the men away. And so it begins…. Chloe finds out that the girl is Becky Troyer, who is Amish and is leaving home. Becky asks to stay with her and Chloe agrees for a few days. She seems harmless and Chloe likes her from the get go. Besides, she knows no one in town so this is a start. Becky promises to find a job and she is determined to do so. She gets an interview at a local greenhouse and decides to borrow Chloe’s car without her knowledge to get there. Never mind that she has no license, she wants this job! On the way to the interview tragedy occurs. The brakes go out on the car, and Becky is unable to stop going down a hill and slams into a horse and buggy killing the beloved Bishop Glick. Shocked and horrified Becky manages to only receive a broken arm. Becky is in a heap of trouble. Chloe and Timothy Troyer, who is Becky’s brother, rush to her defense. Chloe knows her car was in proper driving condition so what happened? After some investigation, it’s discovered that the brake line was cut. Who would do such a thing? As the mystery deepens and I was drawn into the investigation, I quickly realized everything was not what it seemed…..
A Plain Death has it all- mystery, intrigue, and a cast of characters that you will think about long after the last page is turned. Throw in Timothy, a handsome suitor for Chloe, and you have a recipe for a prize winning book. Amanda Flower has cooked up a real winner and I can’t wait for seconds!
Contest Rules
My favorite character in A Plain Death was Grandfather Zook. He is everything a grandpa should be: jolly, wise, and always available for a hug. Such a great character!
What qualities do you think make a character memorable? Leave a comment below.
Like and share with your friends on Facebook for a second chance! (make sure to comment back for your second entry!)
Contest starts today and ends on July 5. I will announce the winners July 6.
Author info: http://amandaflower.com/
A Plain Death: An Appleseed Creek Mystery can ordered in the Destination Amish Store.
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75 thoughts on “A Plain Death Giveaway–3 copies 3 winners!!!!!”
i think the best quality is truth, faith and loyalty
i have shared on facebook also, thank you
Honest, Compassionate, Loyal, and a True Friend!
Thanks for your review. I can’t wait to read this book. Sounds like I have found a new author to me in Amanda Flower.
Blessings!
Judy
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Blessings!
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I think loyalty, we should always be loyal, not just to spouses,
but to friends, really anyone we come in contact with. If we’re
not loyal that doesn’t say much about our character.
Their strong Faith. A real loveale person. I would love to win a copy! Thank you!
I think the best qualities to make a person memorable would be how they live their life.How they try to do good and right,and to live for the Lord.How they care and treat others.thanks so much,I would love to read this book…[email protected]
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A grandfather should be caring, loving, and all around fun to spend time with!
I think the best quality of a character is the reality of the character – one that we can relate to! Someone who is loving and honest and cheerful!!!!!!
I have shared on FB – thank you!!!!!
I’ve liked and shared on FB and twitter! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
oh, forgot to add character traits I admire: honesty, humility and forgiving
You made this book sound good. I’ve tried several times to win it, but no luck yet. Just maybe this will be the time I get lucky. Please enter me. Maxie ( [email protected] )
I think one of the best qualities would be honesty. Truth, faith & loyalty are great qualities, too. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
I liked it on facebook too.
I like a character with a sense of humor, spunk and a faith in the Lord.
Shared on my Facebook page. Thank you.
I think honesty, truthfulness, faith,meekness, and courage.
I like a character with strong personality traits, compassion and a good sense of humor. Thank you for offering this generous giveaway!
Nancee
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I have liked and shared this contest on FB.
Nancee
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I forgot to mention which book I would choose should I win. I already have The Search, so I’d love a copy of Missing. Thanks again for offering this generous giveaway!
Nancee
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Please disregard my former comment. Wrong posting! Sorry
Hi Nancee, go ahead and recomment if you want.
A character who treats others well is important…unless he’s the bad guy of course.
I shared on Facebook. Thank you.
I love the fun loving characters. Ones that are so funny but yet knew when to be serious
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A memorable character in a book is one that I will remember
long after reading the book…They have certain traits about
them that make me think and evaluate, while reading an author’s
book! Many thanks, Cindi
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Again, many thanks to you…
Cindi
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i think honesty and loving. i would love 2 win am going 2 share on fb
i shared on Facebook thank you so much for giveing me a chance to win take care god bless
Characters that are imperfect are always my favorites. Those human flaws in each of us make the characters seem like old friends.
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For me the greatest qualities are being genuine, full of wisdom, and a love for life. I can’t wait to read this book…definitely on my wish list. Would love to win it. Sounds like we have another author joining the genre. Woo hoo!
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Honest, loving and caring are qualities for me. I’m honest to say I want to win this book!
Wit,wisdom and last but not least, faith!
The best quality a grandfather can have is to lover you unconditionlly. Today families are a variety mix quite different when are grandparents grew up in and so there are so many things in life different but love will caryy you through these times.
I shared your sontest on my facebook page. So now I am entered 2 times. Thanks
I think the character that I would remember the most would be compassionate and caring. He or she would help build/mold the character of the younger people in the story line. I think they would teach by example, showing the others how to live right.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.
I think honesty, kindness, willingness to help others,charm, humor and most of all faith in God make a strong character.
I like for the hero to be a honest, caring person. And, to be a fun person to be around. I liked and shared on Facebook.
Please enter me for a second chance. Maxie ( [email protected] )
I say honesty, love, caring, generous and a sense of humor.
Shared on Facebook.
I think the best characters are transparent and real.
A person should be honest, fun loving and true to self and others.
I have shared on FB!!!!!! Hope I win!!!!!!
I enjoy reading about the Amish people. I have found them to be an interesting people. 🙂
What qualities do you think make a character memorable is whether or not he or she made me laugh during the book. That seems to be who I remember most.
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I think a character that may spark a memory in your own life and touch the heart will always leave you smiling and remembering the feeling in your heart! I will be sharing on my page and thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book.
Learning to build relationships and communicating with others – so much is lacking in todays world. Reading about them can teach these skills.
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What draws me to a character??? I think charachter development is essential~~the characters personality, faith, honest, loving, caring and one who is willing to forgive. I like the character to be a little mysterious , as well. It always leaves the reader guessing;-)
Blessings,
Kristin J
I am also going to share this on FB.
Blessings,
Kristin J.
I like characters who are ‘real’. They have faith, but sometimes aren’t drawing on it for the scrapes they get into — which then leads them to grow deeper in their faith. It doesn’t mean that everything will always turn out good for them, but God uses it for good — which only adds to their growing faith and makes them and the story more intriguing.
“Liked”on facebook Thank you for the giveaway…I like characters that are believable, strong honest a little mystery helps too…draws you in to try to figure out the character and their responsiblility to the storyline.
I’ve shared on fb also. Thanks
Truth, respect, devotion, & last but not least beliefs.
Cheryl B
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Cheryl B
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A memorable character would be intriquing, loyal, kindhearted, person of integrity, willing to acknowledge mistakes.
Their compassion and tenacity.
Truthworthy is one quality that I love in characters but most of all the ability to acknowledge mistakes and more on, learning from them.
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Respect, honesty, compassion.
Please add my name to the giveaway. Thank you.
KayG
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Wow the characters I would love in a person to make them memorable to me would be trustworthiness…….I really enjoyed the interview with Amanda Flower….and I would love to win Amanda’s latest book…’A Plain Death’…I have shared on facebook and twitter
strong faith that has been proven or is proved in the story, caring for others, realism, I want to feel like they are someone I might know and enjoy as a friend
I think caring and compassion as well as honesty are very important.
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I think memorable characters are involved in true to life situations and face those situations with honesty and compassion for others.
What makes a character unforgetable is an imperfect being we can relate to who is loyal, trustworthy, compassionate and caring. I have read all of Beverly Lewis’ books and look forward to a new author. When I read about the Amish, I feel like I learn so much.
Believeable is so so important to me! For years I wouldn’t read fiction, because the characters and situations were always beyond my sense of reality…I stick to Amish and Christian fiction now, because the authors rarely get so far from conceivable people. I also value honesty and faithfulness.
I think Grandfathers are compassionate and they step in and help there families, they are there for them. They step in and give advice because they have lived it and they want what’s best for there children and grandchildren.
They help raise there grandchildren when times get tough and I think that’s very loving. They have faith and are good christian people. They live by there faith.
I love reading Amish books.
My husband and I have visited Amish country in the past and they are very sweet and warm people, we even bought a few items from them. I bought a rug from a lady who made it herself and its in my kitchen in front of my sink, its very pretty. My husband bought a pretty belt. They invited us to come back which we will do in the near future.
I just finished a Plain Death, I had a hard time putting it down so that I could get some sleep at night. It only took me 2 days to read it. Can’t wait for the next book to come out.
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A character showing lovea and caring for others.
some one that shows love and caring .