Written by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Series: Mifflin County Mystery, Book 2
Published by Barbour Fiction
Release Date: 03.01.25
Genre: Amish Fiction, Cozy Mystery
4 Stars!
In The Peacemaker, Wanda E. Brunstetter crafts a cozy mystery steeped in Amish traditions, quiet suspense, and tangled relationships. With Rosa’s disappearance still casting a long shadow over Big Valley, secrets and silent suspicions weigh heavy on the community. Ada, grieving the loss of her best friend, finds herself drawn to Ephraim—Rosa’s former boyfriend—just as new accusations threaten to unravel everything.
The story moves at a measured pace, allowing emotions to simmer and relationships to shift. While mystery lingers in the air, the real tension comes in the quiet moments—when trust is tested and long-held doubts creep in. Brunstetter captures the weight of an unresolved case and the fragile bonds of love in a close-knit world where every glance and whisper carries meaning.
Though romance weaves through the narrative, it’s the mystery that keeps the pages turning. With whispers of betrayal, an arsonist stirring up old wounds, and a love triangle that takes a backseat to deeper questions, The Peacemaker unfolds piece by piece—never rushed, never forced, just steadily revealing the truth in its own time.
For those who enjoy a slow-burn mystery with a cozy touch, this story delivers. It’s not about high-speed twists—it’s about the deliberate unraveling, piece by piece, of a community’s buried secrets.
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher, Barbor Fiction. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
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