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- Detective Nate Fisher must go back to the Amish community he left behind and confront his past to help the woman he once loved in this dual-POV mystery, perfect for fans of Linda Castillo.
- About the Author: Amy Lillard is the award-winning, best-selling author of over fifty books and novellas in a variety of genres.
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
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Detective Nate Fisher must go back to the Amish community he left behind and confront his past to help the woman he once loved in this dual-POV mystery, perfect for fans of Linda Castillo. Back to active duty after an administrative leave of absence for the use of deadly force, the last thing Detective Nathan Fisher wants to do is return to the conservative Amish community he left behind, but when his father passes, he has no choice. Hoping to clear his head and perhaps mend fences with his family, he returns to his small Mississippi hometown despite not being welcome. What was supposed to be a quick visit turns into a prolonged stay when his former love pleads for his help. Rachel Hostetler's world is turned upside down when she finds her brother's body hanging in her family's barn. Rachel is sure her brother Albie did not kill himself, but neither her father nor the police are willing to listen. When she spots Nate, her ex, now a detective in Oklahoma, back in Cedar Creek, she knows he is the answer to her problem and begs him to intercede. As Nate and Rachel come to terms with their shared history, despite knowing nothing can come of the longing they have for each other, the pair must look into Albie's death as suspects stack up. The truth is out there, but can they find it before Nate has to return to his real life and face the shooting that has him so desperately searching for peace?Review Quotes
Praise for The Secrets We Keep
"Fans of Linda Castillo will love this look at the Amish community, filled with mystery and forbidden love."
--Kirkus Reviews "The rich setting and strong characterization make this title an overall compelling read."
--Library Journal "A good mystery and look at the life of the Amish and their traditions."
--Red Carpet Crash "Lillard offers a new twist on the small-town mystery. Set against the unexpected backdrop of an Amish hamlet in Mississippi, the tragic death of a young man brings simmering tensions to the surface. Faith and family collide in the search for justice. Readers will be left wanting more of Detective Nathan Fisher."
--D. A. Bartley, author of Blessed Be the Wicked
About the Author
Amy Lillard is the award-winning, best-selling author of over fifty books and novellas in a variety of genres. A transplanted Southern belle, Amy was born and raised in Mississippi and now lives in Oklahoma with her husband of a billion years. They have one (almost) adult son whom they are embarrassingly proud of. These days their "empty nest" is rounded out with two spoiled cats who always seem to want to be fed when she's hit her writing stride for the day. But such is life with felines.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Theme: Police Procedural
Format: Paperback
Author: Amy Lillard
Language: English
Street Date: June 24, 2025
TCIN: 93993311
UPC: 9798892422451
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-2806
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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3.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
66% would recommend
3 recommendations
Pacing is slower than a three-toed sloth!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 29 days ago
The premise of The Secrets We Keep by Amy Lillard is intriguing. However, its execution did not fully realize its potential. Expectations for a mystery filled with twists, turns, and tension were unmet, as the story lacked these characteristics. The story features several unlikeable characters. However, I liked Rachel’s spirited and curious daughter, Kate. I did not understand why Nate was shunned. He left the Amish community, but I thought you were only shunned if you were a baptized member of the community (did I miss where it said he was baptized). Of course, they do have a strict bishop (no running water in their homes—can you imagine?). The story is filled with repetitive details such as Nate stating he is leaving each day and Rachel wanting the truth regarding her brother’s death. The story moved slower than a three-toed sloth. I was hoping for a satisfying conclusion (a reader can dream), instead it was anticlimactic with several threads left unanswered. The ending has a cliffhanger, but I am not interested in reading the next book (sorry).
Amish Thriller!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Connie Saunders - 2 months ago
Author Amy Lillard has a new notch in her writing belt! The title and cover of The Secrets We Keep immediately captured my attention, but it is the complex story inside that sealed the deal. It is layered with doubts, distrust, and an underlying question about the validity of secrets. We keep secrets with the hopes of avoiding hurt and embarrassment, but are they beneficial? Will they eventually harm the people we are trying to protect? Lillard shares an engaging tale of a young Amish woman who seeks help from an ex-boyfriend visiting Cedar Creek, the Amish community where they both grew up. He broke her heart when he left, and time has changed them and the innocent lives they once shared! Suspicions relating to suicide, murder, and even bullying have invaded this seemingly peaceful Amish community, so their reunion is a bittersweet and poignant reminder of Thomas Wolfe's observations in his classic novel, "You Can't Go Home Again". This isn't the usual Amish romance or cozy mystery that we've come to expect in an Amy Lillard novel. It's an Amish thriller that will keep you turning the pages to discover the truth! I received an ARC from the publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.
Will grab you by the cowboy bootstraps
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Gail Hollingsworth - 2 months ago
Nate left the Amish as a baptized church member so was subsequently shunned by his community including his family. When his father dies he comes back to “pay his respects” and is sucked into an investigation of a mysterious possible suicide. His former girlfriend asks him to help her prove her brother did not kill himself. This story drew me in right away. So much baggage is carried around by Nate and Rachel. As more and more clues are gathered it just gets more and more complicated. I felt deeply for both Nate and Rachel and suffered right along with them. What will be discovered and will it make a difference? Amy Lillard is a master at writing about the Amish and does her research throughly. I can’t wait for the next book! I received this complimentary ebook from the author but was not required to write a review.