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When the Bishop Needs an Alibi is a compelling story of faith, friendship, and finding courage only God can provide.

A Terrible Secret Hides in the Bulrushes

Amish bishop Henry Lapp eagerly awaits the annual arrival of 20,000 sandhill cranes to the San Luis Valley of Colorado. But his visit to the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge reveals more than just a miracle of God’s creation. Hidden among the bulrushes and cattails is the deceased body of a young woman.

As the local authorities attempt to unravel the mystery, Henry feels God’s calling to use his extraordinary talent to aid in the investigation. His ability to draw from memory in photographic detail could help solve this puzzling case.

Henry’s closest friend, Emma Fisher, has always urged him to embrace his gift. As their relationship deepens, Henry realizes his involvement could put him and those he loves in the direct path of a killer, one who is willing to do anything to cover up a brutal crime, including framing the bishop.

When the Bishop Needs an Alibi is a compelling story of faith, friendship, and finding courage only God can provide.

The Amish Bishop Mysteries

The three novels in this collection overflow with mystery, suspense, and small-town warmth. Bishop Henry Lapp has a unique gift of memory recall, but he’s not sure how this fits in with his calling to love his Amish community and encourage them in the faith. Perhaps God has given him this talent so he can help others…by uncovering murderers: What the Bishop Saw: A suspicious fire leaves an Amish bachelor dead, an innocent suspect in police custody, and Henry holding the possible key to unlocking the mystery. Will he trust God enough to use his extraordinary talent to help solve the case? When the Bishop Needs an Alibi: When a young woman's body turns up at a local wildlife refuge, Henry finds himself embroiled in a mystery that his gift could help unravel. But his involvement may come at a dangerous price to him and those he loves. Who the Bishop KnowsA fun day at the rodeo turns deadly, and Henry must rush to solve a crime he didn't witness, rendering his uncanny ability to remember everything he sees useless. Can Henry stop the killer before he strikes again?

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Welcome, I’m Vannetta Chapman.

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