Beverly Lewis practically began the genre of Amish fiction with the publication of The Shunning, the first novel in The Heritage of Lancaster County series, and has since gone on to publish many other series with an Amish background for adults and youth. For more information about her books, visit www.beverlylewis.com.
Wanda Brunstetter‘s novels also portray the Amish way of life. Her latest series, Indiana Cousins, begins with A Cousin’s Promise. For more information about her other books, visit www.wandabrunstetter.com.
Cindy Woodsmall‘s Sisters of the Quilt series begins with When the Heart Cries.
Ann Gabhart entered the Amish fiction genre with The Outsider, followed by The Believer. Also new to the Amish fiction genre is Beth Wiseman, author of Plain Perfect and Plain Pursuit and Amy Clipston, author of A Gift of Grace, the first book in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series.
Ellie’s People, a series written by Mary Christian Borntrager, appeals to both young and adult readers with its stories of Amish family relationships. Start with Ellie. Also try books by Carrie Bender.
Amish fiction takes a mysterious turn in the Ohio Amish mysteries of P. L. Gaus. The first in the series is Blood of the Prodigal.
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