Wednesday, May 17, 2023

AMISH BLAST INVESTIGATION

 

By Debby Giusti

I'm excited to be with you in Seekerville today, and I'm eager to tell you about my June release from Love Inspired Suspense. You've probably seen the blurb on the weekend edition and some of you may have already ordered the book. If so, thank you! I'm grateful for your support.


A deadly explosion.
A dangerous search for the truth.

After an explosion rocks Becca Klein’s bakery and kills one of her customers, she teams up with the victim’s son to find justice. Though estranged from his father, 
Englischer Luke Snyder is compelled to help the Amish woman uncover why his father died. But ruthless killers believe Luke’s father gave Becca something they want, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it. Can Luke keep Becca safe until they discover the truth?

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I mixed a lot of elements into the book that I hope you'll find to your liking. Becca Klein, my Amish heroine, has never strayed far from her plain community, yet she's filled with  wanderlust. Becca works at Zook's Bakery and has formed a deep friendship with an elderly Englischer who enjoys the jelly-filled donuts she makes. He compliments her sweetness and affirms her baking ability. His kind words stir a yearning in her heart to see what the outside world is like.

I'm sure you can tell what happens next from the cover and title! An explosion occurs and the elderly customer is killed but not before he gives Becca his Bible and asks her to contact his estranged son if something untoward happens to him.

Of course, you know who the son turns out to be. He's Luke Snyder, the hero who hasn't seen his father since he was ten years old. Luke carries memories of a bigger-than-life dad, but those thoughts are tempered by feelings of being abandoned and unloved. Because of that hurt in his past, Luke wants to disavow anything concerning his dad. Becca paints a different picture of his father and encourages Luke to find out the truth about the kind man who had become her friend.

I've added an adorable beagle puppy named Sadie, a gated scientific community, and information Becca and Luke need to uncover as they search for clues about Luke's dad.

The story is dedicated to Carol Rose, a woman with a huge heart who cares for the aged and infirm in my local community. It's brings me great joy to recognize this lovely woman who does so much for so many.

I've given you a tease about the story that, I hope, has made you want to learn more about Becca and Luke's journey.

What elements do you enjoy in the stories you read? Treacherous villains? Secrets? Wounds from the past that need to be revealed and healed? Share what makes you keep turning the pages. 

If you're a writer, what do you include in your stories to make them shine? Any tips for folks just starting on their writing journey as well as for those of us who have published a number of books? 

Leave a comment to be entered in the drawing for AMISH BLAST INVESTIGATION. Two winners will be chosen and their names will be posted on the Weekend Edition. 

Happy Reading! Happy Writing!

Wishing you abundant blessings,
Debby Giusti



30 comments:

  1. Good morning, dear friends! Remember to leave a comment to be entered in the drawing for a copy of AMISH BLAST INVESTIGATION!

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  2. I love all your books looking forward to reading this one

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    1. Thank you so much!

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    2. Include your name or email address so I can add you to the drawing

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  3. Can't wait to read this one. I always enjoy your books but this looks like an especially good one.

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  4. AMISH BLAST INVESTIGATION sounds good.

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  5. I've never read a bad book from Debby Giusti. Can wait to read this one. Always keeps you on your toes.

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    1. Thanks for your kind words. Leave your name so I can put you in the drawing!

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  6. Looks so good can not wait to read

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  7. Leave your name to be entered in the drawing!

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  8. Ummm, you had me at jelly donuts, LOL! I love reading about cooks, chefs, bakers - any character who creates delicious-sounding dishes.

    Small town romances where the characters think they have all the answers, but it takes that special someone to prove them wrong are my favorites. Toss in a bit of mystery and maybe ticking clock and I'm hooked!

    BTW, I love Beagles and I love the name Sadie for dogs. We had a retriever named Sadie and she was quite the fun-loving pup!

    Debby, your upcoming book has it all!
    Audra

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    1. I bet your Sadie was a cutie!

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    2. I love all of your books I have read, suspense are my favorites.

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  9. I love a story that has a hint of mystery in it, no matter what the genre might be. So that's the number draw for me!
    And of course Amish stories are always a plus, and a cute puppy. :-)
    I'm looking forward to reading this one!
    Jan (in case Blogger decides to make me anonymous - it seems to be a trend today!)

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    1. Jan, we both love Amish! And mystery or suspense elements make me happy too!

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  10. I like to read about loyal friendships and brave heroines and food! Lots and lots of food!

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    1. AbbyH, I’m a foodie so I enjoy food in stories too!

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  11. I want characters I care handling a situation or conflict with relatable faith elements

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    1. Jcp, a faith element always makes a story more engaging, IMHO.

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  12. I love mystery and suspense. I also enjoy when there is a twist at the end, especially one where someone turns out not to be who we thought. Please put me in the drawing. This sounds good.

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    1. Thanks, Sandy! You’re in the drawing!

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  13. Sounds like a great story, Debbie! I'd love to have my name in the drawing!

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    1. Terri, you’re in the drawing!

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  14. I love your books. I love Amish mysteries. This is going be another great one. Jackie Tessnair jackie_tessnair@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you so much, Jackie! You’re in the drawing!

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  15. Hi Debby, your new book sounds great. I've always loved mystery and suspense but I also enjoy stories that show forgiveness and redemption. We all have human failings and we all need to experience understanding and forgiveness. Please enter my name. Blessings!

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    1. You’re in the drawing, Connie! Like you, I enjoy stories that include forgiveness and redemption.

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  16. Hi Debby, Can't wait to read your book. It looks like a great story. Thanks for a chance to win.

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    1. Sorry, my name is Linda Ortiz, strgth4yu@hotmail.com

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