I found myself quickly drawn into Amish Jane Doe by Shelley Shepard Gray. Jackson Lapp left the Amish community as a teenager when he could no longer tolerate his father's behavior. He left behind his sister and his close friend, LizBeth Troyer. Twelve years later, Detective Jackson Lapp returns to solve a cold case. Jackson reconnects with LizBeth who may be able to help him identify the victim in his cold case. The attraction they felt as teens is still there. Jackson gets a chance to speak with his younger sister, Marie. Marie is a teenager who is upset that her brother left her behind to deal with their strict father. She wishes to escape, and Marie has found someone who can help her. Can Jackson and LizBeth work together to find the culprit before another Amish girl is lost? Amish Jane Doe is a quick read. I was able to finish it in a couple of hours on a rainy afternoon. I like the author's engaging writing style. I thought the characters were realistic. I enjoyed visiting Berlin, Ohio which is Jackson's hometown. It is a suspenseful story with an intriguing mystery. There were twists and turns along the way. I had a good time solving the mystery. I like the blend of Amish and English. The ending was sweet (made me smile). Amish Jane Doe is a story about facing the past, forgiveness, healing, family, love, and a cold case. Amish Jane Doe is a gripping tale with a curious cold case, a troubled teen, an erstwhile friend, a recognizable clue, a determined detective, and an unidentified foe.

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