If you love a puzzle with your Amish fiction, I write two cozy mystery series: the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries and the Amish Secret Widows' Society. Both are clean, lighthearted mysteries set in Amish communities, with plenty of humor alongside the whodunit. If you enjoy Amish mysteries by Vannetta Chapman, Amanda Flower or Wanda E. Brunstetter, you'll feel right at home.
Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries
34 books. Can be read in any order.
Ettie Smith and her sister Elsa-May are elderly Amish widows who live together and can't resist a mystery. The antics of these sisters will keep you smiling, and the mysteries will keep you guessing.
Where to start: each book stands on its own, so you can begin anywhere. Book 1, Secrets Come Home, is where Ettie and Elsa-May's sleuthing begins.
Coming soon: Book 34, A Parrot in a Pear Tree, arrives in November 2026. For some holiday sleuthing, try Amish Christmas Mystery (Book 10) and The Gingerbread Christmas Crisis (Book 32).
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Amish Secret Widows' Society
10 books. Best read in order.
A group of quirky Amish widows, a secret society, and mysteries to solve. It's a fun, light-hearted mix of Amish romance and mystery.
Where to start: Book 1, The Amish Widow, then read on in order through Book 10, That Which Was Lost.
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Which series should I read first?
- Want to dip in and out? Choose Ettie Smith. Every book stands on its own.
- Prefer a story that builds from book to book? Choose the Amish Secret Widows' Society.
- Love romance too? The Secret Widows' Society blends mystery with romance.
Questions readers ask
Are these clean mysteries?
Yes. Both series are clean, cozy reads.
Do I need to know about the Amish to enjoy them?
Not at all. You'll pick up Amish customs as you go. If you're curious, my posts on the Ordnung and Amish superstitions are a good place to start.
Looking for romance too? See every Samantha Price series in order.