Fall From Pride

Fall From Pride
Karen Harper

Against the peaceful night sky, a barn burns…Sarah Kauffman sought permission from her church elders to paint murals on a few of the Amish community's barns. Each was designed like an old-fashioned quilt square, representing a piece of the Amish traditions Sarah loved. The works of art were intended to draw more tourists to the Home Valley in the struggling economy. But instead, they invited a menace.One by one, each barn is set ablaze and destroyed… The arson fires spread fear through the community—amongst Amish and Englischers alike. Now Sarah wonders if she's being punished for her pridefulness…or whether there's a more malevolent will at work. As an outsider, arson investigator Nate MacKenzie struggles to investigate the crime scenes while adhering to Amish ways.With Sarah as his guide, he warms to the Plain People and their simple ways. As the fires rage, beliefs are challenged, a way of life is questioned and family secrets are exposed. In the aftermath of the destruction the people of the Home Valley must join together to raise their barns and their hopes for the future.

Praise for the novels of

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author

KAREN HARPER

“A strong plot, a pair of well-written characters and a genuinely

spooky atmosphere add up to yet another sterling effort from

Harper. Fast-paced and absorbing, this one will keep readers

turning pages far into the night.”

—RT Book Reviews on Deep Down

“The story is rich…and the tension steadily escalates

to a pulse-pounding climax.”

—Publishers Weekly on The Hiding Place

“Strongly plotted and well written, featuring a host of

interesting characters, Harper’s latest is a winner.”

—RT Book Reviews on Below the Surface

“Harper keeps tension high as the insane villain cleverly evades

efforts to capture him. And Harper really shines in the final act,

providing readers with a satisfying and exciting denouement.”

—Publishers Weekly on Inferno

“Harper spins an engaging, nerve-racking yarn, alternating

her emphasis between several equally interesting plot strands.

More important, her red herrings do the job—there’s just no

guessing who the guilty party might be.”

—RT Book Reviews on Hurricane

“Well-researched and rich in detail…

With its tantalizing buildup and well-developed characters,

this offering is certain to earn Harper high marks.”

—Publishers Weekly on Dark Angel, winner of the 2005 Mary Higgins Clark Award

Fall from Pride

Karen Harper

www.mirabooks.co.uk (http://www.mirabooks.co.uk)

For my family and friends who love those relaxing,

lovely trips to Ohio Amish country.

As ever, for Don.

Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14