The Sound of Distant Thunder (The Amish of Weaver's Creek #1) (Review)

Paperback, 352 pages

Published September 18th 2018 by Fleming H. Revell Company

Historical,Amish,Fiction

Book Summary

Katie Stuckey and Jonas Weaver are both romantics. Seventeen-year-old Katie is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait to marry Jonas until she is eighteen, despite her parents' insistence. So much can happen in a year. Twenty-year-old Jonas is taken in by the romance of soldiering, especially in defense of anti-slavery, even though he knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church. When his married brother's name comes up in the draft list, he volunteers to take his brother's place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation? From the talented pen of Jan Drexler comes this brand new Amish series set against the backdrop of the Civil War. She puts her characters to the test as they struggle to reconcile their convictions and desires while the national conflict threatens to undermine and engulf their community.

My Review

The author is at the top of her game in this book, the first in a new series taking place in Ohio. A fascinating historical Civil War times Amish book. This is the first Amish book I've read about the civil war and it was vividly described which I enjoyed a lot. The plot was well thought out and written and kept me interested and wanting to turn the pages quickly. A tumultuous time in history, it's obvious the author has a passion for history and I am looking forward to the next book in this series. #TheSoundofDistantThunder! Pub Date 18 Sep 2018 I was given a complimentary copy through the RevellReads program. Thank you. All opinions are my own.