When the young gather to sing, it's usually an evening of wholesome fun-but this time, the event has stirred whispers of scandal. Elsie Hostetler and her sweetheart, Dathan Bender, never came home afterward. There's not even a trace of their horse and wagon, leading some to suspect that they've run off to marry and join the Englisch world.

But Rachel fears there's more to the story than a rebellious elopement. Her fiancé, a state trooper, is out of town, so she starts investigating herself, using her Amish background to pry information from the tight-lipped community. It turns out things were not so peaceful between Elsie and Dathan-and there was also a confrontation at the singing with a short-tempered ex-Marine. Among the simple houses and quiet country roads of Stone Mill, Rachel must find out just what kind of sins have been committed-and who is need of forgiveness . . .

Praise for the Amish Mystery series

"An excellent addition to the Amish mystery subgenre."-Library Journal

"An exciting tale of mystery, love, and danger."-Booklist

"A well-informed look into the tranquil world of the Amish with a fairly edgy puzzler."-Kirkus Reviews