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Grace Byler longs to uncover the secret that drove her mother to leave the family weeks ago. When all hopes are dashed for such a search, an unlikely friendship leads to a surprising invitation. Meanwhile, the young Amishman Grace thought was courting her best friend takes a sudden interest in her, and Grace's decision to remain single is challenged even as her determination to find her mother grows.
The Heart-Warming Sequel From New York Times Best-Selling Author Beverly Lewis
"No one does Amish-based inspirationals better than Lewis." Booklist
I'm a fan of Beverly Lewis .I pre-ordered the books in this series and waited each time with much anticipation only to be DISAPPOINTED. Thus far both in this series have not been up to the story telling standard expected of her.The first book was padded and predicable like an amateur writter.In the second book "The Missing" she spent the first third of the book rehashing the first book.The remainder of the book had so many unresolved issused I knew that they were the set up for book three And other series.However,I won't be pre-ordering them and I'll shop in the used book section for her future books.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This book had so many story lines in one book it was scattered. The ending of the book never wrapped up any of the story lines. SO unlike Lewis. Very disappointing.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 16, 2009
I can not wait until the Telling comes out.
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Posted September 15, 2009
As usual, Beverly Lewis skillfully portrays human relationships, human struggles, and spiritual hunger with thoroughness and tenderness. Suspense propels the plot, leaving the reader satisfied with the interwoven story lines presented in The Missing and eagerly awaiting release of the third book in the series--The Telling.
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Posted April 25, 2013
NOTHING RESOLVED -IT LEFT YOU HANGING. This could have been a 5 star book if it gave answers to a few of the questions it set you up for. I loved the story line and it kept me intrigued but i was extremely disappointed at the end when nothing was resolved. It left you hanging.
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Posted April 6, 2013
It was a great story from the first to the end , I love all the books
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Posted June 26, 2012
I enjoy Beverly Lewis' books and when a friend gave them to me I was excited to read them. We all have secrets and that is the catcher from the beginning to the end of the third book.
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Posted July 17, 2011
This series of books by Beverly Lewis are awesome, i couldnt put them down. Loved them.
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Posted June 2, 2010
Have always loved Ms. Lewis' books, but this series was very disappointing. It seemed the book was put together wrong, as I felt like I already knew exactly what was going to happen.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I couldn't wait till this second book came out I'm late in writting the review and already read her last book to this series. Story line is touching and moving to the heart and the responsibilites of Grace and the family as they wait for word of thier mother who left in secret to find healing and closer of her heart. Beverly Lewis is a exceptional author you must read all her books she will never let you down as each story is as enchanting as the first.
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Posted March 27, 2010
This second book of the series was just wonderful. Was so mad to find out the third book had not come out yet and I am just waiting. Beverly Lewis, you are the best.
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Posted March 15, 2010
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I agree completely with Sandy_Howell (see below). And I live right next door to the Amish, can trace my roots to the original settlers and know all these little towns like the palm of my hand. Nowhere in the book could I find mention of a 3rd novel in the series. I tried several stores and finally checked online and found this. Now, I can be Amish patient when I'm waiting for rain for my garden but when it is pouring and I settle down to read and find the end of the story missing...... ach, ye left me hangin by me suspenders, woman.
Sandy_Howell wrote:
This new series by Beverly Lewis tends to leave me feeling short changed at the end of each book. When I read "The Secret" and now after reading "The Missing", I felt that there was no closure....it just felt like someone must have ripped out the last chapter so I couldn't read it. I know its done on purpose to encourage readers to get the next book to keep the story going, but I just felt like it was too much of a cliff hanger, especially considering there is a several month wait before the next one comes out. It makes me wish I had stumbled upon this series later on after it is complete. I still gave it four stars because it really is a good story and kept my interest---I just wish it would have kept going a bit longer._________________________________________________
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Posted March 13, 2010
This book is just as spellbinding as the first in the series. The characters keep you very interested. The interaction between the grandparents, son-in-law you can feel the secret that keep them apart. i can imagine how hard it is for the family to try and continue each day with the wife, mother daughter missing. I can't wait for the next chapter to start.
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Posted January 11, 2010
This was a really good sequel to the first book and it keeps you hanging on to see what happens in the next one.
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Posted January 6, 2010
This new series by Beverly Lewis tends to leave me feeling short changed at the end of each book. When I read "The Secret" and now after reading "The Missing", I felt that there was no closure....it just felt like someone must have ripped out the last chapter so I couldn't read it. I know its done on purpose to encourage readers to get the next book to keep the story going, but I just felt like it was too much of a cliff hanger, especially considering there is a several month wait before the next one comes out. It makes me wish I had stumbled upon this series later on after it is complete. I still gave it four stars because it really is a good story and kept my interest---I just wish it would have kept going a bit longer.
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Posted December 16, 2009
I enjoyed this book very much. Can not wait for the 3rd in the series to be published. I would 100% recommend this The Secret and The Missing!
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Posted November 11, 2009
This was for my mom. She enjoyed it very much and can't wait for the next Beverly Lewis.
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Posted October 26, 2009
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Exellent, as are all of Beverly Lewis books.
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Posted October 5, 2009
As usual Beverly Lewis engages the reader in the story. This book was well written with good development of characters. She leaves you hanging for the third book in the trilogy.
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Posted September 15, 2009
As usual, Beverly Lewis skillfully portrays human relationships, human struggles, and spiritual hunger with thoroughness and tenderness. Suspense propels the plot, leaving the reader satisfied with the interwoven story lines presented in The Missing and eagerly awaiting release of the third book in the series--The Telling.
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Overview
Grace Byler longs to uncover the secret that drove her mother to leave the family weeks ago. When all hopes are dashed for such a search, an unlikely friendship leads to a surprising invitation. Meanwhile, the young Amishman Grace thought was courting her best friend takes a sudden interest in her, and Grace's decision to remain single is challenged even as her ...