Order of Amish-Country Mysteries Books
American author P.L. Gaus crafts the Amish-Country Mysteries, a compelling series that follows Professor Michael Branden, a unique protagonist who serves as one of the rare outsiders capable of investigating crimes within Amish communities. Previously titled the "Ohio Amish Mysteries," this ongoing series launched in 1999 with Gaus's inaugural novel, Blood of the Prodigal.
Since its debut, the series has maintained a steady publishing schedule of roughly one book every two years. The following list presents P.L. Gaus's Amish-Country Mysteries in their original publication sequence, which mirrors their chronological storyline:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Blood of the Prodigal | 1999 | |
| 2 |  Broken English | 2000 | |
| 3 |  Clouds Without Rain | 2001 | |
| 4 |  Cast a Blue Shadow | 2003 | |
| 5 |  A Prayer for the Night | 2006 | |
| 6 |  Separate from the World | 2008 | |
| 7 |  Harmless as Doves | 2011 | |
| 8 |  The Names of Our Tears | 2013 | |
| 9 |  Whiskers of the Lion | 2015 | |
| 10 |  Stars for Lydia | 2019 | |
| 11 |  English Shade | 2020 |