Set in Amish Pennsylvania, Hannah Schmidt has never
forgotten her first love, Jacob Fisher. Hannah and Jacob
pledged their love to one another and planned on marrying
someday, but Hannah's dreams were shattered when Jacob died
in a mysterious accident. Years later, Hannah lives for the
memory of her lost love. Almost every night, she steals
away to the only place she can feel close to the man she
loves and will always love. Jacob's grave at the local
cemetery becomes almost like a shrine for Hannah. She
secretly visits Jacob's grave when her family is sleeping,
so she can read poetry to him from her most cherished
possession-- the book he gave her before he died.
In New Orleans, Roc Girouard has never gotten over the
death of his wife, Emma. Emma was found dead with a
gruesome wound to her neck. When another victim is found
dead with the same type of wound, Roc begins to suspect
that the death of his wife and the local trick-or-treater,
dressed as an Amish girl, may be related. But when Roc
discovers that a teenage Amish girl in Pennsylvania was
found dead with the same neck wound, he quits his job and
sets off to confront whoever or whatever murdered his wife.
As Hannah struggles to let go of Jacob, his brother, Levi,
begins to show interest in her. But the memory of his dead
brother will forever stand between them. When a mysterious
stranger arrives, Hannah feels drawn to Akiva like she has
only been drawn to one man in her life: Jacob. Hannah
realizes there is something so familiar about Akiva.
Although Akiva is not Amish, and therefore forbidden to
her, Hannah begins to realize she is falling for the
handsome stranger who inexplicably reminds her of her
beloved Jacob.
When local animals are found slaughtered, the Amish
community believe there is a dangerous predator in the
area. But when Roc consults a local priest about the
mysterious killings, he must put logic aside and realize
that he is dealing with a creature straight out of a horror
movie. Jacob Fisher never died in an accident. He was
simply reborn as a vampire named Akiva and has come back to
reclaim his one true love. But Akiva must first get past
his brother, Levi and Roc, who are determined to put a stop
to Akiva's plans to win back the woman he loves.
PLAIN FEAR: FORSAKEN makes several references to the
Twilight series novels and mocks the modern image of the
vampire as a romantic hero. Yet, the books have some
similarities. A mortal girl must choose between two men who
love her deeply, except one is tainted by vampire blood.
Jacob and Hannah's love story is beautifully-written.
Although the novel begins after Jacob died, Hannah brings
the readers up to speed on the bond she shared with Jacob.
I did have a few issues with this novel, however. Nothing
really happens until the middle of the book. Impatient
readers may choose to skip a few chapters. Also, the ending
may make some readers wish the novel had an alternate
ending. Jacob and Hannah's love story still make this
novel worth reading, especially for readers who are looking
for a Bella and Edward type romance.
Hannah Schmidt pines for Jacob, the boy who saved her life. But Jacob is gone, buried. Levi Fisher loves Hannah. But he knows how much Hannah loved his brother Jacob. He also knows the troubling event that took Jacob out of their lives. So when a stranger named Akiva comes into their community, he carries with him two secrets: he is, in fact, Jacob. And he is now a vampire. When secrets are revealed, Hannah must choose between light and dark, between the one she has always loved and the new possibility of love—a decision that will decide the fate of her soul.
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