THE AMISH CLOCKMAKER is book three in the Men Of Lancaster County series.

THE AMISH CLOCKMAKER is the story of two different Amish men. The first story is told during the present time and is the story of Matthew Zook. He wants to expand the business that his grandfather started about 60 years ago. Even though his grandfather approved of his plans, his father does not! His grandfather had purchased the land that was formerly owned by Clayton Raber, an Amish clockmaker who was accused of murdering his wife.

Clayton was innocent, but his family and the community never believed his story that his wife was mentally ill. He was excommunicated and left town never returning to Lancaster. It is important that Matthew locate Clayton Raber since there is a problem with the deed of one acre. A resort wants to acquire that one acre. Matthew needs to find Clayton but he isn't even sure if he is still alive. All work has now stopped on Matthew's expansion until ownership of the land can be proven. With few leads to follow and Clayton's family refusing to help, will Matthew locate Clayton before the resort does?

The second part of THE AMISH CLOCKMAKER deals with Clayton Raber. Clayton Raber is a man who seemed to have been dealt the wrong hand in the game of life. Left lame from a childhood buggy accident, he also has a nasty scare on his face. He is gifted in his craft, and his work was known for its beauty as well as craftsmanship. He was a wonderful man who loved deeply with a genuine heart. He never dreamed of marrying and when he did, it was to his next door neighbor. He marries the troubled Marian Beiler. He loves her even though she does not return his love. Of course we learn in the first part that Marian dies and Clayton leaves town. His story left me feeling bad that most of his family dies believing that he is a murderer. I love Clayton's portion of the story. It is a great and unusual Amish love story.

I devoured THE AMISH CLOCKMAKER. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and it had just the right amount of mystery. I felt like I was part of the story. Mindy Starns Clark and Susan Meissner's writing made me feel what the characters were feeling and experiencing during the entire story. I have enjoyed both Mindy Starns Clark and Susan Meissner's books so when they teamed up for the Men of Lancaster County series I was so excited. The two women have joined voices to make the Men of Lancaster County an intriguing set of stories that play to each of their strengths. Once I started reading THE AMISH CLOCKMAKER, I was totally invested in all the characters and felt like I was right there going through life's struggles with them all.