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Mindy Starns Clark Books in Order

This page gathers Mindy Starns Clark's books in order, with plot summaries, series backgrounds, and suggestions on where to start her mysteries and Amish stories.

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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The Amish Quilter

by Mindy Starns Clark

2018

Linda Mueller is an idealistic Amish quilter who prefers fabric and thread to courtship. When she falls for newcomer and painter Isaac Mast and uncovers startling truths about her grandmother's art, Linda must weigh honesty, loyalty, and love stitch by careful stitch.

My Daughter's Legacy

by Mindy Starns Clark

2017

During the Civil War, Therese Jennings flees her family's slave holding plantation to work in Richmond, struggling to match conviction with survival. In modern Virginia, recovering addict Nicole Talbot returns home for the summer and uncovers family secrets that could jeopardize her fresh start and fragile faith.

My Sister's Prayer

by Mindy Starns Clark

2016

Virginia, 1705, finds Celeste Talbot and her younger sister Berta forced into the New World as indentured servants separated by circumstance and betrayal. In the present day, cousins Maddee and Nicole wrestle with addiction, guilt, and reconciliation as new evidence reopens a long unsolved family tragedy.

The Amish Clockmaker

by Mindy Starns Clark

2015

Newlywed Matthew Zook's plans to expand his family's feed store stall when a property dispute points back to Clayton Raber, an Amish clockmaker once suspected of murdering his wife. Tracking down the elusive craftsman draws Matthew into an old scandal that still divides the community.

My Brother's Crown

by Mindy Starns Clark

2015

In 1685 France, Catherine Gillet risks everything to protect her Huguenot family and an encoded document linked to deadly intrigue. Centuries later in Virginia, descendant Renee Talbot's investigation into that same pamphlet forces her to face buried trauma and the cost of courage.

The Amish Groom

by Mindy Starns Clark

2014

Raised by his Amish grandparents after his mother's death, Tyler Anderson loves both his Plain life and spirited girlfriend Rachel Hoeck. A visit to his Englisch father in California forces Tyler to confront unanswered questions and decide which world, and which future, he will claim.

The Amish Blacksmith

by Mindy Starns Clark

2014

Apprentice blacksmith Jake Miller prides himself on his way with horses, so he doubts fragile Priscilla Kinsinger's uncanny gift for calming nervous animals. Asked to help her reconnect with Lancaster life after years away, he discovers that healing her grief may cost him his heart.

Lilies on Daybreak Pond

by Mindy Starns Clark

2014

Months after his teenage daughter leaves the Amish faith, Joel Miller is still grieving when the family dog disappears. As he searches the fields and woods around Daybreak Pond, he wrestles with anger, loss, and what it really means to release a child to God's care.

The Amish Seamstress

by Mindy Starns Clark

2013

Quiet caregiver and gifted seamstress Izzy Mueller is content sewing for her elderly patients until filmmaker Zed Bayer, a former crush from her Mennonite past, returns to town. Their renewed friendship stirs questions about calling, creativity, and a family secret that could reshape her future.

Plain Answers About the Amish Life

by Mindy Starns Clark

2013

Written in an easy question and answer format, this guide explains how Amish communities handle faith, family, work, education, courtship, and more. It is a concise resource for readers who enjoy Amish fiction and want a grounded look at the real culture behind the stories.

The Amish Bride

by Mindy Starns Clark

2012

Free spirited Mennonite Ella Bayer loves Amish farm boy Ezra Gundy, but their different traditions put marriage out of reach. When Ella follows him to Indiana and later faces tragedy back home, she has to decide whose future she is willing to embrace.

Echoes of Titanic

by Mindy Starns Clark

2012

Rising executive Kelsey Tate plans to help her family's investment firm survive a hostile takeover until accusations surface that her great grandmother, famed Titanic survivor Adele, was not who she claimed. When a colleague dies and threats mount, Kelsey and an old flame race to uncover the truth in both timelines.

Beauty to Die For

by Mindy Starns Clark

2012

Former supermodel Juliette Taylor now runs a spa products company and leads retreats that pamper overworked Christian women. When a spiteful ex colleague dies from a poisoned body wrap at a luxury spa, Juliette becomes the prime suspect and must unmask a killer before she is the next victim.

The Amish Nanny

by Mindy Starns Clark

2011

Amish raised Ada Rupp plans to join the church and build a future with widower Will Gundy, until an offer to serve as a nanny on a trip to Switzerland opens doors to her family history. Torn between two men and two worlds, she must choose where she truly belongs.

The Amish Midwife

by Mindy Starns Clark

2011

Adopted nurse midwife Lexie Jaeger leaves her home in Oregon for Pennsylvania Amish country when a carved box and old letter hint at a hidden past. As she helps a troubled lay midwife after a tragic delivery, long kept family secrets begin to surface.

Simple Joys of the Amish Life

by Mindy Starns Clark

2011

This small gift book pairs reflections on Amish faith and daily rhythms with recipes and artwork that celebrate farm kitchens, family gatherings, and community. It offers a gentle glimpse of simpler living for readers who enjoy both inspiration and hearty comfort food.

Secrets of Harmony Grove

by Mindy Starns Clark

2010

Businesswoman Sienna Collins owns a Lancaster County bed and breakfast but is blindsided when she is accused of federal crimes tied to her corporate job. After finding her ex boyfriend dead at the inn, she leans on her Amish neighbors, a new relationship, and her faith to clear her name.

A Pocket Guide to Amish Life

by Mindy Starns Clark

2010

Compact and conversational, this handbook answers common questions about Amish beliefs, worship, family roles, schooling, rumspringa, and everyday customs. It is designed as an easy starting point for anyone curious about how Amish communities actually live.

Under the Cajun Moon

by Mindy Starns Clark

2009

International business etiquette expert Chloe Ledet rushes back to New Orleans after her father, a famous chef, is shot. Framed for murder and pulled into a hunt for a legendary Louisiana treasure, she must decide whether she can trust a mysterious Cajun guide and the God she thought she knew.

Shadows of Lancaster County

by Mindy Starns Clark

2009

Years after a family tragedy drove her west, Anna Bailey returns to Lancaster County when her brother disappears without explanation. Following his trail from quiet Amish farms to a cutting edge genetics lab, she uncovers dangerous secrets that connect her past to his present.

Whispers of the Bayou

by Mindy Starns Clark

2008

When Miranda Miller inherits her grandparents' crumbling estate on a Louisiana bayou, she hopes for a fresh start. Instead she finds hidden passageways, unsettling symbols, and family secrets that force her to confront painful memories and the possibility of a very different future.

The House that Cleans Itself

by Mindy Starns Clark

2007

Part story, part strategy guide, this book tackles chronic household mess by helping readers redesign rooms around real life habits instead of ideal routines. Through practical tips and gentle spiritual insight, it shows how small structural changes can make a home feel calmer and easier to maintain.

Elementary, My Dear Watkins

by Mindy Starns Clark

2007

With photographer boyfriend Danny Watkins in Paris, advice columnist Jo Tulip tries to keep life simple until someone shoves her toward an oncoming New York train and her ex fiancé is hurt saving her. Anonymous warnings and buried family business secrets push Jo into her most personal investigation yet.

8 Steps to Keep Your Home Twice as Neat in Half the Time

by Mindy Starns Clark

2007

Built around an eight step system, this updated version of The House that Cleans Itself explains how to study your clutter, adjust problem spots, and prevent messes before they start. It offers concrete exercises, organizing tricks, and encouragement for families who feel overwhelmed by chaos.

Blind Dates can be Murder

by Mindy Starns Clark

2006

Household hints columnist Jo Tulip reluctantly agrees to a computer matched blind date that goes hilariously wrong, then turns deadly when her date collapses. Discovering disturbing items in his car, she is drawn into a murder case where she might be the intended target.

The Trouble with Tulip

by Mindy Starns Clark

2005

Josephine Tulip writes a syndicated tips column but wishes her own life were as tidy as her advice. When her neighbor's death is brushed off as an accident, Jo teams up with best friend Danny to prove it was murder, juggling clues, slapstick mishaps, and a fragile heart.

The Buck Stops Here

by Mindy Starns Clark

2004

Private investigator Callie Webber learns that the man she loves may have been connected to her late husband's death. Determined to uncover the truth, she follows a trail from Virginia prisons to the Louisiana bayou, risking both her safety and her future with Tom.

A Quarter for a Kiss

by Mindy Starns Clark

2004

Just as Callie Webber and her mysterious employer Tom begin to explore a deeper relationship, their mentor Eli Gold is shot and left in a coma. Following leads to the island of St. John, they uncover buried secrets and a dangerous criminal network that will stop at nothing.

Don't Take any Wooden Nickels

by Mindy Starns Clark

2003

Between assignments for the J.O.S.H.U.A. Foundation, Callie Webber volunteers at a boutique that outfits women rebuilding their lives. When a favorite client is accused of killing her boyfriend, Callie's search for the real murderer pulls their quiet Eastern Shore town into a web of international intrigue.

A Dime a Dozen

by Mindy Starns Clark

2003

In the Smoky Mountains, Callie Webber is sent to evaluate charities serving migrant apple pickers and to deliver a million dollar grant created in her late husband's memory. When a worker is found dead and threats close in, she must solve the case while facing unresolved grief.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

by Mindy Starns Clark

2002

Attorney and private investigator Callie Webber travels to Philadelphia to vet a relief charity for a large grant, only to find the director dead on his office floor. At her enigmatic boss Tom's request, she moves into the family home, where buried motives and danger quickly surface.

Where should I start?

If you want Amish family stories first: The Amish MidwifeThe Amish NannyThe Amish BrideThe Amish SeamstressThe Amish Quilter
If you like Amish tales from the men's perspective: The Amish GroomThe Amish BlacksmithThe Amish ClockmakerLilies on Daybreak Pond
If you enjoy romantic suspense and Amish settings: Shadows of Lancaster CountySecrets of Harmony GroveThe Amish Midwife
If you prefer light, quirky mysteries: The Trouble with TulipBlind Dates can be MurderElementary, My Dear Watkins
If you want a longer mystery arc to sink into: A Penny for Your ThoughtsDon't Take any Wooden NickelsA Dime a DozenA Quarter for a KissThe Buck Stops Here

Author bio

Mindy Starns Clark grew up in Hammond, Louisiana, in a close Christian family as the middle child and only daughter, with a doctor father who loved to fill their days with games, trips, and imaginative fun. From an early age she was the kid who not only played out long stories with her dolls but also wrote those adventures down afterward.

By high school and college she was devouring novels, filling notebooks, and chasing every writing contest she could find, eventually earning an English degree with a focus on creative writing. She fully expected to be a published novelist within a couple of years, only to discover how steep the learning curve really was.

Her first attempts at freelancing brought more rejection letters than paychecks, so she took on a string of jobs that quietly trained her as a writer, from travel agent to copywriter at a software company. In that world she learned to manage big projects, explain complex ideas in plain language, and meet deadlines by writing user guides and technical manuals. Nights and weekends she wrote plays and musicals for her church, slowly building the skills that would later show up in her mysteries and suspense novels.

Along the way she married her college friend John Clark, moved to New Jersey, and became a full time mom who squeezed in creative work while her daughters napped or played nearby. When the family later settled near Philadelphia, she discovered Christian writers conferences and realized she could finally bring her faith into the heart of her stories. That shift led her to imagine a series about a widowed investigator named Callie Webber and the shadowy philanthropist who sends her out to evaluate charities, the pairing that became the Million Dollar Mysteries.

Writing that first book, A Penny for Your Thoughts, took years of stolen moments and several deep rewrites. But the day a publisher bought not just the novel but the whole series, the long apprenticeship suddenly made sense.

Since then, Clark has written across a wide range of genres. Her fiction includes contemporary mysteries like Shadows of Lancaster County and Whispers of the Bayou, coauthored Amish series such as The Women of Lancaster County and The Men of Lancaster County, and dual timeline sagas like Cousins of the Dove. On the nonfiction side she is known for The House that Cleans Itself and her accessible guides to Amish life, which blend practical advice with gentle humor and a grounded sense of everyday faith.

Before books took over her schedule, she logged time as a singer, stand up comedian, and popular speaker, experiences that still color her pacing and her eye for small, telling details. She often jokes that she has written everything from computer manuals to comedy routines, and that there is hardly a form of words she has not tried at least once.

These days she and John live near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where their two adult daughters still cheer her on and occasionally rescue a stubborn plot by group text. Clark keeps chasing stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary choices, always with an undercurrent of suspense, a thread of hope, and the quiet conviction that God is present even when the path ahead is hard to see.

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