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P.L. Gaus

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Amish-Country Mysteries Books
Start with: Blood of the Prodigal (1999)

ⓘ About P.L. Gaus

P.L Gaus is known for his novels that illuminate Amish Culture and lifestyle. Born in Athens, Ohio, in 1949, Paul L.Gaus has spent a large portion of his life in Ohio. His extensive travels throughout Holmes and the surrounding rural counties in Ohio has provided him with immense knowledge with regards to the culture and lifestyle of the numerous Ohio Amish sects. It is no wonder that the mysteries he writes take their flavor from the Amish settlements of Holmes County. As an author, Paul writes on the culture and lifestyle of the Amish people. He also throws in a bit of mystery and thriller plus religion in his books. P.L.Gaus’s interest in writing fiction began in 1996 when he was spurred by author Tony Hillerman.

All Book Series by P.L. Gaus

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Blood of the Prodigal

Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1999

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1999
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Broken English

Book 2 of 11 · published 2000

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2000
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Clouds Without Rain

Book 3 of 11 · published 2001

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2001
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Cast a Blue Shadow

Book 4 of 11 · published 2003

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2003
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A Prayer for the Night

Book 5 of 11 · published 2006

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2006
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Separate from the World

Book 6 of 11 · published 2008

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2008
7
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Harmless as Doves

Book 7 of 11 · published 2011

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2011
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The Names of Our Tears

Book 8 of 11 · published 2013

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2013
9
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Whiskers of the Lion

Book 9 of 11 · published 2015

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2015
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Stars for Lydia

Book 10 of 11 · published 2019

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2019
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English Shade

Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2020

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2020

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is P.L. Gaus?

P.L Gaus is known for his novels that illuminate Amish Culture and lifestyle. Born in Athens, Ohio, in 1949, Paul L.Gaus has spent a large portion of his life in Ohio. His extensive travels throughout Holmes and the surrounding rural counties in Ohio has provided him with immense knowledge with regards to the culture and lifestyle of the numerous Ohio Amish sects.

Which P.L. Gaus series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Amish-Country Mysteries series, the earliest of P.L. Gaus's multi-book series: it opens with Blood of the Prodigal (1999) and runs to 11 books across 1999–2020, ending with English Shade (2020).

How many books has P.L. Gaus written?

P.L. Gaus has 11 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1999 and 2020. Every one of them sits in one of 1 named series — the largest being the Amish-Country Mysteries series with 11 books.

In what order should P.L. Gaus's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. P.L. Gaus's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Amish-Country Mysteries (1999–2020, 11 books).

How are P.L. Gaus's books organised into series?

This guide splits P.L. Gaus's 11 books into 1 named series, with no standalone titles: Amish-Country Mysteries (11 books, 1999–2020).