When Rosa Petersheim disappears without a trace, all of Big Valley is shaken. Not the least of which is her brother, Norman. And as the family's struggles mount, Norman's protective side is stretched thin. He throws himself into following every possible lead, to the neglect of his girlfriend, Salina. While Salina tries to be supportive, Norman falls deeper and deeper in to the mystery of Rosa's disappearance. Can he accept what he may never solve? Or will the Petersheim family be torn apart?
I do enjoy Brunstetter's writing and this one definitely does a beautiful job of combining a mystery with the wholesomeness of Amish fiction. I was also intrigued by the fact that the main character was a man. It's not often you find a male lead in this genre, particularly one that acts as the nurturer. Brunstetter does a great job of bringing out Norman's nurturing side with his family while still maintaining his masculinity. Additionally, while Rosa is never actually present in this novel, her impact on the family is felt strongly throughout the writing. Brunstetter leaves us on a cliffhanger, with her disappearance still a mystery.
All in all, The Protector was a good book with a unique perspective. I look forward to seeing where the author takes the storyline from her as she continues the series. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Amish fiction or is looking for a mystery.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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