Anathema

Name: Anathema
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Colleen Coble
ISBN: 9781599510583

Author: Colleen Coble

Narrator: Devon O'Day

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 10/04/2022

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance, Suspense & Thriller, Contemporary Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance

Synopsis

When Hannah refuses to forgive a terrible sin she becomes anathema--shunned. But the real question is, can she forgive herself?Visitors come to Parke County, Indiana to enjoy the lush farms, to buy the Amish quilts, and to experience the peaceful ways of the Amish families who live there. But when a double murder rocks this quiet community, the Amish residents resolve to forgive even this unfathomable offense.Hannah, however, finds forgiveness out of reach--both for the murderer and for herself. She harbors a secret shame: while the crime was committed in her own home, she was out meeting with her forbidden love, her English beau, Reece.The elders of the community insist that Hannah must forgive her family's killer or be shunned. When Hannah refuses, she runs away with Reece, leaving behind the only life she's ever known.Years later, Hannah must journey back to the place she no longer calls home. Can she find the forgiveness and belonging she so desperately desires?

About Colleen Coble

Colleen Coble is the USA TODAY bestselling author of more than seventy-five books and is best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels. Connect with her online at colleencoble.com; Instagram: @colleencoble; Facebook: @colleencoblebooks; X: @colleencoble.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carol on May 20, 2022

This was just so incredibly slow and the twists that finally appeared didn't make much sense to me. The character of Reece especially was just forced for lack of a better word. I completely understand the plot intended and the reality of how the abusive marriage thing works, it's just that this auth......more

Goodreads review by Tamara on January 23, 2016

The twists and turns in ANATHEMA by Colleen Coble will keep you guessing in this suspense novel set in the quaint lifestyle of the Amish. Hannah Schwartz has been raised in the Amish community of Parke County, Indiana. And though she knows the ways of the Amish, she has done the unpardonable– fallen......more

Goodreads review by Kav on November 12, 2016

Such an enthralling story! I love how Coble gets into the grit of real relationships while hurling evil at her characters along the way! Emotions run high on both the Amish and Englisch sides as tragedy and danger create chaos in the usually peaceful town. Hannah is a conflicted heroine -- living in......more

Goodreads review by Maddy on August 04, 2018

This was okay. It didn’t really hold my attention but it wasn’t terrible. Just average.......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on May 19, 2021

Where Shadows Meet is a story about away, you can survive after trauma. After the murder of her parents, Hannah married her forbidden love, Reece. However, Hannah soon realises that Reece was not the person she thought he was. Hannah got the strength to run away from Reece after he caused their baby......more