Order of P.L. Gaus Books

Paul L. Gaus is an American author known for his Amish-themed mystery novels, particularly the Amish-Country Mysteries series. He was born in Ohio, where he has spent most of his life. Gaus earned his B.S. from Miami University and his Ph.D. from Duke University, enjoying a lengthy career teaching chemistry at various academic levels. His understanding of the Amish community comes from his experiences with the Amish and Mennonite people in Ohio. Gaus developed an interest in writing in 1993, inspired by the late Tony Hillerman. He frequently lectures on Amish culture at libraries, bookstores, and literary societies. Gaus and his wife, Madonna, often visit Holmes County, Ohio, the setting for his Amish-Country Mysteries. He published his first novel, Blood of the Prodigal, in 1999, followed by Broken English the next year. Below is a list of P.L. Gaus’ books in the order of their original release: