Detective Kate Burkholder returns to the Amish community of Painters Mill, Ohio, during a rainstorm. She's called to the scene of a gruesome murder, where the victim, Anna Kopecky, has been brutally killed in her cornfield. Kate identifies the murder weapon as a knife and notices a single strand of copper wire wrapped around Anna's thumb.
Chapter 2: The Crime Scene
Kate and her team secure the crime scene and find several pieces of evidence, including Anna's bicycle and a broken flashlight. They also discover that Anna's horse and buggy have gone missing. Kate interviews Anna's husband, Eli, who's devastated by her death. He reveals that Anna was the secretary for the Amish bishop and had mentioned some tension within the community.
Chapter 3: The Amish Bishop
Kate meets with the Amish bishop, Henry Troyer, who expresses sympathy for Anna's death. He admits that Anna was well-respected but acknowledges the existence of some conflict among the Amish community. Kate learns that Anna had been secretly helping Amish women with issues ranging from spousal abuse to fertility problems.
Chapter 4: The Suspect
Kate and her team identify a potential suspect named Benjamin Troyer, an ex-Amish man who's known to be confrontational and has expressed negative views about the Amish bishop. They question Benjamin, who denies any involvement in Anna's murder but admits to having an argument with her about community secrets.
Chapter 5: The Amish Secrets
Kate's investigation uncovers more secrets within the Amish community. She discovers that Anna was pregnant and that Benjamin's wife, Judith, had been having an affair with Benjamin's brother, Samuel. Kate realizes that the tangled relationships and hidden sins could be connected to Anna's murder.
Chapter 6: The Confession
As the investigation progresses, more evidence emerges, leading Kate closer to the truth. Benjamin's wife, Judith, confesses to Anna's murder, revealing that she had conspired with Benjamin to frame Samuel for the crime. Benjamin had coerced Judith into helping him, threatening to harm her children if she didn't cooperate.
Chapter 7: The Resolution
With the truth revealed, Kate takes action to bring Benjamin to justice. She confronts Benjamin, who attempts to escape but is apprehended. Benjamin's arrest brings a sense of closure to the Amish community, and Kate reflects on the hidden sins and personal struggles that had come to light during the investigation.