Overview
Taken By Storm is the sixth book in the Gift Shop Mysteries fiction series.
When Sarah Morgan and her aunt Nessie attend a lecture about unsolved mysteries in Port Huron, they are fascinated by the tale of a historical kidnapping. The lecturer, Beth Mansfield, is a descendant of Catherine, the woman who escaped her captors. The next day, Sarah is surprised when Beth shows up at Heavenly Presents to continue the story. The dying Catherine entrusted her daughter with a necklace to be given to someone named Rose, but neither Catherine's daughter nor any of her descendants were able to find the mysterious recipient. Can Sarah finally solve this long-standing mystery?
Meanwhile, Sarah is committed to serving her community and asks to have an Abundant Blessings Cupboard placed outside her shop. It isn't long until the small food pantry is vandalized. Why would anyone target something that helps others? Sarah is determined to find the person responsible for this unconscionable crime.
About the Gift Shop Mysteries Series
Every gift tells a story…and some bring mysteries!
Get ready for a faith-filled mystery like no other! The excitement begins when Sarah Morgan returns to her picturesque hometown along the shore of Lake Huron to open a gift and curiosities shop, which she calls Heavenly Presents. As she reconnects with family and friends and grows in her faith, Sarah feels her shop becoming more than just a place to browse or buy. It's turning into a cozy haven, where tucked among the handmade keepsakes and one-of-a-kind wonders are clues to long-buried secrets and surprising truths. Sarah soon discovers that solving small-town mysteries might just be the most meaningful gift she can offer.
Why You'll Love the Gift Shop Mysteries Series
If you're looking for a mystery series that's equal parts heartwarming and intriguing, Gift Shop Mysteries is your perfect next read. Set in a charming lakeside town with a faith-filled shop owner as your guide, each book offers:
- Captivating mysteries that keep you guessing—but never keep you up at night
- A cast of relatable, endearing characters who feel like old friends
- A cozy, small-town atmosphere you will want to escape to again and again
- Faith-filled encouragement and hope, gently woven through every story
- Themes of redemption, reconnection, and second chances—with God, family, and community
Plus, each book includes delightful extras:
- A recipe inspired by the story
- A personal letter from the author
- “Behind the Counter” insights into the real-life history or inspiration
- Book club-ready discussion questions
Whether you're drawn to uplifting mysteries, enjoy uncovering meaningful secrets, or simply want a soul-soothing read with depth, heart, and a touch of suspense—this series was made for you.
Author Bio
Jan Fields is the author of dozens of cozy mysteries, women's fiction, and romantic suspense novels. She's also written for Christian magazines for both children and adults. Her favorite stories always include a little adventure and suspense. Though born in sunny Florida, Jan grew up in the mountains of North Carolina where storytelling is an enduring art form. Now she lives in rural Connecticut, where she gardens with her husband, pokes around all the thrift stores with her daughter, and spends the chilly winter months with a story and a good puzzle.—Rural Connecticut
