Crystal Linn: 19 books

Strong and resilient, Amish and beautiful, 17 year-old Ava Troyer is released from the hospital after the bad accident that took her father. She makes the quiet ride home in the old family buggy, sandwiched between her huge brothers, Isaac and John. She is greeted at the old homestead by her stern...

In this third installment of the Amish Forever continuing series, it is that formerly magical time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Except this year, Ava is torn with the loss of her father, and her growing preoccupation with the mysterious stranger who pulled her from the fiery wreck and then...

Ava Troyer, young, beautiful and Amish, is given a puppy by Zeke, her English admirer. Aunt Rachael absolutely loathes dogs, and has a fit as the new puppy howls and barks in the barn. Rachael is so upset she grabs her head with her hands, trying to block out the sound. Isaac declares he will decide...

Ava finds herself in the Wal-Mart parking lot with both Zeke and Michael. Making a split-second decision she leaves and goes to the Bontrager’s where she has a meltdown and then learns the truth about Rachael, her aunt. At the same time, Zeke finds himself on a long drive where he does some major...

  In this fourth of twelve installments of the Amish Forever continuing series, it is New Year’s Eve. This normally festive time in the Troyer household turns sad as family members – and Jed – recall the life and passing of Ava’s father, Amos. The New Year starts with a thundersnow,...

Ava, young, beautiful - and Amish - is elated that Kez, her puppy, is coming home. Kez, a border collie, has been at a neighboring farm, being trained by Mr. Bontrager to become a cattle dog. Once Kez is home Isaac trains him to keep his distance from the house and from their Aunt Rachael who hates...

Ava finds herself sad and confused because of Zeke’s late night confession and announcement that he was leaving to join the military. In the meantime John and Helen are having relationship problems and Helen’s father, Mr. Mathias, is involved. Abe’s total lack of responsibility creates problems...

  The four Troyer siblings, Helen, and Zeke all get kicked out of Aunt Rachael's hospital room and eventually find themselves in the small hospital restaurant. While there Zeke and Helen argue which makes Ava cry. After Rachael Troyer returns home, Isaac threatens Abram and Ava fights with Jed....

Ava celebrates her eighteenth birthday with the local Amish community and the big day holds several surprises. The following day, Sunday, is a church-meeting Sunday and both Isaac and John are distressed to discover their beloved sister does not seem to fit in. Then, when the Troyer family arrives...

Ava is shocked to see Abe and Bliss are once again together as a couple, and she is angry with her brother for interrupting a conversation she is having with Zeke. The long church services are full of surprises and not one of them makes Aunt Rachael happy, especially when Isaac becomes man...

 Ava Troyer never really considered the possibility of life outside of the warm, protective Amish community. Even during her state-mandated schooling through the eighth grade, she would dreamily fantasize about whether any of the other Amish boys in the history class right after lunch was going...

An inspirational collection of essays, poems and thoughts on nurturing our inner child. It offers a little something for everyone, from a good mental cup of tea, to discussing the importance of play, to a serene sailboat with orcas. Crystal Linn is a freelance writer and award winning poet...

Ava Troyer nunca realmente consideró la posibilidad de  una vida fuera de la agradable y protectora comunidad amish. Incluso durante su requerida educación mandatoria  por el estado hasta el octavo grado, ella fantaseaba como si estuviera soñando sobre si alguno de...

Ava finds herself confused about Zeke’s behavior and wants to be alone to try and figure things out. Yet she finds herself in Wal-Mart with Helen Mathias, the one girl she feels she can call friend. While shopping, Helen sees her cousin, Michael, a handsome – and very Amish – young man who...