Coming 2026
July 1815
After spending four years waging war against England as a privateer, Alan Darke returns to his home along the Ohio River only to discover everything changed. His father dead of grief over his eldest son’s reported loss at sea. His inheritance stolen. And the woman who held his heart married to his brother . . .
After spending four years waging war against England as a privateer, Alan Darke returns to his home along the Ohio River only to discover everything changed. His father dead of grief over his eldest son’s reported loss at sea. His inheritance stolen. And the woman who held his heart married to his brother . . .
the American Patriot Series
An outstanding series. The American Patriot books are the most complete, complex, and textured retelling of the Revolutionary War I’ve found in historical fiction. Hochstetler is not only a masterful storyteller, but a genuine historian. These are timeless classics, destined to be read—and relished—more than once.” —Jocelyn Green, award-winning author
“Historic. Romantic. Riveting. Rich and multi-layered, Crucible of War is the epic continuation of an unforgettable series. Joan Hochstetler gives us a rare glimpse into America’s past, leaving the reader enriched and wanting more. I highly recommend this amazing book and series!” —Laura Frantz, Christy Award-winning author
“J. M. Hochstetler weaves a tapestry rich in detail, a riveting story of adventure and intrigue in a time when men and women made choices that wrenched the heart, but honored God. An engaging new chapter in the on-going saga of how an enduring nation—and an equally enduring romance—were forged in the Crucible of War.” —Lori Benton, Christy Award-winning author
“Historic. Romantic. Riveting. Rich and multi-layered, Crucible of War is the epic continuation of an unforgettable series. Joan Hochstetler gives us a rare glimpse into America’s past, leaving the reader enriched and wanting more. I highly recommend this amazing book and series!” —Laura Frantz, Christy Award-winning author
“J. M. Hochstetler weaves a tapestry rich in detail, a riveting story of adventure and intrigue in a time when men and women made choices that wrenched the heart, but honored God. An engaging new chapter in the on-going saga of how an enduring nation—and an equally enduring romance—were forged in the Crucible of War.” —Lori Benton, Christy Award-winning author
the Northkill Amish Series
A deeply moving, even life-changing book, Northkill brings an actual event in American history to life with such skill and poignancy I could hardly bear to read on yet could not put it down. J. M. Hochstetler and Bob Hostetler have brought the pathos and beauty of the American frontier to the page with rare authenticity and depth, crafting a story from their family legacy that will stay with you long after you finish. This historical novel is among the finest I have ever read.” —Laura Frantz, Christy Award-winning author
“A riveting tale based closely on the life of the authors’ eighteenth-century Amish ancestors during the French and Indian war, Northkill kept me up nights unable to stop reading. The terror, grief, and peril faced by Jakob Hochstetler and his extended family and community are unflinchingly portrayed. Some cling to the hope that even through the most tragic and bewildering of circumstances a loving God has not abandoned them. Others struggle with doubt. Every character’s journey rings with authenticity. I look forward to the conclusion of this thrilling and absorbing story with great anticipation.” —Lori Benton, Christy Award-winning author
“There are few better ways to learn history than through the well-told story. Northkill is one such incredible story of my family torn asunder by massacre and kidnapping, barely patched back together by faith, fortitude, and sheer luck. Read this book if you love suspense and survival against the odds. Read this book to learn about the settling and unsettling of America at the time of the French and Indian War. Read this book to discover how one family’s commitment to peace was tested beyond measure, whose legacy lives on in a trail of descendants who still ponder what the cost of such peaceful convictions mean for us today. Read this book!” —James Hostetler Brenneman, President, Goshen College
“A riveting tale based closely on the life of the authors’ eighteenth-century Amish ancestors during the French and Indian war, Northkill kept me up nights unable to stop reading. The terror, grief, and peril faced by Jakob Hochstetler and his extended family and community are unflinchingly portrayed. Some cling to the hope that even through the most tragic and bewildering of circumstances a loving God has not abandoned them. Others struggle with doubt. Every character’s journey rings with authenticity. I look forward to the conclusion of this thrilling and absorbing story with great anticipation.” —Lori Benton, Christy Award-winning author
“There are few better ways to learn history than through the well-told story. Northkill is one such incredible story of my family torn asunder by massacre and kidnapping, barely patched back together by faith, fortitude, and sheer luck. Read this book if you love suspense and survival against the odds. Read this book to learn about the settling and unsettling of America at the time of the French and Indian War. Read this book to discover how one family’s commitment to peace was tested beyond measure, whose legacy lives on in a trail of descendants who still ponder what the cost of such peaceful convictions mean for us today. Read this book!” —James Hostetler Brenneman, President, Goshen College
a season for the heart
With WWII grinding toward its end, Ellie is eager to escape her plain Mennonite life and discover all the world has to offer. A battle-scarred Marine badly wounded on Iwo Jima, Jude is forced to return to the farm community he thought he’d left behind, where he expects nothing but condemnation. But as Ellie and Jude are drawn together, she questions whether home might be where her heart’s desires really lie. And Jude fights to defend his hardened heart against neighbors whose daily acts of grace threaten to break it.
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One holy night
In these uncertain times, for this Christmas, an inspiring story of hope, healing, and joy for all seasons. For on this bleak Christmas Eve, God has in mind a miracle. As on that holy night so long ago, a baby will be born and laid in a manger—a baby who will bring forgiveness, peace, and healing to a family that has suffered heart-wrenching loss.
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J. M. Hochstetler
An award-winning author of historical fiction, J. M. Hochstetler was an editor with the United Methodist Publishing House for many years. She is the daughter of Mennonite farmers, a graduate of Indiana University, and a lifelong student of history. A proud member of Daughters of the American Revolution, she is the Historian of her local chapter.
