Tim Rogers and Megan Shertzer, father and daughter co-authors of the book "Beechdale Road," will share their story on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Fairmount Homes in Ephrata. The event will be held in the Farm Crest Community Room Chapel at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus. Copies of "Beechdale Road" will be available for purchase and signing, and the program is open to the public.

The story behind the book began when 18-year-old Linda Stoltzfoos of Bird-in-Hand was kidnapped on Beechdale Road on Sunday, June 21, 2020, and later murdered by Justo Smoker. Shertzer is Justo's niece, and Rogers is Justo's brother-in-law. "Beechdale Road" is their attempt to share their story of grief, anger, and pain, but also the grace, kindness, and mercy of the Amish community.

Shertzer works as an adult advocate at The Factory Ministries in Paradise. She was recently married to her husband, Tanner.

Rogers has served as lead pastor at Grace Point Church of Paradise for more than 20 years. He is active in various community roles, including coaching basketball. He has been married to Jen for more than 25 years, and they have three children and one dog.

For directions, visit http://www.fairmounthomes.org.