From the national bestselling author of Batter Off Dead, the newest Pennsylvania Dutch mystery!
Mennonite innkeeper Magdale... read full description
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reviews
Aug 31, 2010
Suspense Magazine
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From the first line of Tamar Myers’ latest hilarious mystery, “Butter Safe Than Sorry”, I was hooked. What’s not to like about another adventure in Pennsylvania Dutch country starring the Queen of Puns, innkeeper Magdalena Yoder? In a word, nothing!
This time, proud mother Magdalena takes her four-year-old son, little Jacob, to the local bank and while they are there—you guessed it—the bank is robbed by three gun-toting, Amish men. Wait a minute…gun-toting, Amish men? Hey, as little J More...
This time, proud mother Magdalena takes her four-year-old son, little Jacob, to the local bank and while they are there—you guessed it—the bank is robbed by three gun-toting, Amish men. Wait a minute…gun-toting, Amish men? Hey, as little J More...
Aug 23, 2010
Jannie
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I usually love this series, but this wasn't one of my favorites. Tamar Myers does some things with the timeline that I found VERY jarring. In the last book, Magdalena gives birth to a baby boy, Jacob, and her pseudo step-daugther, Alison, is living with her and going to school. In this one, Jacob is already four years old and Alison is off to some unknown college studying who knows what. To make things worse, the epilogue of the novel flashes forward yet another four years! Some of the even
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Jul 06, 2010
Lizpeveto
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I had always enjoyed this irreverant murder mystery series with recipes. Magdalena Yoder is a Mennonite innkeeper who charges high rates and caters to the famous and wealthy, who desire to experience the plain no frills Amish lifestyle. Her usual cast of characters were quirky and oddball and for some reason most of them have been removed from the series and the remaining cast are somehow lacking. This book leaves a lot to be desired and if this is the first one for anyone to have read, then y
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Feb 25, 2011
Mailis
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This book is like a big family convention, where all the folks talk at the same time, conveniently ignoring the topic and each other, usually the one with the largest lung capacity wins. Where all the jokes have been made so many times they cease to be funny unless you are really drunk whilst listening to them, or you are so goodhearted you find yourself chuckling to them just out of habit. You still harbor some warmth towards all the familiar people, because you know them so well and there are
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Oct 03, 2011
Joann
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I just finished the latest installment of the Tamar Myers series PA Dutch Mystery starring the intrepid Magadalena Yoder. It was a good read but toward the end I was not so happy. I don't want to give too much away but I am getting the distinct feeling that this may be the last or one of the last in this series. They jumped ahead 6 years and she is going on a 3 month cruise and is no longer married. Not sure what to think.
These books have been pee your pants and laugh outloud funny a More...
These books have been pee your pants and laugh outloud funny a More...
Sep 04, 2010
Kay
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The PA Dutch series has been one that I've pretty much enjoyed, although I was never particularly enamored of the main character, Magdalena.
I don't know if this is the last book in the series . . . but it is the last one I'll likely read. I always felt that the author didn't quite know what to make of Magdalena herself, given the fact that there were often huge changes from the end of one installment of the series to the beginning of the next.
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I don't know if this is the last book in the series . . . but it is the last one I'll likely read. I always felt that the author didn't quite know what to make of Magdalena herself, given the fact that there were often huge changes from the end of one installment of the series to the beginning of the next.
Still, I enjoyed the books b More...
Apr 24, 2010
John
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This was fun, but, having read all her other books, the least successful. Given what has happened in the earlier books, the protagonists "breakdown" at the beginning of the book is out of character, and the perfunctory and largely inexplicable divorce at the end left more questions than answers. However, in between, the book as as much fun as always. In this series, Tamar Myers essentially writes the same book over and over, but they are very, very clever.
Mar 08, 2010
Bonnie
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Latest and probably (hopefully) last in the Pennsylvania Dutch mystery series about Memmonite innkeeper Magdalena Yoder, this book is definitely an example of a series that has "jumped the shark"! One star was the lowest rating I could give it so that is what it got-I have to admit that I couldn't get past about page 30. Too many books and too little time. I would no longer recommend this series to "cozy" readers.
Apr 20, 2010
Susan
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Magdalena Yoder Rosen finds herself in the midst of a bank robbery. Her young son is with her, and after the affray is over, she sinks into a long depression. But she snaps out of it in time to investigate several murders near her Pennsylvania Dutch inn. A strange epilogue set in the future raises new possibilities for future titles in this determinedly comic series.
Oct 23, 2010
Deneen
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Better than the last one (#17), a bit confusing when she jumped 4 years ahead in this one making me think I missed a book somewhere. This series has basically run its course, however she did jump forward another 4 years in the end, which leads me to believe Ms. Myers realizes this also. Easy read, just mindless, comfy mystery.
Mar 16, 2010
Shannon
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I liked this book. It was clever and witty as all Ms. Myers's novels have been so far. I loved the addition of Magdalena's 4 year old son Jacob. The whole story was just enjoyable. Magdalena's tongue is as sharp as ever. Hilarious story with murder, mayhem, and yummy recipes. I am glad that Ms. Myers tied up all the loose ends in this book being that it was the conclusion of the series.
Mar 27, 2010
This was my first book by this author. I can see that she's written plenty more in the series. I gave up on it, because it seems just too silly. When I have more time, maybe I'll go back and start at the beginning, since I'm usually a READ-IN-ORDER person.
Instead, I've moved on to the Apple Turnover Murder.
Instead, I've moved on to the Apple Turnover Murder.
Jul 13, 2011
Vicki
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I was kind of disappointed with this book. The plot seemed to be rambling and I hated the ending.
The characters were totally unlikeable. To me, the story was too tedious and silly. I had a hard time
finishing it. Definately not one of my favorites.
The characters were totally unlikeable. To me, the story was too tedious and silly. I had a hard time
finishing it. Definately not one of my favorites.
Apr 15, 2010
Sandra
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I struggled with this. I just didn't get it. I wanted to laugh but it was hard for me to understand the mennonite, amish, jewish refrences in a humorous light. I just don't think this series is for me.
Jun 21, 2011
Astrid Carys
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Such an amazing series and this book was nothing less than a loving send off to the characters. So sweet. I actually cried as I read the last chapter.
Sep 25, 2011
Denise
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I have read all the Magdalena Yoder series and I think this was one of the worst ones. It was not only ridiculous (I know, her other ones are too), but this was just plain dumb. Hardly a story line to even write about.
Feb 12, 2011
Nancy
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I think she's churning out too many of these books in a hurry, and it is showing in the quality of the writing.
Oct 10, 2011
Samantha M.
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I was very disappointed with the outcome of Mag's marriage. I didn't think it fit with the series at all.
Mar 18, 2010
Marna
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I usually love Myers quirky stories set in Amish country, but this was not up to her normal efforts.
Apr 07, 2011
Julie
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Strange....I wonder if the author might be losing interest in Magdalena?
Jan 23, 2010
Nancy
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This is a delightful mystery that will also have you laughing! I highly recommend this!
Feb 16, 2010
Carol
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Par for the course for this series, but the epilogue was rather surprising.
Jul 08, 2011
Kathy
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Thoroughly enjoy this series! Great "light" mystery & delicious recipes. Ms. Myers writes with such wonderful humor.
Apr 14, 2010
Shari
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Book 18. This book read like it was going to be the last in the series. It could go on, but it seemed liked it wrapped up the character's lives and didn't seem to leave anywhere left to go.
Aug 15, 2011
Emily
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Should any more books be added to this series, I will be passing them up. I enjoyed the earlier books in the series, but cannot say the same for some of the recent ones. :(
Dec 24, 2010
Ember
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I didn't care for this book...I rarely don't finish books, but this one did not keep my attention.
