Magdalena Yoder and her Mennonite congregation gather for the annual chili cook-off, only to have their beloved reverend fall face-first into his bowl. When Magdalena begins to look into his death, she soon discovers that he wasn't all that well liked by his flock. Includes chili recipes.
I have read all of Tamar Myers books and they are fun! She has two series....one with Magdalena Yoder and the other is "The Den of Antiquities" series. Both of them are full of surprises, and an all around good time!
Now, this looks to be rather a romp of a read - have already put a hold on this one as well -
Am currently reading a mystery by Simon Brett, a writer from the fiction club a while back - (a light mystery as well) - he is or was a prolific writer - found many, many mystery series by him in our library and checked out two from the Fethering series - better for me to read a lighter read at bedtime rather than one that keeps me awake and reading till I can hardly see and missing out on my beauty sleep as well -
I have not read Ms. Meyers before and am thoroughly enjoying this first read. (I`ve been a mystery fan for years, but have been avoiding them lately for some very good non-fiction.) I think I`ll have to look into this author more fully, and finish this one along the way.
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New book by Steve Hamilton whose main character is Alex McKnight. This series is set in northern Michigan.
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Thanks, Pam M, for reintroducing me to Steve Hamilton - did not remember his name but have read some of his before - not sure which but remember thinking he should have been dead by the end of each of them after all the beatings, etc. he endured -
He is, I believe, the guy who lives in the cabin his father built and rents out cabins in the COLD WINTERS to people who go snow racing or something like that - but mostly he just gets into trouble "helping" his friends and getting trampled in the process - is that right? -
Can understand why you think this week's book is a little too cute - after a bout with Hamilton's character Alex (?) the adrenaline is pumping as you follow along with him thinking "how much more can he take?" - do think there is room for both styles tho' - for me anyway -
Yes, Doris, that's him! I think it's the sense of place I get from the books that I like too. I've never been to that area and I think he is describing it well. I too do like other types of mystery and suspense including some of the "cosies" like the Goldy Bear caterer series and Sarah Graves good series about Jacobia Tiptree the home improvement woman, these set in Maine I think. But I just can't get into this one this week despite an interest in things Mennonite.
I love these types of books. I've heard of Tamara Myers but never read any of her books. I may have to add this series on my reading list. Another fun series to read are the "culinary mysteries" by Diane Mott Davidson. Goldie is a caterer who solves mysteries and there are always oodles of recipes in her books.
What a great book. I love the writing. It flows so well and the author is really funny. I guess I have another series that I'll have to start reading. The Amish twist is really interesting to me. I did read that the author had an Amish background but I wonder if the little bits of Amish information she gives are accurate? Does anybody know? It's very intriguing to me to get a glimpse into that community that is so cut off from the outside world. I'm also interested to find out the history of her family, why her ex-husband's daughter lives with her and calls her mom. I guess I better start with book one in the series.
After reading your response concerning her stepdtr. living with her instead of the father, I went back and in the second read, it explains it -
Seems M. was married at one time but turned out he was already married with a child - making her marriage null and void - but the parents could not control their dtr. so M. agreed to become her guardian - don't know at what age - but that is the reason -
Sometimes you just need some light reading, I thinks "Assault and Pepper" may turn out to be just that. Since I have gone through the whole "Cat Who" series I may just have to start on this one. "Assault and Pepper" will be a nice break from trying to figure out the "Da Vinci Code"!
I'm enjoying this. I just placed an order for our library. I like the comic way she responds to situations. It reminds me of a tamed down Stephanie Plum from the Janet Evanovich series.
That must be why i like this book so much. I love Stephanie Plum. And yes M. has that same tough girl attitude as S. on the outside and clumsy and very sweet on the inside.
I have read alot of Ms. Myers books and the Bed and Breakfast series featuring Magdelena Yodder and the rest of the town citizens are very good. I always enjoy her books and look forward to reading her series of den of antiquity series. I would recommend any of Ms Myers books to anyone looking for a new author to read.
