Between a Wok and a Hard Place: A Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes: Amazon.ca: Tamar Myers: Books

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Ever since her new husband flew the coop, Pennsylvania Dutch inn owner Magdalena Yoder has had plenty of time to kill. But the suspicious death of an Asian tourist proves that time is not the only thing around here that's getting murdered! Magdalena follows the trail to the local Amish community where a dangerous secret is being concealed, and a killer who's really using his noodle awaits! . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Magdalena Deputized!, Sep 29 2003

By	S. Schwartz "romonko" (alberta canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Between A Wok And A Hard Place (Mass Market Paperback)

As in the other books in this series, this book is really thin in the plot area, and in this one the motive for the killing is not plausible, but it's still a funny story in it's own way. Readers must be die-hard cozy fans to enjoy this series, and they must be willing to give the author a lot of latitude since Ms. Myers really needs an editor for her books. This book is about what appears to be a hit-and-run murder, and at first glance it looks like it might be local Amish boys that did it. That is why Melvin Stoltzfus deputises Magdalena to help him solve the mystery. I'm really not sure about this series. Each book seems more disjointed than the last one, and they make less and less sense. But I do finish the books, even though it seems like an almost guilty pleasure.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Fortune Predicted for This Book, Feb 26 2002

By	Ann Sherry (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Between A Wok And A Hard Place (Mass Market Paperback)

I don't know how she does it, but Ms. Myers has written yet another truly entertaining book in this - her 5th in her Penn/Dutch mystery series. Her new marriage ends in this one, which is an important reason to read these in order (so why doesn't the publisher put the Number on them?). Each page is engaging; her writing and wit superb. However in this book I found it to be somewhat weak in plot (that's why the 4 stars). The book is not a disappointment, though, as she carries it thru with her unique sense of humor and just plain talent. Don't miss it!

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3.0 out of 5 stars A hit-and-run mystery, Jun 25 2001

By	Karen Potts (Lake Jackson, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Between A Wok And A Hard Place (Mass Market Paperback)

Magdelena Yoder has always been the nemesis of police chief Melvin Stoltzfus. It might have something to do with the fact that she tends to solve crimes before he does. In this addition to the Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery series, Melvin decides since he can't beat her, he'll ask her to join him. Magdelena is called upon to be a temporary deputy in order to help Melvin solve the murder of an Asian visitor who has been strangled and then run over by an Amish buggy. Magdelena has her usual group of interesting guests at the PennDutch Inn and they are suspects along with some local teenage boys who love to drive their buggies around town late at night. She is unwittingly aided by her father-in-law who is in search of aliens and flying saucers and who helps her uncover some important evidence. This one is a bit thin as to the plot, and the murderer's motive is pretty shaky, but it's still good fun if you're a "cozy" fan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good fortune
I had missed this one in my collection, so I had to buy it and fill in the blanks. As always, Ms. Myers kept me chuckling the whole way through. Read more

Published on Feb 26 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Not much WORK in this WOK....
Magdelina is up to her eyeballs again! Believe it or not, the chief of police (Mag's nemesis)requests her assistance in solving a murder! Read more

Published on Oct 19 2000 by Ruth A. Caldwell

1.0 out of 5 stars Between a Wok and a Hard Place
Tamar Myers has too many sidelines in this book. Too much about too many other characters and not enough attention paid to the real mystery in question. Read more

Published on Aug 6 2000 by L. Reichert

2.0 out of 5 stars Fortune cookie say, "Have hernia in head to buy book"
I love a good "who done it", and its even better if it adds a little humor. But come on! This story had more loose ends then a ball of yarn that my cat Socks just... Read more

Published on April 19 2000