Bonnie A. (ladycholla) - Payson, UT reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 1330 more book reviews
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A hilarious writer, she is wonderful. Great reading. Fun characters, will read more and see how they develop. Fun stuff. A good laugh in several places.
Diane B. (cyber-librarian) - NC reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on
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I've read other books in this series, so it was good to discover the beginnings. Magdalena has such a humorous way of saying and doing things.
Kathy W. (mustangbelle) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
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Magdalena Yoder & her nutty family & friends make for a fun read. You'll laugh, but you'll wonder too.
Lynne D. (dewfactor) - San Francisco, CA reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
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It was a struggle to get through this book. I loathed the main character (who is a broadly drawn, ridiculous stereotype who'd be an offense to Mennonites if they read mystery novels!) and thought the whole thing was sloppily plotted, poorly written, and needed a good editor. Even the recipes didn't appeal to me!
Connie P. (cspc720) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
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I couldn't put this down!!
Jenny S. (fiberlady) - Nyssa, OR reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
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I expected a lot better main character. I can't say that I like Magdelena. For a Mennonite she isn't a very nice person. Guess I'm sterotyping, but this book was nothing like what I expected. I will read the next one and see what I think. She may be one of those odd characters that grow on you.
Michele D. reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
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Just started the series and loved this 1st book. I'm going to read the rest.
Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 132 more book reviews
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Amusing mystery story - first in a series.
Melody C. (Melody1959) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
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Really enjoyed this book-love the character Magdalena
Ann D. (annabella) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on
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This was a new author for me and I found that I really enjoyed the book and am looking forward to reading more of her books.
Cheryl S. (Juneau) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
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part of a great series
Kerry B. (Kerryjb) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
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I love cozy mysteries, and always looing for a new series to read that holds my interest. I really liked this book. I was completely surprised by who the killer was, which is the mark of a good book to me, since I seem to figure out "whodoneit" on quite a lot of the books I read. I will definitely move on with this series!
Barbara L. (thecomet) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 118 more book reviews
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This is a fun book to read. Made me laugh and Magdalena is a hoot. I am looking forward to reading more of this series. Tamar Myers did a great job with the story line and characters. Her Inn and the guests (even the dead ones) were interesting and made the story enjoyable.
Tamara P. (techiechik) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Great Book! Kept me guessing! I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.
Jean S. (readmore) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 140 more book reviews
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Magdelina has hunters and hunter protesters staying at the Inn. One of the visitors fall down the stairs or was she pushed. If she fell, Magdaline could be sued and lose her Inn.Magdaline is in search of the solution to this mystery.
Alexis C. (ceeshouse) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 24 more book reviews
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Highly entertaining! Magdalena is a hoot :)
Debbie C. (DebbieC) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 157 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Little slow in beginning then picked up
Barb M. (bookworm64) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
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I really enjoyed this. Quick read.
Dave R. (DaveR) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 39 more book reviews
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A quick read, and quite entertaining.
Mary M. (kiwimary) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
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Quirky story!
Linda N. (luvthosepigs) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
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Good book, quick read. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
Jan B. reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 130 more book reviews
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The first in this hilarious series. Be sure to read them in order!
Maggie S. (maggiemaynj) - NJ reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 32 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A light, funny read. Theres a murder at an amish inn.A great cast of charecters.
Melissa (sugarbaby) - AR reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 62 more book reviews
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Interesting enough to make me want to continue reading the series, but hopefully the plots get stronger.
Kathy S. (zbhmom) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
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A hoot!
Kathryn M. (glory-to-glory) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 29 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Humorous.
Sherri H. (mamadoodle) - Rome, GA reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 1099 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fantastic book! I read this in one sitting. Very entertaining read.
Erin C. (brandinsp) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 114 more book reviews
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A fun read. Gave me a few laugh-out-loud moments. Author Tamar Myers has genuine wit.
Melissa P. (melissaenglish72) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 42 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
First in the series. A good cozy mystery.
RockStarGirl reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 258 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a good "cozy mystery". The first in the Pennsylvania Dutch series.
Rachel H. reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 289 more book reviews
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Better than the other one of hers I read.
Diane A. (Dzzzyd) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 42 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was the first time read of this author, but will continue to look for her books. Chuckled all the way through.Cute characters.
NancyAnn T. (ArrowGold) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 120 more book reviews
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Once again, Magdalena Yoder is up to her Amish arms in murder, this time at her PennDutch Inn. When a second guest goes to the happy table in the sky, Magdalena begins to take it personally.
Teri A H. (Nani) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 62 more book reviews
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This is my first Tamar Myers book and I did enjoy it, the recipes are a bonus and the characters being Amish and Mennonite plus the "English" makes for a different read from other mystery novels. Enjoyed getting the tidbits on Amish/Mennonite life and traditions.
Barbara B. (redhatter) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 580 more book reviews
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First in the series. When a guest has a fatal fall down the steep stairs, inkeeper Magdalene Yoder is more worried about a lawsuit than foul play. Other problems arise: An arrogant congressman and his wife check in for deer-hunting, offending the other guests who are animal rights activists. Her Amish cook quits when vegetarian guests refuse to eat her hearty cooking. But when a second guest is found, stiff, cold and dead on one of her handmade quilts, Magdalena is sure there's a killer on the premises.
Karen T. (CrochetGal) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 96 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
#1 in a fun cozy mystery.
Ann W. (tndaysiegirl) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Loved the humor in this quick read!
Marjorie H. reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 279 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
a funny good read.
Nancy G. (ComfyReader) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 330 more book reviews
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1st in the Pennsylvania Dutch Series. Murder threatens Magdelena Yoders successful Inn when two of her customers are killed on the premises. Suspects include a secretive congressman, his socialite wife, a gay aide, and several animal rights activists.
Linda S. (Ladyslott) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 115 more book reviews
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3*** Fun debut in a new to me mystery series, featuring Magdalena Yoder, Innkeeper at the Penn Dutch Inn of PA. She's a bit crusty, but like her anyway.
Lee D. (1MtnLily) reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
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I love funny murder mysteries - even though it sounds like an oxymoron, but Tamara Myers does the Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish so well! This book deals with a group of hunters who visit the Inn that Miss Yoder runs. A couple in the group refuses to eat the hearty cooking that is such a trademark of the Pennsylvania Dutch, and the cook quits. Of course the mystery is solvesd, the cook comes back to work at the Inn, and everything is fine - until the next mystery in the series.
The recipes are to die for (bad use of words), and I grew up eating a lot of the same foods, and still cook them. This is one very enjoyable book.
The recipes are to die for (bad use of words), and I grew up eating a lot of the same foods, and still cook them. This is one very enjoyable book.
Colleen H. (Dove) - Detroit, MI reviewed Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 1) on + 264 more book reviews
A great fast read!