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Tamar Myers

    Tamar Myers's early life was spent in the Belgian Congo, where her family served as missionaries to a tribe known for its distinct customs. Growing up surrounded by an unfamiliar yet vibrant culture, she developed a unique perspective shaped by adventure and resilience. This formative period, including a tumultuous departure and subsequent culture shock upon returning to the United States, imbues her writing with a deep understanding of displacement and adaptation. Myers crafts compelling narratives that explore the nuances of cultural encounters and the strength found in navigating vastly different worlds.

    The Ming and I
    Splendor in the Glass
    Assault and Pepper
    Between a Wok and a Hard Place
    Death by Tart Attack
    Tea with Jam and Dread
    • 2024

      The Mermaid Mystery

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set in Tidal Shores, a struggling seaside town in South Carolina, the story revolves around the town council's quirky efforts to attract tourists. The standout plan involves Gunner Jones, a charming taxidermist, who creates a fabricated mermaid from an albino ape and a tigerfish. As the town revels in mermaid mania, reporter Zoe Porter suspects the truth behind the spectacle. Her investigation leads her into a deeper, more sinister narrative, challenging her to uncover the reality amidst the town's desperate attempts at revival.

      The Mermaid Mystery
    • 2023

      Schmucker Brothers' Sausages are the talk of the town, and potential investors are lining up to go into business with the coveted sausage makers. But when one of the investors is found slaughtered at Magdalena Yoder's Penn-Dutch Inn, she must catch a murderer intent on turning juicy pork dreams to rashers!

      Meat Thy Maker
    • 2022

      Death by Tart Attack

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.7(13)Add rating

      Shockwaves are running through Hernia with the disastrous news that a huge, biblical-themed amusement park is to be built on its doorstep. At a public demonstration to showcase his plans for the new park, Aaron Miller, bites into a homemade tart - with fatal consequences. It's clear the tart was poisoned, but who baked it?

      Death by Tart Attack
    • 2021

      Boy Who Stole the Leopard's Spots, The

      • 306 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A decades-old murder intertwines with a peculiar superstition in the picturesque town of Belle Vue, where an enormous snake and a colossal secret threaten to disrupt the community. As the layers of mystery unfold, the residents must confront their past and the hidden truths that could change their lives forever.

      Boy Who Stole the Leopard's Spots, The
    • 2021

      Mean and Shellfish

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.3(90)Add rating

      When Magdalena Yoder had the brainwave for the annual Billy Goat Gruff Festival four years ago, little did she expect it to become the highlight of Hernia's social calendar. Unfortunately, the festivities are soon derailed by a series of bizarre pranks and a gruesome discovery. But is the festival really the target, or is it Magdalena herself?

      Mean and Shellfish
    • 2019

      Puddin' on the Blitz

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.1(102)Add rating

      Magdalena Yoder's new Amish-Asian restaurant is not to everyone's taste, but it is unanimously agreed that the desserts are to die for. Not literally however. When a guest at the PennDutch Inn drops dead shortly after consuming a slice of delicious Blitz torte, Magdalena finds herself arrested for murder...

      Puddin' on the Blitz
    • 2016

      PennDutch inn owner Magdalena Yoder is delighted to welcome the Earl and Countess Grimsley-Snodgrass and their family as honoured guests, relishing the challenge of introducing English nobility to traditional American culture. But they are not the easiest of guests - and that's before the discovery of a mummified corpse in the elevator shaft.

      Tea with Jam and Dread
    • 2013

      The Girl Who Married an Eagle

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.6(169)Add rating

      Drawing from Tamar Myers's real-life experiences, this novel enriches her Belgian Congo mystery series with a compelling narrative. It explores themes of culture and identity through the lens of a unique and captivating story, offering readers an immersive glimpse into the complexities of life in the Congo. The blend of personal history with mystery elements creates an engaging backdrop for the unfolding drama.

      The Girl Who Married an Eagle
    • 2011

      The Headhunter's Daughter

      A Mystery

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.4(380)Add rating

      Set in the Belgian Congo during the mid-twentieth century, this mystery follows an abandoned infant who is raised by a tribe of headhunters. Tamar Myers, drawing from her own upbringing as a missionary's child in the region, weaves a rich narrative that explores the local culture and landscape. This atmospheric tale serves as a compelling sequel to The Witchdoctor's Wife, appealing to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency with its captivating storytelling and intricate characters.

      The Headhunter's Daughter
    • 2011

      The Glass Is Always Greener

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.4(185)Add rating

      A gripping mystery unfolds as a series of murders are linked to seemingly innocent memorials. The protagonist, drawn into the investigation, uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives behind these tributes. As the body count rises, the tension escalates, revealing a web of deceit that challenges the characters' perceptions of loyalty and remembrance. With twists and turns that keep readers guessing, this tale explores the complexities of grief and the lengths people will go to protect their pasts.

      The Glass Is Always Greener