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A Churn for the Worse (An Amish Mystery) Mass Market Paperback – March 1, 2016

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The national bestselling author of Suspendered Sentence returns to Heavenly, Pennsylvania, where shop owner Claire Weatherly and Detective Jakob Fisher must put on their thinking kapps to solve a string of robberies and a murder in the Amish community...

When an Amish farmer is found dead in his barn, his family accepts his death as God’s will. But Detective Jakob Fisher knows the farmer didn’t hit himself in the head with the shovel lying beside his body. And when it comes to light that a stranger appeared at the farmer’s home and now money is missing from their milk can, Fisher suspects robbery as the motive—especially when another Amish family is victimized.

Getting to the truth proves difficult, however, since Fisher has two strikes against him in the eyes of the Amish—his chosen career, and the Amish roots he left behind. Desperate to stop a murderous thief, Fisher turns to Heavenly Treasures shop owner Claire Weatherly for help. The trust she’s earned from the Amish community enables her to go where the detective cannot—straight into the path of a killer...

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“[Bradford’s] mastery of the Amish culture adds a dimension to her work that readers will likely find fascinating.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“The best cozy mystery debut I’ve read this year.”—Harlan Coban on Hearse and Buggy

“The characters are interesting and delightful. The setting in the wonderful town of Heavenly, PA, is just that, heavenly. Mixing Amish and ‘English’ town folk is intriguing...I recommend this book to any reader interested in Amish novels, cozy mysteries or who just wants to read a fabulous book.”—Open Book Society

“Delightful...Well-portrayed characters and authentic Amish lore make this a memorable read.”—Publishers Weekly

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While spending a rainy afternoon at a friend’s house as a child, Laura Bradford fell in love with writing over a stack of blank paper, a box of crayons, and a freshly sharpened number two pencil. From that moment forward, she never wanted to do or be anything else. Today, Laura is the national bestselling author of the Amish Mystery series, including Suspendered Sentence and Shunned and Dangerous, as well as the upcoming Emergency Dessert Squad Mystery series.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (March 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425273032
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425273036
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.8 x 6.78 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #459,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,368 in Amish & Mennonite Fiction (Books)
- #3,414 in Cozy Culinary Mysteries
- #6,976 in Supernatural Mysteries

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While spending a rainy afternoon at a friend's house more than forty years ago, Laura Bradford (a.k.a. Elizabeth Lynn Casey) fell in love with writing over a stack of blank paper, a box of crayons, and a freshly sharpened number two pencil. From that moment forward, she never wanted to do anything else.

Today, Laura is the USA Today Bestselling Author of more than 35 books and stories. Her latest work includes A Plus One for Murder, the debut book in her new A Friend for Hire Mysteries, and the women's fiction novel, Her New Story.

Laura also pens several other mystery series including; An Amish Mystery series, the Emergency Dessert Squad Mysteries, the Tobi Tobias Mysteries, and the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries (written as Elizabeth Lynn Casey). She is a former Agatha Award nominee, and the recipient of an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award in romance. Laura enjoys baking, spending time with her family, and being an advocate for those living with multiple sclerosis. Learn more at: https://www.laurabradford.com/

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Kuzlin

... is enjoying her time getting to know Detective Jakob better, as well as solidifying her friendships with the ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016

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Claire Weatherly is enjoying her time getting to know Detective Jakob better, as well as solidifying her friendships with the Amish settlers in Heavenly, Pennsylvania. However when one of the Amish farmers is found dead in his barn, Claire is convinced it was not an accident, as the family originally felt, and helps bring Jakob in to investigate. In the meantime, it appears that there is a mysterious unidentified Englisher that is robbing the Amish farms in the area. Are these two crimes related or has Heavenly lost the peacefulness and serenity that has made it a joy to visitors. I love this series and am delighted with the relationship between Claire and Jakob, as well as that with her aunt. I liked the character of Esther in the previous books (still there by the way but in a different role), but now there is a new assistant in Claire's shop that is also becoming well-fleshed out. This story also brings in a love of horses, one which Claire never really considered important in this community, but ultimately brought a very important poignant moment to the story. I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2016

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In A CHURN FOR THE WORSE, the fifth book in Laura Bradford's Amish mystery series, we travel back with Claire Weatherly and the other characters, both Amish and non-Amish, to the fictional town of Heavenly, PA.

Laura Bradford writes with intelligence and believability. It is obvious she researches well the Amish culture. In this entry, I enjoyed learning how the Amish obtain the horses they use to pull their buggies. This was something I had not even thought about before. All of her characters are people I would love to know in real life. I found it exciting that Claire, against the wishes of Jakob, purposely put herself in danger to catch the killer.

I have read and enjoyed the prior four books in this series, but this was by far my favorite. Although, I think I say that with each new book. 😉

As an extra treat, we're teased at the end of this book with a sample of the first book in Ms. Bradford's new Emergency Dessert Squad cozy mystery series, Eclair and Present Danger, which will be released on June 7, 2016.

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S. Laughner

The Best in the Series!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016

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I loved this book!! Number 5 in the series is the best one yet!! I'm so enthralled with Heavenly, PA and the people who live there. Amish on one side of town, English on the other side, and they meet in the middle to operate their shops. A lovely tourist destination for mostly senior citizens and families. Lovely, that is, until one of the Amish farmers is found dead in his barn, from an unwanted meeting with a shovel.
Enter Claire Weatherly, English shop owner, and her beau, Jakob Fisher, who left the Amish to become a cop and is now shunned. Claire and Jakob put their heads together to find out who did the nasty deed. The killer is still roaming the area and has now turned to stealing large amounts of money from the Amish homes. Will Claire and Jakob find the killer before he strikes again?? Will Jakob's relatives or Claire be the next victim?? And will the missing race horse be found?? Miss Bradford has woven several sub-stories in this book that all come together at the end. Terrific book!! :)

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I LOVED IT. I Not Only Couldn’t Put this Book Down, I Did Not Want It to End. Laura Bradford’s Amish Mysteries Are Great

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016

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A charming, informative, beautifully written cozy mystery, Laura Bradford’s A Churn for the Worse is a truly wonderful read. Murder and theft, yes, but with delightful characters: both Amish and “English” (non-Amish). In addition to a well plotted story with likeable characters, in A Churn for the Worse Laura Bradford gives the reader an interesting look into the culture and customs of the Amish.

Although this is the 5th in her Amish Mystery Series, it is not necessary to read these books in order because Ms. Bradford gives enough background (without spending 30 pages doing so) so you can know what happened in the past.

I loved this story and highly recommend both this book, the whole series (I have thoroughly enjoyed them all) as well as her holiday short story: A Christmas Mourning: An Amish Mystery Short Story. That was another wonderful read – which I read on my Kindle.

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What a delightful read! A Churn for the Worse gave me much enjoyment. There are sweet moments with Clare and Jakob, enjoyable times with Aunt Diane at her Bed and Breakfast and following what's happening in the lives of Clare's dear Amish friends.....and, yet, an Amish man is killed and robberies are taking place in the Amish community. Jakob, former member of the Amish community and now a policeman, is under a great deal of pressure to solve these crimes, not only for the sake of the Amish community, but also out of concern for members of his own Amish family who could be in harm's way. Through all of the stress of trying to solve the crimes, it is wonderful to see a bit of an opening in relationships for Jakob and his Amish friends and relatives. All in all a most enjoyable read; one I highly recommend as well as the 4 earlier books in this series.

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A Great Read

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016

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Laura has done it again. She has delivered an emotionally character-driven tale that pulled me in immediately and when it was over, my heart soared with love and warmth. This is the best book ever in this delightfully charming and heartfelt series.

This evenly paced drama has everything one desires when reading a mystery. A great storyline that kept me engaged in all aspects in the telling of this story. Multiple suspects with some twisty turns that kept me intrigued as to how this will all end. Lovable characters that make me feel like I’m part of all the action, like I’m the one sitting on the stool at Claire’s shop watching it all happen. This was a well-written story that was brilliantly executed and I look forward to my trips to Heavenly, Pennsylvania with Claire, Jakob, Diane, Esther and the gang.

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Margaret Mackay.

good book slow to start

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2017

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Again, good book slow to start with

kath mellott

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2016

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Great read looking forward to the next one in the series.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2016

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Mario Julien

The Hamish Way of Life

Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2016

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Very and as good as the others in the same serie. Fun to learn of the Hamish way of life. Always intrigue with a bit of love. Its a peaceful read and full of life.

Jocelyn Hodgson

Laura Bradford's Amish series just keep getting better, I just finished A Churn For The Worse

Reviewed in Australia on April 14, 2016

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Laura Bradford's Amish series just keep getting better, I just finished A Churn For The Worse, I was unable to put it down. Full of interesting details about the Amish way of life, combined with a murder, makes great reading. Loved it.

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