Review – Fixin’ to Die by Tonya Kappes #mystery @tonyakappes11 #cozy #MysteryMonday

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FIXIN' TO DIE

FIXIN’ TO DIE
Kenni Lowry Mystery Series

by Tonya Kappes

Synopsis

Kenni Lowry likes to think the zero crime rate in Cottonwood, Kentucky is due to her being sheriff, but she quickly discovers the ghost of her grandfather, the town’s previous sheriff, has been scaring off any would-be criminals since she was elected. When the town’s most beloved doctor is found murdered on the very same day as a jewelry store robbery, and a mysterious symbol ties the crime scenes together, Kenni must satisfy her hankerin’ for justice by nabbing the culprits.

With the help of her Poppa, a lone deputy, and an annoyingly cute, too-big-for-his-britches State Reserve officer, Kenni must solve both cases and prove to the whole town, and herself, that she’s worth her salt before time runs out.

Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, Southern humor, small town, paranormal mysteries.

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Review

This is the first book I have read by this author (but have her other books on my kindle) and I enjoyed this book. But then I always do love a good cozy.

I can safely say I did not see that ending coming! (well the killer reveal portion) but it seems like each time I read a mystery and think I have the killer figured out, there is some sort of twist that surprises me.

There is a paranormal aspect that actually made the story somewhat light (at least to me). I don’t want to spoil anything so hard to say too much, but it explains why there was no crime for her first 2 years as sheriff.

This is a series that I will be following and we give it 4 paws up.

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About the Author

Tonya KnappesTonya Kappes has written more than fifteen novels and four novellas, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists including USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in northern Kentucky. Now that her boys are teenagers, Tonya writes full-time but can be found at all of her guys’ high school games with a pencil and paper in hand. More than anything, Tonya loves to connect with readers, with a loyal ‘street team’ of fans and followers on social media.

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15 thoughts on “Review – Fixin’ to Die by Tonya Kappes #mystery @tonyakappes11 #cozy #MysteryMonday

  1. Elisa Hordon

    Loved the review loved the book love the author

  2. Joy Hejl

    Great read. Love Sheriff Kenni. Can’t wait for the next one.

  3. Joanne Kocourek

    I loved Fixin to Die and I’m thrilled to know the series will continue.

  4. holdenj

    Can’t wait to read it!

  5. Robyn K

    Fantastic review. Tonya Kappes Rocks!

  6. Kim Templeton

    Definitely on my TBR list.

  7. Donna Harms

    I loved “Fixin’to Die” by Tonya! She is one of my favorites!

  8. Sheri ONeill

    Loved this new series. Will definitely keep up with it. I’m already anxious for number 2.

  9. Linda McDonald

    I am reading it now and enjoying it!

  10. Terri Walsh

    Great book, great author!

  11. Holly LaFrance

    I loved this book, great new series. Can’t wait for the next one to come out.

  12. Hollie R.

    I love Tonya’s book and this one is Awesome!!

  13. SandyG

    I enjoyed Fixin to Die. I liked the mix of mystery and paranormal.

  14. Deb Forbes

    Good review and a great book.

  15. Jayme

    Great review!!

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