Fixin' to Die

Fixin’ to Die by Tonya Kappes<br />Kenni Lowry series #1. Paranormal cozy mystery.<br />There’s been a murder and a robbery in Cottonwood, KY and the sheriff, Kenni Lowry, wants to prove to the town her competence. Since her department is small, she gets a loaner officer from the State Reserve to help investigate. The best clues and background actually comes from the ghost of her grandfather, who had the position of sheriff before her. Between the towns people, the handsome helper and her grandfather, Kenni is sure to catch the culprits. <br /><br />A cute mystery with quirky townies and a ghost with lots of helpful knowledge. Plenty of twists and a cute dog. <br />I’m looking forward to reading more of this series. <br /><br />? I listened to an audiobook version narrated by Hillary Huber who did a fantastic performance with voices, emotions and just a hint of southern charm.

[I received this book free from the publisher through NetGalley. I thank them for their generousity. In exchange, I was simply asked to write an honest review, and post it. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising]<br /><br />"Stop loafing. You have a job to do."<br /><br />Sheriff Kendrick (Kenni) Lowry, grandaughter of the late sheriff Elmer Sims, was trying to balance her life as the head of the Cottonwood Police force of....one now that her deputy had retired. She was enough since there had been virtually no crime since she was elected, so the town council hadn't bothered hiring a new deputy. And then, someone is murdered and no one can figure out why.<br /><br />It forces the issue as Finn Vincent with the Kentucky State Reserve, is called in to help. Along with a break in at the local jewelry store, Kenni has asked Wyatt, the jailer, to also be part of the investigation. The stress seems to have gotten to Kenni as she begins hearing things. The things she is hearing turn out to be something no one EVER expected.<br /><br />Tonya Kappes' first book in this new series is a laugh-out-loud look at small town America mixed in with a dash of "the prophet is not welcome in their own hometown". Just because she is Sheriff Sims' grandaughter doesn't mean she has the respect from her neighbors, or even her mother who acts as if a SINGLE daughter with a job instead of a husband is disgraceful. It will take more than Kenni to figure this out, and we get to come along on this "Oh no, she didn't...." crazy ferris wheel of a story. Hooray for Kenni Lowry and hooray for Tonya Kapps. Well worth the read!

Tonya what an awesome book!!! I couldn't put this book down. Tonya knows how to write amazing southern mysteries. I was in love with the characters and the plot. Kenni and Finn work perfect together. Loved the chemistry and could not help but crush on Finn just like all the other ladies in the book. I was also happy that a ghost was able to join in the fun. It made the book very funny with her grandad. As I read I kept on trying to figure out who the real killer was. This made the book so much more fun. The mystery and the number of suspects made this story come to life. If you love a cozy mystery, gossip and hot police man then this will be your favorite. I am waiting impatiently for the next book in this series. Please pick this book up, you will enjoy it.

Fixin’ To Die<br />Tonya Kappes<br />5 Stars<br /><br />Synopsis:<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. (Goodreads)<br /><br /><br />Review:<br /><br />This is such a good book and I really enjoyed it. Cozy ghost paranormals are some of my favorites books to read, and this one is as good as any that I have read. It has all of the elements that I look for in this type of book: great characters, small town setting, a lovable ghost and a mystery to solve. What more could a reader ask for?<br /><br />The characters are well developed and well rounded. Kenni is a hard working tough women who is trying to prove to her small town that she is “man enough” to be the sheriff. She is following in her grandfather’s footsteps, a man she loved deeply and misses terribly. When there is a murder and a robbery committed on the same, she has her hands full, but is determined to solve both cases. She gets help from Finn Vincent, an officer on loan from the State Reserve because Kenni is down one deputy due to retirement. The fact that he is handsome angers her because she finds herself attracted to him. But she refuses to let that fact distract her from solving the mysteries. Poppa, Kenni’s grandfather, was my favorite character and I can see why she misses him so much. <br /><br />The author is very talented in creating the small town setting. Cottonwood, Kentucky, is full of busy bodies and quirky characters. Gossip runs wild and everybody wants to offer advice and know each other’s business. I think it would be a fun place to visit.<br /><br />There are two mysteries to solve and they were carried on well throughout the book There are enough suspects, clues and twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. I was not positive who the culprit was until is was revealed, which is how I like it.<br /><br />I would recommend this book to any reader who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. If you enjoy ghostly paranormal cozies, this is a must read book. I am hoping that this book is the start of a new series because I want to spend more time with Kenni and Poppa.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. I would like to thank Netgalley and Henery Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.<br /><br /> <br />

I really enjoyed Fixin To Die the first book in the Kenni Lowry Mystery Series by Tonya Kappes. This book is full of small town southern charm. Tonya keeps you guessing with just enough red-herrings and plot twist. Kenni is a female Sheriff in a small town were crime has been next to nothing for the two years she has been sheriff. All of a sudden she has a murder and a jewelry store robbery to solve simultaneously and without a deputy. She enlist her jailer-Wyatt and the States Reserve Office-Finn in helping her solve these crimes. When she starts hearing voices she thinks she is going crazy only to find out it the ghost of her Poppa the former Sheriff. Kenni has to deal with nosy neighbors, town gossips, her parents, and little to now experience to solve these crimes. Being from a small town in the south I really found the country saying to be hilarious. I would definitely recommend this book.

Fixin' to Die by Tonya Kappes is the first Kerri Lowry Mystery book. Kenni Lowry is sheriff of Cottonwood, having taken over from her grandfather, the previous sheriff. She finds out that his ghost has been helping her to reduce the crime rate in the town. When the town doctor is murdered the same day as a jewellery robbery, Kenni enlists her grandfathers help. An interesting mystery which started out a bit slow although picked up at the end. It took a bit of time for Kenni to accept her grandfather's ghost, but once this occurred, the pace picked up and I enjoyed the book more.

Fixin To Die is the first book in a new series written by Tonya Kappes. If you want to know what living in a small town is like come to Cottonwood filled with gossips and busy bodies.<br />Kendrick Lowry has been the Sheriff of Cottonwood for the last two years. Her first murder and a jewelry store robbery occur all in the same day.<br />The characters are quirky and well developed in this fun paranormal ghost mystery. Suspects, clues and twists and turns to keep you guessing as you read.<br />I would recommend this book to cozy and paranormal readers.<br /><br />I received this book from Henery Press through NetGalley for an honest and fair review. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Besides delighting me with her depiction of this small Kentucky town, Tonya Kappes kept me fully entertained with the mystery and the humor and the characters. And, of course, the hint of romance.<br /><br />Sheriff Kenni Lowry is very dimensional – stronger than she feels she is, a little bit awkward, completely engaging and relatable. Finn is her hunky sidekick and I had a "big ole" grin on my face during one of the last scenes of the book. I am looking forward to seeing how the chemistry between them plays out in future books. The secondary characters are fun, too. Full of sass and small-town charm, they leap off the page and into your heart. Some of them you want to jerk a knot into; others you just want to hug. But they’re all entertaining and well-defined. I loved Poppa’s character, the ghost of Kenni’s grandfather (the former sheriff) who has been keeping the town free of crime since Kenni was elected sheriff. Except, you know, for the recent murder and jewelry store robbery. But other than that – zero crime rate, thanks to Poppa. He added a lot of heartwarming moments as well as humor to the story and to Kenni’s character.<br /><br />Fixin to Die is a fantastic start to a new series! It’s cute and endearing, funny and sweet, and the mystery will keep you intrigued from start to finish. Quirky characters with lots of layers give the story a lot of its charm, and Tonya Kappes’ engaging writing style fills in the rest. If you love cozy mysteries and you love small southern towns, then Fixin to Die is fixin’ to be your next fave read.<br /><br />(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review.)<br /><br />See my entire review at <a href="http://readingismysuperpower.org/2016/06/20/book-review-giveaway-fixin-die-tonya-kappes/" rel="nofollow noopener">Reading Is My SuperPower</a>

Fixin' To Die by Tonay Kappes is a fun and sassy cozy mystery with a touch of paranormal that kept me turning the pages.<br /><br />All of the characters are fully developed with quirks, strengths and sass that are often found in many small southern towns. Kenni is smart, spunky and independent in spite of being a disappointment to her mother (which is a no-no in southern towns). I liked her and found her to be very relatable throughout the story. I also found Finn to be an intriguing character since he is a Yankee from Chicago which makes me wonder what he is now doing in Kentucky. I loved Kenni's Poppa! He makes a great guardian angel and partner. <br /><br />A fast paced plot with plenty of twists to keep me guessing until I finally put a couple of clues together; but I wasn't sure until the reveal. All in all a very satisfying read; and I hope there will be more books in this series.<br /><br />I received an ARC from Henery Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My opinions in this review are strictly my own.

I recieved this book in exchange for an honest review. Tonya Kappes is not an author I am familiar with but i though why not. I wish I could give half stars. this is better then a four but not a five. I enjoyed this book start to finish. it was easy to read, easy to follow, and easy to lose myself in. This sherriff was a great character. I am normally not much of a ghost person but this all worked. I will definately reccomend this book to others.