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    Fixin' To Die

    Written by Tonya Kappes

    Narrated by Hillary Huber

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    About this audiobook

    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateJan 17, 2017
    ISBN9781520064017
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    Fixin' To Die
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    Tonya Kappes

    Tonya 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. Come on over and FAN Tonya on Goodreads.

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    • 4/5
      Sheriff Kendrick (Kenni) Lowry, grandaughter of the late sheriff Elmer Sims, was elected sherriff two years earlier. Now that her deputy has retired she works alone. This is not usually a problem as there has been almost no crime in her two years in office until now. There is a murder and a break-in in just one day. The town must call in someone to help. Finn Vincent arrives from the Kentucky State Reserve. Kenni also asks Wyatt, the jailer, to also be part of the investigation. The stress seems to have gotten to Kenni as she begins hearing things.

      I enjoyed this book a lot. I laughed out loud at the colloquial sayings used in the story as well as the down home southern expectations, especially Kenni's mother who wants her to get married and settle down with a good man and have children. The way the other characters in the story was well done. There were many townsfolk but they were introduced relatively gradually with enough information to get to know them. Kenni and Finn work perfectly together. I loved their chemistry and could not help but laugh when he schmoozed all the other ladies in the book. young and old. I had no idea who the murderer was which always makes for a good mystery in my mind. Usually in a cozy mystery, the protagonist is an amateur sleuth and this one is actually the sheriff, but as she is relatively new to the role and all the other aspects of a cozy mystery are there, it definitely fits the genre. I am already reading the second one in the series.
    • 2/5
      Fixin' to Die falls under the cozy mystery genre, and the book follows that genre with the normal, everyday characters in a small community. The explicit description of blood and gore hides behind the complacency of everyday life. This is not an Inspector Lynley mystery delving into the psychological implications of murder, nor is the book an emotional journey into Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Tonya Kappes gives a book that imitates the writing of Carolyn Hart with the Ruth Bailey series. The friendly ghost returns to aid a friend or relative in solving a murder investigation. After finishing Fixin' to Die, I remember very little of the various characters because none evoked any feeling. I had thought of learning more about Kentucky, but the setting seemed obscure. The book has redeeming qualities, but not enough to push me to read another book in the Kenni Lowry series.
    • 4/5
      This is a satisfying cozy mystery featuring small-town sheriff Kenni Lowry. She has returned to her tiny home town, where everyone knows everyone else's business, upon the death of her grandfather, the former sheriff. She has been sheriff for two years when a murder and a jewelry store robbery rock the tiny community and call into doubt her abilities. With a little help from a hunky special reserve deputy and the spirit of her poppa, she manages to unearth a lot of dirt on local residents. Will the secrets unveil the killer?
    • 4/5
      Kenni has been sheriff for awhile now. She enjoys her job, and crime has been kept to a minimum. She is unaware that this is because her ghostly grandfather has been watching out for her. Now, though, a murder has been committed. But Poppa is still around to help, and a hunky real life deputy is also onboard. It’s a small town and operates as such, where everyone knows each other’s business. Except no one knows who murdered the town’s beloved doctor. But Kenni is sure to find out, with Poppa’s help. It’s a quick and entertaining read. The characters are delightful, if sometimes a bit quirky, and the town is full of southern charm.
    • 5/5
      Cottonwood, Kentucky population small and quiet with little to no crime, what more could you ask for??? Now Sheriff Kenni Lowry thought the same thing until the town Dr is murdered! The town is in an uproar and wants this murder solved yesterday. They decide to bring in a very handsome Reserve Officer named Finn who quite frankly is annoying Kenni. She doesn't want anyone to know that she is feeling overwhelmed. Then the jewelry store in town is robbed and Kenni is convinced they are connected especially thanks to her grandfathers ghost whispering in her ear. Poppa was the Sheriff for years before he pasted.Kenni wants to prove not only to herself but the town that she is able to bring a killer to justice.This is the first book in a new series by Tonya Kappes. I am a good ole southern gal myself and love the town and characters of Cottonwood, Kentucky. Looking forward to more in this new series.I recieved an ARC of this book and the review is my opinion only.

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    • 4/5
      Kendrick Lowry was the sheriff in Cottonwood. She was actually head of the Cottonwood Police force which consisted of just her after her deputy retired. Since there was virtually no crime for the first two years she was sheriff it was fine that she was the only one. Things changed quickly when there was a murder and jewelry store robbery in the same day. She quickly found out that investigating in real situations was way different that learning about it in the police academy. She was glad when Finn Vincent with the Kentucky State Reserve, was called in to help. Along with him and her dead Poppa's ghost she felt like she could handle the investigation.I really enjoyed this story set in a small town in Kentucky. It's well written and easy to follow the plot. I was surprised when I found out who the killer was. I love books where I can't figure it out too early. I don't usually read paranormal books but I liked the ghost in this book. It was fun to learn that Poppa (the sheriff before he died) was now scaring off criminals so Kenni wouldn't be put in dangerous situations. The characters were great. Kenni is a strong woman who sometimes feels she's taken on more that she can handle which I can relate to. Finn was a very competent, handsome man. He was good at his job and helped Kenni without thinking about it. The secondary characters added a lot of interest to the story. I especially liked Poppa. Kenni's mother was a typical southern mother who want her to get a "real" job like go to beauty school and be a hairdresser.If you like cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist, you'll like this book.Please note I received a copy of Fixin' To Die from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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