Southern Fried by Tonya Kappes Series: Kenni Lowry Mystery #2
Published by Henery Press on April 4th 2017
Genres: Cozy Mystery, Paranormal
Pages: 300
Format: Kindle Edition
Source: Publisher
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I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
In the South, it’s better when the food is fried and the secrets kept buried…
After the dead body of a beloved Cottonwood resident is found tangled up in an electric fence, Sheriff Kenni Lowry has a hunch that somethin’ ain’t right. Her investigation heats up with a fierce cook-off competition, a euchre game where the intel is sweeter than the brownies, and a decades old family recipe that may just be the proof in the pudding.
The icing on the cake: Kenni is fighting an attraction to her recently sworn-in deputy sheriff, and election season is hot on her tail. When the killer comes after who she holds most dear, even her poppa’s ghostly guidance might not be enough to keep her and her own out of the frying pan.
Owen Godfrey is dead and his murder might revolve around a certain family cookbook that everyone is just dying to get their hands on because of a secret okra recipe. When Sheriff Kenni is forced to investigate another murder of a local Cottonwood resident, she and her new deputy Finn, her Poppa and trusted pooch Duke must uncover the secrets behind the cookbook that were worth killing over.
This was such a great read. I never read a Kappes book, but it definitely won’t be my last. Kenni has a lot on her plate, she is still trying to prove that she is fit to be the town sheriff, meanwhile with the re-election coming up the retired sheriff decides to throw his name in the hat, so Kenni must solve this new murder as quickly as possible.
I loved Kenni and I loved Duke and Finn. This book has a lot of Southern charm, wit and humor along with meddling mothers and busy body neighbors, if you like books set in the south you will enjoy this gem.
I found the writing to be fun and fast paced, I found myself just flying and enjoying this book. There is a bit of romance and a ghost of Kenni’s grandfather who was an ex-sherrif who still lingers in order to help Kenni protect the town. There is a lovable pooch named Duke that just melts your heart and a wonderful cast of characters.
If you like cozy mysteries but have not read this one I recommend it. It’s engaging, has a lot going on, and never a dull moment. I just kept flipping through the pages. It was nice to get lost in the town of Cottonwood and I cannot wait to go back.
This kind of sounds like it has a bit of it all. Fun! Have a great weekend!
Sounds exactly like a story I would love. Great review Lily. Enjoy the weekend 🙂
This sounds like so much fun! I have been reading more cozies this year so this really appeals to me. Glad you enjoyed it. Great review!
I love mysteries and stories set in the South, Lily, so this sounds right up my alley! I haven’t heard of this series so thanks for putting it on my radar! 🙂
I love Tonya Kappes’ books. Glad you enjoyed it, her writing style is fun. You should check out the Ghostly Southern Mysteries series too.
Likable characters, a dog, a ghost, and a charming southern setting? This sounds like a wonderfully fun read. I’ve never read anything by Kappes before, but this story sounds so tempting. Great review!
This sounds yummy. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks fr sharing.
I love a cosy mystery on a rainy weekend Lily and this sounds brilliant. Even being Australian, I love that American southern charm in little towns, it allows you to feel that wonderful sense of community. To be honest, I’m in it for the doggo 😀
Lovely review Lily, so glad you enjoyed this one <3
I like her ghost series so I’m curious to try this one as well!
You have got to love a book that keeps you as enthralled as this one appeared to! You certainly caught my attention Lily!
This sounds like lots of fun and plus you had me at southern charm. Where we live is in a small county, with a small sheriffs department, and not a lot of people, so we have plenty of meddling neighbors, lol… Great review.
I knew I recognized the author, she writes a ghostly mysteries that I started a couple of years ago. I love that this one has a Southern setting and lots of Southern charm, I will add it to my list. Thanks!
Another cozy that I need to read. I think something is trying to tell me that I need to read at least one before the year is over. This one sounds so good and I need to check out the author. Brilly review!
Skimmed because I’m about to start this one! Glad you enjoyed 😀
I have book one and look forward to devouring these. So glad you enjoyed it. I am a fan of the setting 🙂
Sounds like one I’d enjoy! I’m glad you found the writing to be fun and fast paced, it’s one of the reasons why I feel like this could work well for me, too 🙂
I don’t read a lot of cozies but the idea of murdering over a recipe sounds right up my alley. Great review!