Welcome back everybody! Sophia Rose on the blog today with Six Feet Under by Tonya Kappes. Have you read this southern cozy yet? Read what Sophia Rose thinks below. Kappes writes fun cozies with great characters and ghosts with humor and lots of southern charm.
Six Feet Under by Tonya Kappes Series: Kenni Lowry #4
Published by Henery Press on March 13th 2018
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Pages: 268
Format: Kindle Edition
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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.
Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth. And let me tell you, this broth is in trouble. Get ready for a Southern showdown.
The residents of Cottonwood, Kentucky are sent into a tizzy when the Culinary Channel comes to town to film an episode of Southern Home Cookin’ with celebrity chef Frank Von Lee.
Especially Sheriff Kenni Lowry.
Her mama’s award-winning chicken pot pie is what brought Frank to town, and they don’t make hair in the South bigger than her mama’s ego after the news.
When Frank Von Lee is found dead from food poisoning and the most likely culprit is Mama’s chicken pot pie, Kenni’s poppa, the former sheriff, comes back from the Great Beyond to assist in the investigation.
But nothing’s prepared Kenni for such a personal tie to a case, and she finds herself pushing the limits of the laws she’s sworn to protect.
This book’s so delicious it’ll make your mouth water and leave you hankerin’ for more.
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SIX FEET UNDER by Tonya Kappes | A Henery Press mystery
Poppa’s ghost is back and that means someone’s gonna die! But, this time, the suspect is none other than Sheriff Kenni Lowry’s mama with the motive, means, and opportunity.
Six Feet Under is the fourth book in this engaging cozy mystery series with paranormal elements set in small town Kentucky. It’s fun and quirky and delivers an engaging mystery while it’s at it. I find each book works alright standalone, but there are ongoing series elements like Kenni’s romance with Finn and a few other mild relationship and character mentions.
The story focuses on a cooking celebrity coming to town to critique mama’s chicken pot pie only to die of food poisoning when he samples some of the said pie and prepared to deliver a less than flattering review. Others might have a horse in the race, but it’s Kenni’s mother who seems to be suspect number one. Kenni is reeling from the implications and from being too connected to the case to be allowed to work it. Will the fledgling romance with Finn survive him seeing her wrestle with temptation about the evidence and him being placed in the lead investigative role.
There’s not as much angst as one might suspect with such a situation and there is plenty of Mama Lowry’s over the top antics. And, the murder isn’t the only crime going on in town- illegal botox parties, fake handicap hangers, and citizens ready to disturb each other’s peace.
And through it all, Kenni wonders if now is a good time to tell Finn that she is aided in her law work by her deceased poppa’s ghost.
I enjoy these for the sheer entertainment value and I like these quirky, at times crazy people who are also salt of the earth as it comes. The mysteries aren’t terribly complex, but there is a little challenge. So, altogether, I anticipate each new installment in the series and heartily recommend them to those looking for a new small town, slightly paranormal cozy mystery series to try.
I rec’d this book from Net Galley to read in exchange for an honest review.
About Sophia Rose
Sophia is a quiet though curious gal who dabbles in cooking, book reviewing, and gardening. Encouraged and supported by an incredible man and loving family. A Northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes Region of the US. Lover of Jane Austen, Baseball, Cats, Scooby Doo, and Chocolate.
I keep telling myself I’m going to try a cozy mystery again soon and then I seem to forget about them again. This does look fun though, I will have to look into it more on Goodreads. Great review and have a lovely weekend!
I only started reading cozies last year and am still somewhat picky, but I’ve found some fun ones like this one.
I read some of her other books and enjoyed them, I wonder if they take place in the same town
Now, that I’m not sure…. I do plan on reading some of her other books so eventually I’ll be able to weigh in on that. 🙂
I have read a couple of books in this series, I don’t know why I haven’t gone on because it was fun.
I skipped the first three and now I need to go back and start at the beginning. We’re working from opposite ends, LOL
I haven’t seen this series before, but it sounds like a good one. Small town mysteries are something I like.
Me, too! I don’t think I’d enjoy a gossipy group of quirky neighbors like these, but reading about them is something I love. 🙂
I could really use a good cozy right now - thanks for the recommendation!
Hey! Glad I caught you at the right time. 🙂
It has been a few months since I read a cozy. This one sounds great and I really like the paranormal aspect. I will have to see if my library has a copy of the first book in this series.
They are fun entertainment, Carole. It might still be a $.99 special on Amazon if your library doesn’t have it.
I enjoy each of her series. She has such fun characters. And this was another one I had fun with:)
I have only read this one. I need to try the others. Glad to know they’re good, Laura!
Aw death by pot pie… that’s not good. 🙂 Sounds like a fun cozy though, and I like stories set in small towns. Glad this was fun!
I know!!! It just seems wrong to kill someone with food. 🙂
This sounds pretty good 🙂
They are hilarious. Hope you get the chance, Evelina!
I haven’t read anything by this author yet, but I think I own the first book in three different series by her, so i really should try and read one of them this year. This sounds like a great series and you sure make me curious about this one. The slight paranormal element sounds nice too. I like how quirky the characters sound. Great review!
I have the first book in three other series- one I bought and two were freebies. I need to get busy on them, too. I think you’ll have fun with her books. They’re light and quirky. 🙂
I meant to pick up this series with the last review you posted, Sophia Rose! Now I have a reminder. This sounds fun! 🙂
Nudge, nudge! LOL. You’ll have a real treat, Rachel! 🙂
Oh yes. I need to try her. I do enjoy those quirky crazy characters. They’re such a blast 🙂
I think you’d get a kick out of these, Anna. They can be a little over the top, but they don’t pretend not to be. Just fun stuff with a bit of mystery. 🙂
This is a new series to me! I love the blend of paranormal and mystery and this sounds like a fun quirky version. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to introduce you, Sara! They are definitely a giggle-worthy mystery series. 🙂