A Ghostly Reunion by Tonya Kappes Narrator: Tiffany Morgan
Length: 5 hours 55 minutes
Series: Ghostly Southern Mysteries #5
Published by Tantor Audio on December 27, 2016
Genres: Paranormal, Cozy Mystery
Format: Audiobook
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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.
Emma Lee Raines sees dead people
Proprietor of the Eternal Slumber Funeral Home, Emma Lee can see, hear, and talk to ghosts of murdered folks. And when her high school nemesis is found dead, Jade Lee Peel is the same old mean girl—trying to come between Emma Lee and her hot boyfriend, Sheriff Jack Henry Ross, all over again.
There’s only one way for Emma Lee to be free of the trash-talking ghost—solve the murder so the former prom queen can cross over.
But the last thing Jade Lee wants is to leave the town where she had her glory days. And the more Emma Lee investigates on her own, the more complicated Miss Popularity turns out to be. Now Emma Lee will have to work extra closely with her hunky lawman to get to the twisty truth.
Reluctantly chairing the high school reunion, Emma Lee encounters the high school mean girl who becomes her latest ghost client, her granny gets a taste for being a reality TV star, her sister works for a rival funeral home now, and her newspaper pal is framed for the murder. Life in Sleepy Hollow, KY isn’t dull.
A Ghostly Reunion is the fifth installment in this hilarious paranormal cozy mystery series featuring a heroine who runs a funeral home and sees ghosts who have been murdered and need help crossing to the other side.
The Ghostly Southern Mysteries invite the listener to give the over the top, light-weight murder mysteries a chance. Emma Lee is an amusing amateur detective who fumbles and bumbles her way through her ghostly cases with the help of town sheriff and boyfriend, Jack Henry.
Each book provides a good murder mystery, but it is paired with lots of quirky small town, family antics, and a sweet, slow burn romance. In this latest, Emma Lee has to face the desertion of her sister to a posh funeral home and the arrival of a high school mean girl who used to rule the school, date Jack Henry, and make Emma’s life a misery. It’s not so much who would kill her as who didn’t have a reason to murder her.
Tiffany Morgan is a delightful narrator for the series and does a fab job of southern drawl and charm, comedic timing, and a variety of vocal inflections for the large cast of characters. I get lost in her storytelling quite easily.
All in all, I had a great time listening in and find the light and fun quality perfect when I want easy entertainment and a good mystery to puzzle over. It is a good match for those who enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries.
My thanks to Tantor Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book 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 read several in this series and they were nice, fluffy fun. I imagine they are fun in audio, with the accents.
Yes! Tiffany Morgan does famously with all the characters and their accents. I almost giggle every time the granny voice gutterally says “Emma Lee…” like she’s busted. 🙂
I love these kind of books!
They’re just so laid back and fun. 🙂
This sounds fun. Glad you enjoyed it.
It was a hoot, Nadene. So many fun antics go on.
Glad you loved this one! It sounds like a fun one - and I love books that can make me laugh. I love cozy mysteries, and I need to read more.
-Lauren
Same here, Lauren! Make me laugh and, usually, I love your book. 🙂
I’ve been wanting to read this series. It sounds so good.
I spotted them a few years back, but I’m glad I got in on them with the audio. 🙂
This sounds like a fun one!
For sure! It is definitely a series for when you just want to lightly engage and laugh a lot. 🙂
This sounds like a really fun series. I need to check it out. 🙂
Glad to hook you in, Ashley! 🙂
This sounds like a great. It has been way to long since I read a mystery. I’m glad you enjoyed this one. 😉
This is a good series to ease your way back into mysteries if you like paranormal or small town comedic elements, Maureen. 🙂
Oh that sounds fun. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I had a blast, Mary. 🙂
I’m glad to hear this series is still working so well for you. It sounds like a fun one!
It has had a few that I was only so-so on, but yes, great fun, Suzanne!
Your review makes me grin so hard — this series sounds like so much fun!! Can you pick up with any instalment??
Ah, shucks! Glad to give you a smile, Verushka. There is a good flow through the series of some ongoing plot threads so it is best listened to/read in order,. However, up through this one, you could probably get away with grabbing one out of order. The next one is actually closely tied to this one so won’t work well out of order.
I have read this author before and have enjoyed her books. Great review!
Yes, she has so many good ones. I’ve read her Kenny Lowry and the trailer park ones which are fun, too.
I did read 2 Kappes and meant to read more 🙂
She has so many series let alone all the books in them. 🙂
This looks good and is probably one I would enjoy on audio.
Oh yes, Tiffany Morgan is divine as the narrator. 🙂
Every time I see a review from you on this series I want to pick it up. I need to put my request in to the library! Glad to hear you had fun with this one.
Yes, LOL, I was working through them steadily there. I think two were so-sos for me, but I had a good time with the rest. 🙂 Hope your library has them for you especially in audio.
Glad you are still having fun with this series and that you are doing well! Great review!
Oh yes, its been a great pick me up series. Doing good and wishing you the same. 🙂
This sounds like such a fun audio and I loved your review!
I had a blast, Jennifer. And, thanks! 🙂
Cozy Mysteries aren’t something I’ve ever given a chance, mostly because I’m not a huge fan of who dunnits, but I’ve been thinking for a long time that I need to read some and change my opinion for this sounds like something that would be right up my street!
Yes, pick some that have other elements you like. That’s how I got into cozies with paranormal ones and historical ones first. 🙂 Hope you get the chance to try this series, Nicci. 🙂