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Fixin' To Die (A Kenni Lowry Mystery) Paperback – March 17, 2016

by Tonya Kappes (Author)

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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR “Packed with clever plot twists, entertaining characters, and plenty of red herrings! Fixin’ To Die is a rollicking, delightful, down-home mystery.” – Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Deadwood Mystery Series “Southern and side-splitting funny! Fixin’ To Die has captivating characters, nosy neighbors, and is served up with a ghost and a side of murder.” – Duffy Brown, Author of the Consignment Shop Mysteries “A Southern-fried mystery with a twist that’ll leave you positively breathless.” – Susan M. Boyer, USA Today Bestselling Author of Lowcountry Book Club “This first book in a new series promises to be fun for both cozy mystery buffs and ghost aficionados.” – For The Love of Books 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. Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, Southern humor, small town, paranormal mysteries. Books in the Kenni Lowry Mystery Series: • FIXIN’ TO DIE (#1) Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all…

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March 17, 2016
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1635110378
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Tonya has written over 20 novels and 4 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, three teenage boys, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in Kentucky.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henery Press (March 17, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635110378
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635110371
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

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debbie forbes

5+ Stars for Fixin' To Die by Tona Kappes My New Favorite Series

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016

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I loved Fixin' To Die A Kenni Lowry Mystery by Tony Kappes. It is one of those books you just can't put down. It catches you up right from page one and you gladly go along on the ride to find the killer right up to the final pages and the surprise ending. The only problem is when it's over it leaves you wanting more and wishing it hadn't ended.

Kenni Lowry has become sheriff after her Poppa, who was sheriff, dies. Things are going smooth but then she is hit with a murder and a theft all in one day to solve. A State Reserve officer is sent to help, the gorgeous Officer Finn and she gets a surprise helper too in that the ghost of her Poppa comes to help. Can Kenni solve these two crimes and keep the trust and respect of the people of the small town of Cottonwood? Who is the killer and how is it all connected? Will Kenni be up for the job? Will she find the killer before anything else happens?

This is a quirky, funny, full of surprises,book with great unexpected plots that all add up to a wonderful mystery with a surprising ending. I like when you think you have a mystery figured out only to find you had it all wrong. The small town with all the unusual characters makes up a fantastic part of this book too. I could just picture going around town with Sheriff Kenni while trying to solve the mysteries. Add in the Ghost of Poppa and a good looking Reserve policeman Finn and you have an extra element that makes this book great. I have a new favorite series with new favorite characters. I can not wait for the next book in this series.

If you love a great mystery, with many viable suspects, a surprise ending and you love a little romance thrown in with the paranormal you will want to read this book. Remember to give yourself the time to read because once you start you will have a hard time putting it down.

I have to add to that there were times I laughed out loud like when Kenni starts laughing hysterically
" A little giggle escaped me, turning into a hysterical laugh that caused me to take a seat on the edge of the tub, looking at myself in the full-length mirror. As much as I tried to keep it in, the laughter poured out of me and tears piled up on my eyelids." I laughed right along with her and had to explain to my husband what was so funny. I had tears when Kenni goes to Poppa's grave and talks to him. " Tears stung the rims of my eyes at the sheer thought of Poppa being gone" As the reader you get caught up in the emotions right along with the book. It is a fun, fast paced and excellent book. I highly recommend that you read this book and get to know Kenni Lowry and the rest of the people of Cottonwood.

I give this book 5+ stars.

If you want to purchase this book you can at

https://www.amazon.com/Fixin-Kenni-Lowry-Mystery-Book-ebook/dp/B01D20UR34/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467734042&sr=1-1&keywords=fixin+to+die

Tonya Kappes has several really good series and books so if you want to check her out and learn more about her other books go to her web page at

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Daniele K

Laugh out loud, strong start to the Kenni Lowry Mystery series

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017

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FIXIN’ TO DIE is the laugh out loud first mystery featuring Sheriff Kenni Lowry. What a great start to a series!

Kenni was elected sheriff two years ago when her beloved Poppa, the town’s long standing sheriff, passed away. She is a department of one since her only deputy retired, which has been fine seeing as the Cottonwood, Kentucky’s, crime rate has been zero. Zero until Kenni gets the call that Doc Watson has been murdered. Not everyone thinks that she is up to the task, but she has local jailer Wyatt and Finn Vincent from the State Police Reserve Unit, ordained as her temporary deputies, to help get to the bottom of things. Kenni thinks the stress of the case is taking its toll when she hears her Poppa’s voice, but, sure enough, Poppa’s ghost is there to help. In fact, he has been deterring crime since Kenni took office, a fact that is now bringing her competency into question. Not everyone in town thinks she is up to the task, including her mother, but Kenni, with Finn and Poppa, unearths some juicy gossip and unmasks the killer.

I consider FIXIN’ TO DIE to be a cozy mystery, even though, as the sheriff, Kenni is not an amateur sleuth. However, this is her first case, and her inexperience, and training, show. There is a curse word or two, but nothing really objectionable. A lot of humor is sprinkled throughout the story, and I love the Southern small town atmosphere, quirky characters, touch of romance, and supernatural element. Honestly, at times I forget that Poppa is a ghost. His and Kenni’s bond is great, and I am reminded of my relationship with my own grandfather. Kappes writes in an easy, conversational style, and, thus, I feel like I am right there with Kenni solving crimes and making new friends. The mystery involving Doc Watson’s death and the jewelry store robbery is complex enough to be interesting, and there are plenty of twists and turns on the way to the climactic end. I confess that I suspected the killer’s identity but not his/her motive until it was revealed.

I enjoyed every minute of FIXIN’ TO DIE and recommend it highly to any cozy mystery fan.

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Karen Siddall

Fun and likeable!

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2019

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For the past two years, the town of Cottonwood, Kentucky, has been relatively crime-free, and Sheriff Kendrick “Kenni” Lowry would like to think that she is somewhat responsible. And, she is, but not for the reason she thinks. When the peaceful streak is broken by the murder of the beloved hometown doctor and the jewelry store is burglarized on the same day, she discovers that the ghost of the former sheriff, her own grandfather, has been scaring off any would-be criminals from his side of “the veil.”

As Kenni, with the help of Kentucky Reserve Officer Finn Vincent, and local characters, jailer Wyatt Granger and Sterling Stinnett, investigates the two major crimes, she tries to come to terms with the ghostly presence of her “Poppa” as well as prove to herself, her doubting parents, and her town that she can handle the position to which she’s been elected. Long-hidden secrets are uncovered and Kenni finds out that even in a town where everyone knows everyone else’s business not everything is as it appears.

"Fixin’ to Die" is the first book in Tonya Kappes’ "Kenni Lowry Mystery" series. Kenni is so very likeable and human – the girl next door – dealing with a job, family, friends, and a single life. I liked that she starts with some self-doubt and gains confidence as the investigation goes on. She follows her leads which send her in the wrong direction at times. This was a fun story and a good series debut. I recommend this book to cozy mystery readers that don’t mind a touch of the paranormal in the story.

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Elisa

Great new series from a wonderful author

Reviewed in Australia on June 15, 2016

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Oh it was good right from the start.
Kenni is an awesome Sheriff even if her parents don't like her chosen career she is good at it.
I loved the ghostly aspect of the story Poppa is funny and helpful and times.
Finn coming to town from the reserves and staying to help Kenni with the investigation added a great element for a mystery set in a small town, because Finn was a stranger it was interesting to read how he charmed everyone quickly.
I loved the mystery and I'm not giving aways spoilers but it really was a great murder mystery to unravel, I kept thinking one person one minute then thinking nope it can't be it has to be ..... so you just have to read it to find out for yourself You'll love it :-)