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First Class Killer (A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Tonya Kappes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 594 ratings
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Discover the southern life of Bernadette Butler, along with the eccentric and lovable citizens, along with all the fur babies, who live in Sugar Creek Gap in this southern cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes.

Don't miss out on the good RECIPES at the end of the book!

Mail Carrier Bernadette Butler just can’t stop delivering clues when the clerk of the new book store turns up dead in Sugar Creek Gap, Kentucky, after the town is already shocked over a tell all “fiction” romance novel that hit the shelves filled secrets that were brush under the rug and now left hung out to dry.
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    A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery
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    194 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    September 26, 2020
  6. File size
    3030 KB
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About the Author

Tiffany Morgan brings the calm, steady balance from her dual career as actor and inspiring yoga teacher to her love of narrating audiobooks. Growing up in the abundantly green Willamette Valley in the great state of Oregon, she has lived and studied across the U.S. and currently calls Atlanta, Georgia, home. Her voice can be heard for major multi-national companies such as IBM, Home Depot, and Turner Broadcasting. She has narrated over sixty books, with some of her favorites being mysteries and inspirational nonfiction. Tiffany appears regularly on the professional stage in and around Atlanta and is an Artistic Family Member of the well-respected Dad's Garage Improv Theatre, as well as being seen in various film and television productions, including AMC's The Walking Dead and ABC's Nashville.

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. Kappes lives with her husband, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in northern Kentucky. Now that her boys are teenagers, she writes full time but can be found at all her sons' high school games with a pencil and paper in hand.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08B4XGZMV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tonya Kappes Books (September 26, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 26, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3030 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 594 ratings

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Amazon All Star Author Tonya Kappes has written more than 175 southern cozy mysteries, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today and Woman's World Book Club pick twice . Best known for stories charged with southern charm, emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband in northern Kentucky. Now that her four boys have flown out of the nest, Tonya writes full-time in her camper!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
594 global ratings
Your mail person knows you better than you know yourself.
5 Stars
Your mail person knows you better than you know yourself.
First Class Killer brings it really to close to home in Sugar Creek this time. It has to whole town looking at one another. Wondering and assuming who this risky book is really about in the small town community. So not only is there a book, a murder, there is a returning member of the community. So what’s her story on returning to town after years of being away.Boy does Bernie have her work cut out for her this time. With her best friend looking at murder charges and being a mentor.Come on a visit Sugar Creek you won’t be disappointed but look out who will be next on the suspects list?....I am a advance volunteer reader.Kia G
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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Bernie is the mail carrier in Sugar Creek Gap, Kentucky. She is a widow with Mack Tabor as her boyfriend. Then there is a book published about the truth for the last 20 years in Sugar Creek Gap. Then a murder happens to a main character in the book. Bernie keeps asking questions leading to the unexpected truth and arrest of the killer. I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of family and friends relationships mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀😡🏡
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Loved this story!! Love this series!! Very happy with this author. Love the characters the most!! Highly recommend this series!!
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Melissa Castor
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
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Another fun book in the mail carrier series! Former local girl, Stella Jane Clark, has written a steamy book and dedicated it to her former English teacher, Bernadette’s son, Grady. When the book comes out, the names are different, but many of the book scenarios are taken from real life events in Sugar Creek Gap. People are not happy, especially Bernadette’s friend, Iris. When bookstore manager, Piddy, is killed after Stella Jane’s book signing, both Stella Jane and Iris become suspects. Bernadette, Iris, and their friend Gertrude’s recently returned daughter, Revonda Gail, investigate to find the real killer. I love the characters in this series and the Front Porch ladies are a delight. It was interesting to meet Gertrude’s daughter and find out the truth about where she really had been. I was happy to see Mac and Bernadette back together and hope to see that relationship deepen. I look forward to more books in this fun series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hometown author
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
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Stella Jane Clark is back home to celebrate the release of her first book. Her first signing is in her hometown. There are huge crowds waiting to see Stella Jane the first day she's in town and then to get her to sign their book. It's a big scandal the book is about everyone in town. Piddy is found dead, they learn she was poisoned with mothballs. Bernie's best friend Iris is a suspect so she's determined to clear Iris and find the real murderer. Good story.
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Mary F.
5.0 out of 5 stars An author taking the advice to “write what you know” gets a little too personal.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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Sugar Creek Gap residents are excited to learn that Stella Jane Clark, who grew up in town, has written a romance novel and dedicated it to Grady Butler, son of local mail carrier and sometimes sleuth, Bernadette Butler. Stella Jane has returned to promote and sign books at the brand new bookstore in town.

The thrill is quickly gone once they find out that she has taken the liberty of including many of their personal small-town secrets in the story. Who could have told Stella Jane all of the local gossip? Fingers are pointing everywhere. To make things even worse, bookstore manager Piddy Satterly is killed and residents want to know who is responsible.

Gertrude’s daughter, Revonda Gail, returns to town with a secret of her own. She moves into a rental home next door to Bernadette and decides to see how she can help solve the town mystery.

There is a lot going on to keep the reader interested. But even though it had been a while since I last read a book in this series, I felt right back at home with these wonderful characters.

This is an ongoing series, but you can easily read each book as a standalone. Tonya Kappes has a talent for bringing her characters to life. We get to know their quirks, their secrets, what they like and dislike, and all the town gossip. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy your visit to Sugar Creek Gap.
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Tari H.
5.0 out of 5 stars It's fall in Normal bringing leaves and someone they eventually wish would leave
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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I have to agree with my book friends who were calling this the best book so far in the series. I thought it was too, and I loved the addition of a new sleuth in town to help out as well as be a baker for Iris. Gertrude's famous traveling daughter was back in town with secrets of her own when in the meantime, a new book incorporating some of the juiciest town gossip hit the stores. The residents weren't amused, but because of who was killed, all signs pointed to Iris.

Revonda was the newest sleuth who dug right in with Bernie. I really liked her, and eventually everyone got to know her story. The showdown had a good twist to it, and that's all I'm going to say other than, don't miss out on the fun, read it soon!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
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This is the 5th book in the Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery series by Tonya Kappes. It’s a fun read about the people and town of Sugar Creek Gap. This time a fiction book is written by Stella Jane based on gossip about the townspeople. Then one of the new bookstore’s employees, who’s story is in the book, ends up dead. So Bernadette Butler can’t help herself...she’s just got to investigate. It keeps you guessing as to who the murderer is. If you haven’t tried the series yet, you should. I think you’ll enjoy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars FIRST CLASS KILLER
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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This one proves all the problems gossip can cause, especially when used to write a novel! Definitely had no idea who the killer was until she was caught!
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