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A Ghostly Suspect : A Ghostly Southern Mystery
by Tonya Kappes
Series: Ghostly Southern Mysteries #8
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on June 28, 2019
Genres: Mystery
Pages: 300
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A funeral, a ghost, a murder . . . It's all in a day's work for Emma Lee Raines . . .
especially when the ghost turns out to be someone very dear to her heart. Debbie Dually, psychic and friend who has guided Emma Lee since the she was bopped on the head from a falling plastic Santa, local undertaker Emma Lee Raines is told she's suffering from “funeral trauma.”Debbie Dually is the one who informed Emma Lee that she wasn't crazy, she was a Betweener, someone who can communicate with ghosts with the not-so-dearly departed. In fact, she told Emma Lee how she was the only one that could help solve their murder to help them rest in eternal peace.
This time Debbie Dually finds herself needing Emma's help. This means solving her own murder.
Emma goes deep undercover as a fake psychic in order to see into the past and help Debbie cross over. Emma Lee doesn't realize this opens up a whole can of new Betweener clients that refuse to leave her alone.When Emma Lee is tagged as the number one suspect in Debbie Dually's death, her handsome state trooper boyfriend, Jack Henry, has no choice but to come back to Whispering Falls and get to the bottom of what is going on before it's too late and Emma Lee goes to the state pen for a very long time.
Who would want to kill a physic in Sleepy Hollow? Certainly not Emma Lee?
A Ghostly Suspect by Tonya Kappes is a delightful story with mystery, a touch of paranormal and real-life issues all done with Ms. Kappes wit and southern charm. I adored this book.
Emma Lee Raines
Our Sleuth is Emma Lee, the current owner of Eternal Slumber Funeral Home. She is also a Betweener, which means that she can see and speak to the dead but only those that have been murdered. Emma is tasked with helping the ghost of the murdered victim find out what happened to them so that the spirit can move on.
Emma has a lot going as sole owner the funeral home, being in a long distance relationship with Jack Henry, the former Sheriff of Sleepy Hollow, who is now a Kentucky State Trooper. She also has to keep an eye on her Grandma Zula. Then there are the townsfolk continually gossiping about her. But Emma is strong and can handle it. I like that about her. Somehow she keeps it together when I am not sure I could.
Things I liked about the story
- I adore the rules of southern etiquette that Emma tries to uphold. Along with the other ladies. Oh, and the Baptist nod is cute.
- Then there is Jack Henry; he is such a good sport. You can tell how much they love each other. But seriously, he is going to have to get used to breaking the rules if he is going to keep up with Emma Lee.
- Zula Fae Raines Payne is pretty awesome. She is the town catch for the older set. Zula wants to be herself, and she doesn’t need a fulltime man expecting her to wait on them. However, that doesn’t mean that she wants to sit at home alone all of the time.
- Debbie Dually is pretty neat. I would totally be one of her regulars. She is a genuine psychic, not one of those fake ones who give you vague answers that you don’t have any idea what to do with.
- Sleepy Hollow is a great little town filled with the eccentric characters that come out of Ms. Kappes incredible mind.
- I also like the way things happened in the end. That is all I am saying about that so you will have to read it for yourself.
Five Stars
A Ghostly Suspect by Tonya Kappes is laugh out loud funny, which I did by the way. My stepdad thinks I am crazy for sure. This book is the first that I have read in the Ghostly Southern Mystery series, but it won’t be the last.
I have to tell you; I totally recommend all of Tonya Kappes books. She has this way of sucking you right into the story and make you feel like you are there. So, if you are looking for a cozy mystery with a touch of the paranormal and a lot of fun and southern charm, then you should read A Ghostly Suspect.
Other Books in the Series
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Ghostly Suspect by Tonya Kappes.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
About Tonya Kappes
For years, USA Today bestselling author Tonya Kappes has been self-publishing her numerous mystery and romance titles with unprecedented success. She is famous not only for her hilarious plotlines and quirky characters, but her tremendous marketing efforts that have earned her thousands of followers and a devoted street team of fans.
She has a B.A. in Education from the University of Kentucky and a proud Kentucky Wildcat fan.
Married to an amazing man, Eddy, she has four son ranging in ages from twenty-two to sixteen years old, Charlie and Scooter (Schnauzers), and Kitty Kappes.
Now a full time writer, she spends her days creating the fun-loving, quirky southern characters that is full of charm that readers have come to love.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2019 Cloak and Dagger
- 2019 Craving For Cozies Reading Challenge
- 2019 Cruisin' Thru The Cozies Reading Challenge
- 2019 Goodreads Reading Challenge
- 2019 New Release Challenge
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