The newest release by Tonya Kappes, Dead as a Doornail, is an entertaining cozy mystery full of southern charm, humor, and a few quirky characters along the way. Law enforcement in the small town of Cottonwood, Kentucky consists of three sheriff's department employees, two of whom are Sheriff Kenni and Deputy Finn. And then there's the ghost of Kenni's dad, who appears whenever there's a murder to solve â¦
Dead as a Doornail has all the elements of a cozy mystery, but with a protagonist who has a logical reason for questioning suspects because she is the Sheriff. Good tension comes when Kenni often has to question personal friends. The story stands alone, but I would have probably gotten to know Kenni and the other characters better if I had read the four previous books.
I don't usually enjoy supernatural elements, but Kenni's dad adds a nice touch, reminding me of a TV show I once saw where the murder victim conversed with the detective. There's some great secondary characters, including a âbridezillaâ that Kenni is roped into being a bridesmaid for, Kenni's mom, and a mayor who doesn't want the investigation to overshadow his wedding. The murder plot is well crafted and the romance between Finn and Kenni continues to develop.
Dead as a Doornail is a fun, entertaining read and I look forward to more stories to come. Recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Great Escapes Tours. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Dead as a Doornail has all the elements of a cozy mystery, but with a protagonist who has a logical reason for questioning suspects because she is the Sheriff. Good tension comes when Kenni often has to question personal friends. The story stands alone, but I would have probably gotten to know Kenni and the other characters better if I had read the four previous books.
I don't usually enjoy supernatural elements, but Kenni's dad adds a nice touch, reminding me of a TV show I once saw where the murder victim conversed with the detective. There's some great secondary characters, including a âbridezillaâ that Kenni is roped into being a bridesmaid for, Kenni's mom, and a mayor who doesn't want the investigation to overshadow his wedding. The murder plot is well crafted and the romance between Finn and Kenni continues to develop.
Dead as a Doornail is a fun, entertaining read and I look forward to more stories to come. Recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Great Escapes Tours. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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