Fixin' To Die (Kenni Lowry, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Fixin' to Die is the first in the Kenni Lowry mystery series. Kendrick "Kenni" Lowry is the Sheriff of Cottonwood, KY following in her Grandfather "Poppa" Elmer's footsteps and against the wishes of her parents. Not much has happened since she took over 2 years ago, so it's quite a shock when a murder and a break in occur within the same week.
Ronald "Doc" Walton is found dead in his office. It seems that someone definitely was angry with the doctor as he had mercury balls shoved down his throat and stuck in his beard, there were various stab wounds to his neck, and he had two bite marks. While Kenni is busy trying to process Doc's murder scene, she's called to a reported break in at White's Jewelry. At White's she discovers that Viola's most valuable diamond had been stolen.
The common denominator between the two crime scenes is the Chinese emblem that was tattooed on Doc and spray painted on the floor of the jewelry store. Kenni sets out to investigate what the relationship between the two crimes is, and is soon surprised when she is joined by the ghost of her Poppa.
Struggling to solve both crimes and prove to the town doubters including her parents that she is capable of being the Sheriff she is soon distracted by the arrival of Finn Vincent, the hunky officer from the Kentucky State Reserve. Since the town is short a deputy and Wyatt Granger, the coroner can not serve as a deputy by low, Finn is temporarily elected to the position.
Kenni, Finn and Poppa are quick to discover that there are a few skeletons in the closets of the locals. As the trio digs deeper they are soon faced with a long list of suspects.
An interesting plot with fun, quirky characters. As typical of most cozies Kenni is often accompanied by her dog Duke (Poppa's German Shepherd whom she has inherited), a hint of romance develops between her and Finn, and in what seems to be a new trend in the cozy genre the appearance and help of a ghost.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley via Henery Publishing. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.
Ronald "Doc" Walton is found dead in his office. It seems that someone definitely was angry with the doctor as he had mercury balls shoved down his throat and stuck in his beard, there were various stab wounds to his neck, and he had two bite marks. While Kenni is busy trying to process Doc's murder scene, she's called to a reported break in at White's Jewelry. At White's she discovers that Viola's most valuable diamond had been stolen.
The common denominator between the two crime scenes is the Chinese emblem that was tattooed on Doc and spray painted on the floor of the jewelry store. Kenni sets out to investigate what the relationship between the two crimes is, and is soon surprised when she is joined by the ghost of her Poppa.
Struggling to solve both crimes and prove to the town doubters including her parents that she is capable of being the Sheriff she is soon distracted by the arrival of Finn Vincent, the hunky officer from the Kentucky State Reserve. Since the town is short a deputy and Wyatt Granger, the coroner can not serve as a deputy by low, Finn is temporarily elected to the position.
Kenni, Finn and Poppa are quick to discover that there are a few skeletons in the closets of the locals. As the trio digs deeper they are soon faced with a long list of suspects.
An interesting plot with fun, quirky characters. As typical of most cozies Kenni is often accompanied by her dog Duke (Poppa's German Shepherd whom she has inherited), a hint of romance develops between her and Finn, and in what seems to be a new trend in the cozy genre the appearance and help of a ghost.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley via Henery Publishing. While not required to write a review I am more than happy to offer my honest opinion.
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