What do you get when you combine Southern charm, chicken pot pie, phony pink handicap permits, cake decorating, stir, and then add in a little Botox? You get Six Feet Under- the terrific new addition to the Kenni Lowry mysteries by Tonya Kappes.
Sheriff Kenni Lowry knows that foul play is on the way when the ghost of her Poppa (the former sheriff of Cottonwood) starts popping back up, since he only ever makes an appearance to her when there is a murder to solve. When Poppa makes an appearance one morning as she is visiting her friend Ben's diner, she knows that trouble won't be far behind.
Ben's diner is buzzing with the news that famous chef Frank Von Lee will soon be arriving to film an episode of his television show Southern Home Cookin'. He will be featuring either the barbecue from a neighboring town, or the famous chicken pot pie recipe belonging to Kenni's Momma. When Von Lee is found dead in his hotel room next to a half-eaten pot pie and an unfavorable review, things don't look very good for Momma. Kenni's partner (and new love interest) Finn overhears a recording where Kenni considers out loud hiding the evidence (because she's really dicussing things with an invisible Poppa), and he decides that Kenni won't be impartial in the investigation. This causes the Mayor to remove Kenni as the official investigating officer on the case. Kenni sees this as an advantage, because now she and Poppa can investigate the case the way she wants to, without the usual restrictions created by her position.
I enjoyed this clever little mystery. There were plenty of funny moments, but there were also quite a few suspects and the story kept me guessing right up until the very end, with a few added surprises I wasn't expecting at all. I liked that the author gave Kenni added depth with the cake decorating classes. Poppa also adds an interesting element to the story without being completely unbelievable. One thing I would like to see is more from Finn. I felt like Kenni handed him the case, and then took it right back. I'd also like to see a bit more development between Kenni and Finn personally, as Finn's character could use a boost.
Overall, this was a quirky, fun read with a good mystery.
I received and ARC of this book and I voluntarily chose to write an honest review.
Sheriff Kenni Lowry knows that foul play is on the way when the ghost of her Poppa (the former sheriff of Cottonwood) starts popping back up, since he only ever makes an appearance to her when there is a murder to solve. When Poppa makes an appearance one morning as she is visiting her friend Ben's diner, she knows that trouble won't be far behind.
Ben's diner is buzzing with the news that famous chef Frank Von Lee will soon be arriving to film an episode of his television show Southern Home Cookin'. He will be featuring either the barbecue from a neighboring town, or the famous chicken pot pie recipe belonging to Kenni's Momma. When Von Lee is found dead in his hotel room next to a half-eaten pot pie and an unfavorable review, things don't look very good for Momma. Kenni's partner (and new love interest) Finn overhears a recording where Kenni considers out loud hiding the evidence (because she's really dicussing things with an invisible Poppa), and he decides that Kenni won't be impartial in the investigation. This causes the Mayor to remove Kenni as the official investigating officer on the case. Kenni sees this as an advantage, because now she and Poppa can investigate the case the way she wants to, without the usual restrictions created by her position.
I enjoyed this clever little mystery. There were plenty of funny moments, but there were also quite a few suspects and the story kept me guessing right up until the very end, with a few added surprises I wasn't expecting at all. I liked that the author gave Kenni added depth with the cake decorating classes. Poppa also adds an interesting element to the story without being completely unbelievable. One thing I would like to see is more from Finn. I felt like Kenni handed him the case, and then took it right back. I'd also like to see a bit more development between Kenni and Finn personally, as Finn's character could use a boost.
Overall, this was a quirky, fun read with a good mystery.
I received and ARC of this book and I voluntarily chose to write an honest review.
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