Kenni Lowry Mystery

Kenni Lowry likes to think the zero crime rate in Cottonwood, Kentucky is due to her being sheriff, but she quickly discovers the ghost of her grandfather, the town's previous sheriff, has been scaring off any would-be criminals since she was elected. When the town's most beloved doctor is found murdered on the very same day as a jewelry store robbery, and a mysterious symbol ties the crime scenes together, Kenni must satisfy her hankerin' for justice by nabbing the culprits. With the help of her poppa, a lone deputy, and an annoyingly cute, too-big-for-his-britches State Reserve officer, Kenni must solve both cases and prove to the whole town, and herself, that she's worth her salt before time runs out.

After the dead body of a beloved Cottonwood resident is found tangled up in an electric fence, Sheriff Kenni Lowry has a hunch that somethin' ain't right. Her investigation heats up with a fierce cook-off competition, a euchre game where the intel is sweeter than the brownies, and a decades-old family recipe that may just be the proof in the pudding. The icing on the cake is that Kenni is fighting an attraction to her recently sworn-in deputy sheriff, and election season is hot on her tail. When the killer comes after those she holds most dear, even her poppa's ghostly guidance might not be enough to keep her and her own out of the frying pan.

Bestselling author Beryle Stone, the most famous citizen to ever come out of Cottonwood, Kentucky, has died and put all her worldly possessions up for auction-but not without leaving one more manuscript behind: a hidden tell-all about Cottonwood that's got more gossip than a ladies' luncheon. When Beryle's assistant turns up with an ax in her back and the only witness is in a coma, Sheriff Kenni Lowry reckons someone in town will do anything to keep the manuscript from seeing the light of day. Her poppa's ghost returns to help piece together the life of the Beryle he once knew, but his memory's a little foggy, and any misstep could cause them a world of trouble. With the help of Deputy Finn Vincent, can Kenni sort through the secrets buried in Beryle's books, or will this be her final chapter?

The residents of Cottonwood, Kentucky are sent into a tizzy when the Culinary Channel comes to town to film an episode of Southern Home Cookin' with celebrity chef Frank Von Lee. Especially Sheriff Kenni Lowry. Her mama's award-winning chicken pot pie is what brought Frank to town, and they don't make hair in the South bigger than her mama's ego is after hearing the news. When Frank Von Lee is found dead from food poisoning and the most likely culprit is Mama's chicken pot pie, Kenni's poppa, the former sheriff, comes back from the Great Beyond to assist in the investigation. But nothing's prepared Kenni for such a personal tie to a case, and she finds herself pushing the limits of the laws she's sworn to protect...

Beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone. And doesn't our Sheriff Kenni Lowry know that? Well, she knows a lot of things. Lucy Lowell takes great pride in writing negative reviews in the local newspaper for anything that does not go her way. When Lucy is found dead, it appears to be from natural causes. But Sheriff Kenni Lowry knows there is more to it because the ghost of her grandfather, the ex-sheriff, is standing over the body. His presence can only mean one thing: Murder! Since Kenni's relationship with Deputy Finn Vincent has heated up, Kenni is having trouble conducting the investigation without Finn questioning her every move. Can Kenni unravel the mystery on her own, or will she have to tell Finn the real reason she knows it was murder-the ghost of her poppa? It's blowin' up a storm, and only Kenni knows how it'll end.

It's Christmastime in Cottonwood, Kentucky, and Sheriff Kenni Lowry is determined to keep the peace. Vivian Lowry, Kenni's Mama, is having a Christmas-size hissy fit because Kenni plans to spend Christmas in Chicago with her Deputy Sheriff-turned-boyfriend Finn Vincent and his family. If that's not enough to dampen the Christmas spirit, the ghost of Kenni's grandfather, the ex-sheriff makes an appearance, and that means only one thing: there's been a Christmas murder, and there's a tinsel-wrapped victim at the center of it. Relying on her Poppa more than ever, Kenni uses him as the Ghost of Christmas Past to help solve the murder. Will it be in time for her to save Christmas in Cottonwood and hop on her plane to meet Finn's family?

Everyone in Cottonwood loves the new bakery…until a Cottonwood resident is found dead with a half-eaten donut in her hand. Sheriff Kenni Lowry has her hands full. With a new murder in town and a new deputy to train, she's not sure if she's ever gonna get this booger solved. Sheriff Elmer Sims comes to the rescue, stepping up as Kenni's ghost deputy. As the ex-dead-now-ghost deputy and Kenni's Poppa, there are clues beyond the sprinkles in the donut that only he can see. Adding to Kenni's stress is that the parents of Finn Vincent, her hunky boyfriend and the new sheriff of Clay's Ferry, have come to town to meet Kenni and her parents. And Kenni's mama ain't too happy. As they say in the South, nobody's happy if mama ain't happy. With Poppa's keen insight and Kenni's determination, Kenni focuses all her attention on bringing the killer to justice before the yeast rises and another dead body turns up. Save room for dessert. You don't want to miss this Southern mystery!

Welcome to the little town of Cottonwood, Kentucky, a charming town with fun business names like Tiny Tina's Hair Salon and Cowboy's Catfish. Sheriff Lowry becomes public-enemy number one when she shuts down a wedding reception after one of the catering waiters is found impaled by a wedding umbrella. The bride is not happy and proceeds to beat Sheriff Lowry with her bridal bouquet! How lucky that Kenni is already there to start her investigation, she's got a bratty bride, a crass groomsman, and a dead waiter... If the murder at the wedding wasn't enough, she's got to solve this so that her friend's business isn't ruined!

When a prominent local businessman is found dead in his office, Sheriff Kenni Lowry is thrust into another murder investigation. At first, it seems like an open-and-shut case, but as Kenni digs deeper, she uncover a web of secrets and lies that suggests this was no simple case of robbery gone wrong. With suspects and their motives, red herrings, and clues, Kenni must navigate a dangerous world of bribery and corruption that leads all the way to the state capital. She needs to get into places she knows only her ghost side-kick papa can go, but he's vanished. Can she uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice before they strike again without papa?

Kenni Lowry thought being sheriff in Cottonwood, Kentucky, was a breeze-until a psychic, claiming to commune with the dead, winds up stone-cold dead herself. Things go from bad to worse when a grave is found dug up, revealing secrets that Cottonwood would rather keep buried. With her ghostly Poppa-the town's former sheriff-providing his usual down-home humor and guidance, Kenni faces the challenge of unraveling a tangled web of deceit. As she digs deeper into the murder, Kenni must also contend with Deputy Scott Lee running against her in the upcoming election, spurred on by the ambitious Taven Tidwell. With the help of her fiancé, the steadfast and annoyingly handsome Finn Vincent, and her trusty dog Duke, Kenni must race against time to catch a killer, solve the mystery of the dug-up grave, and prove to Cottonwood-and herself-that she's worth her weight in grits. Can Kenni bring justice to her hometown before the whole case goes six feet under?

Southern Hospitality with a Smidgen of Homicide Immerse yourself in the allure of the South, where the tea is sweet, the mysteries are deep, and the humor is downright sinful. Author Tonya Kappes is celebrated for her delightful mix of Southern charm, captivating mysteries, and wickedly funny humor that's become a reader favorite.