KRL: Only days left to win books and more

Only days left to win copies of "A Passion for Haunted Fashion": A Haunted
Vintage Mystery by Rose Pressey, "Bear Witness to Murder": A Shamelessly
Adorable Teddy Bear Mystery by Meg Macy, "Cake and Punishment": A Southern
Cake Baker Mystery by Maymee Bell aka Tonya Kappes, "Murder Made to Order":
An All-Day Breakfast Café Mystery by Lena Gregory, and "Shelved Under
Murder": A Blue Ridge Library Mystery by Victoria Gilbert
http://kingsriverlife.com/08/11/mystery-catchup-for-summer-reading-fashion-food-libraries/

And to win a copy of "Staged 4 Murder" by JC Eaton, and while there check
out an interesting guest post by JC, aka Ann I. Goldfarb & James E. Clapp,
about the theatre setting of this mystery
http://kingsriverlife.com/08/11/staged-4-murder-by-j-c-eaton/

Also to win a copy of "Bonbons and Broomsticks" by H.Y. Hanna
http://kingsriverlife.com/08/11/bonbons-broomsticks-by-h-y-hanna/

And to win a copy of "Peril and Prayer" by Olivia Matthews aka Patricia
Sargeant, and while there check out an interesting interview with Olivia
http://kingsriverlife.com/08/11/peril-and-prayer-by-olivia-matthews/

And on KRL News & Reviews, only days left to win a signed copy of "Turning
for Trouble" by Susan Y Tanner
https://www.krlnews.com/2018/08/turning-for-trouble-susan-tanner.html

Happy reading,
Lorie

Guest Post: Jeanne and Treadmill Books: A Ghostly Mortality by Tonya Kappes

Treadmill Books:  A Ghostly Mortality by Tonya Kappes

I came late to this series, since this was the only title at the local Books A Million. 

Emma Lee Raines’ family has run a mortuary for years in a small town in Kentucky.  Emma is known for having “Funeral  Trauma,” which is to say that she takes these odd turns when she doesn’t make sense or talks to herself or even seems faint.  The truth is that Emma Lee is a “Betweener,” someone who can see and talk to the dead to help them get to the Afterlife.  In Emma Lee’s case, the dead she sees have been murdered and it’s up to her to solve the crime so they can rest in (presumable) peace.

The case in A Ghostly Mortality hits especially close to home when the dead person she sees is her sister Charlotte Rae.  Charlotte and Emma had a strained relationship at best, since Charlotte was ambitious, organized, stylish—well, everything Emma was not—and even left the family business for a larger funeral home business in another town. Charlotte is nonplussed to find that not only is she dead but her younger sister is the only one with whom she can communicate.  The sisters have a lot to work through—and of course there is the matter of a murderer on the loose.  Good thing Emma Lee’s boyfriend is  hunky police officer  Jack Henry who can help her investigate. Jack Henry is one of the few who knows about Emma’s gift; everyone else just thinks she’s tetched in the head, as the old expression goes.

If this book is any indication, the Southern Ghost Mysteries are chock full of quirky characters, quaint expressions, and embarrassing situations.  For me, I think it was the wrong book at the wrong time; I was in the mood for a mystery and the book is more about the humor.  I had reservations about the solution to the mystery, but thinking back on it the book could be said to be rather zen. . . it’s all about the funny journey to the solution rather than the solution itself. 

The cleverest thing for me was the weaving in of the next episode along with the current story as Emma keeps seeing a ghost cat wandering about the funeral home and the final scene setting up the next book really piqued my interest. 

I’ll reserve final judgment until I read at least one more, but while I think Southern humor aficionados will be happy, mystery readers will be less than satisfied.

The titles in order are A Ghostly Undertaking,  A Ghostly Grave, A Ghostly Demise, A Ghostly Murder, A Ghostly Reunion, A Ghostly Mortality, and A Ghostly Secret.

Lesa's Book Critiques: Interview with Tonya Kappes

Lesa's Book Critiques: Interview with Tonya Kappes

Only days left to win books by Kathi Daley, Tonya Kappes, DP Lyle, and many more from KRL

Only days left to win a copy of "Farewell to Felines" by Kathi Daley
http://kingsriverlife.com/04/07/farewell-to-felines-by-kathi-daley-reviewgiveaway/

And to win copies of more foodie mysteries for your reading pleasure-"Lord
of the Pies": A Kensington Palace Chef Mystery by Nell Hampton, "Death by
Dumpling": A Noodle Shop Mystery by Vivien Chien, "Murder with a Cherry on
Top": A Lickety Splits Mystery by Cynthia Baxter, and "Playing with Bonbon
Fire": A Southern Chocolate Shop Mystery by Dorothy St. James
http://kingsriverlife.com/04/07/foodie-mysteries-for-your-reading-pleasure/

Also to win a copy of a mystery featuring an ex baseball player, "A-List"
by Dp Lyle, and while there check out a fun behind the book interview with
DP http://kingsriverlife.com/04/07/a-list-by-d-p-lyle/

And for those who also enjoy fantasy, to win a copy of "A Choice of Crowns"
by Barb Hendee
http://kingsriverlife.com/04/07/a-choice-of-crowns-by-barb-hendee/

And to win a copy of "Six Feet Under" by Tonya Kappes, along with a fun
recipe http://www.krlnews.com/2018/04/six-feet-under-by-tonya-kappes.html

Happy reading,
Lorie