. This is the fourth in the Kendrick (Kenni) Lowry series.
I did enjoy the story even though I figured out who killed Frank Von Lee before I knew why he was killed. Frank, a food critic with a T.V. show, is killed the evening before the tasting of Vivian’s chicken pot pie that will put Ben’s restaurant on the map to celebrity. Viv becomes the prime suspect until Kenni, who has been removed as the lead investigator by the mayor, finds more evidence that clears her mother and implicates another suspect.
I didn’t like that Kenni’s mother was a whiney, needy mom but it soon gets better. I also have a hard time with the Sheriff and her only deputy dating and showing public displays of affection. As much as I may be rooting for them , I cannot condone the impropriety of this relationship.
I also liked the interaction between Kenni and her ghost grandfather and Duke, the dog.
This is a standalone with enough information that a new reader will not feel left out.

Tonya Kappes is the queen of coffee and mysteries. And the fourth installment in her Kenni Lowry series.

Cottonwood, Kentucky Sherriff Kenni Lowry has another murder on her hands and this time her Momma is at the top of the suspect list.

When The Culinary Channel heads to town to taste Viv Lowry’s award winning chicken pot pie, and Chef Frank Von Lee arrives in town. When he dies from eating poisoned chicken pot pie, Kenni has to find the real murdered before her Momma is sent to jail. But it’s not just a murder going on in town, there’s some bad botox and an illegal handicapped parking pass ring to expose as well.

Grab a cup of coffee, kick back and enjoy the story. If you’re not a coffee drinker, well then bess your heart and grab some sweet tea and enjoy. Either way, you’re going to enjoy the time spent in Cottonwood with Kenni and the locals as they work to find the murderer.

While this is the fourth in a series, I have not read the first three and this story stands alone quite well on it’s own.

Kenni Lowry, the sheriff of Cottonwood, Kentucky is solving another mystery. She is not alone though because she has help from the ghost of her Grandfather who use to be the sheriff. A chef has been killed and everyone thinks that Kenni's mother is the killer. It is up to her and her Grandfather to solve the case and maybe a cute deputy can help her too.
This series is so enjoyable to read. It is how a small town operates with everyone knowing everyone else's business.

Kenni and her crew are so fun. I really like her mama. I haven't read the other books in this series, but I will be getting them now. Very interesting characters and a good mystery. Kenni's mama is getting ready to show a famous chef that she has the best chicken pot pie. But, the chef turns up dead. Poisoned by a chicken pot pie. Kenni knows her mama wouldn't kill someone, so who did? After Kenni is taken off the case by the mayor, she is able to spend some time investigating some other suspects. She also has an illegal handicapped placard ring to figure out and some of the women in town are going to Botox parties. And they are getting sick after. Kenni needs to find the murderer, figure out who is making the placards and get the people who are illegally injecting Botox. Easy, right?

Dollycas’s Thoughts

The synopsis is right, “This book’s so delicious it’ll make your mouth water and leave you hankerin’ for more.” Those television people are in town and you just know there is going to be trouble.

Sheriff Kenni Lowry’s mama makes a scrumptious chicken pot pie and celebrity chef Frank Von Lee from the t.v. show Southern Home Cookin’ has come to town to check it out. He is also visiting another recipe contestant in a nearby town before he makes his final decision of which one to feature on his show. It is very surprising when the chef is found dead in his hotel room with a chicken pot pie nearby. Kenni’s mom becomes the prime suspect, and it is going to take everything Kenni and her ghostly grandfather can do to clear her of the crime. Some of the things they uncover are pretty shocking.

While reading this book I was reminded of a series of books written by J. J. Cook (Joyce and Jim Lavene), the Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mysteries. In that series, like this one, the protagonist is assisted by her grandfather that happens to be a ghost. I have been missing those authors and that series. As I get further and further into this series by Tonya Kappes the feelings I had about the Lavene’s stories are rallying with this one.

This time with Kenni’s mother seemingly the only suspect, she is removed from the case, with her now boyfriend Finn taking it over. That doesn’t mean Kenni is done investigating, she just needs to be a little more careful so the mayor doesn’t get wind of what she is doing. I love the interplay between Kenni and her Poppa. He has had her back since she became sheriff. But, it is getting harder and harder to keep his ghost a secret. There are too many times she has been caught talking to “herself”. All the characters Ms. Kappes has created in this story are interesting and the main ones are very engaging.

The plot lines this time are full of goodies, fraudulent handicapped parking passes, a pop-up botox clinic, the antics of Kenni and her mama checking out the other recipe contestant (be prepared to laugh out loud), and the murder of chef Frank Von Lee. Tonya Kappes twists it all together to make one heck of a story.

Filled with Southern charm, humor, delightful characters, a smidgen of romance, and a well-plotted mystery Six Feet Under is an absolute must-read.

If this is a new series to you, start and the beginning, sit back, read and enjoy. You can thank me later 🙂

Six Feet Under is the is the fourth novel in the Kenni Lowry mystery series by Tonya Kappes. Although part of a series there is enough description so that it can stand alone but not so much as to bore the series follower, just remind them.

Famous chef and food critic Frank Von Lee of the Culinary channel’s Southern Home Cookin’ show is coming to town to judge Kenni’s momma’s chicken pot pie, a favorite at longtime friend Ben Harrison’s diner. Also in competition for the coveted show coverage is barbecue from a diner in nearby Clay’s Ferry.

There is quite a todo with the famous chef coming to Cottonwood. Ben is busy sprucing his diner up and has brought in a former culinary classmate to help while he supervises the remodel. Vivian Lowry, Kenni’s momma, has lost her everlovin’ mind in anticipation of the judging. And things go terribly awry when the famous Frank suddenly dies and it is found that he was poisoned by a chicken pot pie. Then the plot thickens, just like the special sauce in Viv’s pot pies.

Fast paced and twisty turny, it isn’t until the very end that the true murderer is discovered, although it is always a given that it was all circumstantial evidence lined up against Viv. But then, if not her, then who and why and how? With the prime suspect being Kenni’s momma, mayor Chance Ryland removes her from the case and places it in the hands of her deputy, and boyfriend, Finn Vincent. But, of course, that does little to thwart Kenni’s investigation into who might have wanted this critic, who was known to either make or break a person with his sharp tongue, dead.

Ms. Kappes has once again treated us to a delicious cozy with delightful, if flawed, characters. She lovingly writes of a landscape she knows well and shares that knowledge with her readers such that you feel right at home in Fayette County, Kentucky. I do recommend this read and look forward to the next installment of the Kenni Lowry saga, Dead as a Doornail.

What a great Southern mystery. I loved this book!
Lots of mystery, and laugh out loud moments.. the southern sayings put a smile on my face every time.
I didn't figure out who the killer was until it was revealed in the book.. A page turner from start to finish.
The characters in the book were so easy to relate to, especially if you live in a small town haha.

The fourth book in the Kenni Lowery Series and my favorite so far. I love the small town southern charm, humor and manners. Tonya’s books are funny and keep you guessing until the end. This one is no different. The team of Kenni and Ghost Poppa just are so great together. A good mystery, a little romance what more could you ask for? This book was hard to put down, so many twists and turns. Each book in this series just gets better and better. I highly recommend this book it is a fun read and if you like a little romance, southern humor and are a fan of cozy mysteries this book is for you.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked that Kenni and her mom were the main characters in this addition to the Kenni Lowry series. The story was weaved nicely between the murder and mysteries handicap permits. Tonya Kappes writes southern cozies like no one else and I recommend this book and series to everyone

The Culinary Channel is headed to Cottonwood, KY, and Sheriff Kenni Lowry’s mama Vivian is excited because celebrity chef Frank Von Lee will be tasting and reviewing her chicken pot pie. However, things go sour quickly when Frank is found dead, and Vivian is the prime suspect. Will her legacy include being a murderer? Can Kenni put aside her personal connection and prove her mama is innocent, all with the help of Poppa (her grandfather, who’s the ex-sheriff … and also a ghost!)?

This is #4 in the “Kenni Lowry Mystery” series. It’s the only installment I’ve read so far, and it can easily stand alone. Enough background information is provided to make the reader feel right at home in Cottonwood. This cozy mystery is full of Southern charm, fun characters, and a small-town setting that pulls the reader in. The storyline is solid, and there’s a mix of mystery and a bit of romance, with a ghost thrown into the mix. The pacing is appropriate to allow the reader to follow the clues and twists along the way.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

i enjoyed reading the book, it took a while to see who the killer was but there were several cases going on at the same time,, loved Poppo, and the dog. the relationship between mother and daughter was very interesting . if you like cozy mysteries you have to read the book, i was given a copy of the book but this is an honest review.

This series is a favorite of mine. It has everything a cozy needs - humor, a good mystery, not too much drama, and - of course - a loyal pet. Ok, that last one may not be important to everyone, but I love it when pets are included in books. One thing that makes this series unique is that Kenni, being a sheriff, actually has a valid reason to investigate murders. This creates a little bit of conflict of interest when her mother becomes the main suspect, along with somehow being tangled up in other minor cases at the same time. Overall it was a highly enjoyable addition to a wonderful series.

Sheriff Kenni Lowry is in the middle of a murder, but like no other case, this one has her mother Vivian on the center stage. Vivian is excited about the cooking show TV host who will be trying her famous chicken pot pie recipe to be featured on his show. When he winds up dead, signs point to chicken pot pie as the culprit. Knowing she cannot investigate the case when her mother is involved, she assigns her handsome deputy Finn Vincent to work on it. Although she has been ordered not to be involved, she and ghost grandfather cannot help but meddle. Kenni's interaction with her mother is classic mother-daughter dialog.

Kenni works as the sheriff in Cottonwood, Kentucky who also has to keep tabs on her mother Vivian who will be featured on a cooking show with her chicken pot pie. When she is accused of murdering the judge, Kenny must solve it to avoid arresting her own mother. There are some very funny moments in this mystery along with plenty of down-home charm.

I obtained this book through Net Galley and have given an honest review.

Sheriff Kenni and the gang are back and it looks like trouble has hit close to home. A food critic has been killed and it looks like Kenni’s mama is the prime suspect. This crime will test the strength of more than one relationship in Kenni’s life.
Six Feet Under is a fast paced, well written, intriguing mystery with a great cast of characters that will leave you hungry for more.

Oh, no! Sheriff Kenni’s mama is the number one suspect in the murder of celebrity food critic Frank Von Lee; Finn, her Deputy and boyfriend is doubting her moral compass and; someone is performing illegal botox parties and selling pink handicap stickers. Good thing that the ghost of Poppa is still helping her out. A fun read with engaging characters full of Southern charm. This is the 4th book and whilst best read in order can be read as a standalone.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. I was not compensated for my review, and I was not required to write a positive review. The opinion expressed here is my own.

Kenni is at it again. And this time her mama is suspect number one! How can she possibly keep a clear head and not be biased when its her mama? But with Finn...and grandpa....by her side she will get to the bottom of it.

When he mama's chicken pot pie is set to be critiqued by Frank Con Lee and be spotlighted on television the whole town is excited. But when he ends up dead in his hotel room with a chicken pot pie by his side and poion as his cause only one suspect is in view. Mama. Now comes the hard work. Find the real killer. But when the town takes Kenni off the lead Finn steps up and Kenni goes on a goose chase all on her own.

As things look worse for mama Kenni will do anything to find clues. Even take baking classes with some of Frank's bad blood. And when all things point to someone from his past, things get ugly. With a surprise twist and an ending I didn't see I was surely shocked! Never saw it coming and loved it.

The female sheriff and her deputy are an item. The sheriff's mama is a suspect. Bless her heart. This may be a small town, but it has more than one mystery to solve. Engaging and entertaining. Interesting characters. Grandpa ghost is not one of my favorite characters, but he is useful for providing clues.

Kenni Lowery is the sheriff of her small town in the south. Her mother is "all a flutter" about having the Culinary Channel coming to town and the famous chef Fran Von Lee. They are filming her making her chicken pot pie, and if it is good enough, they will feature her on their show! But when Kenni's deceased dad pops in, Kenni knows there is going to be a murder, he only shows up then. But who is going to die and why? You will have to read the book to find out. You will love the characters.....they make you feel like pulling up a chair and drinking a glass of sweet tea! I would like to thank Net Galley for a copy of this book. I voluntarily reviewed it and the review is of my own opinions.

Rather a silly plot, but it is a fun read. Put together the Sheriff and her ghost poppa, a southern setting, a Botox scheme, culinary delights and sham handicap stickers make for an enjoyable escape.