Ghost hunter Verity Long is pulled into solving a cold case of Kitty who went missing on her way to the Drive-in in 1956. Along with her sidekick gangster ghost she discovers that Sugarland had a not to savoury mobster side then and it may not have gone totally away.
Fun, lighthearted reading with plenty of action and fabulous characters that keep you returning to this series.

Ghost hunter Verity Long & her ghostly sidekick Frankie re-visit a cold case from 1956, where a local teenager by the name of Kitty Cunningham disappeared on the way to the Starlite Drive-In. Verity explores the hidden side of 1950s Sugarland—from the haunting echoes of the abandoned drive-in to the dusty secrets of a long-forgotten mob vault. As she stirs spirits and secrets alike, she finds some corners of Sugarland’s history are darker and more dangerous than she ever imagined. Can Verity bring the truth to light, or will she be the next one to suffer death at the drive-in?

This is the thirteenth book in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery Series. I love Verity, her gangster ghostly sidekick Frankie, and her pet skunk (in this book she is teaching her to run an agility course!) . In this story, the ghostly body of Frankie's girlfriend Molly, gets taken over by Kitty Cunningham, and that is why Verity and Frankie have to try to solve Kitty's murder..... so that she can move on and Molly can regain control of her body. If you are a fan of paranormal mysteries then you will definitely want to check this out!

Well, that was a twist I didn’t ever see coming, Verity’s archenemy and possibly future mother-in-law Virginia teaming up with her on an investigation especially one that didn’t have any personal benefit for her. I guess a leopard can change its spots after all! Verity and Frankie are back on the case that’s a little too close to home for comfort this time around as Frankie’s girlfriend is possessed by another ghost – yes you read that right, apparently ghosts can be possessed but it’s a very bad thing and so Verity is up against it is she’s to save not only Molly but Frankie as well by solving the murder of a teenage girl who’d vanished decades before before time runs out for them all. In an engaging story involving haunted drive ins, a ghost infested Irish mob bar and a spooky motel, Verity finds out that crime can transcend time and it’s not only ghosts she should be looking out for.

With ghostly adventures and mob wars, performing skunks and love-struck ghosts, Death at the Drive In was a fantastic return to Sugarland. The only thing missing for me was the disapproving and sceptical Officer Duranja.

These books are always a good time, and even if you haven't read all the previous installments, I'd still encourage you to pick one up!

Verity is still determined to free her roommate/ghost Frankie of his connection to her property, but until that can happen she's forced to endure even more hijinks, this time in the form of a homemade still. Everything gets turned upside down, though, when Frankie's lady love gets possessed. By another ghost. Yes! That can happen! We learn a lot about ghostly possessions, but it's more of what Verity was built for - mystery solving.

This book's mystery revolves around a murder at the drive-in. There's love, gangs, betrayal, treasure, and breaking the law all jammed into this one. While we get very little Ellis in the story, we really get a lot of growth from Frankie. As a bonus, we also see Verity push outside her comfort zone both in breaking the law and in mending fences with Ellis's family. That last part had me more surprised than anything else, but in a good way! I am both hoping for Frankie to eventually be free but also dreading when this series will come to an end. Here's to many more installments!

This series continues to offer up unique plots and wonderful characters. I would have liked to see more of Verity's main squeeze, Ellis, but it was interesting, yet disconcerting, to have Verity team with Ellis's mother, Virginia, who, in the past, has been Verity's arch enemy.

Ghost Frankie's girlfriend's body has possessed by the unformed spirit of Kitty Cunningham, a teen who disappeared in 1956. This is very bad for both the possessed and the possessor, both could end up evaporated, permanently. Since Frankie is linked to Molly, he could end up evaporated too. Verity doesn't have any time to waste in unraveling the mystery of Kitty Cunningham's life, disappearance and obvious death. The last day Kitty was alive she left her job at the malt shop and went to the Starlite Drive-In and is never seen again.

The drive-in is now a broken-down derelict in an unincorporated area outside of Sugarland, but a hotbed of ghost activity. Nearby is an old bar that was the hangout of the Irish mob back in the 1950's until a law-and-order sheriff raided the place and killed them all. As Verity pieces together Kitty's story, she is forced to rely on Virgina and learns that Ellis's mother is pretty handy to have in a tough situation. But time is short for our friendly ghost and resolving Kitty's murder and reuniting her with her true love is the only way to save them all.

3 1/2-Stars

My thanks to the Publisher and the Author, for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.

Ghost cozy mysteries are one of my favorites. The Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery series by Angie Fox is in my top 10. Sugarland, Texas has a cold case that needs solved. Verity and her ghost friend Frankie must solve a mystery so that Molly can be herself again. Lucy is just so darn adorable! I love every time she's part of the story.
This series is fun to read, has a great mystery and wonderful characters. If you like ghost cozies then this would be a perfect series for you. No need to start at the first book to know everyone but it's the best choice.

Another cute one in this series! I love Verity and Frankie as real life and ghost characters, and their journey as partners. There were a few surprises in this one that I didn’t see coming and some resolution as well. I love where this series is going! Can’t wait for the next one!

Death at the Drive-In
(Southern Ghost Hunter 13)
Angie Fox


Verity Long is having a quiet evening at home, practicing for the Sugarland Pet Parade & Festival with her pet skunk Lucy. Having her ghostly pal Frankie the German build a still under her apple tree in the backyard... not so great.

Frankie’s girlfriend Molly is coming over for a date night. Instead, her housemates arrive in a rush to let him know Molly, won’t be coming because another ghost took her! After getting the details Frankie explains that she has been possessed!

Kitty Cunningham was a local teen who went missing more than 60 years ago. She has taken possession of Molly. Verity and Frankie are off to the Irish mob side of town to find her. Ellis is Verity’s boyfriend and a detective with the Sugarland police department. He helps by reopening Kitty’s closed case.

More than 60 years ago, the Irish mob was known to have a big score, two teens went missing, only one was looked for and a hero was made. It’s now up to Verity and the gang to decipher the real truth of that night and tell the tale!

I found Death at the Drive-In to be an enjoyable book. It’s not my favorite in the series, but it is a good solid addition to the series. This is a clean fun mystery, suitable for any age. 4****


Thank you to Angie Fox for the ARC.

Verity's back and she's doing her thing for the ghosts of Sugarland. As an aside, the town as a whole has become very accepting of Verity's ability to see and talk to ghosts. This is a good thing, I'd say, since it allows her to investigate the various incidents she comes across without having to be all weird and secretive about what she's doing. Also, yay for acceptance, amirite?!?!

This time around, Frankie's ghostly honey is in trouble from another ghost (which is a story in itself) and Verity is running against the clock to solve a decades old missing person/murder case before things turn a corner (a BAD corner) for Molly. Verity's investigation has her diving into the past of the local (now-defunct) drive-in and the scandalous pay-by-the-hour motel PLUS the events that led to the takedown of Sugarland's Irish mob. Let's just say that Verity learns a more than she expected about her town's history and leave it at that.

A good girl gone missing, a drive-in that sees a lot of (ghostly) action, secrets, lies, Mama Wydell getting her sleuthing on, and Verity being in the thick of things. As usual. Verity and crew always entertain!

First off thanks to NetGalley for an early copy, I could not wait to get started since I am a huge fan of Angie Fox and this Series.
To say I devoured it would be an understatement so once I was finished I read it again at leisure. It had me hooked right from the beginning and since there was a race against time it held my attention all the way through. I love the characters and the storyline and I might just have to confess that this was once of my favorites in the series. I don't want to give anything away but what a fun read. I would recommend that you read the books in order just so you can get to know all the characters better but I would venture that you could still enjoy the read if you are not familiar with it. I can't wait to see what will happen next?

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Verity (contemporary) and Frankie the ghostly gangster (from the 1950s) who shares her garden and more are back. Frankie's girlfriend Molly gets possessed by the ghost of a teen killed at the drive in. (Who knew ghosts could be possessed by other ghosts!?) The action and suspense comes when the Irish Mob and others get into things because there is smuggling and theft involved. The plot is positively serpentine with surprises galore.
Not an unbiased review because I absolutely love the real star of this series--Lucille Desiree Long AKA Lucy, Verity's pet skunk! How can you not love her working the Purina dog agility course!
I'm not sure about stand-alone quality since I am addicted to this series, but I think that it should do.
I requested and received a free temporary EARC from Author Collective 20, Moose Island Books Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
Now I just have to wait to get the audio!
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This is my first time reading this series. It took me a bit to get into it, it might be because while I like a ghost, this was a group of them. I did enjoy the story once I got into it and the mystery.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was in the mood for a “cozy” mystery case solving read and this was it for me. When I saw this ARC come through I ran.

While I haven’t read anything else from this author this was great to jump in and start.

I am looking forward to reading the others in the series and “catch up”

Verity takes on a case for her ghost buddy Frankie when his girlfriend Molly gets possessed by the ghost of a teen killed at the drive in. This mystery is chock full of surprises and fun. This series is smart and witty and this installment will leave you with a smile.

Loved the latest mystery in the southern ghost hunter series. Verity and Frankie tried to save Molly and also find out what happened tonight at the starlight drive in great Reed. Would highly recommend had some nice little surprises in the story.

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of DEATH AT THE DRIVE-IN (Book 13 of the Southern Ghost Hunter mystery series) by Angie Fox in exchange for an honest review. Verity Long’s ghost pal Frankie is in despair. Another ghost has overshadowed and is eating the soul of his loyal ghost girlfriend. In order to save the love of Frank’s death, Verity will have to solve the 1956 disappearance and murder of a local girl Kitty Cunningham. This will involve exploring a derelict drive-in, motel, and Irish gangster bar. It will also mean Verity will have to navigate her way through meetings with dangerous people, both living and dead. This time, Verity will get an unlikely substitute for her boyfriend’s usual assistance.

I like this book and the series. I recommend the book to fans of the series and the series to fans of paranormal cozy murder mysteries featuring mediums, ghosts, mobsters, and mysteries from the past.

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Angie Fox's Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries series just keeps getting better with each instalment. Death at the Drive-in is no exception, and Fox has once again provided a fun to read book that has the perfect amount of humour to offset the action and danger that the characters get into, while dealing with serious issues such as relationships and criminal behaviour.
The book is in turn hilarious and suspenseful, and the storyline moves along at a good clip, keeping you tuning the pages anxiously to find out how it ends.
If you haven't read this series, you need to put it on your to-read list now!
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Death at the Drive-In by Angie Fox takes us back to Sugarland, Tennessee where Verity and Frankie need to solve a cold case so they can save someone close to them. The story was entertaining from beginning to end. I laughed, giggled, and smiled. Lucy, Verity’s pet skunk, is a sweetheart (she is a scene stealer). I thought it was cute that Verity was teaching Lucy a scaled down version of a dog agility course. Lucy is one clever little skunk. Frankie is up to his normal mischief. Verity’s backyard will soon be very cluttered (well, the ghost version will be). The author brought the drive-in to life with her vivid descriptions. It reminded me of my childhood visits to the drive-in with my family. We got to meet some interesting ghosts with my favorite being Verity’s old Sunday school teacher. Verity and Frankie had a clock on this mystery. Things were kept lively (life is never dull with Frankie around) thanks to Frankie and the gangsters. Someone unexpected joins Verity & assisted her with this spooky case. I was delighted (you will have to read the book to find out who) and enjoyed seeing a different side of this person’s personality. Frankie was a hoot (I loved his reaction when Verity requested his help on a clandestine mission). We did not get to see much of Ellis this time around. The one thing I did not like was the repetitive details (I got it the first time). The ending was sweet and nicely wrapped up the story. While Death at the Drive-In is the thirteenth book in The Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, it can be read as a standalone. Death at the Drive-In is an entertaining tale with a girlfriend dilemma, a shaky still, a cold case, gang grudges, a serious Sunday school teacher, a surprising sidekick, and a killer conclusion.

Angie Fox never fails!
I LOVE these books. Never a dull moment with Frankie and his escapades.
Clean, fast reading, keep you on your toes , great mystery books.
I have read everyone in this series and none have ever disappointed.

this is the perfect book if you are in the mood for paranormal and cozy mystery vibes. I recommend this series and book to anyone who wants something fun and easy to read!!