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Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers (A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series Book 6) Kindle Edition
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE
USA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns.
Welcome to Normal, Kentucky where NOTHING is normal.
When the principal of Normal High School asks Mae West to teach a semester on small town economics, since she helped bring the thriving economy in Normal, Kentucky when she used her brilliant ideas to bring the Happy Trails Campground back to life.
Mae is thrilled and happy to teach the young people. But when a fellow teacher and archery Coach Roger Carlson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in one of Happy Trails Campground campers with an arrow sticking out of his back, it puts a damper on the thriving campground when tourists cancel their reservations and Mae's excitement to teach.Mae's hankering to snoop into the coach's private life and find out exactly why he was renting a camper in Happy Trails and not living at home with his young wife.
Her efforts don’t leave her short on suspects. Especially, since Mae uncovered many unhappy parents who had relied on an archery scholarship and perfect ACT scores as their child's ticket to get out of Normal and go to college. Mae has to be careful or she just might find an arrow with her name written on it.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 25, 2019
- File size1699 KB
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"Romance, a lovable bunch of eccentrics, and a collection of recipes with murder most foul."
--Kirkus
"Scrumptious... Fans of culinary cozies will have fun."
--Publishers Weekly
"A sweet Southern mystery with a delightful plot and quirky characters who quickly make you feel at home."
--San Francisco Book Review
Tami Wells Silva "All of her books are everything you could ever want in a book series. Great stories full of adventure, mystery, romance and always some fun. Each book will make you want more and give you the feels we all love to get from a great writer."Ginger Heruska Tonya is a wonderful author. All of her series are enjoyable. Her ghost story line is exciting as well. She is a coffee addict (and I mean that in the nicest sense) and comes up with the funniest post that always involve coffee somehow. I also love all the interactions she has with her readers. I know it allows me to feel like I'm really friends with her. I look for her posts every day. She is my #1 favorite cozy mystery writer.Monica Boudreau Love her books. She has just the right amount of mystery, wit and love story.Brenda Tannehill Turner I love reading Tonya Kappes books! They are filled with mystery humor, drama, nostalgia and bites of beginning romance. She is definitely a keeper!Tara Tara Tonya is an amazing author! Her books are wonderful and she is so much fun! Her constant interaction with readers makes her a #1 favorite to so many! Thank you, Tonya!Susan Angy Clark Good character development. Plenty of laughter and suspense. I was surprised by the whodunits and why. Love these booksDonna Dean MiccoI love Tonya's books. I also enjoy how she interacts with her readers and all the great contests she has. I always look forward to her newsletters.
Ruthann McCoy She puts you in the small town, and really brings the characters alive. They are real. They are funny. They are lovable. And I love them all!Kim Perry Gayheart Absolutely great author and person. she really knows how to connect with her fans.JoAn Varner Tonya Kappes is an amazing author and woman. Her books are filled with southern charm, cozy mysteries and likable characters that make you want to move to these small towns so you can continue to spend time with them. She interacts with her readers on a daily basis and allows us to share life with all of it's ups and downs with her.
About the Author
Tonya Kappes has written more than fifteen novels and four novellas, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. Kappes lives with her husband, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in northern Kentucky. Now that her boys are teenagers, she writes full time but can be found at all her sons high school games with a pencil and paper in hand.
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- ASIN : B07N5LGSVS
- Publisher : Tonya Kappes Books (March 25, 2019)
- Publication date : March 25, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 1699 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 176 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 179898122X
- Best Sellers Rank: #28,913 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #75 in Cozy Craft & Hobby Mysteries
- #99 in Cozy Culinary Mystery
- #365 in Cozy Animal Mystery
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Southern Hospitality with a Smidgen of Homicide
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Amazon All Star Author Tonya Kappes has written more than 175 southern cozy mysteries, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today and Woman's World Book Club pick five times . Best known for stories charged with southern charm, emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband in northern Kentucky. Now that her four boys have flown out of the nest, Tonya writes full-time in her camper!
Hollywood has taken notice of Tonya’s success and a television show based on her bestselling 40-book A Camper & Criminals Mystery Series is in development.
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Customers enjoy the book and find it a fun read. They appreciate the interesting storyline and captivating adventures. The characters are likable and relatable. Readers describe the book as fast-paced and enjoyable. They find the setting charming and the fictional town of Normal Kentucky appealing. However, opinions differ on the writing quality - some praise the clean language and fluid writing style, while others note grammatical and spelling errors.
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Customers enjoy the book and find it a fun read. They say it's a must-read series with twists and turns, and a great read to share with a good friend. Readers appreciate the author's imagination and describe the books as page-turners that transport them to beautiful locations.
"I’m excited to be back with the gang in this funny series. Mae is just about the funniest character I have read...." Read more
"...This is a very enjoyable book and I give it 5 stars. I like how Mae and the Laundry Ladies all work together to solve the mysteries...." Read more
"...I truly appreciate reading an entertaining, clean cozy mystery.There are wonderful tips and recipes at the end of this highly entertaining book...." Read more
"Good book, yes you know who did it. The characters and storyline was great. I like this series and will be reading the next book" Read more
Customers enjoy the engaging mystery in the book. They find the storyline intriguing and the characters unique. The plot keeps them guessing until the end with a clever twist. Readers appreciate the clean mystery without vulgar language or heavy sex scenes.
"...The author is an expert in humor and storytelling. This is my favorite series by the author and I hope she continues it for a long time...." Read more
"...I am enjoying the characters, storyline, and everything in between. The characters are always loveable. I am always surprised at who the killer is...." Read more
"I love and enjoy Tonya Kappes 's writing style. Her cozy mysteries are clean. No vulgar speech and no heavy sex scenes...." Read more
"...I truly appreciate reading an entertaining, clean cozy mystery.There are wonderful tips and recipes at the end of this highly entertaining book...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find the characters engaging and fun to read about, with returning characters that readers fall in love with. Mae is described as one of the funniest characters they have read.
"...Mae is just about the funniest character I have read. She has her hands full running the campground and keeping up with all the gossip...." Read more
"...The characters are always loveable. I am always surprised at who the killer is. I am glad Mae isn't always the one to figure out who did the crime...." Read more
"...and Criminal Mystery Series is filled with Southern charm and quirky characters...." Read more
"...LOVING ALL THE CHARACTERS FOR SURR." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it fast-paced and entertaining, with interesting stories that make time pass quickly. The book is described as cozy and fun, with great characters and cozy friendships.
"...So I'm very much enjoying these books. Fun characters, easy and quick, nothing heavy or gruesome. 1 star for cute cover." Read more
"...Great characters, cozy friendships, and karaoke can be found in this story where Normal, Kentucky is anything but normal." Read more
"...Setting and characters are interesting and time just slips away when you get in to the stories." Read more
"If you are looking for a fast paced and entertaining read this is the one for you! Another great book in this series!" Read more
Customers enjoy the charm of the book. They find it filled with Southern charm and quirky characters. The book transports them to a beautiful location with captivating adventures. Readers love the fictional town of Normal Kentucky and can't wait to go back.
"...A Campers and Criminal Mystery Series is filled with Southern charm and quirky characters...." Read more
"...I just love the fictional town of Normal Kentucky. I can't wait to go back. I highly recommend this series and book...." Read more
"...Fun and intriguing as Mae and her friends investigate. Love this little town and the group of friends. It would be so fun to visit with them!..." Read more
"...Each read is a page turner that will transport you to a beautiful location with captivating adventures. Ready for the next read…." Read more
Customers have different views on the writing quality. Some find the language clean, fluid, and easy to read. Others mention grammatical and spelling errors, incorrect word choice, incomplete sentences, and distracting errors.
"...quirky characters, I love Normal Kentucky and the descriptive writing of this series! A must read series!" Read more
"...Ms Kappes is a great writer with a wonderful imagination and I really love this series!!" Read more
"Quick easy read with great characters..." Read more
"...But as mentioned in several other reviews thus far, the errors are too distracting...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019I’m excited to be back with the gang in this funny series. Mae is just about the funniest character I have read. She has her hands full running the campground and keeping up with all the gossip. It is an exciting event when Mae is given the key to the city. Campers make food for all to enjoy and the atmosphere is festive as they all join in on the celebration.
As luck would have it, the festivities don’t last long when a body is discovered with an arrow pierced through his body. Now it could be said that the deceased may have had secrets or perhaps enemies but it is for sure that someone wanted him dead.
It is hard for Mae and her band of helpers not to investigate, but they just can’t help themselves. Mae better be careful or her handsome boyfriend, Hank may get a bit upset. He is not keen on her snooping around his investigations, but can he really stop her? It’s a great story with an exciting trail of evidence that leads Mae to danger once again.
I have to mention that meeting Hank’s family was hysterical. His family is right out of the pages of a dysfunctional unhappy group who thrives on tearing each other down. His sister is so full of herself that she doesn’t realize how embarrassing she is. I’m not sure that Hank will take Mae to visit his family again anytime soon. Well we all have our skeletons in the closet, don’t we?
I loved reading about Mae teaching at school for six weeks. She is mostly welcomed but a tragedy strikes there which has her rethinking her decision to be there. There is plenty of suspects in this story and the adventure is non stop. When Hank shows up at school to investigate the latest murder, there is a funny exchange between him and a teacher. Oh my, I rolled on the floor laughing. The author is an expert in humor and storytelling. This is my favorite series by the author and I hope she continues it for a long time. I feel like I am part of the community and would love to stay in one of their trailers. There is never a dull moment with Mae and her band of curious friends. Don't miss this hysterical adventure and find out who is behind the murders.
I received a copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025I can't wait to read more in this series. I am enjoying the characters, storyline, and everything in between. The characters are always loveable. I am always surprised at who the killer is. I am glad Mae isn't always the one to figure out who did the crime. I hope her and Hank end up completely together. Well, I am looking forward to their relationship journey. Even if she doesn't end up with Hank I can't wait to see things unfold.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024I love and enjoy Tonya Kappes 's writing style. Her cozy mysteries are clean. No vulgar speech and no heavy sex scenes. Dead bodies are stacking up and all are killed with an arrow. Is someone on the school archery team the killer? Mae West and the Laundry Ladies have their work cut out for them! Hank,the detective and Mae West's boyfriend has at last encouraged Mae to help solve the murder mystery. This is a very enjoyable book and I give it 5 stars. I like how Mae and the Laundry Ladies all work together to solve the mysteries. Tonya's books take me back to thoughts of when my husband and I and our children would go camping . Wonderful times and memories. I recommend this book and really any of Tonya Kappes Books to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers is the 6th book in Tonya Kappes’ A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series. USA Today Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes brings readers back to Normal, Kentucky~ where nothing is normal. A Campers and Criminal Mystery Series is filled with Southern charm and quirky characters. Mae West and the laundry club ladies’ activities keep this series entertaining drawing in readers from the beginning of each “episode” to the end. With the influx of tourists and money since Mae’s arrival in Normal, Kentucky and rehabilitation of the campground, Mae receives a key to the city. Mae agrees to teach a six-week economics class at the high school, but before school starts, Mae finds Scott the economics teacher/archery coach, dead at Happy Trails campground with an arrow through his back. Soon after that discovery, Mae finds the body of the high school janitor, also with an arrow in his back. Why are school employees being targeted? Before additional staff members are targeted, Mae and her friends from the “Laundry Club” are on the case. Ms. Kappes delivers a tightly woven plot with multiple twists that keep the reader guessing. If Hank thinks he can keep Mae from investigating, he is highly mistaken. I truly appreciate reading an entertaining, clean cozy mystery.There are wonderful tips and recipes at the end of this highly entertaining book. If you haven’t discovered this series, I’d suggest you include this one on your book wish list or get a copy today. You won’t be disappointed. I enjoyed it and can’t wait for a return visit with Mae and the gang in book #7!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025Things are heating up with Hank,I like him,he's sounds yummy.good FOR her, She Needs him.LOVING ALL THE CHARACTERS FOR SURR.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2024This kindle e-book novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book six of 39
Mae gets involved in the school system. Then there are three murders and Mae and friends are involved in the investigation. It all comes to a happy ending 😀.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic family and friends relationships mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😤
- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023Good book, yes you know who did it. The characters and storyline was great. I like this series and will be reading the next book
Top reviews from other countries
- RobertReviewed in Canada on July 15, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
I love this book series! This is another wonderful book in the Camper and Criminals series. Each book just gets better. The book is interesting and fast paced. The characters are wonderful. I love the Laundry Club ladies. The mystery is interesting and has many twists and turns. The book instantly captures your attention and keeps you entainted until the end. Such a fun book! Each book can be read as a stand alone. This series is one of my absolute favorites and I highly recommend these books!
- K. YoungReviewed in Canada on March 29, 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a first draft
I am done with this author. I will not waste any more time or money on her books.
This book was simply frustrating for me. There are spelling, grammar, and formatting mistakes, not to mention typos, that I was continually taken out of what could be an interesting story. Add to that the writing is something I would expect from a junior's high school creative writing assignment that I would give a grade of C, and I just couldn't finish it.
I have found this will every book of hers, but as the story ideas were interesting, I powered through. It's as though she couldn't be bothered with editors, proofreaders, or Beta readers or, if she did get them, they were people who never passed Grade 12 English courses.
How these books become 'best sellers' are beyond me. There are authors who work so hard to get things as good as they can, and then turn their work over to others to check, double check and triple check. This writer publishes what looks like first drafts.
No more for me!