Kenni Lowry Mystery Collection Books 10-12
(2026)(A book in the Kenni Lowry Mystery series)
An omnibus of novels by Tonya Kappes
Grave As All Get-Out
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?
Thick As Thieves
Sheriff Kenni Lowry should be planning a wedding, not investigating a homicide. But in Cottonwood, Kentucky, murder has a habit of interrupting even the happiest occasions.
When Judge Horace Blackwell is found murdered inside his chambers, Kenni is pulled into a small-town mystery tangled with family feuds, a disputed inheritance, and long-buried secrets beneath Cottonwood’s historic streets. What starts as a routine investigation quickly turns personal—and dangerous.
With her ghostly Poppa offering unsolicited advice from beyond the grave, her loyal hound Duke tracking trouble, and her fiancé Finn standing firmly at her side, Kenni follows a trail that winds through underground tunnels, high-stakes poker games, and scandal that refuses to stay hidden. In a town where everyone knows everyone, the killer may be closer than Kenni is ready to admit.
As the pressure mounts and the wedding clock keeps ticking, Kenni must uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again—or before she loses her chance at happily ever after.
Shotgun Wedding
Sheriff Kenni Lowry’s wedding day should be about vows, cake, and finally catching her breath. Instead, her wedding night is interrupted by a visit from her ghostly Poppa—and a warning that something is very wrong.
Miss Tilda Boone, a beloved church fixture and lifelong rule-follower, was expected at the ceremony. She never arrived.
Before Kenni can even consider a honeymoon, she’s back in uniform, standing inside Miss Tilda’s quiet home, where a familiar afternoon routine ended in death. What first appears to be a natural passing quickly turns suspicious when evidence points to tampered tea and a kettle prepared with deadly intent.
With the town watching and rumors spreading fast, Kenni must uncover who had access to Miss Tilda’s home, her habits, and her trust. The suspect list grows to include church volunteers, family members, and neighbors who knew Miss Tilda’s meticulous routines a little too well.
Balancing newlywed life, small-town politics, and a homicide investigation—while Poppa offers his unfiltered commentary—Kenni is determined to uncover the truth before another life is lost.
Because in Cottonwood, Kentucky, marriage doesn’t slow down murder… and this sheriff won’t rest until justice is served.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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?
Thick As Thieves
Sheriff Kenni Lowry should be planning a wedding, not investigating a homicide. But in Cottonwood, Kentucky, murder has a habit of interrupting even the happiest occasions.
When Judge Horace Blackwell is found murdered inside his chambers, Kenni is pulled into a small-town mystery tangled with family feuds, a disputed inheritance, and long-buried secrets beneath Cottonwood’s historic streets. What starts as a routine investigation quickly turns personal—and dangerous.
With her ghostly Poppa offering unsolicited advice from beyond the grave, her loyal hound Duke tracking trouble, and her fiancé Finn standing firmly at her side, Kenni follows a trail that winds through underground tunnels, high-stakes poker games, and scandal that refuses to stay hidden. In a town where everyone knows everyone, the killer may be closer than Kenni is ready to admit.
As the pressure mounts and the wedding clock keeps ticking, Kenni must uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again—or before she loses her chance at happily ever after.
Shotgun Wedding
Sheriff Kenni Lowry’s wedding day should be about vows, cake, and finally catching her breath. Instead, her wedding night is interrupted by a visit from her ghostly Poppa—and a warning that something is very wrong.
Miss Tilda Boone, a beloved church fixture and lifelong rule-follower, was expected at the ceremony. She never arrived.
Before Kenni can even consider a honeymoon, she’s back in uniform, standing inside Miss Tilda’s quiet home, where a familiar afternoon routine ended in death. What first appears to be a natural passing quickly turns suspicious when evidence points to tampered tea and a kettle prepared with deadly intent.
With the town watching and rumors spreading fast, Kenni must uncover who had access to Miss Tilda’s home, her habits, and her trust. The suspect list grows to include church volunteers, family members, and neighbors who knew Miss Tilda’s meticulous routines a little too well.
Balancing newlywed life, small-town politics, and a homicide investigation—while Poppa offers his unfiltered commentary—Kenni is determined to uncover the truth before another life is lost.
Because in Cottonwood, Kentucky, marriage doesn’t slow down murder… and this sheriff won’t rest until justice is served.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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