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A Ghostly Mortality

(Ghostly Southern Mysteries #6)

Tonya Kappes (Goodreads Author)

4.30 · Rating details · 396 ratings · 99 reviews

That ghost sure looks . . . familiar

Only a handful of people know that Emma Lee Raines, proprietor of a small-town Kentucky funeral home, is a “Betweener.” She helps ghosts stuck between here and the ever-after—murdered ghosts. Once Emma Lee gets them justice they can cross over to the great beyond.

But Emma Lee’s own sister refuses to believe in her special ability. In fa ...more

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Sep 03, 2016 Melliane rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I was really sad while finishing the previous volume and realizing that Charlotte Rae was killed. I know that she was a little annoying over Emma, but I liked their little fights and I’m sad to see that we won’t see them together again.

I had the chance to read the 5th and 6th book the one after the other but it’s true that I was a bit disturbed by the first chapter. Indeed, it is identical to the last of Volume 5 and I wondered for a moment if it was an err ...more

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Nov 07, 2016 Stacee rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: edelweiss, read-in-2016

2.5 stars

I had liked the previous book in this series and after the ending and set up for this book, I was eager to start it. Sadly it fell flat for me.

I do like Emma. She's smart and curious and I enjoy how she never listens to what she's told. Sure, sometimes that particular plot device gets old, but it's mostly amusing. This time around, the townspeople were a little closer to the annoying side.

The main plot arc was intriguing and not what I was expecting. And yet, I was more interested in ju ...more

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Mar 17, 2017 Sherry Fundin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2017, mystery, paranormal, fiction, supernatural, cozy-mystery

With the tease at the end of A Ghostly Reunion, I knew I had to have me some more of Emma and her granny in this riproaring Ghost Whispering kind of haunting murder mystery.

A plastic Santa had fallen on Emma’s head and now she sees dead people. It’s fitting that she lives and runs a funeral home.

This Ghost Whispering sleuth lives in a small town where everyone knows your business and some considered the creepy funeral girl a bit wacky, talking to herself…or at least that’s what they think as she ...more

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Apr 29, 2020 Sophia rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery-suspense, audio-books, pnr-uf, review-requests

So, that big stunner at the end of book five left me so curious. How was Emma Lee going to handle this one? This light, often giggle-worthy paranormal cozy mystery series just stepped out into deep waters and I was in anticipation for how it would go. Well, it wasn't exactly a slam dunk, but it was a deeply emotional listen in some ways.

A Ghostly Mortality is book six in the Ghostly Southern Mysteries. Most of the stories could be read or listened to as standalone though I do think they are best So, that big stunner at the end of book five left me so curious. How was Emma Lee going to handle this one? This light, often giggle-worthy paranormal cozy mystery series just stepped out into deep waters and I was in anticipation for how it would go. Well, it wasn't exactly a slam dunk, but it was a deeply emotional listen in some ways.

A Ghostly Mortality is book six in the Ghostly Southern Mysteries. Most of the stories could be read or listened to as standalone though I do think they are best read in order. This one, however, is tied too tightly to the book that went before it and is more a continuation of a side plot in that one.

Emma Lee is wrapping up her previous Betweener client case and handling two funerals while going distracted that her infuriating stuck-up sister, Charlotte Rae, who took off to work at a rival funeral home, won't sign the papers to end her association with the family funeral home. Emma Lee gets excited when Charlotte shows up thinking she's there to give her the papers. But, Charlotte Rae is beyond the ability to sign papers and needs Emma's help in her ghostly side of the business.

Emma uncovers a surprising scandalous side to her sister's life and a confusing path of evidence that she needs Jack Henry's help to untangle. But, along with her Betweener work, Emma Lee must come to terms with Charlotte Rae's passing and the two sisters must come to terms with each other after the way things got so acrimonious in the end.

So, this series has been a bit of a roller coaster experience for me. I have a good time with parts and end up shaking my head at other parts. A Ghostly Mortality is one I feel badly for not loving more. I was deeply touched by Charlotte Rae's death for Emma Lee's sake and I was really moved by the lesson that both sisters learned through this time together solving Charlotte's murder. They really got to know each other and come to a better understanding than they ever did when Charlotte was alive.
But, that said, I just never settled into this one. In the beginning, it was a prologue and four chapters of rehashing, sometimes verbatim, the events of the last half of the previous book. Then, Emma Lee pulls a pair of my pet peeves- dishonesty and unkindness with Jack Henry- all to stubbornly be the one to poke and nose about for evidence. Neither was provoked or necessary. It isn't a large part of the story, but when she does this stuff it always leaves a sour taste in my mouth that other poignant or funny moments- and there are many of these- did eventually brush me past this.

The mystery had me pretty much stumped. I had no idea. There were some obvious suspects and motives, but it kept checking out. Yeah, didn't see that coming. And, oh... new twist on Emma Lee's betweener talent shows up there in the end.

Tiffany Morgan was a delightful narrator who is the voice of the series for me. She has all these characters down solid. I like the way she narrates from Emma Lee's perspective and she has a comedic timing that makes me chuckle. This book showed me she can dig deep and deliver the sadness of loss so well. I teared up.

So, mixed bag, but I was glad to have listened in. It's an entertaining series as a whole and a paranormal cozy mystery series that I can recommend to readers/listeners who appreciate that melding of genres.

My thanks to Tantor Audio for the opportunity to listen to this book in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Apr 22, 2020 Shelley rated it liked it

Shelves: received-for-review, 2017-release, edelweiss-arc, cozy-mystery

*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Cozy / Mystery
*Rating* 3.5

*Thoughts*

A Ghostly Mortality is the 6th installment in author Tonya Kappes Ghostly Southern Mysteries series. Emma Lee Raines is proprietor of a small-town (Sleepy Hollow) Kentucky funeral home called Eternal Slumber. She's also a “Betweener.” Emma helps those who were murdered and are looking for a resolution before moving onward. After Emma Lee solves who murdered them, only then can they cross over to the Great Beyond, Big Guy In The Sky.

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Mar 01, 2017 Elisa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really wondered how Emma Lee would go losing her sister, even if they hadn't been the best of friends they were sisters.
I loved the mystery didn't pick the end which I loved.
Charlotte moving on brought me to tears it was movingly written and Emma Lee surprised me more than once in this book by being more grown up. ...more

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Feb 23, 2017 Paula Ratcliffe rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: cozy-mysteries, for-review, virtual-book-tour, mystery, e-book, arcs, paranormal, harper, read-in-2017

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Jul 01, 2020 Alice 🌙 rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, 2020, physical, cozy-mystery

5/5 ⭐️
I’m so glad I picked this series back up! I forgot how awesome it is and how fast paced everything is.

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Feb 28, 2017 Elizabeth Mathis rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: reviewed-paranormal, reviewed-romance

That ghost sure looks . . . familiar.

Only a handful of people know that Emma Lee Raines, proprietor of a small-town Kentucky funeral home, is a “Betweener.” She helps ghosts stuck between here and the ever-after—murdered ghosts. Once Emma Lee gets them justice they can cross over to the great beyond.

But Emma Lee’s own sister refuses to believe in her special ability. In fact, the Raines sisters have barely gotten along since Charlotte Rae left the family business for the competition. After a do

That ghost sure looks . . . familiar.

Only a handful of people know that Emma Lee Raines, proprietor of a small-town Kentucky funeral home, is a “Betweener.” She helps ghosts stuck between here and the ever-after—murdered ghosts. Once Emma Lee gets them justice they can cross over to the great beyond.

But Emma Lee’s own sister refuses to believe in her special ability. In fact, the Raines sisters have barely gotten along since Charlotte Rae left the family business for the competition. After a doozy of an argument, Emma Lee is relieved to see Charlotte Rae back home to make nice. Until she realizes her usually snorting, sarcastic, family-ditching sister is a . . . ghost.

Charlotte Rae has no earthly idea who murdered her or why. With her heart in tatters, Emma Lee relies more than ever on her sexy beau, Sheriff Jack Henry Ross…because this time, catching a killer means the Raines sisters will have to make peace with each other first.

Rating: 3.5/5 Penguins
Quick Reasons: I was a tiny bit confused about some plot things; entertaining, snarky, head-strong character; love the setting and dialect; love that a loose end played on throughout is used as a mini introduction to the next book; I might just have to pick up the rest of this series!

Huge thanks to Tonya Kappes, Witness Publishing, Partners in Crime Tours, and Edelweiss for sending me a free digital copy of this title in exchange for an honest review! This in no way altered my read of or opinions on this book.

First things first: I went into this book KNOWING I hadn't read any of the previous books in the series. I knew, going in, that this might potentially lead to some confusion about the world and/or characters. I warned myself the confusion might, at times, be more than anticipated. So I wasn't blind or oblivious to the fact that there might, reading this, be problems waiting for me. This being said... I was pleasantly surprised when I managed to get through most of this read without a hitch! While some past events went unexplained or were left up to me to figure out for myself (the relationship between Emma Lee and Jack Henry, for instance)--I was able to piece them together fairly easily, and remain convinced of the world and characters. Of course, there was still a little bit of confusion about certain things...but in the end, I was able to dive into this story and remain curious and enthralled throughout. This basically boils down to this for potential readers: while I still recommend starting at the beginning (because I'm usually that type of reader) you could pretty easily slip into the story later on if you want or need to.

"Flare up?" I sighed with exasperation. "It's not like arthritis."

The "Funeral Trauma."

It was true. I was diagnosed with the "Funeral Trauma" after a decorative plastic Santa fell off the roof of Artie's Meat and Deli, knocking me flat out cold and now I could see dead people.

The characters are realistic and entertaining. Emma Lee was a snarky and head-strong character throughout the read; not once did she allow anyone to talk down to her, or sway her mind once she'd set it, or tell her what to do. I really loved following her on her ventures to find her sister's killer--while it's clear from the get-go that she's not a professional detective or cop, she made the journey quick and fun. The moments with her sister were mixed parts aggravating, endearing, and totally believable; the moments with Granny, who's a spitfire all her own, were both hilarious and heart-wrenching.

I had such a fun time following the clues in this murder-mystery, I'm considering picking up the rest of the series (and starting from the beginning this time)! This was an entertaining, snarky, believable read with some wild and head-strong characters. I recommend this to lovers of cozy mysteries, sleuthy characters, and small towns with big hearts. Follow the clues, penguins, and see if you can figure out who the killer is before the big reveal! I promise you'll be just as surprised as I was! ...more

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Jul 09, 2017 Valerie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

One of her better editions. This book gives more insight to the characters ands its theme has a bit more meat to it than the general cozy. By exploring her sisters death, Emma Lee is also starting to explore her 'gift', herself, and her relationships with others. Those who have not read any others in the series can begin here as the author does a good job of relating what has transpired before so that you are not lost... however, she does not reveal too much in case you wish to read the others a ...more

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Jul 27, 2017 Stephanie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I liked this one. I liked the banter between the sisters and the story moved quickly. The mystery was a good ending as it wasn't a common result. ...more

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Sep 07, 2019 Johnna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

this series is laugh out loud hysterical

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Mar 03, 2017 Barbara Hackel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Emma Lee Raines is funeral home owner and director, but has a hidden talent. She has Funeral Trauma according to Doc and her family, but Emma Lee and boyfriend Jack Henry know better. No Funeral Trauma, but she is a Betweener-that is a person who sees and talks to murdered ghosts who can't rest. She helps them by solving their murder so they can pass on. Only it is a little awkward sometimes when the ghost is talking and demanding answers while others are around. So word has gotten out that she ...more

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Mar 19, 2017 Karen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was not prepared for what an emotional journey this book was. The whodunit in my opinion was only part of the equation, the victim and the aftermath was the focus for me. Well written as always.

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Mar 14, 2017 Kristin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, contemporary, mystery, paranormal-fantasy

I like this series enough to keep reading it but I wish it was a little more relaxed. All the characters sound so stiff and proper when they talk that it takes me out of the story. They live in Kentucky, where's the accent? ...more

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Feb 11, 2017 Aleen ~Lampshade Reader rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, contemporary-romance, mystery-suspense, romance, arcs, small-town-romance, edelweiss, avon, family-themes, 2017-releases

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I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy (via edelweiss & publisher) of this book.

“Funeral Trauma.” Emma Lee still has it and it’s not going any time soon. A Ghostly Mortality by Tonya Kappes brings back the zany occupants of Sleepy Hollow for this installment and it just keeps getting better. With the added bonus of a ghostly kitty, Emma Lee finds herself at a loss because of her new “In betweener” client.

Emma’s “Funeral Trauma” is s ...more

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Mar 24, 2017 iamnotabookworm rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ebooks, ebooks-for-review

I had been out of circulation for more than a week. No reviews or any bookstagram posts. This review was supposed to be due March 10th but I was unable to because I was sick and my laptop went berserk. Good thing, the blog tour is still until March 30th so this review will still make it. Again, I apologize to Tonya Kappes and PICT for not being able to post on my promised date.

Book 5 --A Ghostly Reunion, ended with a cliffhanger and a capital OMG. I was glad I also signed up for the blog tour fo I had been out of circulation for more than a week. No reviews or any bookstagram posts. This review was supposed to be due March 10th but I was unable to because I was sick and my laptop went berserk. Good thing, the blog tour is still until March 30th so this review will still make it. Again, I apologize to Tonya Kappes and PICT for not being able to post on my promised date.

Book 5 --A Ghostly Reunion, ended with a cliffhanger and a capital OMG. I was glad I also signed up for the blog tour for this book. I just couldn't wait to know what happens next and what ghostly and deadly adventures await our heroine Emma Lee.

Did I say OMG? OMG! This is definitely the best so far of all the Tonya Kappes books, though this was only my second. A lot of things are going on in this story but it was not at all confusing or hard to follow. The elements all worked together to make the story more engaging and suspenseful. There was no way I was able to predict what is going to happen next and who was responsible for the murder. It was so surprising and exhilarating to find that the story resolved and ended without any of my theories being right. I was happy and I enjoyed the surprise with a big "Oh" when revelation time came.

What can't be missed in this story is the usual funny and witty banter between Emma Lee and the current in-betweener. This is one of the things I liked in the series. The comedic conversations were hard to pass up. They add character and color to the story and the whole series. I could say, this is one of the characteristics that separates Emma Lee from all the other heroines, aside from her very unusual talent for seeing and conversing with the dead.

I give this 5/5 cute white cats. True to Tonya Kappes fashion, there was a preview of what the next installment would be about. It hinted of Emma Lee's talent evolving and getting more intense. Apart from the unyielding suspense throughout, the story also took on an emotional route. It perfectly captured the emotions of losing a loved one unexpectedly and tragically. In here, it was so raw because it was Emma Lee herself who get to experience those heartbreaking and painful emotions. It hit so close to home for our heroine. I felt her dilemma between grieving and at the same time keeping it in because she has to find the cause and who caused the deed. When all was done, there was also that mixed feeling of relief that finally she has solved the murder and the restless soul would now be at peace, at the same time not wanting to let the ghost go. For the unending pain of longing and missing for that loved one to finally descend and take a place in her heart because she will never get to see that loved one again. I just can't help but get teary-eyed as well. This was very nicely done and Tonya Kappes has a good chance of making it into my favorite authors' list if this book were any basis. Bravo! I just need to read about two more books to really decide.

I guess death is just like the seasons. Winter kills things and spring brings life.
- Tonya Kappes, Ghostly Mortality -

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Feb 22, 2017 Teresa Kander rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: great-escapes-tours, southern-mystery

I LOVE this series, and this book only serves to illustrate why. Emma Lee's work as a "Betweener" gets intensely personal this time around, as the ghost she needs to help cross over after a murder is her only sister, Charlotte Rae.

It's sad that the sisterly relationship seems to improve after Charlotte Rae dies...they both seem to understand each other better as they work to solve the murder mystery. I feel sad for both of them that they won't be able to make use of what they learned and have a ...more

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Feb 09, 2017 Christine rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A Ghostly Mortality by Tonya Kappes is the sixth book in the Ghostly Southern Mysteries.

Emma Lee Raines was just the town's "funeral girl" until a plastic Santa knocked her out; now she suffers the "Funeral Trauma". But really, she is a Betweener; someone who can see ghosts. Specifically, ghosts who've been murdered. Emma Lee's job is to find the murderer so her "clients" can cross-over. Only, this time, her client is her very own sister.

This story is emotional, funny, and suspenseful, and I hop ...more

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Jan 20, 2017 Ann rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I like reading this series. Emma Lee and Granny are fun to be around. Emma Lee is a betweener who helps ghosts cross over once their murder has been solved. Since her sister Charlotte goes to work at a rival funeral home Emma Lee is in charge of the family's mortuary. When Charlotte shows up as a ghost asking for help it's a shock. This is the 6th book in this humorous cozy series. It's great re visiting this small southern town with a wide variety of characters. It's hard to imagine the funeral ...more

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Mar 01, 2017 Deana Dick rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: southernmystery

It's another big hit for this very talented author as A Ghostly Mortality brings us laughs, heartwarming moments and a mystery that is sure to intrigue you. I love the authors quirky southern sayings throughout the book. It is fun to read a book that has great characters that come to life. The story is a look at the mortuary business and the shenanigans that take place there.

Emma is a great character that has her hands full keeping up with her grandmother and sassy sister. It seems that the two It's another big hit for this very talented author as A Ghostly Mortality brings us laughs, heartwarming moments and a mystery that is sure to intrigue you. I love the authors quirky southern sayings throughout the book. It is fun to read a book that has great characters that come to life. The story is a look at the mortuary business and the shenanigans that take place there.

Emma is a great character that has her hands full keeping up with her grandmother and sassy sister. It seems that the two sisters are in a bit of a disagreement since they work for different mortuaries. Why would Charlotte go work for the other company when her family owns their own funeral business? It certainly doesn't set well with Emma . I loved the bickering between the two sisters. The sibling rivalry was well written and I loved how others seem to pick sides at times.

Charlotte is so sure she made the right decision when she took the new job that she loves to try to take business away from Emma. There are some very loud arguments that cause hurt feelings between the two and Emma seems to have had enough of her sister . That all changes when Emma sees her sister and realizes that she is a ghost. Did I mention that Emma helps people cross over? Emma is shocked to realize her sister is dead . I would not want to be able to talk to ghosts or see them. Poor Emma must be beside herself now that her own sister needs her help. Not only is Charlotte dead but someone murdered her .

I loved the back and forth talking between the sisters when it looked like Emma was talking to herself. I must mention the grandmother because she was one mad woman when she found out about Charlotte. She does go a bit crazy wanting answers to her granddaughter 's death. The author does a brilliant job showing how a grandmother is willing to give up anything to catch the killer .

I had my list of suspects in my head but I did not guess who the killer was. In fact I was quite surprised who it was and more importantly why Charlotte was killed. The creativity of the author really shines in this book as the mystery takes a turn I never saw coming. You don't want to miss this outstanding book written by an author who always delivers a story that is intriguing , full of laughs and characters that are unforgettable.

I received a copy of this book from Great Escape Book Tours. The review is my own opinion. ...more

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May 09, 2017 Daniele rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2017

3.5 stars

A GHOSTLY MORTALITY, the sixth book in the Ghostly Southern Mystery series, is great fun, full of small town Southern charm and a resolution to the mystery that I did not see coming.

Emma Lee, proprietor of Eternal Slumber Funeral Home, has a unique ability. She is a “betweener” who helps murder victims figure out who killed them so that they may cross over to the other side. This time the task hits a little too close to home when Emma Lee’s sister Charlotte Rae appears before her with 3.5 stars

A GHOSTLY MORTALITY, the sixth book in the Ghostly Southern Mystery series, is great fun, full of small town Southern charm and a resolution to the mystery that I did not see coming.

Emma Lee, proprietor of Eternal Slumber Funeral Home, has a unique ability. She is a “betweener” who helps murder victims figure out who killed them so that they may cross over to the other side. This time the task hits a little too close to home when Emma Lee’s sister Charlotte Rae appears before her with no memory of how she died. Though her body is found staged to look like a suicide, Emma Lee and Sheriff Jack Henry know this cannot be the case. The relationship between Charlotte Rae, who always doubted her sister’s abilities, and Emma Lee was strained while both were living, and it is interesting to see their relationship change. It is somewhat bittersweet.

Tonya Kappes definitely knows how to draw quirky Southern characters without them coming across as cliché or caricatures. Emma Lee is plucky and likable; although I wish she would not lie to the people she cares about. I know…there would be no story if she did not go against her law enforcement boyfriend’s wishes, but the frequency of her little white lies add up and were noticeable to me. Not having read the other books in the series (which I plan to remedy ASAP), I do not know Granny and Charlotte Rae very well and found Granny to be a little over the top. Charlotte Rae is pretty unlikable, and at times I found it difficult to feel bad about her being dead.

My only quibble with the book is that the accuracy in how a certain procedure is done and its timing is totally off. It is distractingly inaccurate. Otherwise, the mystery is well executed with several viable suspects, and the clues are logically revealed.

I greatly enjoyed A GHOSTLY MORTALITY and recommend it to fans of Southern settings and readers who enjoy a paranormal element in their cozy mysteries.

I received a copy of this title from the author and voluntarily shared my opinions here.
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Feb 02, 2018 Kimberly Ann rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The sixth in the series: I like the characters, I like the humor, I like the ghosts, & I like the stories....

Emma Lee & her sister Charlotte have taken over the family's undertaker & funeral parlor business.... Charlotte on the business side & Emma Lee on the undertaker side, but at this point Charlotte had decamped and is now working for a "Legacy" Funeral Parlor in Lexington

When Emma Lee is hit on the head by a falling plastic Santa Clause and she begins seeing the ghosts of people her family ...more

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Apr 17, 2019 Jae rated it really liked it

Emma Lee and her sister, Charlotte Rae, have been at odds ever since Charlotte up and left the family business, Eternal Slumber, to take a job at a larger, shinier funeral home in Lexington, KY. All that is put aside, however, when Charlotte appears to Emma Lee...as a ghost. Although devastated to learn her sister has been murdered, Emma Lee is determined to find the culprit and get justice for Charlotte, even though that means she'll never be able to see nor speak to her sister again.

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May 06, 2017 Kendrea Parsons rated it it was ok · review of another edition

I love this series a lot. And I had such high hopes for this book. However, it just didn't deliver. Unlike other readers, I wasn't upset about Emma Lee's sister, Charlotte Rae, being killed off. She was never even close to being a likeable character. The mystery could've been so much better. For one thing, there is a huge flaw in the big reveal of who killed her and why. It's so monumental that it ruined the entire book for me. Any seasoned writer will tell you that you have to research informat ...more

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Apr 18, 2020 Danielle Bush rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Mar 22, 2017 Jessica Bronder rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Emma Lee Raines works in the family mortuary. Emma and her sister are part owners but Charlotte Rae decided to work for the competition. The girls don’t get along and Emma and her grandmother are trying to get Charlotte to sign over her part of the mortuary. But then Charlotte shows up as a ghost. Although the sisters had differences, Emma is going to help solve her sister’s murder so she can pass on. With the help of her sexy boyfriend Sheriff Jack Henry and Charlotte Emma is up against her har ...more

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Jul 23, 2017 Debbie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017-craving-for-cozies-challenge, southern-mystery, paranormal-cozies

Emma Lee is a betweener, she sees ghosts of murdered people and helps to cross them over. This story hits close to home for her when it is her own sister that she must help. Her discovering this was so real with gamut of emotions that she went through.
I found this to be a great twist to the series, honestly I never liked Charlotte anyway. This being said, Charlotte as a ghost started to show a different personality that would have made her much more likable in previous books. I had to laugh tha ...more

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Feb 07, 2019 Thomas rated it liked it · review of another edition

I would recommend this book, but there are inconsistencies in it. Emma Lee's life as Betweener just took a turn the she had never thought, or dreamed would happen. While she and her sister are in the middle of one of the biggest arguments ever after Charlotte move to another town to work for a competitor. Emma realizes that her most recent argument her and Charlotte are having is with Charlotte's ghost. Which could only mean one thing. Charlotte Rea has been murdered and needs Emma's help to cro ...more

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Aug 06, 2017 Regan rated it liked it · review of another edition

I've really been enjoying this series, looking forward to each new book. This one was kind of disappointing for several reasons. It was more of a cross over book from the last one to the next one.

The first 40-50 pages were just copies from the last few chapters of the prior book. Then while I enjoyed the "new" character, it was mostly a lead in to the next book, which is actually an ebook only novella rather than a print book. The way this one ends leads me to believe that it's just another vers ...more

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Tonya Kappes has written more than 80 southern cozy mysteries, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today . 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. ...more