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Cozy Mystery Collection: First in Series
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE
Seven full length cozy and paranormal cozy mystery novels.1400 pages of reading and southern recipes!
BEACHES, BUNGALOWS, & BURGLARIES
SCENE OF THE GRIND
STAMPED OUT
STRUNG OUT TO DIE
SPIES & SPELLS
CHECKERED CRIME
A CHARMING CRIME
Seven full length cozy and paranormal cozy mystery novels.1400 pages of reading and southern recipes!
BEACHES, BUNGALOWS, & BURGLARIES
SCENE OF THE GRIND
STAMPED OUT
STRUNG OUT TO DIE
SPIES & SPELLS
CHECKERED CRIME
A CHARMING CRIME
1451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2021
712 people are currently reading
341 people want to read
About the author
Tonya Kappes
463 books3,728 followersBeloved cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes is bringing her charming world to the screen!
The Hallmark Channel is thrilled to announce a television series in development based on Tonya’s wildly popular 40-book series, A Camper & Criminals Mystery.
A celebrated Amazon All-Star and USA Today bestselling author, Tonya has written over 180 southern cozy mysteries filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable small-town characters. Her novels, known for their southern charm and rich emotional storytelling, have been praised by readers and critics alike, earning her a coveted spot as a Woman's World Book Club Pick six times.
Writing full-time from her camper, Tonya crafts worlds where mystery, friendship, and a little mischief collide — and now, her stories will come to life for cozy mystery lovers everywhere.
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The Hallmark Channel is thrilled to announce a television series in development based on Tonya’s wildly popular 40-book series, A Camper & Criminals Mystery.
A celebrated Amazon All-Star and USA Today bestselling author, Tonya has written over 180 southern cozy mysteries filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable small-town characters. Her novels, known for their southern charm and rich emotional storytelling, have been praised by readers and critics alike, earning her a coveted spot as a Woman's World Book Club Pick six times.
Writing full-time from her camper, Tonya crafts worlds where mystery, friendship, and a little mischief collide — and now, her stories will come to life for cozy mystery lovers everywhere.
Visit Tonya:
Facebook at Author Tonya Kappes,
https://www.facebook.com/authortonyak...
Webpage
tonyakappes.com
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://twitter.com/tonyakappes11
https://www.pinterest.com/tonyakappes/
For weekly updates and contests, sign up for Tonya's newsletter Kappes Krew Weekly via her website or Facebook.For years,
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June 10, 2021
Checkered Crime
Love love love this author!! Her stories have so much to offer. Heart, fun, mystery, and just plain good to read! Poor Laurel grew up an orphan and due to some circumstances got a reputation for being a little bit of a con. She’s trying to do right and get rid of it but it just seems that she is getting in over her head when she is mistaken for a cab driver and ends up in the middle of mobs and fbi and crazy stuff. Enjoy!
Love love love this author!! Her stories have so much to offer. Heart, fun, mystery, and just plain good to read! Poor Laurel grew up an orphan and due to some circumstances got a reputation for being a little bit of a con. She’s trying to do right and get rid of it but it just seems that she is getting in over her head when she is mistaken for a cab driver and ends up in the middle of mobs and fbi and crazy stuff. Enjoy!
April 28, 2022
Excellent first series books
I haven't quite finished this entire set yet because I had to go and start reading the entire series of Campers Mysteries before I started the next one. However Tonya knows how to keep the reader interested without rambling. I really enjoyed it enough to buy the next few Camper mystery books! I felt like I was there with Mae West in Normal. These are the kinds of books I enjoy.
I haven't quite finished this entire set yet because I had to go and start reading the entire series of Campers Mysteries before I started the next one. However Tonya knows how to keep the reader interested without rambling. I really enjoyed it enough to buy the next few Camper mystery books! I felt like I was there with Mae West in Normal. These are the kinds of books I enjoy.
June 16, 2022
Mystery Central
I liked most of the stories in this compilation, some more than some. Some, especially the final story were laugh out loud reading with larger than life heroines. The paranormal stories were different (nice different) from the norm and held my attention. All credit to the author that I read all the pages of every one of the books, each book was able to stand on its own.
I liked most of the stories in this compilation, some more than some. Some, especially the final story were laugh out loud reading with larger than life heroines. The paranormal stories were different (nice different) from the norm and held my attention. All credit to the author that I read all the pages of every one of the books, each book was able to stand on its own.
June 11, 2021
Cozy Mystery Collection
Every story in this collection was an enjoyable read. Ms, Kappes has away of pulling you Into the story and you really get to know the characters. It’s fun to “hear” the local dialect. I look forward to reading more in the series she posted.
Every story in this collection was an enjoyable read. Ms, Kappes has away of pulling you Into the story and you really get to know the characters. It’s fun to “hear” the local dialect. I look forward to reading more in the series she posted.
September 23, 2021
3.5 stars
This is a collection of Tonya Kappes cozy mysteries. It showcases the various series that she writes. It was well done and enjoyable to read.
Tonya 's quirky sense of humor shines through. Enjoy.
This is a collection of Tonya Kappes cozy mysteries. It showcases the various series that she writes. It was well done and enjoyable to read.
Tonya 's quirky sense of humor shines through. Enjoy.
March 9, 2022
Great books
Each book left me wanting more of the characters, but once I got into the next one, wow. Each one was unique, and amazing in its own right, Tonya Lapped is one talented writer
Each book left me wanting more of the characters, but once I got into the next one, wow. Each one was unique, and amazing in its own right, Tonya Lapped is one talented writer
April 12, 2022
Cozy collection
I loved the stories and the characters but hon, you need a proof reader. Especially the witches story. Between spellcheck and auto correct the darn computer did it's own thing. So sorry. Lol
I loved the stories and the characters but hon, you need a proof reader. Especially the witches story. Between spellcheck and auto correct the darn computer did it's own thing. So sorry. Lol
May 25, 2022
Awesome mystery collection
These books were interesting. They kept me intrigued to find out who was the murderer. I would recommend reading not only these books but the ones that come in the series after each on.
These books were interesting. They kept me intrigued to find out who was the murderer. I would recommend reading not only these books but the ones that come in the series after each on.
April 27, 2023
collection of cozy mysteries
Excellent set of stories of all types- contemporary to fantasy - with a common theme of mystery running through them. Hard to put down. Hope there will be another one soon!
Excellent set of stories of all types- contemporary to fantasy - with a common theme of mystery running through them. Hard to put down. Hope there will be another one soon!
November 10, 2024
Really nice box set
This set introduced me to this author and getting a taste of her style. The first book in several series lets you explore which ones you want to read. Excellent!!
This set introduced me to this author and getting a taste of her style. The first book in several series lets you explore which ones you want to read. Excellent!!
December 6, 2024
Not impressed
Not an enjoyable read for me. The occasional humor was not enough to keep me interested or entertained. Due to the completely unrealistic stories, it was a struggle to continue reading. Too much fantasy for me.
Not an enjoyable read for me. The occasional humor was not enough to keep me interested or entertained. Due to the completely unrealistic stories, it was a struggle to continue reading. Too much fantasy for me.
December 29, 2024
Teen level. Bad grammar drives me crazy and these books are full of bad grammar but I guess youngsters need something to read and won't notice the bad grammar as schools no longer teach correct grammar (or spelling for that matter). These books are definitely at a teen level.
February 9, 2022
always enjoy this author
February 13, 2022
Editor please
I kept hoping the stories and series would get better. No such luck.
Each story was far longer than they needed to be with so much added that wasn't necessary.
I kept hoping the stories and series would get better. No such luck.
Each story was far longer than they needed to be with so much added that wasn't necessary.
February 13, 2022
Some books better than others. Lots of clerical errors.
March 3, 2022
A Fun Twisty Read!
The characters were the best and so well described that you could see each perfectly! The story was great' with mystery and intrigue.
The characters were the best and so well described that you could see each perfectly! The story was great' with mystery and intrigue.
March 6, 2022
Good starts
This is a fun bunch of first which has taken a while to finish as I stopped several times to read the entire series. Good read, fun starts.
This is a fun bunch of first which has taken a while to finish as I stopped several times to read the entire series. Good read, fun starts.
April 3, 2022
Great
Cozy Mystery collection was fun to read. The stories had many twist and turns. It really was a lot of fe.
Cozy Mystery collection was fun to read. The stories had many twist and turns. It really was a lot of fe.
April 16, 2022
Fun
Good story lines...bbaadd proof reading.
Didn't care for the witch stories.
Others were well thought out just too many typos.
Good story lines...bbaadd proof reading.
Didn't care for the witch stories.
Others were well thought out just too many typos.
April 24, 2022
A great book
I always like most of Tonya's stories. I have my favorites in the camprt series. It's nice to read other things she's written to compare them to.
I always like most of Tonya's stories. I have my favorites in the camprt series. It's nice to read other things she's written to compare them to.
May 2, 2022
So So book
I thought it was a little too silly. Too
predictable. Just not the kind of cozy that appeals to me. Not enough substance.
I thought it was a little too silly. Too
predictable. Just not the kind of cozy that appeals to me. Not enough substance.
July 1, 2023
Collection of various cozies
This collection reflects Ms.Kappes variety of series. Paranormal to culinary, camp ground to mail carrier, not to mention the beader. All fun
This collection reflects Ms.Kappes variety of series. Paranormal to culinary, camp ground to mail carrier, not to mention the beader. All fun
March 17, 2024
Cozy mystery
Tonya did a good job keeping you guessing in each book. Can't imagine what she will think of next. Loved it.
Tonya did a good job keeping you guessing in each book. Can't imagine what she will think of next. Loved it.
August 27, 2024
Kept me on my toes!
Was tooootally not expecting hardly anything in this series. Glad I chose to read them. Now, I'm itching to read on into the next in all these firsts.
Was tooootally not expecting hardly anything in this series. Glad I chose to read them. Now, I'm itching to read on into the next in all these firsts.
January 1, 2025
A great sampler to give you an idea of Ms Kappes' cozy mysteries. They're not interconnected, so I've reviewed each one separately. I liked some of them better than others, which is only to be expected, as there's everything from your traditional cozy coffee shop mystery to a witchy supernatural one.
One downside is the number of typos I kept stumbling over. Not horrendously so, but noticeable.
One downside is the number of typos I kept stumbling over. Not horrendously so, but noticeable.
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