Tonya Kappes

May 2021 22

Insects, Ivy, & Investigations By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2021 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

By no fault of her own and with Karma as her co-pilot, Mae West left New York City and moved to Normal, Kentucky. She had swore she’d never return to the area in which she had lived a few miles away. A terrible house fire left her orphaned and in foster care, then adopted, by Mary Elizabeth Mobley, but on her eighteenth birthday, she climbed out a window, had a friend drive her to the station, and took the first bus out of town.

Apr 2021 3

Paddlers, Promises & Poison By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2021 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

The new subdivision nestled on land in the Daniel Boone National Park will soon be filled with mega-buck homes, and despite any positive impact on the local economy, it continues to cause a kerfuffle among residents of Normal, Kentucky. Some see the influx of people with money just what the town needs, but others believe it puts the peaceful nature of this small community in jeopardy. Mae listens to the debate, and it seems there may be more to Blair Builders getting the land approved to build on than meets the eye, and when one of their realtors is found dead in the model home, she is compelled to look deeper into the situation.

Mar 2021 6

Frothy Foul Play By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2021 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

It’s the mornings with a glorious picturesque sunrise, fragrant aroma of coffee, and Pepper, Roxy’s schnauzer, snoring in the corner that made life perfect. But opening in the morning can be hectic when Aunt Maxi pops in to help with her bright yellow and purple streaked hair, can of hair spray, and vocal opinions about wanting grand-nieces or nephews. [Cue the Open sign] Roxy greets a customer coming in for a steaming cup of her New Year’s blend including a journalist from Healthy Women’s Magazine.

Jan 2021 2

Ropes, Riddles & Robberies By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2021 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

The memories of the fire that killed her father, mother, and two sisters fifteen years ago have been bubbling up to the surface and more vividly since Mae had been having Reiki treatments from Tex, a “hippie, shirtless chiropractor” with whom she’d recently become acquainted. The visions have convinced her that the official determination of accident was, in fact, not, and despite concerns for her safety and many key people from the time are gone or ill, Mae is set to uncover the truth no matter what. Road trip!

Dec 2020 12

Eggnog, Extortion & Evergreens By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2020 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Mae heard the voices, the pleas of “open your eyes,” and words like steering wheel, brain scan, and...coma. She couldn’t see and couldn’t respond, but albeit foggy, she could hear much of what was happening around her. Hank’s loving concern. Dottie’s encouragement. The doctor’s diagnosis. The two strangers’ whispers. Did she hear them correctly...murder? No, couldn’t be.

Nov 2020 14

Gear, Grills, & Guns By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2020 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Mae and her adoptive mother, Mary Elizabeth Moberly, have begun to heal their former tumultuous relationship, so Mae invites Mary to join her on a hike to check out the new trail set up by the Old Train Station Motel. However, Mary’s choice to be more fashionable than practical is problematic; she slips, falls, and winces in excruciating pain.

Nov 2020 7

First-Class Killer By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2020 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

A bookstore has finally come to Sugar Creek Gap. The Old Mill Book Store is set to open in, of course, the old mill building, and everyone is all agog about its premier event...a book signing with a new author who has burst onto the literary scene with an exciting, and steamy, romance novel. Twenty-three-year-old Stella Jane Clark grew up in Sugar Creek Gap, and as a high school student, she found her literary voice, inspired and fostered, she says, by her high school English teacher, Grady Butler.

Sep 2020 19

Kickbacks, Kayaks, & Kidnapping By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2020 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Mae is always trying to make Happy Trails a full-service campground. This year she’s added a variety of water sports to the “things to do” since the local company that she counted on was forced to close down. Mae doesn’t have a lot of experience with kayaking, canoeing, white-water rafting, and fishing, so why not jump into the deep end of the pool with Paddle Fest, a weeklong summer festival, and to make it more exciting, she’s reintroducing the kayak competition with contestants arriving from all over the country which includes future Olympian Bryce Anderson.

Aug 2020 22

A Charming Deception By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2020 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

What a delivery system for news and announcements in Whispering Falls! Faith Mortimer, editor-in-chief and clairaudient, “whispers” into the air the news and announcements for subscribers to “psychically” hear...definitely eco-friendly! This morning she leads with an announcement about the baby shower to celebrate June’s Little One’s impending arrival. It’s not known if it’s Little Girl or Little Boy since June prefers the surprise. However, first things first is a check-up with a non-magical doctor that June discovered had been her mother’s doctor when fresh out of med school.

Jul 2020 18

Return to Sender By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2020 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Peaches Partin is the owner of Tranquility Wellness Spa, giving a variety of yoga classes from cool to “hot.” But when Bernie arrived to deliver the mail, she witnessed more trouble than tranquility. ‘I’m telling you to get out!” Sarah Hodge wasn’t much interested in yoga when Simon Little was with Peaches, but now that she’s his girlfriend, she is a regular participant. China Gordon, friend and clothing rep, figures it’s Sarah’s way to mess with Peaches...it’s working. But, Simon has other issues with his health and business, so who will law enforcement look at when Simon ends up murdered?