Sleight of Hand
Maisie Doss Mystery
Book 1
Tonya Kappes
Book Details:
ASIN: B0CL8P2C63
Publisher: Tonya Kappes Books
Publication Date: January 18, 2024
Print Length: 194 pages
About the Book:
Maisie Doss knew the weight of secrets all too well. Once a troublemaker in her small Kentucky town near Cincinnati, she struck a dangerous bargain to become a confidential informant for the police. But when betrayal led her to send a family member behind bars, the lines between right and wrong blurred. Unable to bear the weight of her actions, she fled into the secluded heart of Appalachia, praying her past wouldn't catch up.
For a time, the hills kept her secrets. Determined to atone, she tried to lead a quiet life, but old habits die hard. When Maisie stumbles upon a mystery that begs her attention, she can't resist diving in. Yet, this isn't just any crime; it's tangled with threads from her concealed past. And as fate would have it, a detective from her old life discovers her hidden refuge.
Now, he presents her with a chilling Return to her role as a CI and face the ghosts of her past or find herself behind bars.
In a game of cat and mouse, where trust is a luxury Maisie can't afford, she must use every sleight of hand she knows to outwit the law, uncover the truth, and keep her freedom.
From Tonya Kappes, the Queen of Southern Charm and Whimsical Whodunits...
Immerse yourself in the allure of the South, where the tea is sweet, the mysteries are deep, and the humor is downright sinful. Tonya Kappes, celebrated for her delightful mix of southern charm, captivating mysteries, and wickedly funny humor, introduces a brand-new amateur sleuth that's bound to become a reader favorite.
Dive into the Maisie Doss Mysteries and get ready for a roller coaster of emotions, suspense, and laughter. If you've loved her previous series, this new addition promises all the signature Kappes charm and then some. Join Maisie as she dances on the edge of danger and digs deep into the heart of the South's most intriguing crimes. It's a journey you won't want to miss!
My Review:
Sleight of Hand is the first book in the new Maisie Doss Mysteries by Tonya Kappes. As a fan of her books, I went into this one not knowing what to expect. It's not your normal cozy mystery. It's much darker and less Dottie-esque. It took me a bit longer to read than other books/series in the author's catalog due to the complexity of the characters and plot.
Maisie is a very complex character with a complicated past and a seemingly twisted future ahead of her. As a CI for the FBI, Maisie is on the run, hiding from her past because of the implications to her family. When a mystery pops up in her refuge, Maisie can't help but get involved. Unfortunately for Maisie, that curiosity puts her right back in the crosshairs of the detective who has been actively tracking her down.
This book was fantastic. There are a few continuity errors but I was able to look past them. Sleight of Hand is an edge of your seat kind of mystery. There are twists and turns that take the reader on a wild ride. The author also tosses in a domestic issue with an old friend and side stories with her family. The author set the mystery up well and I was shocked at how everything played out. Well done!
I was provided a copy of this book.
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