Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicide

(A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series Book 7)

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE

USA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns.

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky~ where nothing is normal.

Everyone in Normal is excited for the Hoe Down to celebrate the opening of the new Old Train Station motel grand opening. The evening comes to an abrupt end when a lightning storm knocks out all the power.

At least, that’s what appears to have knocked out the electricity. But things aren’t always as they appear. Mae West has a way of sticking her nose where it doesn’t belong and finds herself in a dangerous situation when she finds a treasure map that leads to more than just treasure. . . a dead body!

Editorial Reviews

Review

See what readers and reviewers are saying about Tonya Kappes’s books:

“Romance, a lovable bunch of eccentrics, and a collection of recipes with murder most foul.”
–Kirkus
“Scrumptious… Fans of culinary cozies will have fun.”
–Publishers Weekly

“A sweet Southern mystery with a delightful plot and quirky characters who quickly make you feel at home.”
–San Francisco Book Review”Hitches, Hideouts & Homicide will have you guessing until the very end in this quirky-character-filled whodunit. Ride along with Mae West as she overcomes any obstacle to bring justice back to Normal, Kentucky.” Jessie B., Copy Editor, Red Adept Editing

“Fresh and witty, Hitches, Hideouts and Homicide is another win for Mae West with her clever determination to discover the truth.” Amanda K., Proofreader, Red Adept EditingTami Wells Silva “All of her books are everything you could ever want in a book series. Great stories full of adventure, mystery, romance and always some fun. Each book will make you want more and give you the feels we all love to get from a great writer.”Ginger Heruska Tonya is a wonderful author. All of her series are enjoyable. Her ghost story line is exciting as well. She is a coffee addict (and I mean that in the nicest sense) and comes up with the funniest post that always involve coffee somehow. I also love all the interactions she has with her readers. I know it allows me to feel like I’m really friends with her. I look for her posts every day. She is my #1 favorite cozy mystery writer.Monica Boudreau Love her books. She has just the right amount of mystery, wit and love story.Brenda Tannehill Turner I love reading Tonya Kappes books! They are filled with mystery humor, drama, nostalgia and bites of beginning romance. She is definitely a keeper!Tara Tara Tonya is an amazing author! Her books are wonderful and she is so much fun! Her constant interaction with readers makes her a #1 favorite to so many! Thank you, Tonya!Susan Angy Clark Good character development. Plenty of laughter and suspense. I was surprised by the whodunits and why. Love these booksDonna Dean MiccoI love Tonya’s books. I also enjoy how she interacts with her readers and all the great contests she has. I always look forward to her newsletters.
Ruthann McCoy She puts you in the small town, and really brings the characters alive. They are real. They are funny. They are lovable. And I love them all!Kim Perry Gayheart Absolutely great author and person. she really knows how to connect with her fans.JoAn Varner Tonya Kappes is an amazing author and woman. Her books are filled with southern charm, cozy mysteries and likable characters that make you want to move to these small towns so you can continue to spend time with them. She interacts with her readers on a daily basis and allows us to share life with all of it’s ups and downs with her.

About the Author

Tonya Kappes has written more than fifteen novels and four novellas, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. Kappes lives with her husband, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in northern Kentucky. Now that her boys are teenagers, she writes full time but can be found at all her sons high school games with a pencil and paper in hand.