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Pecan Pies and Dead Guys

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Seven is my lucky number and I'm feeling very lucky to have found such a wonderful cozy-mystery series as the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Series. This book can be read as a standalone, but then you would miss the ghostly adventures that lead up to this one and, believe me, the ride is a wild one and Lucky Number 7 is no different. Quirky characters, a moody ghost and a twisty mystery, or two, to solve, "Pecan Pies and Dead Guys" is a fun addition to this fantastic series.

Verity Long has an otherworldly housemate she has inadvertently trapped on her property. Frankie is a 1920's era gangster who has both helped and hindered Verity in the past. You know the old saying: "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Well, life has handed Verity a ghost so she became a Ghost Hunter.

Frankie has come to the notice of a long dead detective who can't find peace until he solves a case he was working when he died, and after almost 100 years the good detective is no closer to that end. Frankie and Verity bring fresh eyes and a new, but unwanted, perspective to the murder of a crooked judge. The murder took place at a weekend house party straight out of the Gatsby era with all the opulence and over the top trimmings included. The Detective has narrowed down the suspects and now it is up to Verity and Frankie to solve the case, or Frankie will be sent to ghost prison for eternity.

In the earthly realm, Verity's boyfriend, Ellis Wydell, has his own case and Verity has been receiving mysterious pecan pies. Verity's ex-fiancée and Ellis' brother, Beau, has a new girlfriend and is having a mid-life crisis. He wants to quit the law firm and become an artist. His mother, Virginia, blames Verity and is not happy.

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I loved this book! Well I really love this series so it makes sense. Verity and Frankie are at it again, but this time Verity is pulled in by Frankie. Frankie is at risk at getting put in prison for the rest of his ghostly life by Inspector Le Clerq, if they can't help him solve this murder that the Inspector has been working on for decades. I love the characters at the party and the description of the menagerie . Ghost animals!! this is an awesome story and I can't wait for the next one in the series! Also of course Ellis is still so sweet, Beau is delusional, and Virginia .. well is just Virginia..

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This is the second book of the now 7-book series that I've read and I enjoyed it as much as the first one! Verity is a really fun character, well-drawn and well-rounded, with a good head on her shoulders (i.e. no TSTL moments). Her ghostly compatriot, Frank, is entertaining and seems to have come a long way to be able to help Verity as he does, although still grudgingly it appears.

I'm not sure of the time scale in the books, but it appears to not be that long (maybe a year?) as she's now wholly involved with Elliott, the police officer and her ex-fiancé's brother. They seem to be good for each other and he appears to support her ghost-hunting forte without too many questions.

The writing is solid and runs along well. Although I did guess the murderer, the red herrings were enough to have me second-guessing myself (although I was right in the end!), but I did find the reasons behind the murder a bit of a stretch - but people murder for all kinds of reasons, really, so I suppose it's as plausible as any other.

Overall, a fun and thoroughly enjoyable read. It's definitely on my list of favourite cosies.

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This was a fun and entertaining paranormal cozy.
I love the characters, the plot and the setting.
I'm really curious to read the other books in this series as this was my first one.
It can be read as a standalone.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

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I don’t know how she did it, but every book in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries series just keep getting better and better. And made me feel like the next book couldn’t come soon enough.

Although Verity officially was a professional ghost hunter, the ghost hunting job this time was not a paid job. It’s more of a turn-your-world-upside-down-if-you-don’t-succeed kind of job. Here we could see how Verity was a true friend, someone I definitely want to be best friend with. Some would say she’s so gullible, which might be true, but she’s also strong and able to face any hurdle thrown at her. I felt like punching a character or two here, or part of the town folks, for making her life so difficult. Anyway, the ghost hunting job was quite scary, though ended on a very sweet note. True love prevail!

Verity and Ellis’ relationship was solid. They’re a very real couple you could find in daily life. I loved how Ms. Fox pictured their relationship. They both loved and need each other to stick together through thick and thin, but still independent to stand on their own. There’s no need for lovey-dovey scene to show the solidity of their relationship. I have to admit though, I felt a bit sorry for Beau. If you’ve read the book before this one, you’d know he still harboured feeling for Verity. And again it showed here. I just imagined how sorry he felt. But, well, it’s his own doing.

All in all, I absolutely LOVED this book!

I was provided a complementary copy by the author / publisher through NetGalley, but this in no way influenced my thoughts or opinions.

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Pecan Pies and Dead Guys by Angie Fox. Is the next book in her southern spirts series. Verity can see ghosts thanks to Frankie who is s ghost. Verity and Frankie are asked to solve a old mystery. If they cant solve it Frankie will spend his after life in prison. Meanwhile there’s a live person trying to kill Verity. With the help of Ellis Veritys boyfriend hopefully they find the killer before they strike. Love this series full of romance, action, adventure cant wait for me!!! Highly recommend!

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Pecans Pies.......... Was a refreshing read. The characters are real (both live and ghostly)! This is the first time I have read Angie Fox but I intend to read the first 6 books in the series. I will tell all my friends about this series!
Keep up the great writing!

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This one tops the last. Verify and her gangster delve into a time sensitive matter that can change their lives(and afterlife) . Colorful full characters both alive and dead make this more than a romp

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Pecan Pies and Dead Guys is the seventh book in Angie Fox’ Southern Ghost Hunters series. The story begins with Verity being torn by the needs of her boyfriend, Deputy Ellis Wydell, and her ghost, Frankie the German. Ellis calls Verity to a crime scene that he feels is a murder but may be ruled a suicide. Frankie is doing his best to hide from fellow ghost Inspector de Clercq, who is calling upon Frankie to help solve a 90 year old case or be forever imprisoned on Verity’s land. The assignment is to be present on the Adair Estate for the three nights of the Red Hot Ritz.

When Verity arrives at the crime scene she can read nothing that will tell why the woman has died. The bigger surprise of the day is when Ellis’ mother, Virginia Wydell, invites them to a bar-b-que at the family home. Separated from Ellis soon after arrival, Verity makes the acquaintance of Zoey, former fiancée Beau Wydell’s latest squeeze. To her surprise, Verity finds zoey refreshing and really likes her.

Verify leaves the party to head to the dilapidated Adair Estate to begin ghostly snooping to discover who murdered Greasy Larry Knowles, a crooked judge from the late 1920s. But Inspector de Clercq is not happy to see the “live” girl. After some sleuthing, they find it necessary to hightail it out of there, as they do the second night of the annual Red Hot Ritz.

Meanwhile, mysterious pecan pies appear at Verity’s home. The second one spooks her to the point she takes it to the police station to have it tested and is taken aback when a police department employee dies as a result of a sneaked slice of pie.

With three mysteries to solve, two in reality and one on the ghostly plain, Verity, Ellis, and Frankie have much to do and will take you on a wild ride towards the answers. Again, Ms. Fox has woven exciting and interesting tales. I did enjoy this book and do recommend it!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the E-Arc copy of this novel.
Verity is back again! Pecan Pies and Dead Guys is the 7th Southern Ghost Hunter novel. I have to say that I usually give up on a series after so many books, mostly because they lose something over time. Yet, Angie Fox keeps Verity fresh and fun even in number 7. I have to say that if you haven't tried this series out you are definatly missing out.

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Angie Fox never disappoints!
I literally couldn't put this book down. I was guessing up until the very end. I have read all of these mysteries and each and everyone is better then the next.
Thank you for allowing me to read this.

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Angie Fox is brilliant once again! Verity Long is a wonderful heroine I always enjoy spending time with. Sadly, I haven't read all the books in this series, but I don't mind. Never one to have spoilers, Angie Fox's books can be read in any order. I did peg the baddie right away, which didn't distract from the story at all. There was a twist that I didn't see coming. Always a nice surprise. As always, the characters are real and easy to relate to. Their relationships are honest and entertaining. I highly recommend this book. It was absolutely fabulous.

Thank you to Angie Fox, Moose Island Books, and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy this story and share my honest thoughts and opinions with others.

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Lots of kooky, crazy and chaos while mystery solving here and in the ghost realm. I appreciated the zany and fun-filled way Fox bring her characters to life. I was more enticed by the present mystery and less intrigued by the ghost realm antics but in the end Fox melds physic sleuthing with modern day mystery solving creating an enticing book-cation.

I received this ARC copy of Pecan Pies and Dead Guys from Moose Island Books. This is my honest and voluntary review. Pecan Pies and Dead Guys is set for publication Sept. 18, 2018.

My Rating: 4 stars
Written by: Angie Fox
Series: Southern Ghost Hunter
Sequence in Series: Book 7
Paperback: 314 pages
Publisher: Moose Island Books, LLC
ISBN-10: 1939661560
ISBN-13: 978-1939661562
Genre: Supernatural Mystery

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Inspector DeClercq is still after Frank but he makes a deal, if Verity and Frank can help him solve the mystery that's stumped him for decades, he'll get Frank a posthumous pardon. The two will have to accompany him to a local mansion where, during the course of a three-night revelry, a judge was killed. DeClercq has made the partygoers relive those nights every year since he died (or they all died? I'm not remembering if that was explained, but it didn't matter while reading). He's narrowed down the options to five people. The hosts, a couple who are their best friends, and the lover of the female best friend.

In the present day, a young woman is found dead near the pecan orchard and Ellis calls Verity in for help, even as his workmates mock him. But Verity can't find the girl's ghost.

There were some things that were glossed over in this book but I enjoyed it too much to care overly much. A nice addition to the Southern Ghost Hunter series.



Four stars

This book came out September 18

ARC kindly provided by NetGalley

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Ok, first things first, this book is #7 of the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, if you haven't read the rest of the saga (really, what are you waiting for?!) these are a few things you need to know (if you already read them, skip the bullets):

- Verity Long has a vase that her ex-fiance (Beau) gave her as a gift, only it wasn't just a vase, it contained the ashes of a 1920s gangster name Frankie.
- When she wanted to clean the 'vase', she washed the ashes from it with water and threw them to her flowers 'grounding' Frankie to the property and now he can't leave unless she takes vase with her (which, she apparently didn't clean very good)
- Frankie can lend her his power to allow her to see the ghost side and when she is connected, she can get hurt by both sides.
- She left her fiance a day before the wedding because he was cheating on her and thus 'humiliating him', and now her almost-mother in law hates her.
- A year after that and now she is dating Ellis (Beau older brother... small town) but they are so cute and so in love with each other.
- During her last adventure, she met detective De Clercq who wants to put Frankie in jail, and because of his 'situation' that would mean converting Verity's house into one - so they made a deal, Frankie helps him solve a murder and he walks.

Now, De Clercq has come to collect... he needs help solving a Great Gatsby-era cold case, and Verity is dragged straight into a raging, otherworldly house party, where everyone is hiding something. On the other hand, Ellis Wydell needs Verity's abilities to aid with a police case of his own. After a dead body is found near a pecan orchard, she starts to receive mysterious pecan pies and she has no idea if someone is thanking her or stalking her...

I have to be honest here... I hadn't read Fox's books before I signed up for this ARC but I did have some of them downloaded to my library and to prepare to this one I read them all... in 4 days! And let me tell you I love them all!! I especially love when she mixes a ghost murder and a current one, that way you get to both sides of her, and how her worlds collide. Also (SPOILER) I loved that this time around she did it all by herself.

The mystery part of the book was amazing and I don't know if I'm too obtuse but I never guess the murder correctly, I like to think it's because Angie is awesome and not because I just don't get stuff. I LOVE Verity, sometimes I want to slap her and make her stand for herself, insult someone and the hell with everything: the 'extended family', the busybodies, the town... but she is a lady. She doesn't let anyone stand in her way and when things go wrong, she holds her head high and lets them come, go or pass, she doesn't put herself at their level and stands high.

This saga has become a MUST to me, do read!!

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cozy-mystery, supernatural, suspense, ghosts, family-dynamics, pet, situational-humor, snarky

Flappers and gangsters and food trucks, oh my!
Sugarland Tennessee is supposed to be a sleepy Southern town, but it is really a home to all kinds of ghostly former residents. Verity has a connection with ghosts ever since she inadvertently messed up the remains of a local gangster who now reluctantly works with her on murder cases both new and historical. This installment has one of each, but we're not talking CSI here, more like Nick and Nora Charles with no money. Most of the humor is situational, but it's still pretty snarky. Fun book in a great series, don't miss it!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Moose Island Books via NetGalley.

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Pecan Pies and Dead Guys is Book 7 in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery Series.
This is a great fun cozy paranormal. Verity Long is back and so is the ghost of a 1920s gangster that lives in her house and she is dragged into a mystery murder.

Verity has her hands full because her living boyfriend, Ellis needs help with his own police case.

I have say, this was a great read and I laughed out loud so many times. I mean, who gets stalked by someone delivering Pecan Pies to their house? Only Verity.

The story had a well developed plot and well thought out characters. While this is book 7 in the series, it can definitely act as a stand alone story.

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Verity is such a fun lovable character along with her pet skunk. And the messes she gets herself into are always entertaining.A favorite for the series, very enjoyable and well done.

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Ghost hunter Verity Long and her partner the gangster ghost Frankie have to solve a mystery that took place back in the swing age or Frankie may be sent to ghost prison. Join our intrepid duo while they try to solve the case that Inspector De Clercq has spent 90 some odd years trying to do. Meanwhile Sheriff Ellis Wydell is trying to solve a more modern murder. And what is up with Verity’s pet skunk Lucy?
Pecan Pies and Dead Guys is a sweet and funny addition to this series. I highly recommend.

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This is the 2nd book of the series that I've had the pleasure of reading, and I loved loved loved it! I really need to go back and read some of the others.. This is such a well writing series. Love the relationship between Verity and Frankie. And the skunk! Makes me want to get one too!
Highly highly recommend..

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