This and That with Karen : Sleight of Hand: A Maisie Doss Mystery by Tonya Kappes

Nov 12, 2024

Sleight of Hand: A Maisie Doss Mystery by Tonya Kappes

Hello my friends,

Today I am reviewing Sleight of Hand by Tonya Kappes the first instalment in A Maisie Doss Mystery series. What a fantastic start to a new series from one of my favorite authors.

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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.

I’m a huge fan of the authors other mystery series set in Kentucky so had to get this one and boy was I not disappointed, it’s a bit edgier than her cozy mysteries but still has her traditional trademarks of southern charm and humor.

The mystery is interesting and had lots of twists which kept me guessing till the very end. I was very surprised by the ending! I quickly picked up book 2 to see what happens next for Maisie.

I highly recommend this book to all my Mystery loving friends.