Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis

Written by Tonya Kappes

Narrated by Johanna Parker

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky-where nothing is normal.

The legend of John Swift Silver Mine has been a tale told around the Daniel Boone National Park for over 400 years. This year the treasure hunters have descended upon Normal and staying in Happy Trails Campground before they head out on their yearly expedition to find the treasure.

Once again, Mae and the Laundry Club ladies, along with Mary Elizabeth, find themselves doing things they never thought they'd never do, including going on a treasure hunt! They pile into Mae's RV and join the treasure hunters so they too can try their luck at striking it rich.

Telling stories around a campfire about the curse of the John Swift Silver Mine is fun, until one of the treasure hunters is found dead. Was it the curse or was it murder?

Mae discovers an unheeded warning that will bring the tall tale to life if she can't end the story for good before the killer strikes again with or without finding the John Swift Silver mine.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Jan 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781977365811

Tonya Kappes

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. She lives with her husband, two very spoiled schnauzers, and one ex-stray cat in northern Kentucky. Now that her boys are teenagers, Tonya writes full-time but can be found at all of her guys' high-school games with a pencil and paper in hand. Come on over and FAN Tonya on Goodreads.

Reviews for Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis

[maydacat_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A storyteller spins a tale of treasure and a curse around a campfire. It intrigues Mae and her friends, and they decide to tag along to a primitive campground to search for the silver mines. What started out as a lark for adventure turns decidedly deadly when the storyteller falls from a cliff in front of the group. And when Mae’s adopted mother is the prime suspect in murder, she again goes about to solve the crime and clear her mom. Though the mystery is a good one, the quirky characters steal the show, with their southern charm and antics. A good story when you want a quick and entertaining read.

[virginia51-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is such a fun cozy mystery. Each of these characters just keeps getting more fun with each book. I learn more and more about these characters with each book in this series. Keep writing more books in this series. I love the setting of these being in Kentucky. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

[harley0326 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It’s another great adventure with Mae and her side kicks in this funny, entertaining mystery. I get excited every time I know there is a new book in this series. I have come to think of the main characters as my friends and imagine sitting around the campfire with them.This story finds Mae and her friends taking a trip in the Daniel Boone National Forest to look for treasures. The rumor has been circulating around that John Swift left treasures hidden in the mines deep in the forest. The author does such a great job of recapping the history of John Swift that I was ready to join the caravan to help look for the treasures.I laughed so hard when Mae and her friends decided to go for the weekend and search with others. All of them in one camper with no electricity is an accident waiting to happen. Being in the woods with no cell phones, air conditioning or even a hair dryer was too much for one camper. Oh my I wanted to scream with happiness at the groups’ shenanigans. Mary Elizabeth becomes the victim of stolen property when her pearls come up missing. To be fair, who wears pearls on a camping trip? Only one of our lovely ladies can pull that off. It sets the stage for a full out pointing fingers and unexplained deaths.One of the intriguing parts of the story was learning more about ginseng. I didn’t know how valuable it was until the author enlightened me on its importance to some. Harvesting it in the forest has become a crime but not everyone abides by the rules. I was surprised at the unexpected deaths that happen and was taken aback at who was the number one suspect was. For once it is not Mae, but she finds herself deep in the investigation.This story is full of twists, laughs and characters that make the story come alive. One weekend ladies’ get away turns into a cat and mouse game when the killer is determined to not get caught. Don’t miss this wonderful adventure that puts the ladies in danger in a story filled with quirky characters and a trip they will never forget.I received an arc copy of this book from the author. The review is my own opinion.