Order of Tonya Kappes Books

If you’ve ever been curled up with a warm cup of tea, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket, and flipping through a page-turner filled with Southern charm, small-town antics, and quirky amateur sleuths—you’ve likely been swept away by the storytelling magic of Tonya Kappes.

Born on May 6, 1970, in the heart of Kentucky, Tonya didn’t grow up with dreams of bestselling authorship in her back pocket. In fact, her journey is delightfully ironic. She didn’t major in English literature, she didn’t grow up with her nose buried in the classics, and she didn’t follow the straight-and-narrow path into publishing. Instead, she came from a background in mental health counseling, which gives her a rare edge—because Tonya doesn’t just create characters, she understands them deeply. Their motives, quirks, fears, and ambitions aren’t plucked from thin air; they’re rooted in a therapist’s insight into the human soul.

But wait—there’s more.

Despite having no formal education in creative writing, Tonya Kappes built her career from scratch. A self-made sensation in every sense of the word, she took the indie publishing world by storm before major publishing houses came knocking. Her early work, often self-published, climbed bestseller lists on Amazon, Nook, and beyond, showing the world that if you’ve got talent, voice, and heart—you don’t need permission to shine.

She didn't just write books; she created entire universes—where readers feel like they’ve stumbled into the town diner, eavesdropped on gossip at the beauty salon, and joined forces with a local ghost or pet for some murder-solving fun. Whether it’s the Magical Cures Mystery Series, Ghostly Southern Mysteries, or the Kenni Lowry Mystery Series, Tonya gives us more than just a plot—she offers comfort, community, and a touch of the supernatural with a wink and a smile.

Over the years, she’s published more than 100 novels—yes, you read that right—and she shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, her prolific pace is legendary. She’s a powerhouse of productivity, consistently delivering cozy mysteries that are as comforting as they are cleverly twisted. You think you’ve figured it out? Think again. Just when you think the killer is obvious, Tonya throws in a red herring that has readers gasping in their armchairs.

Tonya still lives in Kentucky, in a charming town not unlike the ones she writes about, surrounded by her family and a rotating cast of fur babies. Her love for the South infuses every line she pens with authenticity, sass, and warmth. You’ll find fried chicken on the table, sweet tea in mason jars, and possibly a ghost or two lurking near the porch swing.

Despite her wildly successful career, Tonya remains down-to-earth. She’s known for being approachable, hilarious, and fiercely supportive of her fans and fellow writers. In a world full of literary stars, she’s the Southern belle who never forgot her roots—and always has time for a good mystery and a good laugh.

There’s something ironic, almost poetic, about a woman who didn’t study writing formally becoming one of the most beloved voices in modern cozy mysteries. It’s as if fate couldn’t resist sprinkling a bit of its own magic on Tonya’s life—because just like the potions in her Magical Cures series, Tonya’s storytelling is a recipe you can’t quite replicate. It's heart, humor, murder, and Southern charm all rolled into one irresistible read.

So whether you’re just discovering her work or you've already devoured every single book in her long list of series, one thing is certain—Tonya Kappes is a cozy mystery legend. She invites you in like an old friend, serves you a mystery with a side of pie, and just when you think you’ve solved it all... she hits you with a twist you never saw coming.

Now go on. Pour that tea. Open that book.
And don’t be surprised if the cat in the story starts talking... because in Tonya’s world, anything’s possible—and murder is always just a chapter away.