Sleight of Hand

Maisie Doss Mystery, Book 1

By: Tonya Kappes

Narrated by: Tiffany Morgan

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 ultimatum: 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.

©2024 Tonya Kappes (P)2024 Tantor

Liked the main character

Story was a little boring and I had dog ringleader figured out very quickly which I didn’t like. I like more surprises and action

Good Start to the Series!

Tonya Kappes is among my favorite cozy mystery authors. Sleight of Hand kept me interested and the narration’s strong. I recommend!

Soooo disappointed

When I purchased this book I assumed it would be similar to her Campground series…fun story line, very engaging voices… I cannot imagine why Ms Kappes chose to use computer generated narration.
The playful voices of Mae, Dotty and her group of friends is engaging… I stopped listening to this only minutes in…. Please consider going back to your standard, which is incredible. Ps I know an excellent voiceover artist if you need someone new lol.