Give Up the Ghost

Probably one of my favorites in this series. I stopped reading at book 8 and restarted this summer. This one seems to have returned to the fun mysteries of the earlier books. Love the new twists!

I have read all the books in this series and although they were all very good, this one, exceeds expectations. I really enjoyed all the unexpected twists and turns to the plot. I’m looking forward to the next new one.

This book was so disappointing. I’m honestly shocked at all the great reviews. The title could’ve easily been Verity and the Ghost Horse. I thought if that darn horse is mentioned one more time I’m done. I did finish the book, but I think I’m personally done with the series. Not a lot to review as I felt not much happened unless you count the fourth or more of the book where Verity complains about a ghost horse on her porch. Sorry for the complaint, but I just really disliked the book the much. I was so vested in the series for yet another let down.

another fun installment in a series that’s staying fresh and a good look at how seductive bad behavior can be!

I discovered Angie Fox when I ran across her Accidental Demon Slayer series and read every one of the books. When I got through with those, I moved on to her other books. The Southern Ghost Hunter series is fabulous! I’ve read all of them as soon as I can get my hands on them. This is the 11th book in this series. And while she does a good job explaining the premise in each book so that you “could” technically read as a stand-alone book, I highly recommend reading the full series! In this latest book we catch up with Verity, her hot cop boyfriend, her pet skunk, and of course you can’t forget her ghostly sidekick/mystery solving partner Frankie (don’t call him Frank, lol). Scandal has hit her small Southern town of Sugarland in the form of a long lost (literal) “book of secrets” that a hairdresser kept all the towns secrets and scandals that she heard while cutting hair. And she’d use the secrets she kept so carefully in her journal to blackmail fellow townspeople. After her death the book disappeared and everyone thought they were safe again. Until a time capsule from 1985 was unearthed early and it surfaced just long enough to have everyone worried about their secrets coming into the light of day again when the daughter of the hairdresser that kept the book claims it as hers. Unfortunately, she doesn’t get to keep it long as someone murders her and the book goes missing again. The Sugarland police are on the case, but Verity with Frankie’s help are the only ones who can get valuable information from the ghostly plane. As always this is a fast paced, well written, and funny mystery that will keep you reading “just one more chapter” even if you should be doing something else. And for readers that have been following the series, there may be some pleasant surprises in store!

Book 11 in Angie Fox’s Southern Ghost Hunter series delivers her usual humorous take on some serious subjects. This story finds Sugarland’s citizens sweating bullets and trying to flush out a murderer with a decades old motive. Unexpected alliances are formed to solve this case and no one is more surprised than series protagonist Verity Long, who might have gone too far in the ghostly realm to make it out alive, this time. Verity’s unconventional entourage surrounds her as she delves into forgotten secrets and ends up exposing ugly truths about some of her most powerful enemies, bringing about a comeuppance long overdue. Fox’s brand of light-hearted humor, the lush landscape of Sugarland, and a well-crafted who-done-it make for a great little escape. Her writing style keeps the reader engaged, but is not so intricate as to make it difficult to follow. The Southern Ghost Hunter series is a delightful collection of both heartwarming short stories for a quick read, and well written novel length tales ideal for some serious relaxation time. Although Give Up the Ghost can more than stand alone, it’s a great addition to this series. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, this book is definitely for you. However, even if that’s not a genre usually on your reading list, this book might just change your mind. Adventure, light romance, a sprinkling of the paranormal, laugh out loud humor, rich characters, a quirky small-town setting, just the right amount of details, and a perfectly complex mystery make for a highly recommended addition to everyone’s reading list.

This is book 12 in The Southern Ghosthunter Series written by Angie Fox who brings a lighthearted, engaging, and thoughtful approach to romantic mystery. While this book can be read as a standalone, the reader can follow the character development and plot nuances better if it’s read as a series. The opening paragraph grabs the attention of the reader with by revealing the last object in the time capsule that was opened in the closing chapters of The Haunted Homecoming by Angie Fox, book 11 in the series. This object was a book written by a former hairdresser and business owner in the community who collected gossip, secrets, and innuendos that were used for blackmail and favors. While this hairdresser was long dead, her daughter, Twyla Sue took over her business and was an integral part of the community. Virginia Wydell, mother of the main character’s (Savanna) boyfriend was found at Twyla Sue’s murder. Virginia’s suspicious and out of character behavior over the next few days prompted Savanna to start investigating the motives behind this behavior and the murder. Savanna delves into forty years old secrets and untangles complicated ghostly traps with Frankies help. This story provides a great view of the underpinnings of small town life when people are shallow and become focused on prestige instead of goodwill. It’s a great summer read with a romantic ending. I received an ARC. I would highly recommend this lively, fun, romantic mystery.

Oh how I love Angie Fox and her Sugarland crew. I love how the series has progressed and definitely recommend reading it in order, but I really don't think you would be overly lost if you picked it up midway, but you would then want to go read it from the beginning anyway...so to each their own. I am pumped that Frankie found out the way to break his link...I'm not sure that he's capable of doing what he needs to, or really truly wants to at this point, but at least we're not still hanging. And I must say that this is definitely my favorite book since karma is a B! Loved it can't wait for more!

I love this series!! Especially Frankie and Lucy

This is Give Up The Ghost, book 11 of The Southern Ghost Hunter series written by Angie Fox. I always enjoy a trip back to Sugarland, but this one was more satisfying than any other. Verity and her gang are always entertaining, but when you throw a few more ghost animals in with the crew, its way more trouble for her! Virginia Wydell has been a thorn in her side since the very beginning, so its going to be really hard to muster up enough "give a care" to help clear her of murder. Frankie is still his cantankerous self and still looking for a way out. Will our Sugarland crew get everything set to rights? Quite doubtful! Although..... Ah! You didn't really think that I was going to write a spoiler review, did you? Nope!