Exciting action, decades-old mysteries that need solving, and cheeky ghosts, what more do you need?

Molly made Frankie into a better man, without doubt, but deep in his black little heart he is all gangster and in this book he got the chance to express that part of himself to the fullest. I always wish there was more of Ellis, I just love him. No matter how bizarre Verity’s life gets, their relationship is the one constant that we can all rely on. Verity picked up a very unlikely ally, which made for super entertaining reading.

The story played out well-paced, with a plethora of smaller plots that all came together really well without causing confusion. The author does an excellent job of connecting the present day to the past, and the good and bad guys for both eras.

This series is for you if you like ghosts, solving mysteries and crimes, and humour, all with a steady-as-a-rock relationship. This book can be read on its own, but I think reading the series in order will make more sense. The characters and their relationships change and grow over time and you don’t want to miss that.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Yet another caper in Sugarland. I love this series! It is such a fun ride - the best way to forget my day-to-day troubles. As a long time fan I especially appreciate how the characters (such as Virginia and Frankie) have grown over the years.

This book in the series presents readers with more ghostly intrigue. When Frankie's girlfriend is compromised, his bond with her affects his ghostly being. Verity must work quickly to save him. She discovers mob roots and corruption she didn't expect in her small Southern town. I loved how Ellis's mother helped her when he was unavailable. I'm ready for Ellis and Verity to move forward with their relationship. I love how they support each other so well.

Verity and her gangster ghost sidekick are neck-deep in mystery again as they investigate the cold-case of the disappearance of Kitty Cunningham in 1956 on her way to the drive-in. Turns out Sugarland had a dark side back then and the mob thrived near the drive-in. But this mystery doesn't want to stay in the past and could have deadly consequences for Verity and a friend.

This is a fun series. The characters have great heart (well-most of them), there is an adorable pet skunk and Verity's ghostly glimpses back in time give an interesting and vibrant look at the past. Plus, most of the ghosts are funny and so lively. But I also like that not everything is too sweet. Verity has problems with some people. In this book she ends up spending a lot of time with her boyfriend's mother who has been pretty despicable to her.

Definitely a good addition to the series and one you don't want to miss. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

I don't know how, but this series keeps getting better. I adore Verity and this one is one of my favorites. The setting descriptions made me feel like I was right there. The mystery is engaging and full of surprises. The ending was perfect!

Ghost hunter Verity Long is pulled into solving a cold case of Kitty who went missing on her way to the Drive-in in 1956. Along with her sidekick gangster ghost she discovers that Sugarland had a not to savoury mobster side then and it may not have gone totally away.
Fun, lighthearted reading with plenty of action and fabulous characters that keep you returning to this series.

Ghost hunter Verity Long & her ghostly sidekick Frankie re-visit a cold case from 1956, where a local teenager by the name of Kitty Cunningham disappeared on the way to the Starlite Drive-In. Verity explores the hidden side of 1950s Sugarland—from the haunting echoes of the abandoned drive-in to the dusty secrets of a long-forgotten mob vault. As she stirs spirits and secrets alike, she finds some corners of Sugarland’s history are darker and more dangerous than she ever imagined. Can Verity bring the truth to light, or will she be the next one to suffer death at the drive-in?

This is the thirteenth book in the Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery Series. I love Verity, her gangster ghostly sidekick Frankie, and her pet skunk (in this book she is teaching her to run an agility course!) . In this story, the ghostly body of Frankie's girlfriend Molly, gets taken over by Kitty Cunningham, and that is why Verity and Frankie have to try to solve Kitty's murder..... so that she can move on and Molly can regain control of her body. If you are a fan of paranormal mysteries then you will definitely want to check this out!

Well, that was a twist I didn’t ever see coming, Verity’s archenemy and possibly future mother-in-law Virginia teaming up with her on an investigation especially one that didn’t have any personal benefit for her. I guess a leopard can change its spots after all! Verity and Frankie are back on the case that’s a little too close to home for comfort this time around as Frankie’s girlfriend is possessed by another ghost – yes you read that right, apparently ghosts can be possessed but it’s a very bad thing and so Verity is up against it is she’s to save not only Molly but Frankie as well by solving the murder of a teenage girl who’d vanished decades before before time runs out for them all. In an engaging story involving haunted drive ins, a ghost infested Irish mob bar and a spooky motel, Verity finds out that crime can transcend time and it’s not only ghosts she should be looking out for.

With ghostly adventures and mob wars, performing skunks and love-struck ghosts, Death at the Drive In was a fantastic return to Sugarland. The only thing missing for me was the disapproving and sceptical Officer Duranja.

These books are always a good time, and even if you haven't read all the previous installments, I'd still encourage you to pick one up!

Verity is still determined to free her roommate/ghost Frankie of his connection to her property, but until that can happen she's forced to endure even more hijinks, this time in the form of a homemade still. Everything gets turned upside down, though, when Frankie's lady love gets possessed. By another ghost. Yes! That can happen! We learn a lot about ghostly possessions, but it's more of what Verity was built for - mystery solving.

This book's mystery revolves around a murder at the drive-in. There's love, gangs, betrayal, treasure, and breaking the law all jammed into this one. While we get very little Ellis in the story, we really get a lot of growth from Frankie. As a bonus, we also see Verity push outside her comfort zone both in breaking the law and in mending fences with Ellis's family. That last part had me more surprised than anything else, but in a good way! I am both hoping for Frankie to eventually be free but also dreading when this series will come to an end. Here's to many more installments!

This series continues to offer up unique plots and wonderful characters. I would have liked to see more of Verity's main squeeze, Ellis, but it was interesting, yet disconcerting, to have Verity team with Ellis's mother, Virginia, who, in the past, has been Verity's arch enemy.

Ghost Frankie's girlfriend's body has possessed by the unformed spirit of Kitty Cunningham, a teen who disappeared in 1956. This is very bad for both the possessed and the possessor, both could end up evaporated, permanently. Since Frankie is linked to Molly, he could end up evaporated too. Verity doesn't have any time to waste in unraveling the mystery of Kitty Cunningham's life, disappearance and obvious death. The last day Kitty was alive she left her job at the malt shop and went to the Starlite Drive-In and is never seen again.

The drive-in is now a broken-down derelict in an unincorporated area outside of Sugarland, but a hotbed of ghost activity. Nearby is an old bar that was the hangout of the Irish mob back in the 1950's until a law-and-order sheriff raided the place and killed them all. As Verity pieces together Kitty's story, she is forced to rely on Virgina and learns that Ellis's mother is pretty handy to have in a tough situation. But time is short for our friendly ghost and resolving Kitty's murder and reuniting her with her true love is the only way to save them all.

3 1/2-Stars

My thanks to the Publisher and the Author, for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley. This is my fair, honest and personal review. All opinions are mine alone and were not biased in any way.

Ghost cozy mysteries are one of my favorites. The Southern Ghost Hunter Mystery series by Angie Fox is in my top 10. Sugarland, Texas has a cold case that needs solved. Verity and her ghost friend Frankie must solve a mystery so that Molly can be herself again. Lucy is just so darn adorable! I love every time she's part of the story.
This series is fun to read, has a great mystery and wonderful characters. If you like ghost cozies then this would be a perfect series for you. No need to start at the first book to know everyone but it's the best choice.

Another cute one in this series! I love Verity and Frankie as real life and ghost characters, and their journey as partners. There were a few surprises in this one that I didn’t see coming and some resolution as well. I love where this series is going! Can’t wait for the next one!

Death at the Drive-In
(Southern Ghost Hunter 13)
Angie Fox


Verity Long is having a quiet evening at home, practicing for the Sugarland Pet Parade & Festival with her pet skunk Lucy. Having her ghostly pal Frankie the German build a still under her apple tree in the backyard... not so great.

Frankie’s girlfriend Molly is coming over for a date night. Instead, her housemates arrive in a rush to let him know Molly, won’t be coming because another ghost took her! After getting the details Frankie explains that she has been possessed!

Kitty Cunningham was a local teen who went missing more than 60 years ago. She has taken possession of Molly. Verity and Frankie are off to the Irish mob side of town to find her. Ellis is Verity’s boyfriend and a detective with the Sugarland police department. He helps by reopening Kitty’s closed case.

More than 60 years ago, the Irish mob was known to have a big score, two teens went missing, only one was looked for and a hero was made. It’s now up to Verity and the gang to decipher the real truth of that night and tell the tale!

I found Death at the Drive-In to be an enjoyable book. It’s not my favorite in the series, but it is a good solid addition to the series. This is a clean fun mystery, suitable for any age. 4****


Thank you to Angie Fox for the ARC.

Verity's back and she's doing her thing for the ghosts of Sugarland. As an aside, the town as a whole has become very accepting of Verity's ability to see and talk to ghosts. This is a good thing, I'd say, since it allows her to investigate the various incidents she comes across without having to be all weird and secretive about what she's doing. Also, yay for acceptance, amirite?!?!

This time around, Frankie's ghostly honey is in trouble from another ghost (which is a story in itself) and Verity is running against the clock to solve a decades old missing person/murder case before things turn a corner (a BAD corner) for Molly. Verity's investigation has her diving into the past of the local (now-defunct) drive-in and the scandalous pay-by-the-hour motel PLUS the events that led to the takedown of Sugarland's Irish mob. Let's just say that Verity learns a more than she expected about her town's history and leave it at that.

A good girl gone missing, a drive-in that sees a lot of (ghostly) action, secrets, lies, Mama Wydell getting her sleuthing on, and Verity being in the thick of things. As usual. Verity and crew always entertain!

First off thanks to NetGalley for an early copy, I could not wait to get started since I am a huge fan of Angie Fox and this Series.
To say I devoured it would be an understatement so once I was finished I read it again at leisure. It had me hooked right from the beginning and since there was a race against time it held my attention all the way through. I love the characters and the storyline and I might just have to confess that this was once of my favorites in the series. I don't want to give anything away but what a fun read. I would recommend that you read the books in order just so you can get to know all the characters better but I would venture that you could still enjoy the read if you are not familiar with it. I can't wait to see what will happen next?

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Verity (contemporary) and Frankie the ghostly gangster (from the 1950s) who shares her garden and more are back. Frankie's girlfriend Molly gets possessed by the ghost of a teen killed at the drive in. (Who knew ghosts could be possessed by other ghosts!?) The action and suspense comes when the Irish Mob and others get into things because there is smuggling and theft involved. The plot is positively serpentine with surprises galore.
Not an unbiased review because I absolutely love the real star of this series--Lucille Desiree Long AKA Lucy, Verity's pet skunk! How can you not love her working the Purina dog agility course!
I'm not sure about stand-alone quality since I am addicted to this series, but I think that it should do.
I requested and received a free temporary EARC from Author Collective 20, Moose Island Books Books via NetGalley. Thank you!
Now I just have to wait to get the audio!
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This is my first time reading this series. It took me a bit to get into it, it might be because while I like a ghost, this was a group of them. I did enjoy the story once I got into it and the mystery.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was in the mood for a “cozy” mystery case solving read and this was it for me. When I saw this ARC come through I ran.

While I haven’t read anything else from this author this was great to jump in and start.

I am looking forward to reading the others in the series and “catch up”

Verity takes on a case for her ghost buddy Frankie when his girlfriend Molly gets possessed by the ghost of a teen killed at the drive in. This mystery is chock full of surprises and fun. This series is smart and witty and this installment will leave you with a smile.

Loved the latest mystery in the southern ghost hunter series. Verity and Frankie tried to save Molly and also find out what happened tonight at the starlight drive in great Reed. Would highly recommend had some nice little surprises in the story.