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Kate Fox #7
Double Back: Kate Fox, Book 7
A harmless old woman searching for love…or a murderer waiting to strike?
Determined to enjoy some peace and quiet in her tranquil home in the Sandhills, no-nonsense sheriff Kate Fox vows to keep herself out of trouble and steer clear of love. Try as she might, fate has a funny way of dragging her back into the fray.
When a mysterious woman from the town’s past appears out of the blue—and moves in with a pair of aging bachelor brothers—Kate fears the woman is up to no good. With the town buzzing over rumors of a hidden fortune, she jumps into a puzzling investigation to unearth the woman’s secretive past and save the brothers from heartbreak.
But as she digs deeper, Kate begins to piece together a disturbing and dangerous story.
With innocent lives on the line, Kate must act fast to prevent disaster…and uncover the shocking truth behind a woman who isn’t what she seems to be.
Determined to enjoy some peace and quiet in her tranquil home in the Sandhills, no-nonsense sheriff Kate Fox vows to keep herself out of trouble and steer clear of love. Try as she might, fate has a funny way of dragging her back into the fray.
When a mysterious woman from the town’s past appears out of the blue—and moves in with a pair of aging bachelor brothers—Kate fears the woman is up to no good. With the town buzzing over rumors of a hidden fortune, she jumps into a puzzling investigation to unearth the woman’s secretive past and save the brothers from heartbreak.
But as she digs deeper, Kate begins to piece together a disturbing and dangerous story.
With innocent lives on the line, Kate must act fast to prevent disaster…and uncover the shocking truth behind a woman who isn’t what she seems to be.
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First published April 18, 2023
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Shannon Baker
36 books270 followersShannon Baker writes mysteries about strong women in dangerous situations. Her books are set in the iconic landscapes of the American West, from the Colorado Rockies to the Nebraska prairies, to the deserts of southern Arizona. Baker spent 20 years in the Nebraska Sandhills, where cattle outnumber people by more than 50:1, and too few years living on Colorado’s front range. Her dark suspense, The Desert Behind Me, is a 2019 Winner of the New Mexico/Arizona Book Award.
Seconds before quitting writing forever and taking up competitive drinking, Shannon was voted Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer’s 2014 Writer of the Year and, buoyed with that confidence, continued to write, earning another RMFW Writer of the Year nod in 2017-18. Shannon makes her home in Tucson where she enjoys cocktails by the pool, breathtaking sunsets, a crazy Weimaraner, and killing people (in the pages of her books).
A lover of the outdoors, she can be found backpacking in the Rockies, traipsing to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, skiing mountains and plains, kayaking lakes, river running, hiking, cycling, and scuba diving whenever she gets the chance. Arizona sunsets notwithstanding, Baker is, and always will be, a Nebraska Husker, heartbreaking as the last two decades have been. Go Big Red.
Seconds before quitting writing forever and taking up competitive drinking, Shannon was voted Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer’s 2014 Writer of the Year and, buoyed with that confidence, continued to write, earning another RMFW Writer of the Year nod in 2017-18. Shannon makes her home in Tucson where she enjoys cocktails by the pool, breathtaking sunsets, a crazy Weimaraner, and killing people (in the pages of her books).
A lover of the outdoors, she can be found backpacking in the Rockies, traipsing to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, skiing mountains and plains, kayaking lakes, river running, hiking, cycling, and scuba diving whenever she gets the chance. Arizona sunsets notwithstanding, Baker is, and always will be, a Nebraska Husker, heartbreaking as the last two decades have been. Go Big Red.
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April 29, 2023
I had forgotten about this series, but enjoy the folksy Nebraska ranch life. In a previous book in this series Kate’s husband was the Sheriff but was caught in a long term affair. Kate divorced him and ran against him for sheriff and won. These are all adventures derived from Kate winning the sheriff’s race.
October 9, 2024
The truth always comes out
Five stars outstanding and challenging twists turns for the characters how they seek the truth that stays hidden from them
Five stars outstanding and challenging twists turns for the characters how they seek the truth that stays hidden from them
September 19, 2024
As always, I enjoy the Kate Fox series, and especially the narrator for this series. I am usually surprised at the end of each book, as to who dunnit...or similar ending. This one did not disappoint.
Kate is still finding her way in the world, and helping her father figure things out as well since Kate's mother up and left with an old fling, and "spoiler alert" Kate's biological father. But her dad Hank, has started sewing some wild oats, which has the majority of the Fox children, all adults, in an uproar. And many blame Kate for their mother's leaving, and the breaking up of the family. Add to that, she is constantly battling her ex mother-in-law, to keep her job as the county sheriff. This time, Dalia is committing small acts of theft, to try to discredit Kate as sheriff so her son, Kate's ex-husband, can get the job back. And add to that a real crime, Kate has her hands full.
Kate is still finding her way in the world, and helping her father figure things out as well since Kate's mother up and left with an old fling, and "spoiler alert" Kate's biological father. But her dad Hank, has started sewing some wild oats, which has the majority of the Fox children, all adults, in an uproar. And many blame Kate for their mother's leaving, and the breaking up of the family. Add to that, she is constantly battling her ex mother-in-law, to keep her job as the county sheriff. This time, Dalia is committing small acts of theft, to try to discredit Kate as sheriff so her son, Kate's ex-husband, can get the job back. And add to that a real crime, Kate has her hands full.
May 18, 2023
I always look forward to keeping up the Kate Fox Series. In #7 we are back in Sandhills, Nebraska! Kate Fox and family are still in the aftermath of some family changes. As the story progresses Kate begins to question if she really wants to continue being sheriff or do what she loves , cattle ranching.
We get a closer look at brothers Newt and Earl, both known for being pickers and not so hygienic. We learn about their past, some misjudgments, and see the softer side of them.
Per usual Sheriff Kate Fox is being run amuck putting out fires and trying to crack the current crisis with Poupon in tow.
I gave this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The author’s use of figurative language always gives me a little giggle. I think this series has a strong group of characters no matter how small their appearance is in the book. I feel like I was right in the center of each scene! Love these books!!!
We get a closer look at brothers Newt and Earl, both known for being pickers and not so hygienic. We learn about their past, some misjudgments, and see the softer side of them.
Per usual Sheriff Kate Fox is being run amuck putting out fires and trying to crack the current crisis with Poupon in tow.
I gave this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The author’s use of figurative language always gives me a little giggle. I think this series has a strong group of characters no matter how small their appearance is in the book. I feel like I was right in the center of each scene! Love these books!!!
April 19, 2023
Oh the drama! Kate just can’t catch a break! She’s being bombarded by one thing after another with no time to resolve one issue before another one pops up. Her ex mother-in-law is badmouthing Kate’s performance as sheriff all over town, there is a slew of petty crimes and a woman with a questionable history of mental illness has returned to town. As if those things impacting her job as sheriff aren’t enough, there’s even more Fox family drama with Kate once again caught in the middle and dealing with a family divided. The teaser at the end sets things up for even more drama! I can’t wait to see how that turns out!
November 14, 2022
Sometimes the worst threat is the one you never expected.
What do you get when you combine long lost love, a family fractured, a psychopath intent on going out in a blaze of glory? The 7th Kate Fox story is what you get. I have enjoyed each of the previous Kate Fox episodes, but Double Back brings the Fox family into clear focus and tests Kate’s resolve in solving a crime wave while she attempts to protect the Johnson brothers. Double Back is my favorite of the Kate Fox books. I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and chose to provide this review.
What do you get when you combine long lost love, a family fractured, a psychopath intent on going out in a blaze of glory? The 7th Kate Fox story is what you get. I have enjoyed each of the previous Kate Fox episodes, but Double Back brings the Fox family into clear focus and tests Kate’s resolve in solving a crime wave while she attempts to protect the Johnson brothers. Double Back is my favorite of the Kate Fox books. I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and chose to provide this review.
April 18, 2023
Sheriff Kate Fox is feeling the aftermath of her mother’s double life and escape, from some her siblings and the town. Her dad is becoming to talk of the town, and somehow her siblings feel it is her responsibility to talk sense to him. A slew of unexplained problems is keeping Kate all over the county, and to top it off Newt and Early, the Vietnam twins, are fighting. Kate is pretty sure she knows who is behind the unexplained problems, but will it keep her from helping the twins resolve the issue before it is too late.
Hoping there will be a next book.
Hoping there will be a next book.
October 31, 2023
Book #7 of the Kate Fox Series!
Double Back is book #7 of the Kate Fox series! I have enjoyed every book so far and this one did not disappoint! Kate finds herself with a slew of petty crimes all over her county & starts wondering what is going on. As the county sheriff she struggles to keep up with the sudden spike in crimes, but somehow she is able to manage it all. This is a fast paced storyline that keeps you guessing and keeps you reading! Kate Fox is a hot mess that will keep you entertained along with the Fox family shenanigans! I can’t wait to read book #8!
Double Back is book #7 of the Kate Fox series! I have enjoyed every book so far and this one did not disappoint! Kate finds herself with a slew of petty crimes all over her county & starts wondering what is going on. As the county sheriff she struggles to keep up with the sudden spike in crimes, but somehow she is able to manage it all. This is a fast paced storyline that keeps you guessing and keeps you reading! Kate Fox is a hot mess that will keep you entertained along with the Fox family shenanigans! I can’t wait to read book #8!
July 19, 2024
This series is refreshingly different. Kate Fox is not the typical Sheriff who is a former Army Ranger, sharpshooter and Karate expert. Just a woman from a big family ina small midwestern town trying to find out what she wants and where she belongs. The relationships are the story not the local crimes she has to solve. I have enjoyed them all. I thought in book 6 the reference to the 60's and the war protesters was right on. There were fanatics who took to violence. I know because I was there (no violence peace ful protests only! Enjoying book 8 now.
June 29, 2025
Metaphors.
It isn't often that I would comment on the literary aspect of a generally pedestrian genre. But the metaphors that are generously and so seamlessly into the body of the work begs notice. Especially since they are so common, yet so uniquely fitted to the Sand hills work of rugged Nebraska ranchers. I suspect she created a few of her own, but I also suspect she caught them with spoken with her poetic year. While this book is worth the read for those metaphors alone, the bonus is that that are woven into a damn good story. Full of Shannon Baker wit and charm.
It isn't often that I would comment on the literary aspect of a generally pedestrian genre. But the metaphors that are generously and so seamlessly into the body of the work begs notice. Especially since they are so common, yet so uniquely fitted to the Sand hills work of rugged Nebraska ranchers. I suspect she created a few of her own, but I also suspect she caught them with spoken with her poetic year. While this book is worth the read for those metaphors alone, the bonus is that that are woven into a damn good story. Full of Shannon Baker wit and charm.
April 18, 2023
Competitive love
Two brothers are fighting over an old flame but things are getting out of hand. Kate Fox has to intervene in her role of Sheriff. Who is this lady who holds so much influence over the brothers? As Kate digs deeper, she finds some shocking revelations. A gripping thriller with a surprising ending. The author aptly portrays the psyche of a manipulative and vicious killer and Kate's courage in handling a dangerous situation.
Two brothers are fighting over an old flame but things are getting out of hand. Kate Fox has to intervene in her role of Sheriff. Who is this lady who holds so much influence over the brothers? As Kate digs deeper, she finds some shocking revelations. A gripping thriller with a surprising ending. The author aptly portrays the psyche of a manipulative and vicious killer and Kate's courage in handling a dangerous situation.
November 6, 2023
these 7 books are addicting…
Started this series not quite sure if I would like them… the storyline is different different from most others I have liked.
However… they did catch my interest… and I read all 7 of them… I’m anxiously awaiting the 8th!
One sheriff in each of four counties in rural Nebraska… LOTS of land to cover with LOTS of twists and turns… I had trouble putting these down! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!
Started this series not quite sure if I would like them… the storyline is different different from most others I have liked.
However… they did catch my interest… and I read all 7 of them… I’m anxiously awaiting the 8th!
One sheriff in each of four counties in rural Nebraska… LOTS of land to cover with LOTS of twists and turns… I had trouble putting these down! I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!
January 31, 2024
I wanna reach out and touch Louise around her neck. I am getting sick and tired of family taking their angst out against Kate when all she is trying to do is help. As far as Ted is concerned, he doesn't deserve to be sheriff of anything other than his home since he can't manage to complete a task. As far as Roxy's mom is concerned she I hope someone injuries her property or for ger to get into some kind of trouble. I wonder if she would suck it up and go to Katr or rely on her incompetent son.
April 27, 2023
RE: Great Story
Again, Baker’s eloquent descriptives coupled with practical characters who remind us all of someone we know as we follow a story that goes far to quickly. And not another story until January 2024, after that cliffhanger? It’s already in my calendar so I won’t miss it the day it drops.
Again, Baker’s eloquent descriptives coupled with practical characters who remind us all of someone we know as we follow a story that goes far to quickly. And not another story until January 2024, after that cliffhanger? It’s already in my calendar so I won’t miss it the day it drops.
May 10, 2023
Double Back
I have read previous Kate Fox books and enjoyed them but this one i nearly didn’t bother finishing.
The first half was boring and Kate letting civilians override her to go on calls was unbelievable.
For goodness sakes write her with some backbone.
The Ramonas was just too confusing to follow.
I have read previous Kate Fox books and enjoyed them but this one i nearly didn’t bother finishing.
The first half was boring and Kate letting civilians override her to go on calls was unbelievable.
For goodness sakes write her with some backbone.
The Ramonas was just too confusing to follow.
July 16, 2023
Getting better and better
I've read 7 books now and can't wait to start #8 even though it's late but took the time for this. I like books with likeable characters. I love the Fox family even if they are a train wreck most of the time. These are a great light read, the story lines are intriguing. Get caught up in this family.
I've read 7 books now and can't wait to start #8 even though it's late but took the time for this. I like books with likeable characters. I love the Fox family even if they are a train wreck most of the time. These are a great light read, the story lines are intriguing. Get caught up in this family.
January 22, 2024
Kate had her hands full in this book.
There is so much for Kate to stay on top of. Stolen items from homes and the golf course. A person from the past of the brothers Johnson. Family blaming her for things that happened that were beyond her control. It's a most read to see the family and county dynamics, but to see how Kate handles it all.
There is so much for Kate to stay on top of. Stolen items from homes and the golf course. A person from the past of the brothers Johnson. Family blaming her for things that happened that were beyond her control. It's a most read to see the family and county dynamics, but to see how Kate handles it all.
June 5, 2024
Kate has family issues to deal with since her mother ran off with her lover, leaving her dad and siblings reeling. Being Sherif is getting more complicated as Kate's ex-mother-in-law is stirring up trouble to try and show that Kate is incompetent. Woven in is the mystery of a woman returning to town who seems to have dementia. Another win for the Kate Fox series.
June 6, 2024
Full of suspense!
In this book, Katie Fox finds two brothers who were arguing and fighting each other. These brothers had a woman named Ramona come into their lives. But Ramona had a mental illness. Toward the end of the story, the brothers rescued her and prevented the Ford Mustang from falling down a cliff during a dangerous storm. I am anxious to read the next Katie Fox book!
In this book, Katie Fox finds two brothers who were arguing and fighting each other. These brothers had a woman named Ramona come into their lives. But Ramona had a mental illness. Toward the end of the story, the brothers rescued her and prevented the Ford Mustang from falling down a cliff during a dangerous storm. I am anxious to read the next Katie Fox book!
August 7, 2024
Another page turner.
Kate treats everyone the same and looks out for them also. Twin scavenger brothers Newt and Earl are no different. When an old flame returns the brothers change overnight. But something is not right. When thefts are happening in the county, her family is still blaming her for their mom leaving them, new woman, Sheriff Kate has her hands full.
Kate treats everyone the same and looks out for them also. Twin scavenger brothers Newt and Earl are no different. When an old flame returns the brothers change overnight. But something is not right. When thefts are happening in the county, her family is still blaming her for their mom leaving them, new woman, Sheriff Kate has her hands full.
September 18, 2024
A fun and easy read. The quotes the writer uses, interjecting comments during her stories makes for
Like the writer uses of words and quotes the past. So lacking in today's social norms.Recommend to anyone who has a few moments of time to relax and enjoy the beauty of the world we live in.
Like the writer uses of words and quotes the past. So lacking in today's social norms.Recommend to anyone who has a few moments of time to relax and enjoy the beauty of the world we live in.
April 19, 2025
Not up to her past performances
I can't honestly review This entire book because I couldn't get past the 72nd page due to all the folksy metaphors and down-home attempts at humor.
I liked her stories better when there was more story and less clutter.
This is from a NEBRASKAN, by the way .
I can't honestly review This entire book because I couldn't get past the 72nd page due to all the folksy metaphors and down-home attempts at humor.
I liked her stories better when there was more story and less clutter.
This is from a NEBRASKAN, by the way .
November 14, 2025
Another winner
The seventh book in Shannon Baker's Sheriff Kate Fox series is as action packed and fast paced as the last book! Family drama never ends with the Fox family ,or her ex MIL. Kate juggles them while she chases down thieves, and Earl/Newt are in trouble up to their necks. An exciting read.
The seventh book in Shannon Baker's Sheriff Kate Fox series is as action packed and fast paced as the last book! Family drama never ends with the Fox family ,or her ex MIL. Kate juggles them while she chases down thieves, and Earl/Newt are in trouble up to their necks. An exciting read.
April 18, 2023
Being a Sheriff in a small town had Kate thinking of peace and quiet. Not so. When she investigates an older woman living with her brothers, things happen that are dangerous. Fast paced, suspenseful.
June 1, 2023
Double Back has a good plot and, as always, is beautifully written. However, there are too many descriptions of places and feelings and less action, and too much family drama. But provides good entertainment for a few hours.
August 7, 2023
I liked the story but it was not my favorite book in this series. I felt it just dragged on and on. I really like this series and I hope Baxter is brought back. I'm sorry I have to wait so long for the next book.
February 20, 2024
Enjoyable
Good book. Charming characters, fascinating story line, and a few twists and turns thrown in for good measure. I'm truly enjoying this series. Am glad to that I stumbled upon it.
Good book. Charming characters, fascinating story line, and a few twists and turns thrown in for good measure. I'm truly enjoying this series. Am glad to that I stumbled upon it.
September 14, 2024
Shannon Baker does it again!
This series just keeps getting better and better! Just when I think Shannon Baker has written the best book of the Kate Fox series, I read the next one in line. Good job Shannon!
This series just keeps getting better and better! Just when I think Shannon Baker has written the best book of the Kate Fox series, I read the next one in line. Good job Shannon!
December 30, 2024
good story
I’m a little tired of this wimpy heroine. Hard to believe she can chase murderers but has no backbone. Set her loose and let her hold her own for once. I read for the other characters not Kate.
I’m a little tired of this wimpy heroine. Hard to believe she can chase murderers but has no backbone. Set her loose and let her hold her own for once. I read for the other characters not Kate.
January 17, 2025
Turmoil
Kate' s life is a mess. Her dad is staying with her and acting like a teen aged boy. Numerous small crimes are popping up all over the county. Her family is split apart after Kate's involvement in finding out about their mother's past.
Kate' s life is a mess. Her dad is staying with her and acting like a teen aged boy. Numerous small crimes are popping up all over the county. Her family is split apart after Kate's involvement in finding out about their mother's past.
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