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The Bloom of Deceit: A Coastal Murder Mystery, An Amateur Sleuth, A Poisonous Bloom, And A Town Full of Secrets (The Seaside Bluffs Mysteries Book 3)
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Series: The Seaside Bluffs Mysteries, Book 3
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Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A stolen black orchid. A murdered assistant. And a face-blind botanist who reads crime scenes like gardens.
Clara Wells sees the world differently-by scent, texture, and the silent testimony of plants. When a rare black orchid arrives at the Seaside Bluffs Summer Garden Gala, Clara is hired to illustrate the bloom. But the orchid carries a secret. Its owner is a shadowy collector. And the assistant who begged Clara for help is found dead beneath the flower, a crushed bloom in her hand.
The police blame the collector. Clara's instincts point elsewhere.
Following a trail of hemlock pollen, broken beach plum branches, and a single thread caught on monkshood, Clara uncovers a conspiracy that reaches from the dunes to a hidden underground laboratory. As her brother Leo becomes the prime suspect, she must race to read the garden's final testimony-before the real killer buries the truth forever.
Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Amanda Flower, and Marty Wingate-a cozy mystery where every petal holds a clue and the plants never lie.
Praise for the Seaside Bluffs Mysteries:
A uniquely gifted sleuth and a seaside setting you'll want to visit again and again. - Cozy Mystery Review
Clara Wells is a breath of fresh air. Botanical detail meets classic whodunit. - Reader's Favorite
What readers are saying:
I couldn't put it down. The plant-based clues are brilliant!
A twisty, atmospheric mystery that blooms on every page.
Finally, a detective with a truly original superpower.
- Book 1: The Scent of Artemisia (Available Now)
- Book 2: The Roots of Hemlock (Available Now)
- Book 3: The Bloom of Deceit (Available Now)
- Book 4: The Salt in the Soil (Coming Soon)
- Book 5: The Last Garden (Coming Soon)
Includes a sneak peek of Book 4: The Salt in the Soil
Over 300 pages of coastal intrigue.
No graphic violence. No strong language. Just pure, puzzling fun.
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