Rooted in Deceit (A Greenhouse Mystery Book 4)
By: Wendy Tyson
Rating: 5 of 5
The the series infers that the books are based on a greenhouse style mystery, the setting is actually a small goat/organic vegetable farm. The trials and tribulations of a small farmer making her way are part of the story and, for me, an important part.
Our farmer/sleuth, Megan, has her hands full when her father and his new wife unexpectedly descend on their small town. At the same time, a spa retreat opens and Megan’s high school sweetheart turns out to be involved with the venture.
Things turn a bit weird when yet another friend from the old days shows up. When a murder occurs, Megan is drawn into solving it when people she cares about come under suspicion. I appreciate a logical tie to a sleuth getting involved and this one is certainly that. Sometimes a sleuth comes across as a busybody but not Megan.
Megan’s beau, Dr. Finn, is AWOL for most of the story but their relationship continues to blossom. Megan begins to process how she feels and what she wants for the future in a very realistic manner.
I enjoyed the story and think it could be read stand-alone. However, I have read all of the books in this series and have enjoyed watching the characters grown and relationships develop. I think it adds a lot and recommend reading the books in order.
I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Edelweiss.
The the series infers that the books are based on a greenhouse style mystery, the setting is actually a small goat/organic vegetable farm. The trials and tribulations of a small farmer making her way are part of the story and, for me, an important part.