Natural Thorn Killer (A Rose City Mystery #1)

By: Kate Dyer-Seeley

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Synopsis: A seedy real estate developer is cut down on the floor of a flower shop—and a floral artist becomes a budding amateur sleuth . . . Britta Johnston might be a late bloomer, but after leaving her deadbeat husband and dead-end job, she&’s finally pursuing her artistic passion at her aunt Elin&’s floral boutique, Blomma, in Portland, Oregon. It&’s on the banks of the Willamette, in a quaint district of cobblestone paths and cherry trees. The wine bar featuring Pacific Northwest vintages is a tasty bonus, offering another kind of bouquet to enjoy. But things aren&’t as peaceful as they look. For one thing, someone&’s been leaving dead roses around—and a sleazy real estate developer who wants the waterfront property has put a big-money offer on the table. Then, after a contentious meeting of local business owners, he&’s found on the floor of the shop, with Elin&’s garden shears planted in his chest. And before the police decide to pin the crime on her beloved aunt, Britta will have to find out who arranged this murder . . .