Gardening Mysteries Books in Order
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Gardening Mysteries books in publication order
10 books
Mulch
by Ann Ripley
1994
Planning a garden at her family's new Washington-area home, Louise discovers human remains in her mulch. Investigating her neighbors' secrets becomes urgent as she tries to identify the victim and prevent the killer from targeting her next.
Death of a Garden Pest
by Ann Ripley
1996
Louise's organic gardening television show brings controversy and popularity, until the presenter she replaced dies from pesticide poisoning. As the chief suspect, Louise must investigate her professional rivals and clear herself before the killer can strike again.
Death of a Political Plant
by Ann Ripley
1998
An old flame arrives with secret investigations underway, then turns up dead in a neighbor's fishpond. Gardening presenter Louise follows missing evidence and political connections, exposing dangers far beyond the unwelcome houseguests crowding her suburban home.
The Garden Tour Affair
by Ann Ripley
1999
Filming a garden tour at a historic New England inn, Louise expects a pleasant working holiday. Rivalries and hidden scandals soon give way to suspicious accidents, prompting her to investigate before another guest becomes a victim.
The Perennial Killer
by Ann Ripley
2000
While filming in Colorado, Louise Eldridge investigates a rancher's murder after his conservation plans anger family and neighbors. A second death and her husband's intelligence work complicate a case that soon puts Louise herself in danger.
Harvest Of Murder
by Ann Ripley
2001
A biologist with a formula that could dramatically extend human life is murdered. Gardening presenter Louise Eldridge investigates his death, following clues toward a conspiracy behind a scientific discovery with extraordinary consequences.
The Christmas Garden Affair
by Ann Ripley
2002
Louise Eldridge attends the First Lady's Christmas conference on native plants, where a rival gardening presenter is murdered. Surrounded by potential suspects, she must untangle professional tensions and discover who turned the festive gathering deadly.
Death At The Spring Plant Sale
by Ann Ripley
2003
Louise Eldridge visits the Bethesda Garden Club's spring sale hoping to find bargains for her garden. When the club president is murdered, the television host turns investigator, searching among the plant enthusiasts for a killer.
Summer Garden Murder
by Ann Ripley
2005
When a former mental patient who held a grudge against her is murdered, Louise Eldridge becomes a suspect. Clearing her name means investigating her neighbors, whose hidden lives may threaten both her career and her safety.
Death in the Orchid Garden
by Ann Ripley
2006
Louise Eldridge travels to Hawaii to film her gardening television program, expecting tropical flowers and relaxation. Discovering a botanist's body changes her plans, drawing her into an investigation among people with reasons to want him dead.
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