Itβs been a hot, dry spring in Westbury, Massachusetts. As organic farmer Cam Flaherty waits for much-needed rain, storm clouds of mystery begin to gather. Once again, itβs time to put away her sun hat and put on her sleuthing cap . . .
May has been anything but merry for Cam so far. Her parents have arrived unexpectedly and her crops are in danger of withering away. But all of thatβs nothing compared to the grim fate that lies in store for one of her neighbors. Nicole Kingsbury is the proud owner of the townβs new hydroponic greenhouse. She claims the process will be 100% organic, but she uses chemicals to feed her crops. To Camβs surprise, her mother embarrasses her by organizing a series of loud public protests against Nicoleβs operation.
When Nicole is found dead in a vat of hydroponic slurryβclutching another set of rosary beadsβDetective Pete Pappas has a new murder to solve. Showers may be scarce this spring, but thereβs no shortage of suspects, including the dead womanβs embittered ex‑husband, the Other Man whose affair ruined their marriage, and Camβs own mother. Lucky for Cam, her father turns out to have a knack for sleuthingβnot to mention dealing with chickens. Will he and Cam be able to clear Mrs. Flahertyβs name before the killer strikes again?
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