Murder of a Queen Bee

Former police officer Abigail Mackenzie has made a fresh start as a beekeeper and farmer in picturesque Las Flores, California—but she never suspected her new hometown would prove to be abuzz with murder . . .
 
Only hours after Abby’s free-spirited friend, Fiona Mary Ryan, owner of Ancient Wisdom Botanicals, missed their lunch date, her body is found in a burning car—a tragic accident until the coroner’s report points to murder. Driven by her loyalty to her friend, and her deeply ingrained skills as a trained investigator, Abby sorts through suspects who seem to be sprouting up everywhere. Luckily, Abby isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty to smoke out a killer . . .
 
Includes farming tips and delicious recipes!
 
Praise for the Henny Penny Farmette Mysteries
 
“A lady cop turned farmer . . . What fun!”
—Joanne Fluke
 
“Will leave readers buzzing happily.”
—Leslie Budewitz
 
“Beekeeping, organic gardening, pastry ­baking—an engaging debut mystery.”
—Library Journal