The Gardener's Plot by Deborah J. Benoit - ISBN: 9781250334978
Hardcover
Community garden hides a body, unearthing secrets and murder.

The Gardener's Plot

A Mystery

$45.40

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    11 February 2025

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Summary

After life threw Maggie Walker a few curveballs, she’s happy to be back in the small, Berkshires town where she spent so much time as a child. Marlowe holds many memories for her, and now it also offers a fresh start. Maggie has always loved gardening, so it’s only natural to sign on to help Violet Bloom set up a community garden.

When opening day arrives, Violet is nowhere to be found, and the gardeners are restless. Things go from bad to worse when Maggie finds a boot buried in one …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781250334978
ISBN-10:1250334977
Author:Deborah J. Benoit
Publisher:Minotaur Books,US
Imprint:Minotaur Books,US
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:11 February 2025
Weight:415g
Dimensions:220mm x 153mm x 35mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Cozy readers who garden will enjoy this descriptive debut mystery.” -Library Journal

”[Maggie Walker] is a plucky heroine.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Gardening information is seamlessly woven throughout this satisfying debut cozy with well-drawn characters.” -Booklist

“A must-read for anyone loving a gentle, village-based mystery.” -Maddie Day

“An engaging look at small town life and death.” -First Clue

About The Author

Deborah J. Benoit

DEBORAH J. BENOIT was a legal secretary for 30 years before deciding to pursue more creative endeavors. Her debut novel, The Gardener’s Plot, won the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition. Born and raised in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, there’s no place she’d rather call home, even in winter. Determined to never stop learning, Deborah loves sharing her knowledge of gardening, through articles she’s written, in person, and on social media. When not writing or digging up plots in her garden, she can be found working on her latest fiber arts project.

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