Murder in a Lavender Daze by Daryl Wood Gerber - ISBN: 9781496751522
Paperback
Carmel spa owner finds murder amid lavender and bitter divorce.

Murder in a Lavender Daze

$34.28

  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    19 May 2026

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Emma Brennan always knew that her idyllic California hometown of Carmel-by-the-Sea would be the perfect place to open her very own spa. The success of her Aroma Wellness Spa, gift shop, and cafe has proved her right. But while the business is located in the Courtyard of Peace, Emma finds herself privy to events that are far from serene—like murder …

With its soothing decor and tempting treatments, customers are flocking to Aroma Wellness for more than just facials and massages. Lately…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781496751522
ISBN-10:1496751523
Author:Daryl Wood Gerber
Publisher:Kensington Publishing
Imprint:Kensington Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:19 May 2026
Weight:369g
Dimensions:201mm x 140mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise or Essence of Foul Play:

“A promising spinoff of Gerber’s Fairy Garden Mystery series with many of the same charming characters.” Kirkus Reviews

“Details of running a spa are woven throughout the story with its charming setting and well-drawn main character, who has a difficult relationship with her mother. Includes recipes. Characters and setting overlap with Gerber’s Fairy Garden Mystery series, although the fairies in this story are not integral to the plot.” Booklist

“A very cute series debut.” Criminal Element

About The Author

Daryl Wood Gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, the French Bistro Mysteries, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, as well as the Cheese Shop Mysteries written under the name Avery Aames. She also writes standalone suspense novels and the Aspen Adams Novels of Suspense. Prior to her career as a novelist, she was an actress with roles in television shows including “Murder, She Wrote,” and she wrote for the popular TV sitcom “Out of this World.” Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California where she likes to cook, garden and spend time with her frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.