The Murder of a Queen Bee (A Henny Penny Farmette Mystery Book 2)

All abuzz about murder . . . Former police officer Abigail Mackenzie has made a fresh start as a beekeeper and farmer in picturesque Las Flores, Californiabut she never suspected her new hometown would prove to be a hive of criminal activity. When Abby invites her free-spirited friend, Fiona Mary Ryan, owner of Ancient Wisdom Botanicals, to her farmette for lunch, she never imagines that Fionas no-show will lead to a murder investigation. Only hours after their lunch date, Fionas body is found in a burning car in what at first appears to be a tragic accident. But after the coroners report is issued, its clear she was dead before being placed in the vehicle. Someone has gone to great lengths to cover up a murder. But whoand why? Driven by her loyalty to her friend, and her deeply ingrained skills as a trained investigator, Abby sorts through suspectswho seem to be sprouting up everywhere. Speculating that Fionas herbal business might hold the key to motive, Abby isnt afraid to get her hands dirty to smoke out a killer . . . Includes farming tips and delicious recipes! Former police officer Abigail Mackenzie has made a fresh start as a beekeeper and farmer in picturesque Las Flores, California#8212;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#8212;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!" #8212;Joanne Fluke "Will leave readers buzzing happily." #8212;Leslie Budewitz "Beekeeping, organic gardening, pastry ­baking#8212;an engaging debut mystery." #8212; Library Journal Leaving Her Job As A Police Officer To Become A Beekeeper, Abigail Mackenzie Is Drawn Into A Murder Investigation After Her Friend Is Found Dead In A Mysterious Car Accident, Suspecting That Her Friend's Herbal Business Holds The Key To Finding The Killer.,former Police Officer Abigail Mackenzie Has Made A Fresh Start As A Beekeeper And Farmer In Las Flores, California. She Invites Her Friend Fiona Mary Ryan, Owner Of Ancient Wisdom Botanicals, To Her Farmette For Lunch, But Fiona Is A No-show. Hours Later Fiona's Body Is Found In A Burning Car. A Tragic Accident? The Coroner's Report Makes It Clear She Was Dead Before Being Placed In The Vehicle. Speculating That Fionas Herbal Business Might Hold The Key To Motive, Abby Isn't Afraid To Get Her Hands Dirty To Smoke Out A Killer.... Former police officer Abigail Mackenzie has made a fresh start as a beekeeper and farmer in Las Flores, California. She invites her friend Fiona Mary Ryan, owner of Ancient Wisdom Botanicals, to her farmette for lunch, but Fiona is a no-show. Hours later Fiona's body is found in a burning car. A tragic accident? The coroner's report makes it clear she was dead before being placed in the vehicle. Speculating that Fionas herbal business might hold the key to motive, Abby isn't afraid to get her hands dirty to smoke out a killer .. "When Abby invites her free-spirited friend Fiona Mary [Sullivan], owner of Ancient Wisdom Botanicals, to her farmette for lunch, she never imagines that Fiona's no-show will lead to a murder investigation"--Amazon.com