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Series · 3 books · 1999-2015

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#1

Devil's Trumpet

1999

All Rachel O’Connor wants is for her business, Rain Country Landscaping, to be a success. But when her latest client, Henry Bassinger, is found at the bottom of a nearby cliff, Rachel finds herself pulled into a dangerous world. Only recently returned to Blossom, Jeff doesn’t like the circumstances surrounding Henry’s death any more than Rachel does…but it’s his job as a detective to find out what really happened.
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Deadly Nightshade

2015

Rachel O’Connor is Blossom’s City Landscaper and her passion is gardening. Her business, family and love life seem to be perfect. That is, until a body is found on one of her sites. A City Councilman has been killed and there are fingers pointed at Rachel’s employee, Spider, a young boy from the Youth Farm. But she is adamant he is innocent. Rumours fly about the legitimacy of business dealings within the community, providing multiple suspects with motives. Rachel’s boyfriend, Chief Jeff Price investigates and ruffles some feathers. City politics divide the town and threaten to divide Rachel’s family. Her Uncle Jack, known for his stubborn opinions and quick temper is questioned on the murder. Leading to a grudge against Jeff, and testing his relationship with Rachel. Picking up clues as she continues to work around the City, Rachel attempts to put the pieces together and save relationships. But can she do it in time, or will someone else get hurt, or worse killed in the otherwise peaceful Blossom? The more she digs up, shock after shock is uncovered for the residents. With controversial theories being thrown around, who will be right? And what will it mean for the City’s council and population? ‘Deadly Nightshade’ is the second in Mary Rosenblum’s Gardering Mystery series. Mary Rosenblum is an accomplished cheesemaker, pilot, and novelist. Devil’s Trumpet is the first book in her four-book Gardening Mysteries series, starring landscaper Rachel O’Connor against a beautiful Oregon backdrop. She has received several awards for her work and is also known for her science fiction work. Praise for Mary Rosenblum: ‘An appealing new detective with a green thumb, a passion for plants, and a sharp eye for clues.’ - Susan Wittig Albert ‘We can’t relax until the landscaper heroine, Rachel O’Connor, unearths the solution to some very nasty murders.’- Ann Ripley, author of Death of a Political Plant Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
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Deadly Harvest

2015

Rachel O’Connor is Blossom City’s landscaper and her passion is gardening. To the delight of the elderly residents, she is hired to renew and improve the Retirement Village’s decrepit gardens. Back with her trusty team of landscapers, she plans and starts to execute brilliant ideas for the space. Soon after she starts however, there are rumours circling the Village of fraud. When those that have complained suddenly pass away and foul play is suspected, it is down to Rachel, her fiancé Jeff and Blossom’s police department to uncover the mysteries that surround the Retirement Village. Meanwhile, in Blossom, a vandal is causing havoc in the town. Graffiti on buildings, smashed cars, and muggings are all putting the locals on edge. Is it connected to the activity at the claims of fraud at the retirement home? With threats made to Jeff’s career and new rules for the community, it becomes a race against time for him and Rachel to track down the culprit. Hounded by questions from frightened elderly residents, they piece together clues from friends and discover events from the past. The more that is uncovered, the more alarming it is. Are the elderly residents safe? What lies beyond the Deadly Harvest? 'Deadly Harvest' was previously published as 'Garden View'. Praise for Mary Rosenblum’s Gardening series: ‘An appealing new detective with a green thumb, a passion for plants, and a sharp eye for clues.’ - Susan Wittig Albert ‘We can’t relax until the landscaper heroine, Rachel O’Connor, unearths the solution to some very nasty murders.’- Ann Ripley, author of ‘Death of a Political Plant’ Mary Rosenblum is an accomplished cheesemaker, pilot, and novelist. ‘Deadly Harvest’ is the fourth book in her Gardening Mysteries series, starring landscaper Rachel O’Connor against a beautiful Oregon backdrop. She has received several awards for her work and is also known for her science fiction work. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

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