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A White House Gardener Mystery Series

Dorothy St. James
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A White House Gardener Mystery Series : Titles in Order

Book 3
When it comes to gardening, Cassandra “Casey” Calhoun isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. But when it comes to murder, she’s not the kind of gal to let any killer get away clean…Despite cooler fall temperatures in Washington, D.C., tempers flare at the White House when important historical documents go missing from the curator’s office and the gardeners are blamed. As if that isn’t bad enough, Casey has started receiving death threats, the president’s pooch is digging unsightly holes all over the South Lawn, and the curator has been found dead. All evidence for the murder points to Gordon Sims, the chief gardener. His fingerprints are on the murder weapon, and witnesses saw him arguing with the curator shortly before her death.With the help of Special Agent Jack Turner, her reluctant sidekick and new flame, Casey works to clear Gordon’s name. Along the way she finds herself in a deadly race against time to discover if there’s a link between the stolen papers, the dog’s holes in the South Lawn, and a rumored two-hundred-year-old treasure—before the killer strikes again…
Book 2
As the White House’s organic gardener, Casey Calhoun is up to her elbows in dirt. But when someone starts tampering with the Presidential vegetable garden, embarrassing the First lady-and a hard-nosed investigative reporter is found dead, Casey realizes that the next thing buried in the dirt might just be her…
Book 1
Cassandra Calhoun isn’t your average gardener.

“Casey” Calhoun’s passion for gardening has carried her to President’s Park where the White House sits. But when she finds a dead body in a trash can, Casey has to root out a killer before she ends up planted herself. As she delves into the secrets hidden within the petals, you’ll be immersed in a web of intrigue, where everyone becomes a suspect and even the most beautiful flowers can hide dark secrets.

With its intriguing plot, relatable characters, and witty twists, this book is perfect for fans of mystery novels featuring amateur sleuths and women sleuths. Immerse yourself in a world of secrets and suspense, where Casey’s passion for gardening may just hold the key to solving the mystery.

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