{ "item_title" : "The Bloom of Deceit", "item_author" : [" Iris Fielding "], "item_description" : "A stolen black orchid. A murdered assistant. And a face-blind botanist who reads crime scenes like gardens.Clara Wells sees the world differently-by scent, texture, and the silent testimony of plants. When a rare black orchid arrives at the Seaside Bluffs Summer Garden Gala, Clara is hired to illustrate the bloom. But the orchid carries a secret. Its owner is a shadowy collector. And the assistant who begged Clara for help is found dead beneath the flower, a crushed bloom in her hand.The police blame the collector. Clara's instincts point elsewhere.Following a trail of hemlock pollen, broken beach plum branches, and a single thread caught on monkshood, Clara uncovers a conspiracy that reaches from the dunes to a hidden underground laboratory. As her brother Leo becomes the prime suspect, she must race to read the garden's final testimony-before the real killer buries the truth forever.Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Amanda Flower, and Marty Wingate-a cozy mystery where every petal holds a clue and the plants never lie.Praise for the Seaside Bluffs Mysteries:A uniquely gifted sleuth and a seaside setting you'll want to visit again and again. - Cozy Mystery ReviewClara Wells is a breath of fresh air. Botanical detail meets classic whodunit. - Reader's FavoriteWhat readers are saying:I couldn't put it down. The plant-based clues are brilliant A twisty, atmospheric mystery that blooms on every page.Finally, a detective with a truly original superpower.THE SEASIDE BLUFFS MYSTERIES:- Book 1: The Scent of Artemisia (Available Now)- Book 2: The Roots of Hemlock (Available Now)- Book 3: The Bloom of Deceit (Available Now)- Book 4: The Salt in the Soil (Coming Soon)- Book 5: The Last Garden (Coming Soon)Includes a sneak peek of Book 4: The Salt in the SoilOver 300 pages of coastal intrigue.No graphic violence. No strong language. Just pure, puzzling fun.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/819/818/9798198184176_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "15.99", "online_price" : "15.99", "our_price" : "15.99", "club_price" : "15.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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