About the book
\"A lady cop turned farmer. . .What fun!\" --Joanne Fluke
Ex-cop Abigail Mackenzie has started a second career--as a farmer. Raising chickens, keeping bees, and growing heirloom vegetables on her farmette in the Bay Area, Abby has a peaceful life. Yet trouble just seems to make a beeline for her. . .
When Abby attempts to deliver her artisanal honey to local pastry chef Jean-Louis Bonheur and finds him dead in his shop, her investigative instincts kick in. After the chef's handsome brother insists on hiring Abby to find out who killed Jean-Louis, she must sort through a swarm of suspects. But as she closes in on the truth, she'll need more than her beekeeper suit to protect her from a killer's sting. . .
Includes farming tips and delicious recipes!
\"Will leave readers buzzing happily.\" --Leslie Budewitz
\"A triple treat: a California wine country setting, a touch of romance with a handsome Frenchman, and country hints and recipes from the writer's own farmette.\" --Rhys Bowen
\"Beekeeping, organic gardening, pastry baking--an engaging debut mystery.\" --Library Journal
Editions of A Beeline to Murder
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781617739118
- EBook
- ISBN 9781617739101
Read an Excerpt
\"A lady cop turned farmer. . .What fun!\" --Joanne Fluke
Ex-cop Abigail Mackenzie has started a second career--as a farmer. Raising chickens, keeping bees, and growing heirloom vegetables on her farmette in the Bay Area, Abby has a peaceful life. Yet trouble just seems to make a beeline for her. . .
When Abby attempts to deliver her artisanal honey to local pastry chef Jean-Louis Bonheur and finds him dead in his shop, her investigative instincts kick in. After the chef's handsome brother insists on hiring Abby to find out who killed Jean-Louis, she must sort through a swarm of suspects. But as she closes in on the truth, she'll need more than her beekeeper suit to protect her from a killer's sting. . .
Includes farming tips and delicious recipes!
\"Will leave readers buzzing happily.\" --Leslie Budewitz
\"A triple treat: a California wine country setting, a touch of romance with a handsome Frenchman, and country hints and recipes from the writer's own farmette.\" --Rhys Bowen
\"Beekeeping, organic gardening, pastry baking--an engaging debut mystery.\" --Library Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Beeline to Murder about?
\"A lady cop turned farmer. . .What fun!\" --Joanne Fluke
Ex-cop Abigail Mackenzie has started a second career--as a farmer. Raising chickens, keeping bees, and growing heirloom vegetables on her farmette in the Bay Area, Abby has a peaceful life. Yet trouble just seems to make a beeline for her. . .
When Abby attempts to deliver her artisanal honey to local pastry chef Jean-Louis Bonheur and finds him dead in his shop, her investigative instincts kick in. After the chef's handsome brother insists on hiring Abby to find out who killed Jean-Louis, she must sort through a swarm of suspects. But as she closes in on the truth, she'll need more than her beekeeper suit to protect her from a killer's sting. . .
Includes farming tips and delicious recipes!
\"Will leave readers buzzing happily.\" --Leslie Budewitz
\"A triple treat: a California wine country setting, a touch of romance with a handsome Frenchman, and country hints and recipes from the writer's own farmette.\" --Rhys Bowen
\"Beekeeping, organic gardening, pastry baking--an engaging debut mystery.\" --Library Journal
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Beeline to Murder?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Where can I read a sample of A Beeline to Murder?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781617739118
How long is A Beeline to Murder and how many pages does it have?
A Beeline to Murder has 320 page(s)
Is A Beeline to Murder part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series A Henny Penny Farmette Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Beeline to Murder?
Meera Lester
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Beeline to Murder is available as paperback(ISBN 9781617739118) and ebook(ISBN 9781617739101)
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