Roots of Murder [Paperback]

Janis Harrison (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: St Martins Pr (1999)
• ASIN: B000OTLN80
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like mysteries and gardening, you'll love this book!, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Roots of Murder (Gardening Mystery) (Hardcover)

I found "Roots of Murder" to be a very enjoyable read, with lots of interesting characters from formerly over-weight florists to Amish farmers. The story keeps moving along, with no long dry spells like some mysteries. This book reminded me of Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone series.I am looking forward to Bretta's next adventure.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nevermind the Bad Critiques, March 4, 2004

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Temple Swann (Arkansas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roots of Murder (Gardening Mystery) (Hardcover)

Nevermind the bad critiques, folks. Janis Harrison's first Bretta Solomon mystery is a delight, even if you don't like gardening! I, personally, never understood how anyone could enjoy getting one's hands utterly filthy. But JH makes it sound like fun.
An Amish man, Isaac Miller is found murdered in his fields of beautiful flowers, these flowers which Miller sold to local florists, including Bretta Solomon. When Isaac's brother Evan asks Bretta to investigate, find out why Isaac was murdered, Bretta is just a bit reluctant at first, but then dives into the investigation, taking you along for the ride.
Having read "Lilies That Fester" first, I'm not exactly reading these in order, but I'm so excited about JH writing more; something in her books, her style of writing maybe, or maybe something in Bretta herself that makes me feel comfortable, like I've known her for a long time. Snuggle up with "Roots of Murder", a cozy in which you are sure to delight!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Believable characters and events make for great reading, August 4, 1999

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[e-mail] (Lee' Summit, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Roots of Murder (Gardening Mystery) (Hardcover)

Harrison has written a mystery full of believable characters and events which kept me reading until I finished the book in one day. Her description of "Missouri rural life" is right on, I could see each farm as Bretta Solomon drove up to it, be it clean as the Amish or with retired machinery covered with weeds. The plot is developed and played out magnificently with excellent detail. I truly enjoyed the authors use of typical rural Missouri language "peppered" throughout the novel to make it more believable. Definitely a must read. I look forward to future readings from this author!!!