Review: Another Winner - great read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2013
Peggy Lee is excited that after two years of working her magic, the owners of The International Flower Show have moved the show from Atlanta to the Charlotte Convention Center. As the chairperson, Peggy is on her way to the show to make sure that there are no problems with any of the vendors or exhibits.  Peggy arrives and finds one exhibit is not right. There are pink thyme flowers and a cross on what looks like a possible grave. Peggy calls 911 and also the exhibit owner Dr. Aris Abutto. The police arrive including her son Paul who has followed his late father John into police work. Soon after, Director Steve Newsome arrives. He is the local FBI director and also Peggy's husband. Using a portable scanner, it is determined that there is indeed someone buried under the mound of dirt.It turns out the body is her friend Dr. Aris Abutto. His exhibit was to showcase his new orchid. Steve has told her not to start her own investigation. She will still be helping the police with her forensic botanical expertise.  Peggy gets a visit from Tanya Abutto at her shop - The Potting Shed - asking about a black satchel her father had. When found, Peggy should bring it to her at her hotel. This is not how a grieving daughter should behave after finding out her father has been murdered. The fact is this is not Tanya Abutto, and Peggy is planning to find out what is going on. Peggy better watch her step because she has no idea who she is dealing with - if she is not careful she could end up planted.Things to ponder: What was the killer looking for at the Abutto exhibit? Where is the real Tanya? Will Steve Newsome ever be able to come clean and tell Peggy about the case he and her late husband were working on before John got killed?This is another winner in Peggy Lee Garden mystery series. It is a fast-paced page turner that will keep you guessing whodunit until the very end. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I love the characters and can't wait to see what they will be doing in the next book. So, if you don't mind getting a little dirt under your fingernails, then A Thyme To Die is one book you should be reading.FTC Full Disclosure - A copy of this book was sent to me by the author in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.