The Constant Gardener meets Dexter - Green Shoots is a gripping conspiracy thriller with an ecological heart. Brought back from the brink of suicide by a mysterious phone call, grieving journalist John Adamson is on a quest for the truth about his wife Christina's death in South America. A private investigator provides John with clues to what really happened, but also tips him off to investigate a spate of deaths of businessmen, all found with the same cryptic message: Out of their ashes, green shoots will grow. From the protest-filled streets of London to the ravaged jungles of Ecuador, John is unwittingly drawn into a lethal plot. There seems to be a vigilante killer on the loose, but who is behind these murders and what is the connection to his wife's death? ***Winner: ABR Book Excellence Award - best crime thriller and suspense.*** One of the best novels I have read this year. (Book Sirens) Superb book! I loved the story and the deep meaning behind it. (Net Galley) One of those books that grabs your attention from the opening pages. (Net Galley) I couldn't stop reading. I read all 300 pages in two days. It's that good. (Good Reads) I devoured this thrilling book like I hadn't eaten in weeks. (Artisan Book Reviews) Green Shoots blew me away. I loved everything about it. If a debut novel can have such a WOW factor, I am eager to see what Ben will write next. (BookBub) Green Shoots is a really well written book, and brilliant scene setter. It was so fast-paced, I flew through it faster than I expected. (Barnes and Noble)