Deader Homes and Gardens by Joan Hess

Deader Homes and Gardens by Joan Hess

Back from her somewhat unusual honeymoon, Claire Malloy must face the harsh reality of life with her new husband, police chief Peter Rosen, and her teenage daughter Caron--three people simply can't fit into her cosy two bedroom apartment. After a week of fruitless looking, she finally finds the perfect place--a well preserved large house on a large plot of land in an area called Hollow Valley. There are only a few problems, such as the real estate agent disappeared mid-showing and hasn't been seen since. And the last owner died in circumstances labeled accidental but were actually both mysterious and dubious. The family that owned the estate is now suing the lover of the dead owner over the rights to the property. Oh, and it isn't really for sale. When the previous owner's lover dies practically at her feet, Claire decides to take matters into her own hands. After all, to get the house of her dreams, first she has to find a killer. And all's fair in love, war, and real estate.

Joan Hess is the author of twelve previous Claire Malloy books, including Dear Miss Demeanor and Strangled Prose, as well as the Maggody mystery series, and the winner of the American Mystery Award. She lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and is a member of Sisters in Crime and the past president of the American Crime Writers League.

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ISBN 13	9780312363628
ISBN 10	0312363621
Title	Deader Homes and Gardens
Author	Joan Hess
Series	Claire Malloy Mysteries
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Minotaur Books
Year published	2012-02-14
Number of pages	291
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