It’s August in Goosebush, Massachusetts, and go-getter retiree Lilly Jayne and her youthful senior pals show no sign of slowing down during the lazy days of summer. But when murder mows over a pesky local, could a Garden Squad member be nurturing a deadly second act?
 
While Lilly digs into a town beautification project, her friend Tamara O’Connor has greater concerns than well-pruned geraniums. The real-estate firm owner hasn’t been shy about blaming perennial grouch Gladys Preston for thwarting her many attempts to sell off a beautiful beachside property. But accusations fly when Gladys is suddenly found dead—and Tamara is caught standing over the body with a bloody weapon in her hand . . .

As Tamara becomes the prime murder suspect, Lilly and the Garden Squad ladies set out to prove that someone planted the evidence. With a potpourri of alarming clues scattered around Goosebush, cracking this case means confronting a calculating culprit with a penchant for cutting down anyone who gets in the way . . .

What People Are Saying:

“A fun book! Intriguing and delightful characters.” – Melissa on Goodreads

“Tilling the Truth has made me look around at neighboring gardens and appreciate the time and patience people put into them.” – Kentucky Book Lover

“A great read with a likeable protagonist and a clever plot.” – Suspense Magazine

“Julia Henry’s much anticipated second Garden Squad Mystery, Tilling the Truth, was a joy to read and the storytelling, characters, and mystery were all very nicely woven into a lovely and quite cozy story.” – Nicole on Goodreads

“Dig in and get your hands dirty with Lilly and the rest of the Garden Squad! With more twists than a creeping ivy, the second installation of this series blooms into a full blown bouquet of who did what to whom! You’ll breeze through this one, and wish there were more. Now, we readers must lay dormant and wait for the third book! I LOVE THIS SERIES!” – Jason on Goodreads

“Summer is unfortunately winding down for the year, but Tilling The Truth, with its August setting, is a great way to hold onto the season. Plus, it’s a fun book. I enjoyed watching Lilly weed out another killer, and I’m sure you will, too.” – Carstairs Considers