Murder at Manito

Shortly before the kickoff of Spokane's string of garden related events, the head gardener of the Lilac City's prestigious Manito Park is found dead - shot through the heart. The city's curmudgeonly top detective Rex Begonia and his protégé Ivy Lizei are tasked with solving the crime. Can they weed out the growing list of suspects and crack the case in time for Mayor Sammy Proscuitto to announce his re-election campaign and garner the green vote? Enjoy the wordplay in this comedic mystery while attempting to solve the murder with Rex and Ivy.

About the Author:

Chris Bieker - Born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Chris Bieker developed a passion for the outdoors. She left her journalism path to study natural resources, only to return to communications while working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Now retired, she pursues her zeal for writing, reading, gardening and hiking. She enjoys reading a captivating mystery story or humorous fiction. Staying true to her roots, she continues to live and write in the Northwest.

"Murder at Manito" was her first book. Numerous requests for more Rex and Ivy adventures resulted in a second book, "Blood on Bloomsday." She hopes you will enjoy the characters and the wordplay.