Roots of Deception in Bloomington, MN

A town rooted in tradition. A murder tangled in lies.
When botanist
Lila Mae Caldwell
is found dead in her own greenhouse, wrapped in the vines of an unknown plant,
Sheriff Cole Baines
knows this is no ordinary crime. As he digs deeper, he uncovers
a hidden legacy of deception
,
long-buried secrets
, and a town on the brink of unraveling.
NaturaGrow, a powerful biotech company, has been pushing into Verdant Hollow, promising innovation but leaving whispers of
corruption and genetic manipulation
in its wake. Could they have wanted Lila Mae silenced? Or does the truth lie in something far older-
an ancient secret
that some are willing to kill for?
With tensions rising and danger creeping closer, Cole must navigate a web of
hidden alliances, deadly rivalries, and scientific discoveries gone wrong
before another life is taken.
I
f you love atmospheric mysteries or slow-burning suspense books
then you'll be captivated by
Roots of Deception
.
The truth is buried deep... Will Cole Baines uncover it before it's too late?