Three elderly book-club friends, one poisoned president, and a town where secrets bloom beneath the roses.
Irma Gingerich finds comfort in her quiet Amish life, tending her garden, sipping peppermint tea, and sharing Thursday mornings with her two closest friends. But peace turns to turmoil when the proud president of the Sweet Briar Gardening Association collapses at the annual flower show.
The death is ruled a tragedy, yet gossip spreads faster than dandelions, and all fingers point toward Irma and her “miracle” roses. When the sheriff confiscates her prized blooms as evidence, Irma’s calm faith wavers beneath the weight of suspicion.
Now, with her reputation on the line, Irma leans on her outspoken friend Rosie Weaver and gentle Lovina Frey. Together, they trade their teacups for detective work, determined to prove Irma’s innocence before the truth withers away.
But the deeper they dig, the darker Sweet Briar’s soil becomes; rivalries, secrets, and one dangerous formula hidden among the flowers.
If they fail to uncover the truth, Irma could lose more than her good name… and the killer might strike again before the garden blooms anew.
Deadly Bloom is a heartwarming Amish cozy mystery and the prequel in An Amish Book Club Mystery Series, where friendship, faith, and a hint of danger make every chapter bloom. Step into Sweet Briar today, where every secret takes root, and every bloom hides a story.
My Thoughts
Deadly Bloom by Tracy Fredrychowski has Irma, Rosie, and Lavinia investigating a curious mystery. This was a cute story. It is a short story that is easy to read with
likeable characters. The investigative methods employed by the women are somewhat
unconventional, yet they nonetheless prove effective, much to the frustration
of Sheriff Carr. The mystery element was engaging; however, I believe that
extending the length of the story would have allowed for a more thoroughly
developed and intricate plot. I thought
the method of murder was quite clever. I
enjoyed Deadly Bloom and I look forward to Irma, Rosie, and Lavinia’s next
adventure.
Deadly Bloom is available from Amazon*. The first book in An Amish Book Mysteries is Buried Secrets which comes out April 1, 2026. You can find Tracy Fredrychowski's other novels here. Thank you for dropping by today. I will return on Tuesday, November 25 with Trail of Mountain Secrets by Darlene L. Turner. It is the second book in the National Park Protectors series. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend. Take care and Happy Reading!
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