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🌿 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.

📖 If 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?