A smart, funny suburban cozy mystery where gardening, gossip, and murder prove that even the best-manicured lawns can hide deadly secrets.
Jane Jeffry’s best friend Shelley has decided it’s time for a little home improvement — but when the yard crew turns up more than weeds, their quiet neighborhood becomes the scene of an unexpected murder. Between nosy neighbors, family drama, and her own sharp curiosity, Jane once again finds herself digging for the truth. As bodies and suspicions pile up, Jane learns that in the suburbs, murder can grow where you least expect it.
 
In Mulch Ado About Nothing, Jill Churchill brings readers another delightfully witty installment in her Jane Jeffry Mystery series. What begins as a simple landscaping project soon blossoms into a tangled web of secrets, rivalries, and surprising confessions. When a local worker turns up dead amid the chaos of Shelley’s yard renovation, Jane and Shelley trade their garden gloves for detective hats, uncovering motives as messy as the mulch pile.
 
Filled with humor, relatable domestic details, and sharp dialogue, Churchill’s mystery is as comforting as it is clever. With her trademark mix of wit, warmth, and suburban satire, she reminds readers that even everyday life can hold extraordinary surprises.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A laugh-out-loud cozy mystery packed with humor and heart.
Jane Jeffry and Shelley return in another suburban sleuthing adventure.
A perfect balance of friendship, family, and light suspense.
Familiar, feel-good storytelling with a sharp, clever edge.
Ideal for cozy readers who enjoy home-based mysteries with personality.
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Leslie Meier, Joanne Fluke, and Dorothy Cannell.
Readers who love suburban cozies with humor and relatable characters.
Cozy collectors seeking light, character-driven mysteries.
Book clubs looking for warm, funny reads with a hint of murder.
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Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea by Nancy Atherton — gentle mystery with heart and a ghostly twist.