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LF Hembree

2 booksCozy MysteryMysteryAmateur Sleuth

LF Hembree is a passionate storyteller with a deep love for small-town charm and the mysteries hidden within nature. With a background that blends a fascination for science and the arts, Hembree crafts intricate puzzles that keep readers guessing until the final page. Living in a house filled with books and four-legged companions, the author draws inspiration from the daily joys and occasional dramas of community life. When not plotting the next twist for Dr. Cindy Fox, LF Hembree can be found exploring local botanical gardens or enjoying a quiet cup of tea. Poison in the Cypress Grove is the latest installment in a growing collection of cozy mysteries designed to transport readers to a world where justice and heart always prevail.

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The Shadows of the Cypress Grove

The Shadows of the Cypress Grove

A small-town vet discovers the deadly threats that lie buried beneath the cypress trees

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In the charming town of Cypress, peace is more fragile than a wildflower. Dr. Cindy Fox finally feels at home in her veterinary clinic, but the tranquility is shattered when a local cat falls mysteriously ill. Within days, a cluster of beloved pets exhibits the same terrifying symptoms—poisoning by a rare, potent toxin found only in the deepest parts of the cypress grove. At first, the town hopes for a tragic accident. But when Cindy’s best friend, Marnie, collapses with the same rare illness, the truth becomes undeniable: someone is weaponizing nature to strike at the heart of the community. As fear spreads faster than the poison, Cindy must navigate a maze of academic rivalries, reclusive horticulturists, and a secret garden of deadly hybrids. With the help of Deputy Toby Miller and her steadfast partner James, Cindy races to identify the source of the toxin before the killer completes their geographic pattern. From the prestigious Sterling-Price estate to the murky depths of the grove, the trail leads to a confrontation where the line between science and madness blurs. Can Cindy stop the poisoner, or will the next victim be the doctor herself? Poison Beneath the Cypress Grove is a gripping cozy mystery that proves even the most beautiful gardens can hide the deadliest secrets.

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Secrets In The Cypress Trees

Secrets In The Cypress Trees

A small-town veterinarian unearths deadly secrets where the cypress trees cast long shadows

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Fresh out of vet school, Cindy Fox is ready for a new beginning. Opening Cypress Veterinary Hospital in her late grandfather’s garage is more than a career move—it is a way to honor the parents she lost too soon. With her loyal wire fox terrier, James, by her side, Cindy’s dream is finally within reach. But the grand opening takes a grisly turn when Cindy discovers the body of Arthur Pendergast, a ruthless land developer, tucked beneath a cypress tree in her own backyard. Suddenly, the town’s newest vet is the primary witness in a murder investigation. When Deputy Toby Miller—Cindy’s former high school classmate—arrives on the scene, old sparks fly amidst the new tension. While Toby follows the official leads, Cindy and James start sniffing out clues of their own. From the local bakery’s gossip to the shifty behavior of the town librarian, everyone seems to have a reason to want Pendergast gone. As Cindy digs deeper, she uncovers a web of inheritance disputes and property secrets that might even involve her own family’s past. Can she catch a killer before her new practice becomes her final resting place?

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