The Ghost Orchid Murder (The Jillian Bradley Mystery Series, Vol. 2)

In pursuing a $2 million dollar grant for a botanical research project, Dr. Arthur Wingate enlists the help of his friend Jillian Bradley, gardening columnist and lover of afternoon tea. But the heated competition between the two contenders results in the murder of a young technical assistant, and Jillian is asked by Detective Jack Noble to help in the investigation. She helped solve a string of murders in Half Moon Bay eight years ago; perhaps it's time she solved another. The only clue found on the victim was a porcelain Ghost Orchid, but with the help of her faithful dog Teddy, Jillian discovers the murderer's identity, even though it may mean personal sacrifice. Set in the Camelback Mountain resort region of Scottsdale, Arizona.