The Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting: New Zealand Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Assassin. Gardener. Reluctant cat adoptee. All Dante wants is to be left alone in the small New Zealand town no one's heard of. No drama. No bodies. No questions. But then, of course, the orchid convention comes to town, and Dante is knee deep in suspects, intrigue, and red herrings. On top of all this, Dante must navigate a mysterious woman from his past, cat issues, and the terrifying prospect of a first date. And he has to do it while fighting his instinct to solve problems the old-fashioned way: permanently. The 'Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting' is a cosy paranormal mystery with found family, ghosts, a grumpy assassin and a sunshine gardener. Come for the murder, stay for the cat, the gardens, and the chaos.
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A Cozy, Chaotic, and Completely Charming Mystery
Naomi Kuttner delivers a sequel that feels like slipping back into a world you didn’t realize you’d missed until you were already smiling at the page. The Retired Assassin’s Guide to Orchid Hunting blends sharp humor, gentle paranormal touches, and a cast of wonderfully oddball characters who somehow make murder feel… cozy.
Dante’s grumpy‑assassin‑in-retirement energy is perfection, Eleanor steals scenes with effortless flair, Charlie’s ghost‑talking adds heart and mischief, and even Avery gets his moment to shine. The orchid‑themed mystery is clever without being predictable, and the New Zealand setting gives the whole story a warm, offbeat charm.
It’s witty, weird, and unexpectedly tender. The kind of book you finish and immediately want to hand to a friend.
