The Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting: New Zealand Cozy Paranormal Mystery

Dante, a retired assassin, wants a quiet life in an obscure New Zealand town where he can tend his garden and avoid trouble. His plans are disrupted when an orchid convention arrives, bringing with it murder suspects, intrigue, and red herrings. Dante must also contend with a mysterious woman from his past, complications involving a cat he has reluctantly adopted, and the prospect of a first date. Throughout, he struggles against his instinct to resolve problems using his former methods. This cozy paranormal mystery features found family, ghosts, a grumpy assassin, and a sunshine gardener, blending elements of murder investigation with gardens, cats, and chaos.