Book 1

A Beeline To Murder

by Meera Lester

Published 29 September 2015
After an injury forced her to leave the police department, Abigail Mackenzie started a second career as a farmer. Raising chickens, harvesting honey from her bee colony, and growing heirloom vegetables on her farmette in the beautiful Bay Area town of Las Flores, Abby has embraced all the benefits of a peaceful life. But when she attempts to deliver her trademark honey to local pastry chef Jean-Louis Bonheur and finds him dead in his shop, her old investigative instincts kick in. After the coroner rules the death a suicide, the chef's handsome French-Canadian brother insists on hiring Abby to find out who really killed Jean-Louis.

Book 2

The Murder Of A Queen Bee

by Meera Lester

Published 27 September 2016
Leaving her job as a police officer to become a beekeeper, Abigail Mackenzie is drawn into a murder investigation after her friend is found dead in a mysterious car accident, suspecting that her friend's herbal business holds the key to finding the killer.

Book 3

A Hive of Homicides

by Meera Lester

Published 26 September 2017
When Abigail Mackenzie left the police force to become a farmer and beekeeper in beautiful Las Flores, California, she imagined a life too sweet for murder . . .
 
Abby is delighted to provide her trademark lavender honey for her friend Paola, a truffle maker, who is renewing her vows with her husband Jake, owner of the Country Schoolhouse Winery. But things go sour after the ceremony when Abby discovers Jake shot dead in his car and Paola injured beside him. If Paola was meant to be the victim, Abby needs to protect her as she searches for the shooter. When a second murder occurs, it's up to Abby to crush the clues—before the killer gets her over a barrel . . .
 
Includes farming tips and delicious recipes!
 
Praise for the Henny Penny Farmette Mysteries
 
“Long on romance, sweet tips, and honey recipes.”Kirkus Reviews 
 
“Don’t miss this charming cozy series. A treat!”—Hudson Valley News
 
“Will leave readers buzzing happily.”
—Leslie Budewitz