Murder at the Maplewood Garden Walk
Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery #7
By Kaylah Carr
Published: October 3, 2026
Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery
Blurb:
The flowers are blooming, the competition is fierce, and murder has taken root in Maplewood.
Alexia Jones and her best friend, Jenna, never miss Maplewood’s Annual Garden Walk. But this year’s celebration comes to a deadly end when five-time champion Vivian Caldwell collapses among her prize roses.
The police suspect the summer heat. Alexia suspects murder.
Vivian’s gardening gloves have vanished, someone disturbed the garden shed, and Buddy’s unusual behavior tells Alexia that an important clue is hiding among the flowers.
The list of suspects grows as quickly as the weeds. A rival accused Vivian of sabotaging her garden. A disgraced gardener threatened her over unpaid wages. And Vivian’s troubled biological son was seen entering her house shortly before jewelry and money disappeared.
As Alexia digs beneath the Garden Walk’s picture-perfect surface, she uncovers bitter rivalries, hidden relationships, and secrets someone has protected for years. Now the killer is watching her every move.
With Buddy beside her and Jenna caught in the danger, Alexia must uncover the truth before the murderer claims another victim.
My Review:
In Murder at the Maplewood Garden Walk, Alexia and Jenna attend Maplewood’s Annual Garden Walk when five-time champion Vivian Caldwell collapses among her prize roses. Alexia knows right away that something is off in the rose garden. While there are plenty of people who might want to hurt Vivian, would someone actually go that far? The answer is a definitive yes.
Although the police blame her sudden collapse on the heat, Alexia refuses to buy it—she is convinced someone had it in for Vivian. The vibrant, flower-filled backdrop of the garden walk provides the perfect contrast to the dark mystery unfolding. Carr does a fantastic job of making the small town of Maplewood feel alive, charming, and packed with hidden secrets.
The author weaves a great web of red herrings and suspicious characters. Everyone feels like a suspect at some point, which kept me guessing right along with Alexia until the very final chapters. As the clues began to surface, I found myself racing toward the end. The author slowly and masterfully revealed each twist, keeping me in suspense from beginning to end without a single dull moment.
Alexia’s loyal German Shepherd, Buddy, plays a major role in tracking down the culprit. Whenever he catches a scent, he stays completely locked on until someone takes notice. Equipped with one of the best sniffers around, he proves to be an incredible asset in solving the mystery. Together, Alexia, Jenna, and Buddy must hurry to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again and takes out another victim.
I highly recommend Murder at the Maplewood Garden Walk to all cozy mystery fans! Grab your copy today!
Check out all the books in the Alexia Jones Cozy Mystery Series I’ve read.
Murder AT The Funeral
Murder at the Pet Shop #1
Murder at the City Bank #2
Murder At Crystal Palms Resort #3
Murder at the Jewelry Store #4
Murder on Flight 757 #5
Murder at Seaglass Cove #6
Murder at the Maplewood Garden Walk #7
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