Keeping Mum

"A very good first cozy mystery with an interesting cast of characters and a lovely setting. The Patricks' gardens are described in such a way as to inspire gardeners and non-gardeners alike...The mystery is well-laid out with plenty of clues and hidden secrets revealed along the way."--The Mystery Reader

"With a nod to the Garden Mystery series by Anthony Eglin, the alpha A Garden Society Mystery is a fun amateur sleuth starring a likable, caring heroine who relates in the third person her investigation while also providing a delightful tour of the city...Cozy fans and garden aficionados will enjoy Alyse Carlson's entertaining opening act."
--The Mystery Gazette

"Carlson has given her fledgling series a great start, with strong characters, good story sense, and sense of place, as well as a sly sense of humor that I hope will come even more to the forefront as the series progresses. The gardening is a great bonus, but as a reader, you'll stay tuned for the mystery."--AnnArbor.com

"This is a fantastic first in a series that has just the right touch of sweet, southern style elegance...with a dash of murder added to the recipe. The cast of characters was marvelously diverse and...the plot had more twists and turns than Chubby Checker had in his prime, something that fans of this new Garden Society mystery will appreciate. If you're a garden geek, this is one series you're going to love!"--Feathered Quill Book Review

"Fans of garden variety engaging amateur sleuth cozies will want to read the alpha tale of what looks like it will be an entertaining series as Alyse Carlson plants an opening winner."--Gumshoe Review