Alyse Carlson
Alyse Carlson has published 3 books. The recommended reading order starts with The Azalea Assault (2012).
Alyse Carlson is the pen name of novelist Hart Johnson, who writes cozy mystery novels. She is the author of the Garden Society Mysteries series, which debuted in 2012 with The Azalea Assault. The series follows Camellia Harris, a PR professional who promotes Roanoke, Virginia's exquisite gardens, as she solves murders involving flowers, gardeners, and local drama. Carlson's mysteries blend humor, botanical details, and amateur sleuthing, making her an engaging voice in the cozy genre.
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Order of A Garden Society Mystery Books
Keeping Mum
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The Begonia Bribe
TagsmysterycrimeDescriptionThe Little Miss Begonia Pageant for little girls has decided to hold their event in a Roanoke, Virginia, park. Camellia Harris is called in to help deal with the botanical details, the cute contestants, and their catty mothers. Soon the drama onstage is nothing compared to the judges row. There's jealousy, betrayal, and a love triangle -- which turns deadly when local newsman Telly Stevens is found dead, poisoned by some sort of plant.Publication date2013Rating—Print length—Language—Publisher—Ad (mid-series)
The Azalea Assault
TagsmysterycrimeDescriptionIt's Camellia Harris's job to promote Roanoke, Virginia's gardens. A photographer comes to shoot a magazine spread and is murdered. Cam's brother-in-law is blamed for the crime, her reporter boyfriend wants the scoop, and Cam decides to use her skills to solve the murder.Publication date2012Rating—Print length—Language—Publisher—
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Last verified: January 2026
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