The annual Buckeye Trail Town Festival. A trail construction site. And one dead naturalist. The charming town of Hawthorn Heights is celebrating its connection to the Buckeye Trail with a weekend-long town festival. When a local naturalist is found dead at the bottom of a ravine off the trail, amateur sleuth and garden center manager Molly Green finds herself tangled in a murder investigation - again. As the Trail Festival concludes, Molly unearths unexpected secrets about the bird-obsessed naturalist’s life along with other people in her small community. When the police focus on who Molly knows is the wrong suspect, she starts her own investigation with her flock of fellow amateur detectives. Will Molly and her team identify the killer or will they fly away free? Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents is a heartwarming and suspenseful cozy mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries and amateur sleuths with both birding and eco-friendly themes. Iris March mixes compelling mystery with the beauty of nature. Join Molly Green as she solves the murder of a local naturalist along the Buckeye Trail. - Liza Cameron Wasser, Author of the Byrne Sisters Mysteries Best Book Cover Award Finalist - Wishing Shelf Awards - August 2025 Honorable Mention, Books Shelf Writing Awards, September 2025 This cozy mystery is lighthearted and charming, with suspense cleverly woven into Molly's search for clues. Recommended to readers who enjoy lighthearted mysteries, cozy settings, and mysteries that incorporate eco-friendly elements. Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents has engaging nature themes, endearing sleuths, small-town vibes, and plenty of plants.- Five Stars - Readers' Favorite Book Reviews Each installment in the Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery series makes me want to dig in the dirt, plant some plants, and buy a succulent! After reading this entry I also wanted to learn more about the birds in my area. - Cozy Up with Kathy