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Daisy Morrow #1
The Root of All Evil
An innocent rosebush, uprooted in the middle of the night, reveals a horrific secret. Determined to bring those responsible to justice, Daisy embarks on a dangerous trail that grows darker and darker with each unexpected turn.
Retirement to a sleepy East-Anglian village doesn't go quite as Daisy hoped, after a seemingly- insignificant event triggers something very significant indeed. A mystery to solve is the last thing she expects to stumble across in a sleepy village a few miles from Kings Lynn in Norfolk.
To her surprise she’s adapted to country life quite well, although she rather unkindly refers to the beautiful village of Great Wiltingham as the ‘place people go to wilt’.
According to Daisy, nothing is ever quite what it seems. In her case, that’s the truest thing ever spoken. She’s nothing like a pensioner is supposed to be. It could be something to do with the career she had before retiring… or perhaps because she wishes she’d never had to leave it behind at all.
For some strange reason, trouble seems to follow her around. It’s been a peaceful twelve months settling into village life, but that’s about to come to an abrupt end...
Retirement to a sleepy East-Anglian village doesn't go quite as Daisy hoped, after a seemingly- insignificant event triggers something very significant indeed. A mystery to solve is the last thing she expects to stumble across in a sleepy village a few miles from Kings Lynn in Norfolk.
To her surprise she’s adapted to country life quite well, although she rather unkindly refers to the beautiful village of Great Wiltingham as the ‘place people go to wilt’.
According to Daisy, nothing is ever quite what it seems. In her case, that’s the truest thing ever spoken. She’s nothing like a pensioner is supposed to be. It could be something to do with the career she had before retiring… or perhaps because she wishes she’d never had to leave it behind at all.
For some strange reason, trouble seems to follow her around. It’s been a peaceful twelve months settling into village life, but that’s about to come to an abrupt end...
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2021
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R.T. Green
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My wish is to take you on a journey to somewhere you’ve never been before. And on the way, make you smile, surprise you, and bring a tear or two to your eyes (good tears!) If I can do that, I’m a happy guy.
I’m an English author who doesn’t write regular. ‘Regular’ is fine, but it’s not what you’ll find on our journey. Vibrant, fast-paced plots wrap around the pleasure and pain of equally-vibrant love stories, woven together to bring you the unexpected and fire up your emotions!
I find it difficult to categorize my work into one genre… so I think I might have invented a new one! Fantasy-realism. Fantasy because… well, our journey is as much fantasy as anything, plus shades of the paranormal and some sci-fi. Realism because just about every destination you will visit can be googled! My work is grounded in real settings, but where things are not quite as normal as you might expect! And where, if I’ve done my job right, when you reach your final destination you will sit back and say, ‘Wow… that could have happened to me!’
So you won’t find werewolves existing in strange worlds filled with half-human, half-animal creatures. Many, many other authors are writing those kinds of stories. I prefer to make your journey a unique one… yes, you will meet weird and wonderful characters, some of whom will make you laugh, other who will fill the journey with horror and pure evil. Demons, angels, and the occasional alien will join you as you turn the pages… but so will many characters you can relate to; normal people thrown into abnormal situations.
So please come and join me, embrace the unexpected, and take a ride to places you never knew existed!
My wish is to take you on a journey to somewhere you’ve never been before. And on the way, make you smile, surprise you, and bring a tear or two to your eyes (good tears!) If I can do that, I’m a happy guy.
I’m an English author who doesn’t write regular. ‘Regular’ is fine, but it’s not what you’ll find on our journey. Vibrant, fast-paced plots wrap around the pleasure and pain of equally-vibrant love stories, woven together to bring you the unexpected and fire up your emotions!
I find it difficult to categorize my work into one genre… so I think I might have invented a new one! Fantasy-realism. Fantasy because… well, our journey is as much fantasy as anything, plus shades of the paranormal and some sci-fi. Realism because just about every destination you will visit can be googled! My work is grounded in real settings, but where things are not quite as normal as you might expect! And where, if I’ve done my job right, when you reach your final destination you will sit back and say, ‘Wow… that could have happened to me!’
So you won’t find werewolves existing in strange worlds filled with half-human, half-animal creatures. Many, many other authors are writing those kinds of stories. I prefer to make your journey a unique one… yes, you will meet weird and wonderful characters, some of whom will make you laugh, other who will fill the journey with horror and pure evil. Demons, angels, and the occasional alien will join you as you turn the pages… but so will many characters you can relate to; normal people thrown into abnormal situations.
So please come and join me, embrace the unexpected, and take a ride to places you never knew existed!
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February 4, 2026
I discovered The Root of All Evil (Daisy Morrow, #1) through Millions, as part of Edioak’s reader program, and I genuinely have to appreciate how consistently this program brings hidden gems to the surface. This one had that immediate pull where you know early on you’re not just reading a story, you’re stepping into a world with bite.
What struck me first was the tone. The book balances darkness with momentum in a way that feels sharp and intentional. There’s mystery, danger, and an underlying sense that something is always slightly off, like the story is constantly hinting at deeper rot beneath the surface. It doesn’t rely on cheap twists. It builds tension through atmosphere, secrets, and the slow unmasking of people who are not what they seem.
Daisy Morrow is a compelling lead because she isn’t written as a flawless heroine. She feels reactive, stubborn, observant, and sometimes messy in a very believable way. She’s the kind of character who doesn’t walk into trouble because she’s fearless, she walks into it because she refuses to let questions go unanswered. That persistence gives the story its backbone.
The pacing is one of the strongest elements. The plot moves forward steadily, but the book still takes time to let the stakes sink in. Relationships, motives, and personal history are layered in gradually, which makes the reveals feel earned. There’s a satisfying sense of escalation as the story deepens, and the tension grows without losing clarity.
What I appreciated most is that the book doesn’t try to make evil look glamorous. The darkness here feels personal. It feels rooted in choices, consequences, and the kind of moral compromise that spreads quietly before it explodes. The title starts to feel less like a dramatic phrase and more like a warning.
By the end, it didn’t feel like the mystery was simply solved.
It felt like a door was opened.
And whatever is behind it is bigger than Daisy expected.
This is a strong start to a series, the kind that leaves you feeling entertained but also slightly unsettled, because you know the worst parts of the story are still ahead.
What struck me first was the tone. The book balances darkness with momentum in a way that feels sharp and intentional. There’s mystery, danger, and an underlying sense that something is always slightly off, like the story is constantly hinting at deeper rot beneath the surface. It doesn’t rely on cheap twists. It builds tension through atmosphere, secrets, and the slow unmasking of people who are not what they seem.
Daisy Morrow is a compelling lead because she isn’t written as a flawless heroine. She feels reactive, stubborn, observant, and sometimes messy in a very believable way. She’s the kind of character who doesn’t walk into trouble because she’s fearless, she walks into it because she refuses to let questions go unanswered. That persistence gives the story its backbone.
The pacing is one of the strongest elements. The plot moves forward steadily, but the book still takes time to let the stakes sink in. Relationships, motives, and personal history are layered in gradually, which makes the reveals feel earned. There’s a satisfying sense of escalation as the story deepens, and the tension grows without losing clarity.
What I appreciated most is that the book doesn’t try to make evil look glamorous. The darkness here feels personal. It feels rooted in choices, consequences, and the kind of moral compromise that spreads quietly before it explodes. The title starts to feel less like a dramatic phrase and more like a warning.
By the end, it didn’t feel like the mystery was simply solved.
It felt like a door was opened.
And whatever is behind it is bigger than Daisy expected.
This is a strong start to a series, the kind that leaves you feeling entertained but also slightly unsettled, because you know the worst parts of the story are still ahead.
November 29, 2024
#1 in the 70 something Daisy Morrow mystery series. Daisy had what appears to be a government secret agency past when an event results in she and husband Aidan retiring and go into hiding to a sleepy East-Anglian village and modifying their identities. However, Daisy’s past life leaves her craving mystery which she finds some when neighbors' rosebushes are uprooted in the middle of the night. As she and Aidan investigate, they discover something very sinister which gets darker and darker opening up their past. Daisy is both caustic and overly confident of her abilities so is both impertinent and impetuous which gets her into hot water.
April 17, 2021
Daisy and Aidan
Daisy and Aidan are a sweet retired couple. Or are they? They are living in two separate houses and pretending to be dating. But really they have been married for 35 years. Daisy has "connections" with the government and is in hiding. Which doesn't stop her from getting involved in a very dangerous caper. Can these two oldies really break up a gang. Guess you'll have to read to find out. Enjoy the snarky humor!
Daisy and Aidan are a sweet retired couple. Or are they? They are living in two separate houses and pretending to be dating. But really they have been married for 35 years. Daisy has "connections" with the government and is in hiding. Which doesn't stop her from getting involved in a very dangerous caper. Can these two oldies really break up a gang. Guess you'll have to read to find out. Enjoy the snarky humor!
April 21, 2021
Excellent
This book is well written, characters are well developed, and it is interesting. It has a little different twist from other cozy mysteries I have read. I would definitely recommend, and I would love to read the series!
This book is well written, characters are well developed, and it is interesting. It has a little different twist from other cozy mysteries I have read. I would definitely recommend, and I would love to read the series!
May 14, 2024
I found this book by accident. Download and started reading. I knew I was hooked when I dozed off and woke up when my kindle hit my forehead. I just couldn't put the book down. The characters are exciting and well written. Can't wait to learn more of Daisy secrets. I highly recommend this series if you like a mystery that has you on the edge of your seat. Now to download the next book.
May 19, 2021
Daisy Morrow and her neighbor Aiden have secrets. Those secrets brought them to live in a small village, where they hoped to find peace. However, Daisy’s past life leaves her craving mystery. She finds some when she decides to investigate a friend’s concerns about her rose bush. Their investigation leads them to a new friend and danger. Will they survive long enough to savor their new friendship?
True to the genre, this story proved a quick read, laced with humor. I would have appreciated an extra line or some other indicator that the scene had changed though.
True to the genre, this story proved a quick read, laced with humor. I would have appreciated an extra line or some other indicator that the scene had changed though.
May 3, 2021
Three Cheers for Dailey Morrow
Love the characters especially the 3 main ones. Exciting read full of twists
Very enjoyable and entertaining plot! Can’t wait to read the next in series.
Love the characters especially the 3 main ones. Exciting read full of twists
Very enjoyable and entertaining plot! Can’t wait to read the next in series.
June 28, 2021
Fun Cosy Mystery
I thoroughly enjoyed this "senior citizen" mystery, though not sure what prompted the title. Also not sure why Daisy and her hubby need to live separately for the sake of anonymity when they are always together anyway. Hmmm. Still a cute English story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this "senior citizen" mystery, though not sure what prompted the title. Also not sure why Daisy and her hubby need to live separately for the sake of anonymity when they are always together anyway. Hmmm. Still a cute English story.
September 16, 2021
Made me a. Believer in misleading book covers!
Wasn't sure what to think at the beginning. I absolutely loved it. Characters are actually interesting and fun. Not a dumb one in the bunch. I'm picky about books and am starting in on the next one. Read it!
Wasn't sure what to think at the beginning. I absolutely loved it. Characters are actually interesting and fun. Not a dumb one in the bunch. I'm picky about books and am starting in on the next one. Read it!
October 20, 2023
Great mystery, So glad I found this
What a great book! I had a bit of anxiety in some parts! Couldn’t put it down. The author has excellent writing skills. Keeps you engaged. If you like Cozy Mysteries, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this.
What a great book! I had a bit of anxiety in some parts! Couldn’t put it down. The author has excellent writing skills. Keeps you engaged. If you like Cozy Mysteries, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this.
April 20, 2021
Tough Retirees
I like the way the characters were brought together. Hope someday we find out what happened to her daughter.
I plan on reading more of this author
I like the way the characters were brought together. Hope someday we find out what happened to her daughter.
I plan on reading more of this author
May 13, 2021
Old Heads
I like detective stories involving senior citizens. I find them enjoyable and humerous. Makes me try to solve the mystery along with the characters of the same age.
I like detective stories involving senior citizens. I find them enjoyable and humerous. Makes me try to solve the mystery along with the characters of the same age.
May 18, 2021
A good read
I like good stories and this is one, hope to read more. Hope the second book is just as good.
I like good stories and this is one, hope to read more. Hope the second book is just as good.
August 13, 2021
Super Seniors
What a fun read! Seniors with a past that don't go away. And a husband? companion? who supports and never wavers. Lovely.
What a fun read! Seniors with a past that don't go away. And a husband? companion? who supports and never wavers. Lovely.
November 26, 2021
Good read
5 stars to R T Green love British mysteries and this was a good one. With plenty of action to keep you going. Thank you for the good read.
5 stars to R T Green love British mysteries and this was a good one. With plenty of action to keep you going. Thank you for the good read.
June 11, 2023
Daisy
I enjoyed this book very much. No sex and none needed. I have the next book ready to read and I may be hooked on to this series. Thank You
I enjoyed this book very much. No sex and none needed. I have the next book ready to read and I may be hooked on to this series. Thank You
November 17, 2023
Jane Marple with wellies
As far as cosy mysteries go it was good very entertaining. Another quiet village with deadly secrets. Daisy, Aidan and Sarah make a great team.
As far as cosy mysteries go it was good very entertaining. Another quiet village with deadly secrets. Daisy, Aidan and Sarah make a great team.
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