[PDF] Decanting A Murder eBook

Author : Nadine Nettmann
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 2016-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0738748862

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Can Katie Solve a Case of Chateau Murdeaux? Katie Stillwell focuses on two things in her life: work and practicing for Sommelier Certification with her blind tasting group. The exam was supposed to be the hardest part of her week, but that was before a body was found at an exclusive Napa Valley winery party. When all the evidence points to Katie's best friend, the outspoken and independent Tessa, Katie drops everything to clear Tessa's name. Using her deductive wine skills, she tries to track down the real killer. But when repeated attempts are made on her life, Katie discovers that everyone's secrets must be uncovered—including her own. Praise: A 2017 Anthony Award Finalist for Best First Novel A 2016 Agatha Award Finalist for Best First Novel A 2017 Lefty Award Finalist for Best Debut Mystery Novel "Filled with amusing characters, snappy dialogue and delicious wine pairings, this mystery delivers a fast, sophisticated ride with just enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the final confrontation."—RT Book Reviews () "This debut mystery has a sympathetic main character with secrets in her past, well-drawn secondary characters, a possible love interest, and fascinating detail on wine, wineries, and wine making skillfully woven through the story."—Booklist "Nettmann's lead character Katie Stillwell, aka 'The Palate', as an amateur sleuth is a perfect pairing in this intricately crafted sommelier mystery. At turns fascinating and suspenseful, I was thoroughly captivated by the story and enjoyed every turn of the page. Uncork me another!"—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author "The quiet hillsides and vineyards of California's famed Napa Valley have produced many famous vintages over the years, and first-time mystery author Nettmann knows this territory well . . . The first in a very promising series."—Brendan DuBois, a multiple award-winning author and a three-time Edgar nominee

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Katie Stillwell focuses on two things in her life: work and practicing for Sommelier Certification with her blind tasting group. The exam was supposed to be the hardest part of her week, but that was before a body was found at an exclusive Napa Valley winery party. When all the evidence points to Katie's best friend, the outspoken and independent Tessa, Katie drops everything to clear Tessa's name. Using her deductive wine skills, she tries to track down the real killer. But when repeated attempts are made on her life, Katie discovers that everyone's secrets must be uncovered?including her own.

Author : Nadine Nettmann
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Release : 2019-02-03
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With only a few days left until her Advanced Sommelier exam, Katie Stillwell hopes to balance studying with attending a wine and food festival in Santa Barbara. The weekend with Detective Dean is off to a great start?until an attendee is murdered and suspicion falls on the festival emcee, Master Sommelier Hudson Wiley. Katie tries to keep her focus on the festival and her last-minute studying, but when she discovers people aren't who they say they are, she finds herself in the middle of a tangled web where nothing, except the wine, is what it seems.

Author : Nadine Nettmann
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File Size : 42,44 MB
Release : 2019-02-02
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It was the kind of invitation sommelier Katie Stillwell had only dreamed about: a dinner party at the Sonoma mansion of famed wine collector Paul Rafferty to celebrate a rare bottle. Everyone enjoys drinking the $19,000 wine, but Katie realizes it's not the vintage listed on the label. When she confides in Mr. Rafferty, he asks her to investigate, and she soon discovers the deception goes beyond money?it includes an accidental death that might just be murder. As Katie falls deeper into the world of counterfeit wine, she learns everything is at stake . . . even her life.

Author : Nadine Nettmann
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 32,89 MB
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0738752002

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It was the kind of invitation sommelier Katie Stillwell had only dreamed about: a dinner party at the Sonoma mansion of famed wine collector Paul Rafferty to celebrate a rare bottle. Everyone enjoys drinking the $19,000 wine, but Katie realizes it's not the vintage listed on the label. When she confides in Mr. Rafferty, he asks her to investigate, and she soon discovers the deception goes beyond money—it includes an accidental death that might just be murder. As Katie falls deeper into the world of counterfeit wine, she learns everything is at stake...even her life. Praise: A finalist for the 2018 Mary Higgins Clark Award Winner of the 2018 Silver Medal IPPY Award Winner in Mystery/Cozy/Noir "Fake wines, charity auctions, collector obsession, and a splash of romance enliven this blend. Nettmann, a certified sommelier, certainly knows her stuff."—Publishers Weekly "Nearly every page sparkles with commentary about wine...Uncorking a Lie fills an appealing niche with its likable heroine and enticing, engaging world."—ForeWord Reviews "A good mystery with a limited group of suspects and unlimited wine lore."—Kirkus Reviews "A good sophomore outing for a strong new series."—Mystery Scene "The books are lively and breezy, well-plotted and heightened by danger."—Sonoma Index-Tribune "Bright and delightful, Nadine Nettmann's latest Sommelier Mystery offers another intriguing foray into the elusive world of wine auctions, collections, and rare vintages. Featuring the charming and refined Katie Stillwell, Uncorking a Lie serves up an imaginative blend of quirky characters and curious clues, with dashes of danger and hints of romance. Should be opened and enjoyed immediately!"—Susanna Calkins, author of the award-winning Lucy Campion mysteries

Author : Christine E. Blum
Publisher : Kensington Cozies
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 31,60 MB
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1496712137

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Murder and merlot! The ladies of the Rose Avenue Wine Club are back to track down another killer . . . When New York transplant Annie “Halsey” Hall starts digging for her tiny SoCal dream vineyard off Rose Avenue, the last thing she expects to unearth is an elderly woman. Between decanting chardonnays and rosés, Halsey and the women of the Wine Club pour over the list of suspects. Could the old woman have bottlenecked her great grandson’s latest scheme? Was it a case of super sour grapes with the local historical society? Or did a devious developer close a killer deal? With the help of the Wine Club and her enthusiastic yellow lab, Bardot, Halsey must untangle the twisted tendrils of the mystery to clear her name and end a murderer’s reign of terroir . . .

Author : Michele Scott
Publisher : Michele Scott
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 14,98 MB
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Fiction
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The big day is swiftly approaching for Nikki Sands—Manager of the Malveaux Estates in Napa Valley—and her fiance Derek Malveaux, who owns the winery. But when they start receiving cryptic messages questioning their belief in fate, things quickly turn fatal… As the wedding grows closer, it seems the entire affair is cursed. A chewing gum fiasco forces Nikki to cut her hair and go platinum blonde. Then Derek’s old college buddies, along with an assortment of old flames and frustrating family relations, show up to work Nikki’s last nerve. But when Nikki’s close pal Simon is shot as he walks her down the aisle, Nikki realizes that she has to find a matrimonial murderer before her wedding becomes someone’s funeral.

Author : Aldona Kobus
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 48,26 MB
Release : 2020-01-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1476679622

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The 2018 Netflix series Altered Carbon is a vital contribution to the cyberpunk renaissance, among such titles as Snowpiercer or Blade Runner 2049. This collection of new essays answers the question: is this increasing popularity of cyberpunk a sign of recognition of the genre's transgressive aspects, such as a stark critique of capitalism, or is it the opposite--a sign of the genre's failure to successfully criticize modernity? The contributors consider the series as taking on current issues, from a critique of neoliberalism, through the ethical aspects of biotechnology, up to thanatology. They provoke questions about what it means to be human in a world in which death does not exist. Essays evaluate the surging popularity of the series and cyberpunk at large from a variety of critical perspectives, shedding new light on a challenging and inventive series.

Author : Emily Queen
Publisher : Willow Hill Books
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 14,35 MB
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Fiction
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Break a leg is supposed to be just an expression. It’s Halloween, and Rosemary and her friend are headed to a castle in the country to watch someone be murdered! It’s all in good fun, of course; Vera’s theatre troupe is putting on a murder mystery weekend complete with clues, red herrings, and a slew of dramatic performances. For once, Rosemary and Max will have to work together to solve the case—but will their budding relationship survive a homicide at Halloween? Book eleven in The Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates series. Are you ready to escape to the roaring twenties? For fans of Beth Byers, Leighann Dobbs, Lee Strauss, and cozy historical murder mysteries. A light, cozy mystery with no swearing, graphic scenes, or cliffhangers.

Author : Francine Mathews
Publisher : Soho Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 44,75 MB
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1616957298

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Fresh from her first murder case, Nantucket detective Merry Folger is unwillingly sucked into her second. When Joe Duarte, a fishing boat captain with decades of experience on the wild seas off Nantucket, is swept overboard during a spring storm, his death is pronounced accidental. But his estranged daughter, Del, is convinced it’s murder. She moves back to Nantucket to get closer to the truth, and enlists her old friend, detective Merry Folger, to help. But Del is also hiding secrets of her own, and the police are not inclined to help her with what they see as a wild goose chase. Merry has to defy her boss—her father—in order to investigate.