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Decanting a murder : a Sommelier mystery

by Nettmann, Nadine, 1980-

Format: Print Book 2016
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Summary

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 Timesbestselling 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

Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "San Francisco sommelier Katie Stillwell attends the prestigious Frontier Winery anniversary party as a guest of her longtime best friend, free spirit Tessa Blakely. Unfortunately, during the party the winery's owner, Mark, is found dead in a tank of wine, and Tessa is the chief suspect. Determined to clear her friend, Katie investigates, interviewing suspects herself and working with Napa Valley sheriff's deputy John Dean. During her investigation, Katie is attacked twice and soon becomes a suspect herself after a second death occurs, and the murderer tries to frame her. 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. However, Dean too readily includes Katie in his investigation, and it's hard to believe that Katie doesn't contact the authorities after the first attack and returns to the winery by herself after the second attack. Still, this one's worth a look, assuming it becomes a series.--O'Brien, Sue Copyright 2016 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Subjects Wine -- Fiction.
Murder -- Fiction.
Detective and mystery fiction.
Publisher Woodbury, MN :Midnight Ink,2016
Edition First edition.
Language English
Description ix, 251 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN 9780738748504
0738748501
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