Overview
Spring is in bloom in Redwood Grove, where Annie Murray is deep in preparation for the party of the season in her sweet California village. But things are about to take a dark turn.
The annual Spring Fling features live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, and entertainment. There's even more reason for celebration with the official launch of Better with Age wines; the passion project of Penny Shurr, Annie's dear friend, who has been painstakingly restoring an old vineyard and estate on the outskirts of town. Penny's winemaker, Luca Garcia, is winning every newcomer's award and making waves in the industry. So much so that Douglas Bryne, the head of a major distributors, makes a special detour to the village to pitch Penny on getting her wines into stores nationwide.
There's just one problem. Luca immediately recognizes Douglas, and he's not happy to see this old contact from his time in the Yakima Valley. It appears the feeling is mutual.
When Douglas's body is discovered in the park's fountain, Luca is suddenly the top suspect. Annie and Fletcher are on the case. Can the Novel Detectives uncork the truth before an innocent man takes the fall, and before the real killer decides to strike again?
Perfect for readers who love:
- Cozy bookshop and small-town mysteries
- A warm, close-knit community setting
- Found family and workplace friendship
- Amateur sleuths on the case
- A victim with a secret past and multiple suspects
This latest Novel Detectives mystery, for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, blends small-town charm with a gripping murder investigation that will have you reading late into the night.
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