A Vintage to Die For

The Harlan Thane Mysteries Series, Book 1

By: Joseph David Tappero

Narrated by: Joe James

What if you inherited a murder?

Harlan travels home to visit his ailing uncle. The family vineyards, once founded on pride and tradition, now harbor secrets and shady business affairs. Sifting through the detritus of his uncle Noah’s once-idyllic life, Harlan inches ever closer to uncovering a dangerous truth: Someone close will go to any lengths to keep their past hidden... Has Harlan already dug too deep?

I gazed around one last time, taking mental inventory of the dusty wine racks and casks. Nothing appeared missing or out of place.

And yet, something continued to nag at me… Stepping back outside into the full light of day, I tugged at the heavy wooden door. The hinges resisted, creaking and moaning at the intrusion, then swung shut with a deep, dull thud. I reset the crusty padlock, knowing it wouldn’t be long before I’d have to disturb the slumbering wine-cave once again… Set in the quiet beauty of northern California’s wine country, A Vintage to Die For is the first installment in a challenging new series of whodunits filled with suspenseful plot twists and engaging characters. If you enjoy mysteries that keep you guessing, Vintage is the perfect story to sit back with a glass of your favorite varietal and indulge in a puzzling maze of murder and intrigue.

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