Deadly Tasting (Winemaker Detective) - Hardcover

Alaux, Jean-Pierre; Balen, Noel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1939474221 ISBN 13: 9781939474223

Verlag: LE FRENCH BOOK, 2014

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Twenty-two-book series
A hit on television in France
Praise for Deadly Tasting
"Its celebration of fine wine, food, and cigars charms." -Publishers Weekly
"It's a crime mystery thriller at its best, intrigue, mystery, set in the heart of Bordeaux and time is running out." - 5-star Goodreads review
"Reminded me of why I fell in love with mysteries in the first place...what a gem. Truly, I think I may have found my favorite new mystery series." Les Thompson, educator, Netgalley review
"Quite clever, enjoyable, nuanced in all the right ways." -Martys Reads
"Some of the detail was new to me and illuminating." - Thinking about Books
"A grand book that is thought provoking." -5-star Goodreads review
"In part this is true tourism in France and in part it is true murder mystery fiction. Lovers of either or of both subjects will be well-served if they purchase this book." - Netgalley review
"A great read and a great mystery." -Marienela
Praise for books in the Winemaker Detective Series
"Will whet the appetites of lovers of both Iron Chef and Murder, She Wrote"-Booklist
Unusually adept at description, the authors man- age to paint everything...The journey through its pages is not to be rushed. ForeWord Reviews
I love good mysteries. I love good wine. So imag- ine my joy at finding a great mystery about wine, and winemaking, and the whole culture of that fascinating world. And then I find it s the first of a series. I can see myself enjoying many a bottle of wine while enjoying the adventures of Benjamin Cooker in this terrific new series. William Martin, New York Times bestselling author
A fine vintage forged by the pens of two very different varietals. It is best consumed slightly chilled, and never alone. You will be intrigued by its mystery, and surprised by its finish, and it will stay with you for a very long time. Peter May, prize-winning, international bestselling author
An excellent mystery series in which you eat, drink and discuss wine as much as you do mur- ders. Bernard Frank, Le Nouvel Observateur
Perfect for people who might like a little treachery with their evening glass of Bordeaux, a little histo- ry and tradition with their Merlot. AustCrime
A wonderful translation... wonderful descriptions of the art, architecture, history and landscape of the Bordeaux region... The shoes are John Lobb, the cigars are Cuban, and the wine is classic. As is this book. Rantin, Ravin and Reading
Combines a fairly simple mystery with the rich feel of the French winemaking industry. The descriptions of the wine and the food are mouth- watering! The Butler Did It
Benjamin Cooker uses his composure, erudition and intuition to solve heady crimes that take place in the exclusive and realistic world of grand cru wines. Jean-Claude Raspiengeas, La Croix
An enjoyable, quick read with the potential for developing into a really unique series. Rachel Coterill Book Reviews
A series that is both delectable for connoisseurs of wine and an initiation for those not in the know. Marine de Tilly, Le Figaro
I finished it in one sitting! I learned so much about wine making...But more than that is was a good little mystery nothing wasted. The book would be perfect for a book club to have a wine night. Bless Your Hearts Mom
This is an excellent translation. You never have the feeling you are reading a translated text. The author obviously knows Bordeaux extremely well, and he knows quite a bit about oenology. The book should be a hit with lovers of Bordeaux wine. Tom Fiorini, The Vine Route
Praise for Deadly Tasting
"This is a real page turner, so you may want to keep that bottle of wine handy so you don t have to budge from visiting Bordeaux." - Goodreads (5 stars)
"Another spanking good mystery set in the wine country of France. A story to savor." - Goodreads (5 star)
"Another great mystery from authors Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noe l Balen with a poignant touch as our amateur sleuths look into crimes committed about 70 years ago." - Marienela Blog
"I haven t been this enthusiastic about a series in a long time, but now that I ve read Deadly Tasting, book number four in the Winemaker Detective series, I m hooked." - Not Quite Home
"It s not surprising that this quite charming food and wine mysteries have been made into a popular French television series. The characters are well drawn and reasonably believable. The book is well plotted, the motivation and resolution is tragic but credible." Memories of Lives Left Behind "

This story of amateur but expert sleuths in wine country is a polished piece of work." Fresh Fiction"

Francophiles, history buffs, mystery fans, Oenophilia s will want to add Deadly Tasting if not the entire series to their reading shelf. The Discerning Reader"

The hero, Bordeaux-area wine expert Benjamin Cooker and his assistant, Virgile, add sleuthing to their credits and quickly immerse the reader into a menu of murder, fine wine and food...Enjoy a glass of French wine as you read this slim paperback. El Paso Times"

Difficult to forget and oddly addictive...deserves a high mark for keeping the answers hidden and the pages turning." Foreword Reviews (Deadly Tasting)"
I was captivated with the intrigue from the very beginning. The tension of the story was perfectly paced and I was caught up in the mystery of catching the serial killer. The writing was very good and the storyline very creative. Fun and intriguing read! Book Nerd
Wonderful light entertainment... like bonbons. 5-star Netgalley review
A delightful story filled with both fun and suspense. 5-star Netgalley review
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Reseña del editor:

A serial killer is on the loose in Bordeaux. A local chief detective calls wine expert Benjamin Cooker to the crime scene of a brutal murder. The killer has left a strange calling card: twelve wine glasses lined up in a semi-circle with the first one filled with wine. Cooker is charged with the task of identifying the fabulous grand cru and is astonished by what he learns. A second victim is found, with two glasses filled. Is the killer intentionally leaving clues about his victims and his motives? Memories are jogged about the complicated history of Bordeaux during Nazi occupation. It was a dark time: weinfuhrers ruled the wine trade, while collaborationists and paramilitary organizations spread terror throughout the region. In present-day wine country, time is running out. Will Cooker and his young assistant Virgile solve the mystery before all twelve glasses are full?

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: LE FRENCH BOOK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1939474221
• ISBN 13: 9781939474223
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144