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Dead on the Vine: (Violet Vineyard Murder Mysteries #1 (A Cozy Mystery)) Kindle Edition

4.1 out of 5 stars 531 ratings

Everyone liked Kevin Harlan, even the person who beat him to death with a rusty shovel...
Claire de Montagne, proprietress of St. Helena's Violet Vineyards, has a husband who would rather date a teenager than raise one, an emotionally unstable daughter with a violent ex-boyfriend and a staff of two who treat her more like a mother than a boss. But she can handle all of that. After all, things could be worse.
Much worse.
Claire is preparing for the bottling of Violet's Vintner's Reserve, hoping to stave off bankruptcy for one more year, when her neighbor, Kevin Harlan, is found murdered in her vineyard. That's awful enough, but when her daughter is arrested for the murder Claire is forced to pursue the real killer on her own, placing herself and everyone she loves in the line of fire.
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About the Author

JM Harvey lives and writes in Dallas, Texas. JM was raised in the Finger Lakes Wine Country of upstate New York where the microclimates created by Seneca Lake produce some very good wines. As a youth JM worked on the family's vineyard and farm, an experience that was invaluable in developing the characters and background for Dead on the Vine. This is the author's first published novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LVD00H8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 July 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Violet Vineyard Murder Mysteries
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 531 ratings

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Customers find the book pleasant to read and appreciate that it provides knowledge about wine production. The storyline receives mixed reactions, with some praising the brilliant plot while others find the ending unbelievable.

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8 customers mention ‘Readability’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a pleasant read, with one customer noting it is very well written.

"I really enjoyed reading this book, from stay to finish it captured my interest...." Read more

"An enjoyable read - especially liked all the descriptions of wine making (and the food to go with it) - but found the ending unbelievable and overly..." Read more

"a good story, not only an enjoyable read but interesting too. I enjoyed the winemaking topic to the book...." Read more

"...A book that is very well written and full of vivid descriptions of people and places as well as a good read. Enjoy!!!" Read more

5 customers mention ‘Knowledge’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's educational content about wine production and vineyards, with one customer noting that wine-making terms are clearly explained.

"...I liked the fact that wine making terms were explained and the storyline was well thought out. I didn't guess the ending at all...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the winemaking topic to the book. Having travelled round the Napa valley and seen the vineyards made the book more readable...." Read more

"Interesting and informative,regarding vineyards and wine making, but storyline rather unbelievable...." Read more

"...A book where the reader can learn a lot about wine production, almost by osmosis...." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Storyline’7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline of the book, with some praising its brilliant plot and interesting setting, while others find it rather unbelievable.

"...the fact that wine making terms were explained and the storyline was well thought out. I didn't guess the ending at all...." Read more

"a good story, not only an enjoyable read but interesting too. I enjoyed the winemaking topic to the book...." Read more

"...of wine making (and the food to go with it) - but found the ending unbelievable and overly violent and bloodthirsty. Too much claret for me!" Read more

"...twists and turns which were sometimes difficult to follow, but also intriguing ,and placing suspicion upon several characters during the course of..." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2017
    I really enjoyed reading this book, from stay to finish it captured my interest. I liked the fact that wine making terms were explained and the storyline was well thought out. I didn't guess the ending at all. Looking forward to the next in the series and hope they're will be more after that one.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2016
    An enjoyable read - especially liked all the descriptions of wine making (and the food to go with it) - but found the ending unbelievable and overly violent and bloodthirsty. Too much claret for me!
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2014
    a good story, not only an enjoyable read but interesting too. I enjoyed the winemaking topic to the book. Having travelled round the Napa valley and seen the vineyards made the book more readable. would like to read more by J.M. Harvey
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2014
    Interesting and informative,regarding vineyards and wine making, but storyline rather unbelievable. A. Lot of repetition and needless description of food preparation. Plot had many twists and turns which were sometimes difficult to follow, but also intriguing ,and placing suspicion upon several characters during the course of the story. I felt the ending was inconclusive and left some loose ends.

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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2014
    A book the reader can confidently get lost in. A book where the reader can learn a lot about wine production, almost by osmosis. A book that is very well written and full of vivid descriptions of people and places as well as a good read. Enjoy!!!
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2016
    Fascinating!!
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2019
    I read this book in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. So many red herrings that kept you guessing right to the end.......and what an ending!
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2019
    the plot is engaging, the protagonists drink and smoke too much. the murder scenes are rather graphic. I did not have much sympathy for the heroine.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Deborah1960
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2014
    I want to read the next installment!
  • Kathleen C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dead on the Vine earns 5/5 Cabernets...Engaging Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 April 2020
    A first-in-a-series is always fun! J.M. Harvey, new-to-me author, penned a delightful cozy with a bit of an edge...although too many references to smoking. I love the Napa Valley/St. Helena setting, one I’m personally familiar, and focusing on the ins and outs of a vineyard, something with which I am personally fascinated. The main character, Claire de Montagne, “pretentiously French” in name only, but in ancestry and maybe temperament Italian and Irish, is of a mature age, separated from a philandering husband, mother to a twenty-something daughter with an abusive boyfriend, and owner of Violet Vineyards. She also finds herself channeling her inner amateur detective when her neighbor’s bludgeoned body is found in her vineyard...murder, of course. But, that’s the proverbial can of worms when more crimes and misdemeanors wiggle out: cold cases, felonies, and accidents that prove not to be. It is a well-written drama engagingly complex with rumors, lies, and red herrings to examine closely...then, Boom! A great conclusion. Using a first-person narrative from Claire’s “I” perspective the drama also delves into her personal life and family angst. Exciting. Engaging. Entertaining.
  • mskarenj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story in an interesting setting
    Reviewed in Canada on 18 November 2014
    I really liked this story. I thought it was well written and the setting is new and interesting. The characters felt real, too. I recommend it.
  • CCSings
    4.0 out of 5 stars yet I enjoyed the glimpse into the wine making process
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2014
    This was a very enjoyable read. I am not much of a wine drinker, yet I enjoyed the glimpse into the wine making process. The story line was good, with interesting and somewhat eccentric characters mixed in. And the author had me guessing who was behind Claire's neighbor until the end.
  • gilly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on 5 September 2018
    A lot of interesting information about wine-making and running a vineyard. Quirky characters and a story with twists and turns all the way to the end

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