I thought I'd read previous books in this series in the past, but as I read, I couldn't remember any of the history of the characters--so now I wonder. I was a bit confused as to the relationship between Ray and Hanna--but I think they aren't so sure about it either, so that might be why. There also seems to be a bit of a love triangle with Sue also being in love with Ray. ( )

Sheriff Elkins manages to get through this book without injury. A first for him, I think. Seven others are not so lucky, stating with the lovely and talented wine industry writer and consultant who is throttled among the ripened Merlot grapes. Mayhem ensues and bodies begin to turn up throughout beautiful Cedar County. Executed immigrant workers, illicit lovers similarly dispatched; with fires and a boat explosion create chaos in this usually quiet and picturesque place until Sheriff Ray finds the common threads linking the crimes. Definitely more of a thriller than a mystery but enough of the latter to keep the story interesting and moving. As per Aaron Stander's modus, we explore Michigan wine making, a current U.P. area of interest. Another easy read in this good series. ( )