After a career as a Treasury agent, Jack Donne had become a vintner in southern California's wine country. As a job, it wasn't much easier, but it was safer. At least for a while. As the quality of the wines improved, however, and as the prices rose, so did the desire of some to take advantage.
Ozzie Cole's label was gaining in popularity, something Cole himself was notably lacking. No one liked him - certainly not his competitors - and even his family wasn't upset to know he was having trouble ... in the form of someone counterfeiting his prized, and increasingly valuable, pinot noir. When he comes to Donne for help, Donne is less than enthusiastic. But when Cole's father is found murdered, and everyone's finger points at Ozzie, Donne looks a little more closely. And when his own father is threatened, Jack Donne gets on with some rather pressing business that has little to do with grapes.
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Seller: Dan Pope Books, West Hartford, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First printing. A clean, tight copy (considerable water staining to top edge of jacket). Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. Mystery. Sale. Seller Inventory # 1783
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3495199-6
Seller: Once Upon A Crime, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
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HARDCOVER. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. We're always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of all books, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Contains number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Jacket is in a Mylar cover. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. No remainder mark. Seller Inventory # sku520006995
Seller: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. X2 - An advance uncorrected proof paperback book in very good condition that has some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. A Jack Donne Mystery. Although not marked in any way, this copy comes from the personal collection of Otto Penzler, legendary editor and founder of the Mysterious Press, an award-winning icon in the genre. 8.25"x5.25", 199 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. William Relling Jr. (William Edward Relling Jr.) was a St. Louis-born horror/mystery writer. He graduated from Lutheran High School North in 1971. He was a member of the Colin Sphinctor Band and in 1978 moved to Los Angeles with the band. When the band broke up, Relling chose to stay in Los Angeles, where he continued writing. Fellow writer Gary A. Braunbeck wrote of Relling's death by suicide in his 2010 book To Each Their Darkness. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advance Reading Copy (ARC). Seller Inventory # 2511ec1549
Seller: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First US Edition. BH4 - A first US edition hardcover book SIGNED by author and inscribed to Otto (Otto Penzler) on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling on the edges, top to bottom crease/fold on the back right side, some scattered light scratches and rubbing, light tanning and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, wrinkling on the spine edges, small red line on the top page edges, vertical line glue stain on the back endpaper near the hinge, some light discoloration and shelf wear. Although not marked in any way, this copy comes from the personal collection of Otto Penzler, legendary editor and founder of the Mysterious Press, an award-winning icon in the genre. A Jack Donne Mystery. 8.5"x5.75", 200 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. After a career as a Treasury agent, Jack Donne had become a vintner in southern California's wine country. As a job, it wasn't much easier, but it was safer. At least for a while. As the quality of the wines improved, however, and as the prices rose, so did the desire of some to take advantage. Ozzie Cole's label was gaining in popularity, something Cole himself was mostly lacking. No one liked him - certainly not his competitors - and even his family wasn't upset to know he was having trouble. in the form of someone counterfeiting his prized, and increasingly valuable, pinot noir. When he comes to Donne for help, Donne is less than enthusiastic. But when Cole's father is found murdered, and everyone's finger points at Ozzie, Donne looks a little more closely. And when his own father is threatened, Jack Donne gets on with some rather pressing business that has little to do with grapes. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 2206ec844
Seller: Tombstone Books, Newtown Square, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardcover in fine condition in fine dust jacket - signed by the author on the title page - 1st Jack Donne wine mystery - fine, as new copy. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # msh5557
Seller: MURDER BY THE BOOK, Warwick, RI, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition with complete number line beginning with 1. Light stain at rear inside cover from glue residue by binder, small stain at front endpaper, top of page edges spotted else near Fine in fine dust jacket, not price clipped, in protective mylar cover. After a career as a Treasury agent, Jack Donne had become a vintner in southern California's wine country. As a job, it wasn't much easier, but it was safer. At least for a while. As the quality of the wines improved, however, and as the prices rose, so did the desire of some to take advantage. Ozzie Cole's label was gaining in popularity, something Cole himself was notably lacking. No one liked him - certainly not his competitors - and even his family wasn't upset to know he was having trouble . in the form of someone counterfeiting his prized, and increasingly valuable, pinot noir. When he comes to Donne for help, Donne is less than enthusiastic. But when Cole's father is found murdered, and everyone's finger points at Ozzie, Donne looks a little more closely. And when his own father is threatened, Jack Donne gets on with some rather pressing business that has little to do with grapes. -- Publisher. Book. Seller Inventory # 015601
Seller: Eureka Books, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 200 pages. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. Seller Inventory # 245912