"A corker of an entry in a series that often pairs fascinating historical mysteries with clever modern ones."—Kirkus Reviews
"Well-crafted. Crosby is a steady hand in unraveling the tangled subplots, and she populates Lucie's world with sympathetic secondary characters who come fully alive. Fans of contemporary regional mysteries will be well satisfied."—Publishers Weekly
"The winery frame story supports the multifaceted plot, as do details layered into the tale about genealogical research, forensic anthropology, and DNA testing."—Booklist
"Crosby continues to display her superior narrative skills, her deft advancement of her recurring characters’ lives and her knowledge and love for the region of which she writes. Thought-provoking as well as entertaining, it marks another exceptional effort by Crosby."—The Free Lance-Star
Praise for The Vineyard Victims:
“Crosby's full-bodied eighth Wine Country mystery... keeps the reader guessing until the exciting climax.” —Publishers Weekly
“A fine mystery, solid characterization, and a shocking finale.” —Kirkus Reviews
"Author Ellen Crosby has uncorked a heady, suspenseful story...offering a sturdy plot and in-depth characters that enhance this colorful, complex page-turner."—BookPage
"Crosby concocts her usual absorbing plot, into which she blends her knowledge of Virginia's wine country. And in Lucie, she further develops a credible and captivating character who once again wins the reader's heart. Full-bodied and crisp, The Vineyard Victims goes down with ease."—Richmond Times-Dispatch
Praise for The Champagne Conspiracy:
“Charming, funny... a superior cozy.” —USA Today
“The wine industry and the ins and outs of running a winery provide the background for this mystery with its well-drawn characters and satisfying puzzles. Recommend to… anyone who enjoys mysteries in which historical research plays a key role.” —Booklist
“A series of cliff-hangers help propel the intriguing, well-paced plot. Like Lucie’s best wines, this story combines freshness, body, and considerable complexity.” —Publishers Weekly
“A sparkling and heady whodunit.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Another cozy charmer!” —Library Journal
More praise for the Wine Country Mysteries:
“Crosby has constructed a neat whodunit, supported by enough wine-making lore to give it some extra body.” —The New York Times on The Merlot Murders
“Like a fine wine, Crosby’s debut is complex and intricate… This is a terrific kickoff to what promises to be a highly satisfying new series." —Publishers Weekly on The Merlot Murders
“Crosby imbues her work with a killer plot (and surprising conclusion), agreeable characters, polished prose and colorful detail. . . . Blended, they provide a superior yield.” —The Richmond Times-Dispatch on The Sauvignon Secret
“The meticulously researched historical background—always a hallmark in Crosby’s novels—is nicely balanced by an intriguing mystery.” —Booklist on The Vintage Vendetta
“If wine be the nectar of the gods, Ellen Crosby’s series of wine-flavored mysteries is a heady quaff for us mere mortals… The Bordeaux Betrayal is a long swallow of pure delight.” —Easton (MD) Star-Democrat
