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Who's Killing the Alchemy Winery?: Old Guys Murder Mystery #6 Kindle Edition

by Jon Spoelstra (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
The bride said yes.

Then she sipped the most expensive wine in the world. Then, alas, she dropped dead.

Somebody was trying to destroy the legendary Alchemy Winery by knocking off some of its best customers. One by one.
Charlie and Ben step in. They don’t know Pinot from Thunderbird. But they know murder.

In this sixth hilarious and twist-filled adventure, Charlie and Ben find themselves deep inside the castle-like estate of Alchemy Winery, navigating a maze of suspects, secrets, and vintage deception.

With the help of their sharp-tongued crew--yep, including Pettise--they uncover betrayals that go back decades—and a killer who’s just getting started.

This mystery is clever, intriguing, full of old-guy charm, and just plain fun to read. You’ll laugh. You’ll gasp. You may never sip wine again without thinking of the Alchemy Winery.

If you’re a fan of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Janet Evanovich, Carl Hiaasen, or anyone who knows murder should come with a side of mischief—welcome to the club.

This is a fast read. Old guys like things fast.


WHAT READERS SAY


***** “I so enjoy these characters, they are smart, funny, and they take a murder mystery to a new level. I really enjoy the way this writer writes, there is wisdom there.”

***** “It has a great cast of characters that one would love to have as friends.”

***** “I must admit out of the thousands of mysteries I have read, none have ended this way. Well done!”

***** “A fast-paced, imaginative, and laugh-out-loud funny mystery.”

***** “I’m in love with one of the old guys. I’m not telling which.”
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    Old Guys Murder Mystery
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CSQXZNZ7
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 265 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 6 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Old Guys Murder Mystery
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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I’m still trying to get my head around the fact that ‘Take Out’ can mean food, dating, or murder.

Somewhere squishing around that thought, I write murder mysteries about old guys solving murders. If you’re under 40, you should pass on these novels. Wait at least ten years, then you’ll enjoy and appreciate them more.

If, however, you’re over 50, these mysteries might hit your sweet spot, well worth the try.

I’m a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, having written nine novels and four non-fiction books. The Old Guys Murder Mystery series has been, by far, the most fun.

The Old Guys Murder Mystery books are fast reads. Old guys like things fast.

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Customers find the book very enjoyable and appreciate its interesting storyline, with one review highlighting its nice twists. The characters are very relatable, and customers enjoy their antics throughout the Old Guys Murder Mystery series.

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Customers find the book very enjoyable, with one mentioning it's particularly suitable for older readers.

"Great book! I am hooked, gotta read the others!" Read more

"Fun book, with plenty of humor and a great story line. ^_^" Read more

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"...I highly recommend these books and if you haven't read any of this series, start with the first and work your way through the series...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storyline of this mystery book, particularly the Old Guys Murder Mystery series, with one customer highlighting its nice twists and another noting how the plot shifts well.

"I love this series. The chatacters are realistic and memorable. It's truly sad when one of them dies...." Read more

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"This is another great book in the old guys murder mystery series...." Read more

"Despite a definite need for more proofreading, I much enjoyed Old Guys Murder Mystery (OGMM) #6, Kindle Edition---and the other five, too...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them very relatable, with one customer noting the cast is hilarious.

"...A lot of the familiar characters are in the story and they do not disappoint but it is the new characters that make this book such fun...." Read more

"...a bit repetitive in parts, but I feel like I know the guys and enjoy their antics. I've preordered the next one and can't wait...." Read more

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"...Imagine how I feel about this one. Characters are developed nicely. It feels like I have known the two main characters forever...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025
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    Great book! I am hooked, gotta read the others!
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  • Dave Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a series!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
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    I love this series. The chatacters are realistic and memorable. It's truly sad when one of them dies. The plots are great (I haven't figured out any of them in advance) and the scenes are like over-cooked steaks -- well done. Everyone over fifty should put this series on their required reading list. I bet I'd enjoy the series even more if I liked golf.
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  • Becky Lehr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
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    Fun book, with plenty of humor and a great story line. ^_^
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  • Judi B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    This is another great book in the old guys murder mystery series. A lot of the familiar characters are in the story and they do not disappoint but it is the new characters that make this book such fun. The ending will really be quite a surprise.
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  • Sherry R Wood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
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    Despite a definite need for more proofreading, I much enjoyed Old Guys Murder Mystery (OGMM) #6, Kindle Edition---and the other five, too. It was as comfortable as an old shoe to pick right up with Charlie and Ben’s familiar lifestyles and uncanny abilities to solve another murder. Since I annotate nearly every book I read, and can well identify with the aging theme, I noted some of the quotes from famous people about aging which appear at the beginning of #6’s chapters, unfortunately absent from some books in this series. I also waxed nostalgic at the mention of Wally Phillips and Larry Lujack, whom I often listened to, growing up in my parents’ home, and “…two-buck chuck” (Charles Shaw) vs the $5K (pre-torching) Alchemy. The wry humor throughout the OGMMs was refreshing, especially this clever chuckle from #6: “…’Take Out’ can mean food, dating, or murder.” I’m looking forward to #7, and after reading the Do-Overs teaser at #6’s end, that too, Jon.—DM
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  • Bevan
    3.0 out of 5 stars OK... but .....
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
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    This is a reasonable yarn - but: rather drawn out; with a lot of characters
    THEN - the ending reads like the author had enough and had decided to end the book… It quickly finishes with a contrived, convoluted series of explanations, some w-a-y out of left field!
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  • Sandy Penny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive Wine, Dead Brides
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    The old guys are at it again. When a bride is killed on her wedding day at one of the priciest locations available for weddings, another bride wants to get married there, but she's afraid. The old guys (my favorite term for them) are asked to investigate. They can't resist the golfing venues offered to them. It's a wild ride with excellent wine and mysteries galore. It was another fun read in the series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Still fun, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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    The formula still works pretty well, but the writing seems to start plodding just a bit. And maybe, just maybe, the roof finally does get fixed
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