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Progressing chronologically from a dot-sized protozoan of 550 million years ago, Jenkins has chosen the animals and the portions of them to depict to great effect. ![]() ![]() The exciting artistic presentation that worked so well in Actual Size (Houghton, 2004) is equally successful when applied to prehistoric creatures. ![]() ![]() ![]() Problem is, her family doesn’t seem interested, or so she thinks, other than her brother. ![]() Parker is a new business owner she wants to make her wine and on her own but wants her family’s support. Series: A Colorado Wine Mystery – Book #1įrom Berkley Publishing Group comes the first book Killer Chardonnay in a new wine shop-based cozy series, “A Colorado Wine Mystery.” To restore her reputation, catch a killer, and keep her struggling business open, Parker needs only one thing: some good proof. 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