Happy Publication Day! Here we are with another in the Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery series, Murder on the Italian Riviera by T A Williams.
A brand-new cozy crime series set in gorgeous Tuscany...It's
murder in paradise!
An ex-con…
Private investigator Dan Armstrong is no stranger to working
with criminals, but when he’s approached for help by Bianca Moretti, he’s on
high alert. Bianca is intelligent and beautiful, and Dan likes her, but he also
once sent her to prison…
A suspicious death…
Bianca explains that a guest has been found dead at her
father’s luxurious and private retreat on the beautiful Italian Riviera. The
police are sure the death is accidental, but Bianca is convinced the man’s been
murdered. Dan’s sure he can get to the bottom of things…as long as Bianca is
telling him the whole truth.
A very revealing case!
But when Dan arrives at the resort, he's in for a shock. He
finds that the place is a naturist retreat, and everybody is walking around
stark naked! Dan is determined to discover the truth, but this is going to mean
revealing a whole lot more of himself than he expected.
Can Dan sniff out the truth about this case before Oscar's
cold wet nose causes havoc?
My Thoughts
I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy crime and especially enjoyed the rich vein of humour which was running throughout. Dan may be staying on the Italian Riviera as part of an investigation but his mind keeps drifting back to Tuscany where he has a feeling that Anna is not best pleased with him. He meets some intriguing characters, some of whom seem to have the necessary motives for a possible murder.
The Retreat, where the suspicious death took place, is an ideal setting for a 'locked room ' mystery, with all the suspects staying put and available for interview. As usual, Dan seems to get the confidence of the local Police which enables him to carry out his investigations. As ever, Oscar seems to have a great sense of character. With a gorgeous setting and some light hearted moments to counter the murder, this is another great cozy crime mystery.
In short: murder mystery and a few surprising twists.
About the Author
I write under the androgynous name T A Williams because 65%
of books are read by women. In my first book one of the (female) characters
suggests the imbalance is due to the fact that men spend too much time getting
drunk and watching football. I couldn't possibly comment. Ask my wife...
I've written all sorts: thrillers, historical novels, short
stories and now I'm enjoying myself hugely writing romance and whodunnits.
Romantic comedies are what we all need from time to time. Life isn’t always
very fair. It isn’t always a lot of fun, but when it is, we need to embrace it.
Murder mystery is all very well, but it needs to put a smile on your face, so
that's why I like to inject some humour. I'm having a lot of fun writing the
Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series set in sunny Italy. They are all
standalone books but if you really want to do it properly, start with the first
one in the series, Murder in Tuscany. If my books can whisk you away to
gorgeous locations, put a smile on your face and maybe give your heartstrings a
tug, then I know I’ve done my job.
I‘ve lived all over Europe, but now I live in a little
village in sleepy Devon, tucked away in south west England. I love the place.
That’s why you’ll find leafy lanes and thatched cottages in many of my books.
Oh, yes, and a black Labrador.
I've been writing since I was 14 and that is well over half
a century ago. However, underneath this bald, wrinkly exterior, there beats the
heart of a youngster. My wife is convinced I will never grow up. I hope she's
right.
T A Williams is the author of over twenty bestselling
romances for HQ and Canelo and is now turning his hand to cosy crime, set in
his beloved Italy, for Boldwood. The series will introduce us to retired DCI
Armstrong and his labrador Oscar and the first book, entitled Murder in
Tuscany, will be published in October 2022. Trevor lives in Devon with his
Italian wife.
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Thanks to T A Williams, Boldwood Books, and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the event. Check out these great bloggers!
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