Murder in Tuscany

Armstrong and Oscar, Book 1

By: T A Williams

Narrated by: Simon Mattacks

Let bestselling author T.A. Williams transport you to Tuscany in this gripping murder mystery

A remote retreat…

Nestled high in the Tuscan hills lies Villa Volpone, home to renowned crime writer Jonah Moore and his creative writing course. It’s also the last place retired DCI Dan Armstrong expected to spend his retirement! Dan’s no writer, but maybe this break will help him to think about the next chapter in his own life story?

A gruesome murder…

But only days into the course, Jonah Moore is found stabbed to death with his award-winning silver dagger! And Dan finds himself pulled out of retirement with a killer to catch.

Eleven possible suspects.

The other guests all seem shocked by Jonah’s death, but Dan knows that one of them must be lying. And as he and Italian Inspector Virgilio Pisano begin to investigate it quickly becomes clear that everyone at Villa Volpone has secrets to hide…

But can Dan discover who the murderer is before they strike again?

Perfect for fans of Lee Strauss and Beth Byers.

©2022 T A Williams (P)2022 Boldwood Books

Great for a fun, cozy listen

I love the narrator. The Author has a good grasp of subtle humor. I couldn’t help but chuckle out loud at of some of the fixes the former DCI gets himself into.

Love the area. Story was wonderful too!

Don’t hesitate to add this book to your cart. Wonderful refreshing story and characters. Creative and humorous, human reactions that you’d feel and do as well. Looking forward to more.

Perfect voices from narratrice. Loved the main character and the lab.

The content and various character were just what we were hoping for. No complaints. Can't wait to follow the developing scenarios in upcoming adventures.

Murder/ erotica - a disgusting combo, couldn’t listen to it.

A writers workshop based on learning to write with erotica as a study was distasteful, crossing the line from mild sexual reference by miles. I left the free book unfinished because of that. If such is his genre he should market his books for readers seeking that underlying theme.

Strains credulity

Why does no one keep their mouth shut? Never have so many loquacious suspects gathered at a country villa since Agatha Christie. The cops (of which our narrator is one - though retired) stumble and bumble while confessions bubble to the surface like methane in a swamp. It reads as though the author wasn't sure himself until the last 1/2 hour who he was going to make into the criminal. Yanks a deus ex machina out at the last minute like the proverbial magician/rabbit/hat. Meanwhile the protagonist moons like a school boy over his ex wife after by his own admission, neglecting her for 30 years.