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Murder on an Italian Island
An Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery (Book 12)
- Author
- T A Williams
- Narrator
- Simon Mattacks
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 5 August 2025
- Run Time
- 6 hours 36 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
A holiday island…
When private investigator, Dan Armstrong, and his girlfriend, Anna, are invited to the gorgeous island of Elba for a much-needed break, he jumps at the chance. The thought of sun-drenched shores makes Dan promise Anna he won't “play detective” for a whole week…
A luxury hotel…
Their luxurious hotel, with its wonderful food and picturesque seaside views, seems the perfect escape, especially with Dan's best friend Virgilio and his wife joining them. But the calm shatters with a sinister encounter and a sudden, suspicious death...
A decades old case…
Virgilio’s past connection to the victim casts a long shadow, pulling Dan into a decades-old case. But beneath Elba’s beauty lie secrets and resentments. The victim was universally hated, but was his death the result of foul play or just a tragic accident?
With his faithful canine companion, Oscar, Dan must unravel the island's mysteries, a task that soon takes a decidedly personal and unsettling turn.
Praise for T. A. Williams:
'A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions of Portofino that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!' Bestselling author Anita Davison
'T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!' Bestselling author Kate Wells
'The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!' Bestselling author Debbie Young
'Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong wheedle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!' Bestselling author Kelly Oliver
'Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.' Bestselling author Michelle Salter
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
TA Williams is a consistently excellent author. All his novels are beautifully rendered by Simon Mattacks' narration. The stories are always entertaining, driven by wonderful literary creations. The stories are always anchored in a basic understanding of the best of humanity in situations which are less than decent. The term "cozy" mystery while applicable isn't totally flattering because the stories can have a sharp edge to them. The Dan and Oscar series is superb.
Thomas Reilly 2026-03-15
Details
- Author
- T A Williams
- Narrator
- Simon Mattacks
- Duration
- 6 hours 36 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9781835187999
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Don't miss a BRAND NEW instalment in the page-turning Armstrong & Oscar Cozy Mystery series by bestselling author T.A. Williams. Gorgeous Tuscany, a gripping murder mystery featuring a retired DCI and his loyal companion, Oscar.🐶 It really is murder in paradise! A holiday island…When private investigator, Dan Armstrong, and his girlfriend, Anna, are invited to the gorgeous island of Elba for a much-needed break, he jumps at the chance. The thought of sun-drenched shores makes Dan promise Anna he won't “play detective” for a whole week…A luxury hotel…Their luxurious hotel, with its wonderful food and picturesque seaside views, seems the perfect escape, especially with Dan's best friend Virgilio and his wife joining them. But the calm shatters with a sinister encounter and a sudden, suspicious death...A decades old case…Virgilio’s past connection to the victim casts a long shadow, pulling Dan into a decades-old case. But beneath Elba’s beauty lie secrets and resentments. The victim was universally hated, but was his death the result of foul play or just a tragic accident?With his faithful canine companion, Oscar, Dan must unravel the island's mysteries, a task that soon takes a decidedly personal and unsettling turn.Praise for T. A. Williams:'A fun mystery and a good read with descriptions of Portofino that made me want to go book a flight. Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!' Bestselling author Anita Davison'T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!' Bestselling author Kate Wells'The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!' Bestselling author Debbie Young'Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong wheedle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!' Bestselling author Kelly Oliver'Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.' Bestselling author Michelle Salter
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