Murder in Chianti

Armstrong and Oscar, Book 2

By: T A Williams

Narrated by: Simon Mattacks

An addictive cozy murder mystery from bestselling author T. A. Williams

Murder in broad daylight…

When millionaire magnate, Rex Hunter is found with his head bashed in on the eighth hole of his prestigious golf and country club in beautiful Chianti, it’s a clear case of murder. Hunter was rich and successful and the envy of many, so retired DCI Dan Armstrong thinks the case will be a hole in one to solve….

A despised victim…

But as Dan and his trusty sidekick Oscar begin to dig deeper into Hunter’s lifestyle, they discover a man despised by many. A renowned womaniser, ruthless boss and heartless family man, it seems no one is particularly sorry to see Hunter dead. And the list of possible suspects is endless…

A murderer covering their tracks.

Dan is determined to catch this clever killer, but it seems every new lead brings another dead end. Will this be one case Dan and his canine companion won’t solve?

Perfect for fans of Lee Strauss and Beth Byers.

©2023 T A Williams (P)2023 Boldwood Books

Incredible performance!

The performances in this audiobook were very well done! Five incredible stars! Can’t wait to start the next book in the series.

Love this series!

Location. Characters. Writing.
All good! Glad there are several in the series. Comforting, without being too cozy.

Fantastic second book in the series!

After returning from a trip to Tuscany, a friend suggested that I read or listen to the novels of T A Williams. It just so happened that the library had the first novel in this series on audiobook. After listening to it and loving it, I pre-ordered the second audiobook “Murder in Chianti”.
And I’m so glad that I did. Simon Mattacks is a fabulous voice actor, allowing for the flavors of Italy, especially the Tuscan region, to shine through his narration. And he manages the Australian accents and Italian accents with apparent ease while still maintaining distinct voices for each character.
Well plotted, the mystery hums along at a quick pace, while continuing to build the character development of Dan and the supporting cast. Oscar the black Labrador Retriever is a wonderful pet Watson. Walks allow Dan the opportunity to search for clues, meet the potential witnesses and suspects, and ponder. The entire story resolves in a satisfyingly interesting way without feeling convoluted or forced.
Really hoping there is a third novel in the series in future.

The main characters are likable and complex enough to want to know better.

There’s humor, but no silliness. The setting is fun. I look forward to Dan’s next case, and seeing how the overall story develops. These are not cardboard characters! This is a well written story. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next. Heads-up: the books work fine as stand-alones, but I’m listening from book one. The narrator is superb.

Another Hit!

I am living vicariously through TA Williams’ novels. …loved the atmosphere of the nooks and crannies in and around Chianti,.…and the Food! …loved the story flow and the believable dialogue, and loved the voice of the narrator, S. Mattacks. Can’t wait for the next in the series.