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Murder at the Matterhorn de T. A. Williams

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Pre-order the BRAND NEW instalment in bestselling author T. A. Williams' Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series!

A brand-new cozy crime series set in gorgeous Tuscany...It's murder in paradise!

An old friend in need...

Despite being retired from the police, Dan Armstrong is always on hand to help with solving a crime. So, when he's contacted by an old colleague in need of help, Dan readily agrees. The only problem Dan can see is the location – an isolated mountain-top campsite of UFO enthusiasts.

An unexplained death...

But these are no ordinary star watchers, and when Dan arrives one member of the group is already dead. Some of the group suspect alien abduction, but Dan is sure the killer is much closer to home.

An out of this world case?

Dan doesn't believe in aliens, but faced with a black hole of secrecy from the group of suspects, he and Oscar have their work cut out to catch the...


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Publication Date: 24th Nov 2023

4 Stars

One Liner: A compact cozy mystery

Dan Armstrong gets a call from his former colleague asking for help. It seems a team of ufologists (UFO enthusiasts) are camping on an isolated mountain cap. There’s been a death, which looks much murder. Dan agrees to help and joins the group as a fellow enthusiast.

Even though they think aliens are involved, Dan is sure the murder is the handiwork of a human and someone from the group or in the region. With Oscar by his side, Dan now has to play the interpreter and solve the crime with the local police. Can they find the killer before more deaths occur?

The story comes in Dan Armstrong’s first-person POV and works as a standalone.

My Thoughts:

As a reader of the series, I enjoyed this book as much as the previous ones. I’m also a believer in UFOs, though not the characters here.

Being a cozy mystery, the focus is more on the crime and suspects rather than the technicalities of UFOs and science. Most of the content tends to be of a nonbeliever since it comes from Dan’s POV. However, he does his best to keep an open mind, which proves to be helpful.

Of course, a book set in Italy has to have a lovely setting and good food. This time, we tour the snow-capped mountains, the surrounding forest, and the autonomous village in the foothills. There is enough tea to satisfy a British reader and enough wine and food for the Italian reader.

The mystery is just right- neither simple nor complicated. One part is easy to solve, the other needs a bit of work but has a logical conclusion. We can guess who the killer is despite not knowing the reason.

Anna (Dan’s girlfriend), Virgilio and his wife, etc., have very minor roles. Dan and Oscar work with a different police team. And as Dan says, this one is indeed teamwork. Many people contribute, creating a more balanced approach. Inspector Costey is impressive. I hope we get to meet again.

Oscar does what he always does – makes puppy eyes at everyone, becomes popular with ladies, eats as much as he can get, and helps solve the case in his own way. No one can resist a cute lab, right?

The pacing is on the slower side, as it is with the series. However, the chapters are of moderate length and provide some sort of progress to keep the plot moving.

To summarize, Murder at the Matterhorn is an entertaining mystery and a good continuation of the series. Does it have aliens? Well, read the book to find out. ;)

Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

#NetGalley #MurderattheMatterhorn
2023 2023-net-galley-challenge arcs ...more41 s29 comments Alayne Emmett1,316 94

I enjoyed this one especially as it was set in the Alps. The descriptions of the scenery was vivid and the story was pacey and kept me interested. Some of the characters were a little strange but, that added to the story. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review. 7 s Alison3,370 128

Three and a half stars.

Dan Armstrong and his trusty canine companion Oscar are asked by an old friend in Scotland Yard to assist his sister, she's been attending a two-week Ufologists camp near to Matterhorn looking for evidence of extraterrestrials but a fellow camp mate has died in suspicious circumstances and she thinks there is something weird going on. Dan agrees to pretend to have an interest in UFOs and at the same time offers his services to translate for the local police force as a bilingual native English speaker with the ufologists who are all British/American.

I thoroughly enjoyed this, I had my suspicions about the murderer almost from the start (well maybe midway through) but it came together well.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

Available on Kindle Unlimited.2023-read arc contemporary ...more3 s Pam Robertson1,199 8

This cosy crime story takes us to the north of Italy, to the Matterhorn where out of this world happenings are on the agenda. Looking at the night sky is a group of varied characters who all have their own eccentricities. Dan Armstrong is drawn there because of a suspicious death. Welcomed by the local police, he is able to infiltrate the group and aid the police as a translator. There are lots of clues to follow and some colourful characters to investigate.

As usual, Oscar steals the show with his meaningful looks and ability to charm. There are some great descriptions of the local area and the delicacies which are available at the nearby eateries. There is a lot to discover about the backgrounds of the characters and how they may or may not know each other. Dan lets us in on his thoughts on the case, as he practises his investigative skills. There is a surprising denouement which makes for a satisfying read.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book1 zoe Hitchen386 3

Retired Detective Dan Armstrong is back giving us a glimpse of the beautiful scenery in Tuscany where he lives and works as a private investigator.
A man is found dead in the Matterhorn region and Dan is asked by an old police colleague if he can attend the scene and find out more about the incident.
Dan agrees to help and takes along his trusty sidekick Oscar the labrador .
The group of people the man was with were trying to spot UFO activity .
Dan helps the local police by interpreting the groups responses to the police interviews and also learns the man was murdered.
The group contains a few suspects and any one of them could be the perpetrator.
The book is well written and easy to read.
The location is beautiful as always and I was kept guessing right until the end .
An enjoyable cosy mystery and I’m looking forward to the next case for Armstrong and Oscar.
Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.netgalley-arc1 Pietro326 7

I love this series more with every installment! This is T.A. Williams’ fifth mystery featuring retired police commissioner Dan Armstrong and his faithful dog Oscar. Here Dan travels north from his home in Tuscany, to the Alps, to help an old friend, whose sister is camping with a group of UFOlogists. When their search for extraterrestrial life at the Matterhorn is interrupted by murder Dan agrees to infiltrate the group and aid as a translator. The unusual setting and events make for a great story. Dan meets some very interesting characters and the descriptions of food and the beauty of Italy are as vivid as in the previous books. Plus, Oscar is as charming as always! Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.netgalley1 Jan5,470 78

Not an unbiased review. Love the series and Oscar in particular!
Dan Armstrong retired after 30 years in the Murder Squad where his "pals" gave him the "gift" of a writers' retreat in Tuscany. Since then, he has become divorced, settled in to stay in Italy, made friends with some men in the local Polizia, adopted a Black Lab (Oscar), written a mystery that's recently been published, and made the acquaintance of a bilingual professor who seems to understand that you can take the man out of The Job but you can't take The Job out of the man.
While this is a cozy mystery, it is also something of a procedural because of personal involvement with the local police where they make use of his Italian/English translation abilities and he gathers information from his colleagues back in England. Fun, twisty, surprising, and definitely unputdownable! Great characters, good worldbuilding, very relatable, and no problem as a standalone.
I requested and received an EARC from Boldwood Books courtesy of NetGalley. Thank you!




cooperation cozy-mystery excop ...more1 Emmalynn2,087 22

Love this series, Dan and Oscar are the perfect investigating pair. This time between murder and UFO’s they are off on a jaunt to bring a killer or killers to justice. 2023-books-i-read intl-cozy1 Molly110 4

3 1/2 stars. Fun and an easy read. A good break from major battle sagas, as much as i enjoy reading those with my brother :)1 Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks) Robey1,149 65

Dan and Oscar make such a wonderful team and it’s been great being back in Italy with them. Murder at the Matterhorn is one of those cosy mysteries everyone needs to enjoy once in a while - fun characters, a beautiful if not harsh environment for a setting and enough of a mystery to keep you guessing. It’s an easy, read in one sitting kind of book but don’t let that put you off. It’s just what I needed after a long day at work. 1 Gordon18

I've read all 5 of this series by T A Williams and just love them. Easy to read, well written and great stories.1 Avril Hemingway753 3

Another fun Dan and Oliver book, this time set in the shadow of the Matterhorn. There is a murder and a brazen attack to solve, lots of beautiful scenery and a new cast of police character's and very wacky suspects. It was well written and usual and went along at a good pace. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.1 Anne1,974

A call from an ex-colleague worried about his daughter, part of a group of UFO enthusiasts camping in the Alps where a body has been found, sees Dan and Oscar leaving Tuscany for a while and going undercover, providing translation help (and, as always, a little more) to the local police. Although some of the group might believe it was the work of extra-terrestrials – fire at the site where the body was found, signs of a spaceship having landed, and plenty of lights in the night sky to excite the ufologists – the perpetrator is far more ly to be human.

And there are certainly plenty of suspects at the camp – the victim turns out to be known by several of them, and there are plenty who might have their reasons to be glad to see his end. And it’s quite a substantial cast of characters yielding those suspects – many of them distinctly quirky, others with hidden secrets, all quite wonderfully drawn individuals moving in and out of the frame in turn.

The police team is led by a heavily pregnant inspector who’s initially none too keen on Dan and Oscar’s involvement – but won over as they work more closely together, and she appreciates the advantages of having them on her side if she’s going to bring the investigation to a necessary early conclusion. Oscar, of course, sets about charming all the ladies in turn – while Dan, as always, usually has to work rather harder. And there’s also a part to be played by the supporting characters we’ve become familiar with in the earlier books in the series – paving the way, doing some background digging, helping piece the facts together.

The mountain setting is just wonderful – so vividly described, with its villages and landscape (with plenty of pine cones and sticks for Oscar), the nearby hotel and convent-cum-eatery extending the focus of the investigation and providing places to convene and regroup out of sight from the group (and also providing Oscar with opportunities to stave off any possibility of starvation – the local police chief ensuring Dan is frequently well fed too).

There are, as you’d expect, plenty of red herrings – some skullduggery and surprises along the way, but the expected satisfactory conclusion with identification of the villain I’d entirely failed to spot. And without spoiling the story, I really have to mention how very much I loved the scene at the book’s ending – the quite perfect touch!

Every book in this lovely series becomes my new favourite – and this one is certainly no exception. Sheer enjoyment from beginning to end, but with plenty of substance to the investigation to keep more dedicated mystery aficionados happy and make it a wholly compelling read – I really loved it, and hope we have many more books to come.kindle Sara652 12

Originally reviewed for Chick Lit Central (www.chicklitcentral.com)

It’s another fantastic read by T.A. Williams! The Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mysteries series always has the best stories and unique plots, and this by far was one of the more unique plotlines. This time, Dan is tasked with digging deeper into a potential murder among UFO enthusiasts. Given the background of Tuscany and Dan’s prior mysteries, a reader would never suspect that Dan would find himself among ufologists, but he takes it all in stride. Despite not believing in UFOs, he has to make it appear as though he does in order to get to the bottom of things.

As always, there is a long list of potential suspects and Dan reflects on all of them, one by one, to ensure the reader is following right along with him. From the get go, we’re focused on certain possible perps, and I had a feeling it might be one person who appeared to be glaringly obvious, but then that lead didn’t pan out, only to have to follow a new lead to someone else…Murder at the Matterhorn really kept me on my toes, from start to finish, in order to discover the truth.

Oscar truly is the best! In one particular scene, when faced with possible tragedy and an injured character, Oscar literally lies next to the injured character in order to provide his own body heat. It was the sweetest, most touching gesture ever. A reader can’t help but feel more endeared to such a beautiful creature, and he really makes me appreciate my own dog all the more.

Usually, I read mysteries that are harder around the edges, with plenty of scary undertones, but there is comfort and warmth within this cozy mystery series. We still get the thrill of the chase, along with the suspense needed in order to keep us on the hook, but Dan and Oscar add a fantastic element that really rounds everything out. Not to mention T.A. Williams and his signature style for creating an incredible scenic backdrop that is always another character within his stories. I look forward to the next mystery for this dynamic duo to solve! It was a definite five-star experience for me. Joanne Lewis273 11

I’m always eager to read any new release from this author and this was no exception.

One of the things I love most about any T A Williams book, regardless of genre, is his ability to immerse you fully in the storyline and the location from the outset.

In this cozy crime mystery, the fifth in the series (although easily read as a stand-alone) and featuring former detective Dan Armstrong and his lovable Labrador Oscar, the action is set in the north of Italy where a murder has taken place during a ufologist convention in the mountains.

Despite the somewhat obscure alien theme, Williams expertly blends this naturally into the narrative. From Dan’s scepticism to the details of supposed sightings over the Matterhorn , the storyline is never overwhelmed by it, yet it lends a unique take on the murder and its suspects.

I think this is my favourite book of the series so far, perhaps because of its more unique setting and a part of Italy I am less familiar with. As always, the descriptions of the local dishes are tantalising and always make me want to try them for myself!

Oscar cannot help but steal the limelight in his own inimitable way and I especially loved the descriptions of Dan struggling to get him to sleep in his own bed, both in the camper-van and at the hotel.

I also particularly d the character of Inspector Costey, from her hardened indifference at the outset on meeting Dan, to discovering not only her incredible work ethic but also her softer side as she got closer to the birth of her first child.

The great thing about this series is it keeps you second guessing about the possible motives and suspects. The twist at the end of this one was certainly unexpected!

A truly satisfying read.

With thanks to the author, Rachel at Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to participate in the tour. Lynsey626 32

‘Murder at the Matterhorn’ is the fifth book in the series and was a thoroughly engaging read that was out of this world! Although this is the fifth book in the Armstrong and Oscar mysteries it can be very easily read as a standalone. I do recommend reading the whole series though as I love them! Plus, you get swept away to Italy and there is a cute dog - what isn't there to love?!

Dan Armstrong is a retired Chief Inspector from the Met police but now resides in Tuscany Italy, where he runs a private investigative agency. When an old colleague and friend gets in touch saying his sister has been involved with a suspicious death whilst, on holiday in northern Italy, Dan jumps at the chance to help out. She is currently camped with a bunch of UFO enthusiasts, one of who has sadly died. Dan inserts himself into the group as a fellow enthusiast and then offers to translate for the police. Dan doesn't believe in aliens but he believes one of the group is responsible for the death. Will he find out who is it before anyone is killed?

I really Dan being out of his comfort zone a wee bit and the change of location to the Alps in Northern Italy injected some freshness into the series! Not that is needed it though. But a change of scene is always lovely. The wackiness of the storyline was brilliant and I laughed a lot throughout the book! But when you boil it down to the bare bones you are really getting the classics of a crime investigation - lies, secrets and deception.

Once again I got very hungry reading this book as the author s to throw in a lot of references to the local cuisine and it really whets the appetite! It was really easy to visualise what was occurring during this tale as the author thoroughly managed to encapsulate the location in his writing!

Let me know if you pick this one up! Chitra Iyer293 63

I had just finished reviewing a book by T. A. Williams and didn’t realise that I was reading another one by the same author. This is a compliment because these back-to-back readings were entirely different from each other. The previous one was a romance and this one is straight up who-dun-it. One thing is common though; the author’s hold on the reader’s attention through his narration.

The story is about a retired police officer, Dan Armstrong, who is now settled in Tuscany. He is called to help out in a murder investigation up in the Alps, right in the vicinity of the Matterhorn. A man, who was part of a UFO enthusiast group, has been murdered. Dan decides to do his bit and takes his dog, Oscar, along with him and together they set out to find more information about the dead man.

The story has a good pace and details are unravelled little by little but not once did I get bored. I love who-dun-its and I would categorise this as a casual police procedural. The beautiful descriptions of the place surrounding the Matterhorn instantly transported me there. That’s the highlight of the author’s narration – brilliant storytelling skills!

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Amongst the beautiful writing and the scenic backdrop, one simply gets lost and is in a trance even after the book is done being read. An absolute must-read. Rachel Gilbey2,973 540

Dan, I had to contain my scepticism for a fair amount of this book, as he helps the police investigate a murder at an encampment of UFO enthusiasts. For those at the camp are utterly convinced that it was an accidental killing, caused by an alien rocket ship backfiring, and the dead person just being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Thankfully the evidence doesn't support that theory but instead leads us to meeting a whole group of rather interesting folk, of which I could of obvious looking suspects emerge fairly fast.

Was nice seeing Dan and Oscar away from their beloved Tuscany and instead up in the mountains this time, with a new police team being helped too.

And Oscar is as fabulous as always, able to put especially the ladies at ease, allowing Dan to try to get to know the truth.

I am loving how every book so far in this series feels quite different and seeing Dan and Oscar being able to travel and be in new situations will help keep this fresh for books to come. Of course the series regulars are present too, just not front and centre.

This is another fabulous addition to the series, and one I hope keeps going for a long while.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 1 Sunny48 1 follower

OSCAT, THE ITALIAN ALPS, AND SIMON MATTACKS! WHAT COULD BE BETTER?!
I love this wonderful Cozy Mystery Series! But if you're just now finding it, it won't matter if you start with this one, as it is a stand alone and Mr. Williams will catch you up enough to follow along. You'll probably it so much you'll go back and start at book #1 where Dan and Oscar have their cute meet and the start of their "happy ever after". That's not really a spoiler because Oscar is the most adorable Labrador Retriever.
If you have ever been near one of these lovable, smart, forever- toddlers, you know that the only thing to do is to fall instantly and forevermore in love. Oscar delivers the comic relief all the time, right on cue.
Throughout the series, the fabulous actor and voice actor extraordinaire, Simon Mattacks, gives such a fabulous narration, you'll feel you're listening to a movie with a whole cast of actors. His accents and individualization of characters is simply the best, and he embodies Dan Armstrong!
I do hope the series makes it to the small screen.
In the meanwhile, treat yourself to a listen, or at least grab this book. It's the perfect book for relaxing when your life gets to be too busy. Jane490 6

It’s always a pleasure to spend time with retired inspector and now private investigator in Florence, Italy, Dan Armstrong and his black Lab, Oscar. Murder at the Matterhorn is no exception. This is the fifth book in the cozy series by T.A. Williams and Dan and Oscar are helping investigate the death of a man who was with a group of UFO aficionados near the Matterhorn in the Italian Alps.

The setting of this book is stellar and I found myself salivating as the author described many of the meals Dan and Oscar enjoy. As you can imagine, the characters are varied and the plot is solid. Plus, Oscar gives this series added flair and light humor.

It is rare for me to be able to discern the guilty party but this time I did have a pretty good idea of who was involved. Murder at the Matterhorn is, for the most part, a well-written police procedural, rather than an overly complicated mystery.

I’ve enjoyed all of the books in this series, but this particular book isn’t my favorite. I think it’s probably due to the subject matter. I don’t find UFO-related stories all that compelling. Nevertheless, it’s definitely an enjoyable book and I’m looking forward to more adventures with Dan and Oscar. NetGalley provided an advance copy. Annarella13.1k 146

I love Dan&Oscar mysteries as I always have a lot of fun and they keep me guessing.
This time we are far from Tuscany, in Valle d’Aosta and I love the attention to the details and the realistic descriptions of the places.
This is an intriguing case and, trust me, there’s a lot of ufologists on the North West Alps. The characters are quirky, one of the most interesting parts is how Dan can communicate with them and learn what he need to solve the case.
The mystery is full of surprises, and I loved the solution. It’s a well plotted, tightly knitted, and fast paced story I read in one sitting.
I remain of the opinion that Mr Williams’ book should be marketed by the Tourist Offices as they’re an entertaining and compelling way to learn about different part of Italy.
I would suggest Langhe for the next mystery as I would be curious to read about Oscar searching truffles (joking)
If you are new to this series go and read the rest even if this one can be read as a stand-alone.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for this digital copy, all opinions are mine.blogtour cozy-mystery netgalley ...more1 Elaine - Splashes Into Books3,663 121

What a different murder mystery complete with UFOs
Are the UFOs occupants the killers - no one knows!
A campsite with UFO enthusiasts hoping they're true
Who knows just what any of them might be getting up to.

A brilliant setting, near the Matterhorn, this time
With a different group of police investigating the crime.
More delicious sounding food and brilliant sights to see
And a clever investigation that definitely appeals to me.

Dan and Oscar are called to help a friend
Who is worried how his sister's holiday will end!
Someone with her has apparently been killed
By aliens, perhaps - she's definitely not thrilled.

The writing is engaging, keeping me turning pages all the time
And endeavouring as I'm reading to solve this deadly crime.
The food, the settings, the people - everything feels it's true!
I'm really enjoying this series and my virtual visits to Italy, too,

Another great read with Dan and Oscar on the case
Set in a glorious area with so much taking place.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.2023 adult adventure ...more1 M.J.Author 90 books219

Murder at the Matterhorn is an 'out of this world' addition to the Armstrong and Oscar detective series.

This new case sees our trusty duo involved in a murder case that involves UFOligists on the side of one of Italy's most iconic mountains, the Matterhorn. While Dan does his best to convince a group of fanatics that he, too, believes in aliens, he's trying to get to the bottom of a suspicious death.

As with all of the Armstrong and Oscar cases, there is no end of suspicious activity, and while Dan and Oscar might be sampling the local fare, they are also busy at work, helping the local police through the language barriers of a group of British people in Italy, while using Dan's British contacts as well.

Another fabulous addition to the series of well-thought-out mysteries. As ever, the eventual resolution is not at all what the reader is expecting.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my review copy. cosy-crime Ann76 5

Dan and Oscar Go Camping in an Old Minivan

In this entry in the Armstrong and Oscar series, T.A. Williams manages to collect at least 17 suspects, nearly all British, at a campsite within sight of the Matterhorn.

The campers have gathered because they are interested in the UFO sightings reported in the area.

Amazingly, I can remember all those suspects a couple of weeks after reading the book. Williams has made them distinctive individuals, from an elderly duo down to younger people and smartly dressed to covered in tattoos. And there is one very pregnant police officer.

I have noticed that the authors of a successful series often start going to extremes when they feel they are running out of ideas. They have the characters go back in time or bring in Scooby-Doo or a villain with supernatural powers. I was worried about the UFO emphasis in this book, but Williams didn't quite jump the shark here. Almost, but not quite.2 s Lynda1,536 83

Book 5 in the Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery series featuring ex Detective and now PI Dan Armstrong and his best mate Oscar his black labrador. Settled in Tuscany he is asked by Virgilio if he could help with an investigation into a death in the Matterhorn region. It involved a group of English people and the local police needed help with translation.

Briefly, Dan finds himself amongst a group of ufologists. A body has been found and the group believe the victim was caught in the blast of a UFO taking off. The police and Dan investigate although to be fair an awful lot of time is taken up sampling the local good and wine!

Some hilarious moments from UFO the group believing there are aliens living amongst them. Yes it is that sort of story! An hilariously clever cozy murder mystery and a very enjoyable read.
boldwood1 Kitty McIntoshAuthor 10 books49

Retired Scotland Yard detective, Dan Armstrong is contented with the slower pace and quiet life in Tuscany. But an urgent request from an old colleague sends him to the Alps, with his trusted canine companionOscar. A mysterious death at a camp of UFO enthusiasts has the local police puzzled. The fact that the suspects are all English speakers doesn’t help. Dan infiltrates the camp and offers his translation services to the police, hoping to solve the case and help out a friend. But can he do it before the killer strikes again?

I d Dan and found him to be an intelligent and caring investigator. He took time to get to know the people at the camp, and his gentle probing proved effective. His adorable dog, Oscar, put the suspects at ease, making his job easier.

The mystery was compelling and I found myself immersed in the story. The setting was unusual and beautifully described. Dorothy 1,506 34

A very enjoyable read. I really d the setting in the Alps and the writer makes the surroundings come alive. Dan is a retired police inspector from the Met but he is now retired and makes his living as a private detective. He is in a new relationship, and is constantly to be found with his Labrador Retriever, Oscar, by his side. Dan has been contacted by his younger sister who is in the Alps with a group who are hoping to see a spaceship land and to meet extraterrestrials. One of the group has died under suspicious circumstances and she fears foul play. Dan stays at an alpine hotel not far from the group who are camping near the mountain. Dan agrees that the death is suspicious and this is confirmed when another death occurs. Co-operating with Italian police, Dan makes his own investigation and solves the case.dotsbooklist2024 library Debbie Rozier976 59

I adore this mystery series set in the Tuscan region of Italy. In this installment, Dan and his full of doggie personality, Oscar, head to the mountainous region of Italy to solve a crime.

Dan is a retired police investigator from England who is now a PI in Italy.

Dan is doing a favor for an old friend. He heads to an isolated mountain top with a group of UFO lovers where a murder has taken place. Dan helps the local authorities with not only translations but also with figuring out one murder that becomes two.

And it isn’t aliens doing these crimes my friends.

T. A. Williams delivers not only breathtaking descriptions, but also another nice twisty cozy mystery in the series. Jillian733 11

A relaxing police procedural with Dan, Oscar and yet another Italian police inspector to need the services of a retired English policeman with a good command of Italian. I foresee more cases on the Swiss border. I the way relationships and team work are established in this series. Evidence, meticulous checking and scrupulous reasoning all prevail. While instinct and relationships are taken into account, they are subjected to scrutiny . All characters are treated respectfully by the author.

The setting is, again, important and well integrated.

Maybe not the best book of the year, but a lovely, satisfying, relaxing read in the midst of pre-Christmas chaos. A sanity sustainer. Jane HuntAuthor 2 books108

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