Murder in Venice
- Author T.A. Williams
- Narrator Simon Mattacks
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 3 November 2025
- Run Time 6 hours and 30 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: health and illness, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
Let bestselling author T.A. Williams whisk you away to beautiful Venice in this cozy murder mystery featuring a retired DCI and his loyal companion, Oscar. 🐶 It really is murder in paradise! 🔎🩸🇮🇹
A movie icon 🎥 A murky past 👀 And a murder mystery set in the magical city of Venice 🇮🇹✨
Private investigator Dan Armstrong can’t believe his luck when he’s invited to the luxury villa of none other than Alice Graceland, movie legend and queen of the silver screen. Could this be his big break - a chance to schmooze with stars and pitch his own murder mystery series? He’s already imagining red carpets and a golden Oscar to accompany his faithful canine companion, Oscar the Labrador…
But when he gets there, things start to look far from magical ...
Alice isn’t looking to bankroll Dan’s writing, but instead she wants him to play host at a murder mystery evening with a glamorous (but suspiciously tense) collection of Hollywood royalty. It should be a meeting of old friends - but just how friendly are they? There’s champagne, candlelight, and an increasing number of grudges floating beneath the surface.
As the murder mystery evening takes a sinister turn, Dan and Oscar find themselves navigating more than the city’s canals to find the truth.
Murder, mischief, and movie-star mayhem in the heart of Venice. Another gripping case for Dan and Oscar to solve
Praise for T. A. Williams:
'A fun mystery and a good read with excellent descriptions 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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