Another great escapade for Dan and Oscar. I love this series and to see what they get up to next. Plenty of twists and turns and suspense to keep me hooked. Well rounded characters. Great writing style. Eagerly awaiting the next adventure. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

Another wonderful mystery starring Dan Armstrong and his black lab Oscar (who is, as always, the star of the book). Dan and Oscar find themselves at home on a very hot, late-summer day, when a neighbor asks for their help. But before they can even assist, they get called to a luxury hotel/winery nearby, where a man has been killed. Was he murdered? Dan’s involvement in this case—with familiar police officers as well as new faces—will force him to deal with an array of interesting characters, including a celebrity, whom he is eager to meet, and someone from his past, whom he is much less interested in encountering. Once again, the descriptions of food and wine (the latter being an especially important aspect of this story) and the local environment, make this a welcome installment in what is one of my favorite cozy-mystery series. Thanks to T.A. Williams, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to provide an honest review.

They say all things come full circle. The first book in this series began with Murder in Tuscany, and here we are, in the tenth installment, once again set in Tuscany.

Murder in the Tuscan Hills, the tenth installment in this series is not only my new favorite but also the new best so far. A blast from the past (Dan’s, of course), Mafia hitmen, double-crossing 'gentlemen,' a wine festival, a rock star, and—oh yes—a murder that kept me guessing until the very end.

The murder mystery itself started as something simple—if there’s even such a thing as a 'simple murder mystery.' A possible hit-and-run turns into a wine-and-Mafia-hitmen fest, with more crimes happening before Dan can say 'Chianti.'

While the murder mystery kept me guessing until the end, with plenty of suspects, red herrings, and unexpected twists, Dan’s personal life could be summed up in two words: plot twist.

Peppered with quirky and sometimes naughty humor, the story is engaging, entertaining, and completely engrossing. I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Murder in the Tuscan Hills is the latest addition to the Armstrong and Oscar Cozy Mystery series by T.A. Williams. Although I haven’t read the previous books in the series, I found it easy to dive into the world of former DCI Dan Armstrong and his loyal black lab, Oscar. In this installment, the duo is drawn into a murder investigation at a local hotel, further complicated by the unexpected reappearance of Armstrong's ex-wife.

This is a lighthearted, cozy mystery that offers a fun and engaging distraction. The murder plot is thoughtfully constructed, though it veers into somewhat predictable territory. The characters are charming, and Oscar, as always, is the standout. However, I found the subplot involving Armstrong's ex-wife, Helen, a bit distracting. It seemed like the author was trying to create a love triangle between Armstrong, Anna, and Helen, but this felt contrived and detracted from the overall plot.

Overall, Murder in the Tuscan Hills is an enjoyable read for fans of cozy mysteries, though it may not break new ground.

Book 10 of the Dan Armstrong and Oscar cosy crime thrillers. Set in Tuscany (obviously) near Florence and for first time readers Armstrong is a retired DCI from London living in Italy and writing crime fiction whilst being a PI who helps the police. Oscar is his beautiful black Labrador who loves him and food in equal proportions. Reads well as a stand-alone, as do all the other books in the series, and always well written with a good twisty plot.

Briefly, Armstrong is asked to help his Italian colleagues after a murder outside a winery, near a luxury hotel. This is immediately followed by another murder at the hotel itself. Complicating matters further Dan discovers his ex wife is staying there with a friend of dubious character. How will his close friend Anna react to that?

With its typical antics Dan finds his life getting a bit complicated. Can he sort out his personal life whilst helping with the police case. Wonderful descriptive novel that takes you to the heart of the Tuscan countryside and for me Oscar steals the show! Cosy, comfortable and entertaining read

Charming setting, twisty plot

I love the laid-back charm of retired DCI Dan Armstrong and loyal canine companion, Oscar. This is the first book I have read in the series, and I am captivated by it. T A Williams is one of those authors who can transport you to a place that seems so real. You are in the vineyard with the sun scorching down. You can smell the ripening grapes and hear the drone of the insects. You enjoy an aperitivo with neighbours in a taverna among the rolling hills of Tuscany.

It is even more startling when a body turns up in this idyllic place. The body found in a nearby vineyard appears to be a hit-and-run victim, but is it? Commissario Virgilio Pisano calls Dan and Oscar to a nearby luxury hotel and winery. He wants Dan’s help in interviewing some of the English-speaking guests. Among the other guests are 3 suspected mafia bosses and their 3 bodyguards. There are many suspects including a former rock star owner of the hotel, a sketchy London restauranteur, and a menacing winery manager. When another murder occurs, Dan and Virgilio’s Florence Murder Squad must work to prevent more deaths. They get help when Oscar sniffs out some key clues to the murders.

This was an excellent cozy mystery with lots of complex twists and turns. I loved the evocative descriptions of the beautiful Tuscan countryside and nearby Florence. It is also filled with mouth-watering wine and food. There are so many interesting characters. An 80-year-old woman races her vintage Bugatti through the sleepy village of Montevolpone! It is a very pleasurable read! Recommended for readers who enjoy Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the digital ARC!

This book was a very enjoyable surprise! I don’t think I’ve read any books by this author before but I look forward to reading more hopefully in this series. The backdrop of Tuscany and Italian words really added to this enjoyable crime mystery. Oscar the Labrador stole the show!

It is very hot and dry in the Tuscan hills. Dan is walking Oscar when he sees his neighbotr Fausto Giardino who is wondering why his wife is so happy. When he asks why, she says she is happy because she loves him. He has seen a date listed in her diary for 3pm the next day, and Fausto wants Dan to follow her. Dan has Fausto put a tracker on her car.

Meanwhile, Virgilio calls and tells Dan a body has been found near a fancy hotel with a nearby winery making American Rock Star wine. The man was already dead (strangled) when run over by a truck. His finger prints don't match anyone they know, and the pockets had been emptied. Dan spends the morning at the hotel questioning, and finds that his former wife Helen is staying in the hotel with with a flashy Englishman about whom Dan has suspicions. In the afternoon he follows Fausto's wife to the obstetrics center at the hospital. Now Dan knows why she is so happy, and he can give good news to Fausto (after she has a chance to tell him herself).

Soon there are more deaths at the hotel and Dan's new Italian partner Anna finds out that Helen is in the hotel. The case is very complicated, but Dan finally makes a very helpful discovery.

I read the first book in this series in July and finished the 9th in the series when I noted this 10th book was about to be published. Dan and his dog Oscar are very good at solving cases. I thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC so that I could read the book before publication.

I am a big fan of the Armstrong and Oscar Murder mysteries. I was thrilled to get an advanced copy of the latest. I have never actually read any as I listened to all the previous ones. I still think I prefer the audio just a little more than actual print. I love hearing “ciao Dan” 😀. This book was great, I was happy to have Virgili back with Dan and throw in his ex wife too. Oscar is the one who makes me smile. His appetite, his compassion and in this book finding the murder weapon. Fun and honest mystery, thank you

I can't believe we are now on the tenth book of the Dan and Oscar series, and I honestly believe Murder In The Tuscan Hills is the best one yet! As always, TA Williams writes wonderful descriptions of the lovely Italian setting, and although I've never visited Tuscany before, I was taken there straight away and pulled right into the heart of the story.

The main characters of Murder In The Tuscan Hills (and indeed the whole series) are Dan and Oscar. I absolutely love these characters. Dan has a very determined and logical outlook, but he is very compassionate and I always want to see how he gets to the bottom of the often complex cases with which he assists the police. As the series has developed, he has grown closer to Anna, and I also really enjoy their story arc, and I love the way that TA Williams introduces Helen, Dan's ex-wife, to the story this time, as it really tested their dynamic. However, Oscar is undoubtedly the star of the show and I absolutely love his intuition for people's emotions, as well as his cheeky knack of being able to convince people to give him food wherever he goes.

Although this series is cosy crime (and it wouldn't work any other way), I felt that Murder In The Tuscan Hills did up the stakes slightly. The plot is clever and complex, and I was just as foxed as Dan and the police team as they tried to work out who was responsible for the murders. I loved the red herrings along the way, and I had no idea who the culprit was!

I definitely hope there is more to come from Dan and Oscar soon!

Another hit in the series. This one has Dan, and his dog, helping the local police with multiple murders. Possible mafia connections, possible wine fraud all act as possible motives. Good story and kept my interest throughout. Would highly recommend this book and author.

A fun entry in the Dan and Oscar mystery series, set in Tuscany. In this installment, we’re getting ready for the grape harvest when a body is discovered near a luxury hotel on a vineyard owned by a former rock star. Dan, a retired detective, is asked to help sort out the underworld suspects, wealthy guests with shady pasts, local residents, and the people working at the hotel and vineyard. 

Tuscany is again a star in the mystery, as T.A. Williams’ writing descriptions of the scenery, wines, and food are almost as good as being there. The murder is satisfyingly resolved, though some subplots could have been further explored.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Great a new series to get my teeth into and I loved it. Set in beautiful Tuscany I loved reading about the grapes. The relationship with the dog really added to the story and I look forward to reading more in this series. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

It's murder in paradise! A picturesque scene…. As grape harvest season rolls around, retired DCI Dan Armstrong and his beloved canine companion, Oscar, are looking forward to a nice quiet September. But when Dan is contacted about a mysterious death out in the Tuscan Hills, it seems that work must come before pleasure! This book was a good cozy mystery! It had light suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery a good who done it and a few twists! The story was interesting, it wasn’t one of my top favorite but still worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Dan and his faithful Labrador Oscar are called in by the Italian police when an English journalist is found murdered in a vineyard owned by an aged American rock star. The rock star owns the swanky Podere Dei Santi hotel near the vineyard and there are a number of non-Italian guests which Dan's friends in the local police force would like his help in interviewing.

Not only are there three 'gentlemen' and their bodyguards who look suspiciously like Mafioso, there is also a Anglo-Italian restauranteur, a French wine merchant, the surly vineyard manager, and numerous other suspicious characters, but it is the restauranteur's companion who causes Dan the greatest surprise.

Whilst Dan and the police are still searching for a motive for killing the journalist, the body count mounts - can they uncover who did what and why?

I flip-flop on this series, sometimes it feels like cosy mystery by numbers and I began to suspect that making the books available on Kindle Unlimited might be an incentive to just churn them out in a formulaic fashion. However, I really enjoyed this book, the reveal of the murderer was a result of painstaking interviews, picking up on clues, reinterviewing witnesses etc. The plot was plausible and overall probably my favourite in the series.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.

September in Tuscany is supposed to be a season of beauty and bounty, as the grape harvest begins in the region’s sun-soaked vineyards. But for retired DCI Dan Armstrong and his loyal Labrador, Oscar, tranquility is interrupted by a chilling mystery. A body discovered near the prestigious Podere dei Santi hotel turns a peaceful countryside into the setting for a murder investigation, and Dan is called upon once again to assist the Italian police.

At first glance, the death appears to be a hit-and-run accident, but the autopsy reveals a more sinister story. As Dan digs deeper, the suspects include wealthy guests with murky pasts, suspected mafia members, and even a face from Dan’s own history—his ex-wife, adding a personal twist to the already tense investigation. The picturesque hills of Tuscany may seem idyllic, but murder, gangland intrigue, and secrets buried among the vines prove otherwise.

T.A. Williams masterfully captures the essence of Tuscany, from its vivid landscapes to its culinary delights, providing a rich backdrop for this cleverly plotted cozy mystery. The steady pace keeps the reader engaged as clues unfold, and the witty interplay between Dan and Oscar, who is as much a hero as his human, adds warmth and charm to the story.

The new sergeant, Dini, is a welcome addition to the cast, bringing fresh energy to the dynamic between Dan and the Italian police. The suspense builds steadily, leading to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion, though some threads could have been explored more deeply.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Armstrong and Oscar series or diving in for the first time, Murder in the Tuscan Hills offers a delightful blend of mystery, intrigue, and a touch of personal drama. The undercurrent of global issues adds depth, while the vivid descriptions make you feel like you’re right there under the Tuscan sun.

Highly recommended for cozy mystery fans, especially those who enjoy atmospheric settings and the lovable presence of a canine sidekick. Perfect for a weekend escape!

Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It is blisteringly hot inn Tuscany; there has been no rain for months and it is coming to the vendemmia. Although the fruit is small on the vines the quality looks like it will be good.
Retired DCI Dan Armstrong is working as a Private Investigator and does on occasion, get co-opted to help the local Gendarmerie with translation and problem solving. A phone call from the local Commissario Virgilo Pisano sees what he thought would be quiet week, turn into a full scale murder enquiry at the Podere dei Santi, the luxury hotel on the way to Montespertoli.
A body has been found on the side of the road, just outside the showrooms of Rockstar Chianti, the vintage produced by the Hotel. It has been apparently run over by a truck, but the autopsy shows it was murder.
It appears the murder could be involved with the Mafia, as three of the guests certainly fit the image of Mafia bosses, other guests have shady pasts and one, Dan’s ex-wife comes as a severe shock!
Two more murders are committed which leaves the Police and Dan wondering who it is, and what is the motives behind such a killing spree as every lead to date has gone nowhere.
TA Williams has captured the very essence of Tuscany and the underworld that is a part of Italian life in Murder in the Tuscan Hills as Dan, Oscar, his very savvy Labrador, and the Gendarmerie struggle to find the killer; a person who is very comfortable with committing murder.
Murder in the Tuscan Hills is the third book in the Armstrong and Oscar Cosy Mystery series which can be read as a standalone, as Williams has taken the time to set the characters well with a little of their backstory.
This well constructed, snappily delivered Murder Mystery series makes it very easy to look forward to the next book.

It's the first book of this mystery series that I have read and it was so well written and interesting that I have to check out the other books too.
A retired British detective and his faithful furry companion Oscar help Italian police solve multiple murders in nearby vineyard hotel property. Dan is trying to help solve the case that evolves from a murder to 5, involvement of mafia, an old American rock star and for the cherry on top his ex wife shows up among the suspects. A very entertaining read.

As always, this latest book in the series is a fun read with the usual character's returning and a new Sergeant to meet. The descriptions of the countryside, Florence, and food, and front and centre as always which is a welcome feature of this series. The only draw back is that this is quite a short book and this made ending fell a bit like a rush to the finish but still a good read, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Dan is asked to help translate for the Italian police when a body is discovered near a winery/resort in Tuscany. When three more bodies are found, Dan must work with the local police to determine whether all of the murders are connected and who committed them. As always, this latest book in the series has lovely descriptions of the countryside, Florence, and food, and includes several favorite recurring characters (Dan's dog, Oscar, is always welcome). The ending felt a bit rushed, but the author ties together the various strands, Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the eARC.