I love this series, and this latest book did not disappoint at all.
Dan, and his trusty side kick Oscar, are called down to Tuscany to help translate in a murder investigation. Things get a little complicated with not one more but three more murders, lots of shady wine dealings, some quirky characters, and an appearance of Dan's ex wife.
Such a great read, set in the most amazing setting. Already looking forward to the next book. Highly recommend.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

4.2 Stars

One Liner: Fun!

It’s the season of grape harvest in Tuscany. Dan and Oscar, the cutest Lab, are surviving the summer heat somehow. Soon, Dan is asked to help the police investigate a dead body they found near a retired American rockstar’s winery. Seems his hotel has some interesting guests, who may or may not have connections to the Italian mafia.
As more deaths occur, Dan has to connect the dots and find the killer. It doesn’t help that he also has to deal with some personal situations.
The story comes in Dan’s first-person POV.
My Thoughts:
Well, we are back in Tuscany. The September here is brutal with no rain. Naturally, the farmers are worried about the yield (fewer grapes= less wine). The criminals don’t care, of course. They commit crimes no matter how annoying the heat is!
Book #10 can be a standalone, though it’ll help if you read at least one book (any) in the series. Someone from Dan’s past makes a reentry, and this does create some tension. Poor Dan has to think and overthink everything. He is a good man, so this also complicates things, lol.
The mystery is very well done. If you are a fan of the genre, you’ll guess the reason much before the MC and the police. The details are provided. How we bring them together depends on us.
It’s no longer a surprise that Oscar is a terrific judge of character and a competent assistant. He finds clues, identifies unsavory people, and ensures his human is safe. He is the hero!
We have a new sergeant Dini since Innocenti got a promotion. I like this new addition. She is smart, composed, and brave. Hoping to see her in more books.
The pace is steady. Since the book is less than 250 pages, you can easily finish it in a couple of hours or so.
To summarize, Murder in the Tuscan Hills is an entertaining addition to the series and discusses a few important issues that affect the global consumer market. As always, I enjoyed the descriptions of the region.
Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

A fresh new voice, intelligently written, with great plotlines, well written characters and a glorious Tuscan setting, all combines to make a cracking good read - throw in an adorable black Labrador called Buddy and you have the perfect mix! A private detective, previously a London police detective, assists his Tuscan counterparts in solving murders in a posh hotel. Following a bitter divorce and now happily settled in Tuscany,with his canine companion, Jack has found love with beautiful Italian,Anna . So one can imagine his consternation when,asked to interview the English hotel guests, he comes face to face with his ex wife and her sinister new companion. Thoroughly enjoyable read

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.

A suspicious find…

At first it appears that the body found lying outside a prestigious winery has been the result of a tragic hit and run. But then the police discover that this is a cover up for murder…but who would kill in such an idyllic spot and why?

A face from the past?

As Dan investigates, he meets famous ex rock star, Digger, owner of the winery and prestigious Podere Dei Santi hotel. Digger’s guests include wealthy businessmen, tourists, and, among them, suspected mafia hitmen. But more significant for Dan is a face he knows only too well from his own past and he soon finds that wine isn't the only thing fermenting around him.

Could this murder be the start of a gangland war, or do the killer’s motives lie much closer to home? Will complications from Dan's past return to trouble his future? Either way, Dan and Oscar must work around the clock to solve another mystery.

Loved it. Will recommend to others

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.