Friday, 10 January 2025

Book Review - Murder in Portofino by T. A. Williams - #HolidayReading Cyprus

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Title: Murder in Portofino
Author: T. A. Williams
Format reviewed: Ebook
Source: Netgalley
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Publication Date: 1st August 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

A much-needed holiday…

Dan Armstrong hasn’t done much retiring since moving to Tuscany, and with his new career as a successful private investigator taking off, it seems murder seems to follow him. He’s hoping a much-needed trip to beautiful Portofino will give him the break he needs and quality time with girlfriend Anna.

A gathering of celebrities…

Portofino is a celebrity paradise, and holidaying on a nearby superyacht is a group of British media stars, all famous for being infamous. Dan isn't impressed by their status or wealth, but when he overhears an argument between two of the group, he suspects something fishy could be going on…

A cold-blooded killer?

And then a body is washed up on shore and Dan’s hopes for a holiday go overboard. Could this simply be a tragic accident or is there a killer amidst the assembled celebrity cast? Dan and Oscar have their work cut out before the tide turns…

It's another gripping case for Dan and Oscar to solve!

A gripping new murder mystery series by bestselling author T.A. Williams, perfect for fans of Death in Paradise, Lee Strauss and Beth Byers.

Poor Dan it seems like anywhere he goes in Italy, a murder and thus investigation is sure to follow, He really should stop cursing every destination with his presence! 

He and Anna are enjoying a holiday in Portofino and surrounding resorts when he overhears an alarming conversation, and then ends up drawn into once again helping the local police. 

This time the murder is connected most likely to a super yacht of TV comics and execs that is moored in Portofino.  Although the name of the yacht - Regal Princess had me thinking of the real life cruise ship of the same name every time I saw it written. 

There are some truly unlikable people on board this yacht, and i was never completely sure who I thought the main suspect was.  

i will say though that Oscar on a dinghy is a hilarious thought and really did make me laugh. 

Oscar, Dan's faithful partner in crime is just as wonderful as you have come to expect, and really should get top billing given how smart he is! 

Loved the descriptions of Portofino, which reminded me of my whistle stop visit there a few years ago, and once again T. A. Williams totally transported me to Italy. 

This is another wonderful addition to this fabulous series. I can't wait to see where the next murder might occur! 

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

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