Book Review - Murder In Rome by T. A. Williams

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Title: Murder in Rome

Author: T. A. Williams

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 2nd May 2026 

Rating: 5 Stars

A road leading to Rome

Former DCI Dan Armstrong has been living and working in Florence for nearly three years—yet somehow, Rome has always eluded him. That is, until glamorous TV celebrity Tamsin Goodfaith turns up with a request he can’t refuse: investigate her uncle’s suspicious death in the Eternal City.

Murder at the castle

Philip Hastings was a billionaire financier, found dead at his magnificent—if slightly spooky—medieval castle in the Roman hills. Dan and his faithful canine companion, Oscar, soon find themselves surrounded by luxury, secrets and more suspects than sightseeing opportunities.

This time it's personal

But when a second murder follows close behind, the case turns dangerously personal. With whispers of ghosts and crumbling alibis, Dan and Oscar must sniff out the truth before he becomes the next victim. Harder to crack than castle walls—and harder still than stopping Oscar from stealing snacks—this Roman holiday is anything but relaxing. 🐾🐾

Well we get to visit a new part of Italy in this book, and it's one that Dan hasn't been to before either, for it's Rome! Ok technically most of the action is at a giant castle in the hills above Rome, rather than the city centre itself, but it's still a bit different. 

For a start we get to learn of different local delicacies, but equally as seems to be par for the course by now, wherever Dan goes, the dead bodies aren't far behind! 

And what a castle he gets to stay and investigate in, plenty of space for Oscar and what appears to be a closed door mystery.  Tamsin is convinced her uncle Phil was murdered, despite the police ruling it as an accidental death, and within hours of him arriving at the castle, one of Phil's sons is dead. 

And it escalates from there.  I'm not really sure I particularly liked anyone in the castle, they all seemed rather self centred, and the child we didn't get to know enough to be able to like her! I had absolutely no idea who the murderer was, and was very eager to discover the truth. 

Again for me one of the stars and most important characters in this book is of course Oscar.  I'm convinced that I'd love to see a book from his point of view as he is such a wonderful protector of Dan, and detective in his own right.  Ok he woofs a bit, and is very food orientated but he's got amazing instincts, and once again does a stellar job.  Oscar definitely needs a statue built in his honour! 

This was another incredibly enjoyable addition to this series, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  And this is a series that continues to go from strength to strength.  I look forward to seeing where Murder will strike next! 

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