Murder in Bologna: Read the BRAND NEW Italian cozy mystery for 2026 from bestselling author T.A. Williams, set in beautiful Bologna

Bologna, Italy's happiest city - or is it?

A grieving father asks Dan to uncover the truth behind the death of his gifted son, a student at Bologna's prestigious Art Institute. Accompanied by his loyal Labrador, Oscar, Dan heads north from Florence to investigate.

Still life or still death?

The student's former girlfriend is consumed by grief and the Art Institute is mourning one of its brightest talents. But beneath the surface, Dan senses that someone is hiding the truth.

(Artistic) license to kill?

Doing a favour for his friend, Commissario Virgilio Pisano of the Florence murder squad, Dan soon finds himself caught up in the shady world of drug dealing, organised crime and fraud on a grand scale.

A paintbrush with death

When the killer strikes again, Dan faces one of his toughest cases yet. With Officer Oscar's nose for trouble, he must catch the murderer before it's too late.

Praise for T.A.Williams

'A fun mystery and a good read with 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 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 mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.' Bestselling author Michelle Salter