Italian Rules

a gripping crime thriller set in the heart of Italy
The fourth atmospheric crime thriller in the Daniel Leicester series, set in the beautiful Italian city of Bologna. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones.

'A breath of fresh air to mystery writing' - The Book Elf, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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When Hollywood comes to Bologna, La Dolce Vita turns into sweet murder.

A famous Hollywood director arrives in Bologna to remake a cult film, and the city's renowned cinema archive decides to mark the occasion with a screening of the original. only to discover it has disappeared.

After English detective Daniel Leicester follows the trail of Love on a Razorblade to an apparent murder-suicide, he begins to suspect there may be more at stake than just missing negatives - could the film contain a clue to one of the city's most enduring mysteries?

Together with a Hollywood star from the upcoming remake, Daniel moves from the glamour of Venice Lido to the depths of Bologna's secret tunnel system as a sinister network closes in.

Daniel is about to learn that, for the ultimate 'director's cut', some people are ready to kill.

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Readers and reviewers love Italian Rules!

'Another solid entry in a series that showcases Italy. If the Machiavellian manoeuvres don't draw you in, there is always the cuisine!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've read and loved all of Tom, Benjamin's books, so far, and I think this is the best one yet! - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A really accomplished addition to an already excellent series' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This series is just so fun. Exciting stories that are entertaining, hard to put down and still intricate enough to keep you guessing' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'There are two major stars in this book, the laconic private eye Daniel Leicester and the city of Bologna itself. Tom Benjamin mixes these ingredients perfectly' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants

'Italian Rules is a fabulously sophisticated and classy mystery with an utterly gripping plot' - Victoria Dowd, author of the Smart Women's Crime Mystery series

'Benjamin skilfully combines a cracking crime novel with a love letter to Italian cinema. Italian Rules is an absolute treat' - Trevor Wood, author of the Jimmy Mullen series

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