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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. 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.

Eigentlich genießt Dan Armstrong seinen Ruhestand, doch als ihn ein alter Kollege um Hilfe bittet, zögert er nicht lange, sondern macht sich auf den Weg zu einem ungewöhnlichen Ort: Ein abgelegenes Camp für UFO-Enthusiasten auf einem einsamen Berggipfel. Doch die idyllische Sternenguckerei wird jäh unterbrochen: Ein Mitglied der Gruppe ist tot. Während einige bereits von einer Entführung durch Außerirdische überzeugt sind, behält Dan einen kühlen Kopf.

Nestled high in the Tuscan hills lies Villa Volpone, home to renowned crime writer Jonah Moore and his creative writing course. It’s also the last place retired DCI Dan Armstrong expected to spend his retirement! Dan’s no writer, but maybe this break will help him to think about the next chapter in his own life story? But only days into the course, Jonah Moore is found stabbed to death with his award-winning silver dagger! And Dan finds himself pulled out of retirement with a killer to catch.

As the sticky heat of August settles over Florence, Dan Armstrong is ready for a well-earned break—sightseeing with fiancée Anna, daughter Tricia and her fiancé Shaun. But when a British man is found dead inside the city's magnificent Duomo, Dan's plans quickly change. The victim, Tristan Angel, is a super-wealthy arms dealer with a saintly name and a devilish reputation. But what was he doing in the cathedral, and who decided to make it his final confession?

When millionaire magnate, Rex Hunter is found with his head bashed in on the eighth hole of his prestigious golf and country club in beautiful Chianti, it’s a clear case of murder. Hunter was rich and successful and the envy of many, so retired DCI Dan Armstrong thinks the case will be a hole in one to solve.But as Dan and his trusty sidekick Oscar begin to dig deeper into Hunter’s lifestyle, they discover a man despised by many. A renowned womaniser, ruthless boss and heartless family man, it seems no one is particularly sorry to see Hunter dead.

When private investigator, Dan Armstrong, and his girlfriend, Anna, are invited to the gorgeous island of Elba for a much-needed break, he jumps at the chance. The thought of sun-drenched shores makes Dan promise Anna he won't “play detective” for a whole week… Their luxurious hotel, with its wonderful food and picturesque seaside views, seems the perfect escape, especially with Dan's best friend Virgilio and his wife joining them. But the calm shatters with a sinister encounter and a sudden, suspicious death..

Her work has got in the way of relationships before but never like this. Annas job as a geologist takes her all over the world, including to the beautiful island of Elba, where shes sent to look for precious metals. And the island isnt the only thing thats gorgeous she cant believe her luck when she meets windsurfer Marco and sparks fly. But Anna must keep her role on Elba a secret to avoid upsetting the locals, which means lying to Marco even as they grow closer. When her old friend Toby visits, Anna suddenly finds herself torn between the attentions of the two men. However, Annas not the only one keeping secrets.

A collection of sizzling summer-themed crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most popular, exciting and diverse children’s book authors! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder...

Life as a private investigator in the suburbs of Florence isn’t always as glamourous as Dan Armstrong imagined it to be, until he is asked to investigate a recent spate of violent attacks on a Hollywood movie set in Florence. The star of the show, movie-star royalty Selena Gardner, fears her life is in imminent danger. As Dan investigates, he discovers secrets and scandals are rife within the cast and crew. But with no actual murder, Dan believes these attacks could simply be warnings to someone…until the first body is found.

Private investigator Dan Armstrong can't believe his luck when he's invited to the luxury villa of none other than Alice Graceland, movie legend and queen of the silver screen. Alice isn't looking to bankroll Dan's writing, but instead she wants him to play host at a murder mystery evening with a glamorous (but suspiciously tense) collection of Hollywood royalty. It should be a meeting of old friends - but just how friendly are they? As the murder mystery evening takes a sinister turn, Dan and Oscar find themselves navigating more than the city's canals to find the truth.

Despite being retired from the police, Dan Armstrong is always on hand to help with solving a crime. So, when he’s contacted by an old colleague in need of help, Dan readily agrees. The only problem Dan can see is the location – an isolated mountain-top campsite of UFO enthusiasts. But these are no ordinary star watchers, and when Dan arrives one member of the group is already dead. Some of the group suspect alien abduction, but Dan is sure the killer is much closer to home.

Penny has a dead end job in a London café, a boyfriend in Australia (what could go wrong?) and an art career that's going nowhere...until one good deed leads to an extraordinary proposition. This is her chance to turn her life around and at long last, fulfil her dream to visit Venice. Maybe, just maybe, she could even find true happiness with the handsome man of her dreams.

Beatrice Kingdom (Bee to her friends) wakes up in hospital in Tuscany. After an accident on a film set leaves her burned and scarred, she feels her whole life has been turned upside down. Bee is offered the chance of recuperating in a stunning Tuscan villa in the company of a world-famous film star, the irascible Mimi Robertson. Here amid the vines and olive groves, Bee quickly finds there’s more to the place than meets the eye, not least a certain Luca (and Romeo the dog).

Dan Armstrong and the new love of his life, Anna, are heading to a hotel deep in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside for a long weekend, looking forward to some time away from the stresses of their day jobs. With the beautiful and historic city of Siena just around the corner, it promises to be relaxing and enjoyable. What could possibly go wrong? But when a mutilated body is discovered in the hotel grounds Dan is called in to help with the investigation. But who or what could have been responsible for such a vicious attack? Was it the work of wild animals, or is there a brutal murderer at large?

When Italy’s greatest opera singer, Rodolfo Argento, is killed in a terrible car accident, the police initially rule his death a tragic accident or suicide. But his elderly mother, Violetta, believes this to be poppycock! Her son was a brilliant driver and had too much to live for. She suspects foul play and turns to Private Investigator, Dan Armstrong to discover the truth. So Dan and Oscar travel to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, to find out what really happened. There Dan discovers Rodolfo’s private life could have come straight out of a Shakespeare play.

Eigentlich sollte der Ruhestand in der Toskana aus Wein, Sonne und Entspannung bestehen. Doch seit Dan Armstrong als Privatdetektiv durchgestartet hat, scheint das Verbrechen sein treuester Schatten zu sein. Ein Kurztrip in das malerische Portofino soll nun endlich die Rettung bringen: Romantik pur mit seiner Freundin Anna, fernab von Tatorten und Verhörzimmern. Ein zufällig belauschter Streit verrät ihm: Hinter der glitzernden Fassade der VIP-Welt brodelt es gewaltig. Die Urlaubsstimmung sinkt auf den Gefrierpunkt, als eine Leiche an den malerischen Strand gespült wird.

Die letzte Arie Italien trauert um sein Idol: Der Startenor Rodolfo Argento ist bei einem mysteriösen Autounfall ums Leben gekommen. Die Polizei tippt auf ein tragisches Unglück, doch Rodolfos resolute Mutter Violetta lässt sich nicht abspeisen. Für sie steht fest: Da hat jemand nachgeholfen. Ein klarer Fall für Dan Armstrong. Die Ermittlungen führen Dan und seinen Hund Oscar direkt nach Verona, in die Stadt der unglücklich Liebenden. Doch Rodolfos Privatleben war alles andere als eine romantische Balkonszene.

Eigentlich weiß Dan Armstrong genau, dass er mit dem Feuer spielt, wenn er sich auf Bianca Moretti einlässt. Sie ist brillant, sie ist wunderschön – und sie saß wegen Dan im Gefängnis. Doch als sie ihn nun völlig verzweifelt um Hilfe bittet, siegt sein ritterlicher Instinkt über die Vorsicht. In einem luxuriösen Resort an der sonnenverwöhnten italienischen Riviera ist die Urlaubsstimmung getrübt, denn ein Gast wurde tot aufgefunden. Während die lokale Polizei von einem tragischen Unfall ausgeht, ist Bianca überzeugt: Hier wurde nachgeholfen.

Eigentlich wollten Dan Armstrong und seine neue Liebe Anna nur die Seele baumeln lassen. Tief im Herzen der Toskana, umgeben von sanften Hügeln und dem Duft von Pinien, wartet ein exquisites Hotel auf sie. Die Entspannung währt jedoch nur kurz, denn ein grausiger Fund stört bald die Ruhe: Eine verstümmelte Leiche wird auf dem Hotelgelände entdeckt. Dan wird schneller in die Ermittlungen hineingezogen, als ihm lieb ist.

Schatten über Pisa Eigentlich klingt es nach dem entspanntesten Auftrag seiner Karriere: Dan Armstrong soll in der luxuriösen Villa Gregory am Stadtrand von Pisa für Sicherheit sorgen. Das Anwesen liegt abgeschieden, die Gästeliste liest sich wie das »Who's Who« der High Society und der Champagner fließt in Strömen. Ein leichter Job in der Sonne – was könnte da schon schiefgehen? Doch hinter den prunkvollen Fassaden der Villa verbirgt sich mehr als nur Reichtum. Die versammelten Medienmogule schmieden Pläne, die weit über das nächste Schlagzeilen-Gewitter hinausgehen.