Italian Rules: a gripping crime thriller set in the heart of Italy

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”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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The fourth instalment of Tom Benjamin”s Bologna-set Daniel Leicester series of mysteries, Italian Rules is a clever, twisty thriller perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones.