Murder in Chianti

THE FIRST BOOK OF A NEW SERIES OF COZY MYSTERIES, SET IN THE MOST DIFFERENT CORNERS OF THE WORLD.
AHEAD LIES A REAL DETECTIVE JOURNEY: TOGETHER WITH THE HEROES, YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF IN A SMALL TOWN AT THE HEART OF TUSCANY AND TRY TO SOLVE A CRIME.

This investigation begins in Chianti—the wine-growing region famous for postcard landscapes, a special cuisine, and mature wines. But even among the hills and vineyards where, it seems, only peace and beauty reign, a real crime can happen.

Niko Doyle, a former New York detective, moves to the ancient Gravinia in the hope of finally living quietly: no bustle, his own vegetable garden, and measured, steady days. However, the Tuscan province turns out to be far less tranquil than he had imagined.

One morning in the kitchen, a shot from the woods cuts the silence—and along with it come the barking of a dog. Niko rushes toward the sound and unexpectedly finds a body under a vineyard.

The case is assigned to Carabiniere Salvatore Perillo—a conscientious but inexperienced man: until now, nothing more serious than a missing wine cask had ever come his way. Learning about Niko’s past, Salvatore persistently asks him to get involved. The problem is that there are almost no clues—yet there are an entire city of suspects. Everyone here knew the deceased, and too many people held a grudge against him.

Bringing along his dog, Tail, Niko unravels the knot of other people’s secrets step by step—and the more he understands, the clearer it becomes: behind the friendly smiles of the neighbors, a threat may be hiding not only for him, but also for those he cares about.
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“An intense and touching family drama, where the line between truth and lies is elusive.” – Harlan Coben, author of worldwide bestsellers
“A bright detective story. Irresistible descriptions of food and wines, a thoughtful main character with an unusual past, and a labyrinthine plot intertwined with long-standing secrets make this book a real success. Readers will eagerly await Trinchiery’s next story.” – Publishers Weekly
“A gripping detective tale with dark secrets and complex, tender relationships.” – Booklist
“In this small village, secrets kept for decades are about to explode… Trinchiery has gathered in this Italian detective novel everything a genre fan could wish for: eccentric residents quoting Dante, delightful descriptions of Italian cuisine, endless glasses of wine, and an utterly captivating mystery.” – Library Journal
“Packed with descriptions of the wine-growing region and filled with fascinating details of Italian life, ‘Murder in Chianti’ is the perfect read for anyone looking for an escape into the natural world through fiction.” – CrimeReads