Old Bones in Puglia

'A riveting and utterly delightful read. I absolutely love this series!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Pitch perfect . . . dive in and enjoy the ride' - reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Another excellent addition to one of the best series around. Benjamin adds a large dose of witchcraft and superstition to his usual mix of crime, family drama and enchanting femme fatales to create a heady, intoxicating delight' - Trevor Wood, author of the DCI Jack Parker series

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Discover Italy's bewitching region of Puglia with the seventh Daniel Leicester mystery, the most propulsive yet . . .

English detective and Bologna resident Daniel Leicester has been summoned by a dying relative to the wildest corner of Puglia, home to revered saints, fearsome mafia clans, hidden catacombs and sinister ceremonies.

As Daniel discovers that his Italian family's history runs deep in the veins of the region, old grudges resurface and life is breathed into ancient superstitions. He is enchanted by the mysteries of the region and joins a search for stolen antiquities, but when a contact is gruesomely murdered by mobsters, it's clear that mafia rule is more powerful than local mysticism.

Lured by magic but trapped by the mob, Daniel finds himself unable to return to his beloved Bologna. His family is bound to Puglia more tightly than he ever imagined, and powerful people want answers he can't give.

And when Daniel's daughter is snatched during a Holy Week procession, he sees first-hand just how far they're prepared to go . . .

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Praise for Old Bones in Puglia:

'Captivating . . . page-turning . . . a breath of fresh air. Puglia - as it is, not just what you see on the postcards. Highly recommended!' reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The seventh book in this excellent series has a complex plot that weaves to a fast and furious finale that keeps the reader turning the page . . . Tom Benjamin's greatest skill as a writer is his ability to create an immersive setting. This is a community steeped in the past, where witchcraft, mysticism and superstition are never far from the surface' - Mystery People Group, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Gripping . . . read it in two sittings . . . unputdownable 👌' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Daniel Leicester heads to Puglia rather than his home in Bologna, a move which gives a fresh feel to this already excellent series' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A vivid portrayal of Puglia, full of superstition and fear. Every page transports you through the streets and tunnels. The best yet in this immersive series!' - Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman's Mysteries series

'Full of treachery, intriguing characters, and a story that ends up knee-deep in the mafia! . . . authenticity radiates from the page' - Books by Bindu

'The book had me at "set in Italy" . . . incredible!' - Susie's Book Bubble

'Old Bones in Puglia is a terrific mystery that sweeps the reader off to Italy with élan and flair and straight into a world of skulduggery, superstition and cold-blooded murder. Brilliantly spiced with atmosphere, wit, tension and red herrings, this twisty and thrilling crime novel hits all the right boxes and once again continues to cement Tom Benjamin's standing as one of the genre's most exciting voices' - Bookish Jottings

Tom Benjamin grew up in the suburbs of north London and began his working life as a journalist before becoming a spokesman for Scotland Yard. He later moved into public health, where he developed Britain's first national campaign against alcohol abuse, Know Your Limits, and led drugs awareness programme FRANK. He now lives in Bologna.

A Quiet Death in Italy is the first novel in his Daniel Leicester crime series.

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