The Road to Murder

Tuscan Mysteries, Book 4

By: Camilla Trinchieri

Narrated by: Danny Deferrari

Though it took some time to settle into his new life in Gravigna, Italy, following the death of his wife, former NYPD detective Nico Doyle has figured out a thing or two. The locals have not only welcomed him, but are giving him rave reviews on his cooking, and his budding relationship with Nelli, a local woman, is healing old wounds.

When Nico receives a phone call before dawn, he wants to ignore it. A phone call at that time can only mean trouble. Sure enough, it’s Perillo of the local carabinieri. A woman has been found dead in her home, and the sole witness speaks only English. Nico reluctantly agrees to help Perillo with the case.

Judging by the crime scene, Perillo and Nico determine foul play, and they don’t have to look long for suspects. Following the death of her husband, the late Signora Nora had taken on a number of lovers, her two daughters weren’t on the best terms with her, and there’s a lot to be gained from the sale of her residence.

Nico and Perillo have their hands full as they try to solve the murder and restore peace to the otherwise sleepy Gravigna.

“Most enjoyable. The Road to Murder takes the reader to Tuscany, where the scenery, the culture, and the food of that most beautiful part of Italy are as important as the main protagonists. Join the American expat detective as he solves this latest mystery. Warning: reading this will make you hungry.”—T. A. Williams, author of the Armstrong and Oscar murder mysteries

©2024 Camilla Trinchieri (P)2024 Recorded Books

Love the characters

I really enjoy this series but the performance is honestly horrible. A narrator can make or break a book for me and this one is not strong.

Good story but

The narrator reads the words but doesn’t tell a story. He barely pauses for punctuation. Sometimes, I can’t tell who is speaking. Very frustrating.

Almost everyone hated the victim

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Perillo needs ex-homicide cop Nico to help him with the murder of a wealthy landowner who best witness only speaks English. The victim's family is something else, but there are as many suspects as there are twists and surprises. Meanwhile, a local man who is their friend becomes ill and love is in the air for several couples.
Widowed ex-NYPD homicide detective (Nico) moves to Tuscany where he has good memories and his wife's family (and they need his help in the restaurant). Remember the adage about taking the man out of the job? He got to be friends with the local Carabinieri (Perillo and Daniele) over a murder and has made many other friends as well including a dog, OneWag/Rocco.
I requested but missed out on a free temporary EARC from via NetGalley, but preordered the audio (available 5 March 2024) to read and add to my series collection. Voice actor Danny Deferrari did a remarkable job EXCEPT that he needs to know that the item is JEWEL-ry and not an ethnic word.
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The narrator

I have never listened to a worse narrator. His flat voice and run on dialogue sometimes made it difficult to even know who was speaking. What a terrible way to portray one of my favorite cultures, the Italians. Finally, I am sick to death of authors making every man in their stories Beta.....even a former NY detective. It has truly become boring.

Love the story hate the reader

Love the story and the atmosphere. Too bad the reader is so irritating - no voices, reads at racing speed, no punctuation. Get lost on who is speaking. I loved the first book and reader. The got this one and reader destroyed all pleasure - bought a Kindle version. No more audios with this horrible reader. How could they have him do 3 of the books?!?!?

Really good story. Terrible narrator.

The story was well done as usual, although character emotions could have been developed better. The narrator was reading a phone book.

Good story

I want to love these books. Good engaging story. But I’ll get a print book next time. The narrator’s delivery is quite monotone.the same whether he is disclosing the murderer or reading a recipe.

Busy plot!

The narrator’s odd inflections were irksome. Do enjoy the further character/relationship development. Perhaps listening is not the best way to enjoy this book.

Horrible “reader” - ruined the book!

The appalling reader who could not pronounce Italian names, and who had no differentiation amongst the characters he was reading. Had I been able to return it, I would have. A pity as the storyline was probably decent.

Decent plot, poor delivery

The reader mispronounced Italian words and phrases, adding to the overall poor quality of a flat performance