The Piazza Murders
The Piazza Murders by Michael Jecks is a captivating addition to The Art of Murder Series, published by Severn House in July 2025. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows artist-turned-amateur sleuth Nick Morris as he navigates the picturesque setting of Piacenza, Italy, where he is teaching at an art retreat. However, his idyllic experience quickly turns dark when he discovers the body of the controversial author Gregory Stone, leading him into a web of intrigue and suspicion.
As Nick grapples with the complexities of his surroundings, he encounters a cast of dramatic characters, including his students and Stone’s publicist. The narrative unfolds with a mix of humor and tension as Nick attempts to solve the mystery while dealing with the fallout from Stone’s notorious behavior. With the stakes rising and a second murder complicating matters, readers will find themselves immersed in a tale filled with twists and a growing list of suspects. This engaging mystery explores themes of art, ambition, and the darker sides of human nature.
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Artist-turned-amateur sleuth Nick Morris is back, and this time he’s swapped the English countryside for beautiful Italy. Only it’s not long before another dead body (or two) lands in front of him! This witty mystery is perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz.
Artist Nick Morris is in picturesque Piacenza, Italy to teach at an art retreat. A delightful gig, if only his budding artists weren’t so . . . dramatic! Between the heartbroken, dying and just plain cantankerous, Nick’s got his work cut out. Especially with world renowned – and universally despised – author, Gregory Stone swanning about ruffling everyone’s feathers.
But all is not as it seems with the bestseller. And Nick’s horrified when he finds the man dead in his hotel. Another mystery is the last thing Nick wants to get involved in, but having befriended Stone’s attractive publicist, he wonders, did Stone’s bullying, misogyny and blatant plagiarism finally to push someone too far?
As the investigation ramps up, so too does the suspect list. And soon Nick’s fighting fires (literally!) all over the piazza. But it’s the discovery of a second dead body – one of his students – that really throws him for a loop . . . Can Nick uncover the identity of the murderer before he himself becomes the next victim?
Nick Morris’s keen observance of the people around him takes the reader on a journey, investigating several suspects. But which one has a true motive for murder . . .? Laced with Michael Jecks’ signature wit, readers will enjoy this latest addition to The Art of Murder Series.
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