Gripping Crime Thriller in Italian Wilderness (Daniel Leicester Book 2)

Tom Benjamin has been promoted to the first division of crime writers by the Daily Mail, thanks to his cleverly constructed plot that is both romantic and threatening. The Herald recommends his book as "ideal holiday reading for those pining for the tastes and smells of the Mediterranean." M.W. Craven describes the book as "atmospheric and immersive," while Harriet Tyce feels transported to Bologna, with an insider's view of life in the heart of the city.

The Publishers' Weekly calls the book "outstanding," and an essential guide for armchair travelers to Italy. The story revolves around the hunt for the legendary Boscuri White truffle, a golden nugget of Italian gastronomy, in the hills around Bologna. When an American truffle 'supertaster' goes missing, English detective Daniel Leicester discovers not all truffles are created equal.

As Daniel goes on the hunt for the missing supertaster, he delves into the secrets behind 'Food City', from the immigrant kitchen staff to the scale of a multi-million Euro business. When a key witness is found dead at the foot of one of Bologna's famous towers, the stakes become higher. Daniel partners with a glamorous TV reporter, but as he delves deeper into the disappearance, murder becomes a part of the mystery, and he finds himself accused. To clear his name, he must find Ryan Lee.

Readers will experience Bologna through the eyes of English detective Daniel Leicester as he walks the shadowy porticoes in search of the truth, offering a gripping and atmospheric thriller perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones. According to fans, The Hunting Season is beautifully written, assured, and full of wonderful nuggets of Bolognese history. It is described as an intriguing, twisty mystery, with elegant prose, immersive detail, and a gripping plot. The book is praised for its dry wit, evocative atmosphere, and compelling mystery.

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