{"product_id":"the-hunting-season-paperback","title":"The Hunting Season - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A cleverly constructed plot, at once romantic and threatening, promotes Tom Benjamin to the first division of crime writers' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Ideal holiday reading for those pining for the tastes and smells of the Mediterranean' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Atmospheric and immersive' \u003cb\u003eM W Craven\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'An insider's view of life in the heart of Bologna - I felt transported there. Gripping plot and immersive description'\u003cb\u003e Harriet Tyce\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Outstanding... an essential guide for armchair travellers to Italy' \u003cb\u003ePublishers' Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's truffle season and in the hills around Bologna the hunt is on for the legendary Boscuri White, the golden nugget of Italian gastronomy. But when an American truffle 'supertaster' goes missing, English detective Daniel Leicester discovers not all truffles are created equal. Did the missing supertaster bite off more than he could chew? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs he goes on the hunt for Ryan Lee, Daniel discovers the secrets behind 'Food City', from the immigrant kitchen staff to the full scale of a multi-million Euro business. After a key witness is found dead at the foot of one of Bologna's famous towers, the stakes could not be higher. Daniel teams up with a glamorous TV reporter, but the deeper he goes into the disappearance of the supertaster the darker things become. Murder is once again on the menu, but this time Daniel himself stands accused. And the only way he can clear his name is by finding Ryan Lee... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Bologna through the eyes of English detective Daniel Leicester as he walks the shadowy porticoes in search of the truth and, perhaps, even gets a little nearer to solving the mystery of Italy itself. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping and atmospheric thriller perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Hunting Season\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Another \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e, assured and even read from Benjamin, \u003cb\u003efull of wonderful nuggets of Bolognese history, which oozes class from the get-go\u003c\/b\u003e' Trevor Wood \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'The Hunting Season is another thrilling crime novel from Tom Benjamin, with \u003cb\u003ean intriguing and twisty mystery \u003c\/b\u003ethat unfolds within Benjamin's acutely-observed descriptions of Bologna, its history and its people. \u003cb\u003eElegant prose, immersive detail and a gripping plot make the Hunting Season a perfectly-balanced crime read. \u003c\/b\u003eI loved it!' Philippa East \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'This second novel in the Daniel Leicester series is just as\u003cb\u003e atmospheric and gripping\u003c\/b\u003e as the first' Gregory Dowling \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA unique and compelling mystery\u003c\/b\u003e' Emma Christie \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Loved it - \u003cb\u003ean engaging hero, sharp dialogue and an ingenious plot that grips from the start.\u003c\/b\u003e It'll make you want to visit' Philip Gwynne Jones \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Hunting Season \u003c\/i\u003edistinguishes itself with a dry wit... and its \u003cb\u003eevocative, atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e descriptions of Italy' \u003ci\u003eDundee Courier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping and atmospheric crime thriller set in the beautiful Italian city of Bologna, perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne Jones.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's truffle season and in the hills around Bologna the hunt is on for the legendary Boscuri White, worth more than its weight in gold. But when an American truffle 'supertaster' goes missing, English detective Daniel Leicester discovers not all truffles are created equal. Did the missing supertaster bite off more than he could chew? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs he goes on the hunt for Ryan Lee, Daniel discovers the secrets behind 'Food City', from the immigrant kitchen staff to the full scale of a multi-million Euro business. After a key witness is found dead at the foot of one of Bologna's famous towers, the stakes could not be higher. Daniel teams up with a glamorous TV reporter, but the deeper he goes into the disappearance of the supertaster the darker things become. Murder is once again on the menu, but this time Daniel himself stands accused. And the only way he can clear his name is by finding Ryan Lee... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Bologna through the eyes of English detective Daniel Leicester as he walks the shadowy porticoes in search of the truth and, perhaps, even gets a little nearer to solving the mystery of Italy itself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Benjamin\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Quiet Death in Italy\u003c\/i\u003e is the first novel in his Daniel Leicester crime series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind Tom on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at tombenjaminsays.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 7.72 x 4.88 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767425466656,"sku":"9781472131614","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4a10a9aa43c2493c88e6e6ddd7ad3733.webp?v=1780310573","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hunting-season-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}