Underscore

About the book

The Vinyl Detective is embarking on his eighth adventure, delving into the world of Italian movie soundtrack music. This new escapade is a treat for fans of quirky British cozy crime, featuring plenty of laughs, LPs, cats, and the familiar faces of Nevada, Tinkler, Stinky Stanmer, and others.

Italy has produced some of the greatest and grooviest music ever pressed onto vinyl, especially in the realm of giallo soundtracks. Maestros like Ennio Morricone, Piero Piccioni, Armand Trovajoli, and the lesser-known Loretto Loconsole have crafted iconic compositions for these thrilling films.

While Loconsole is widely regarded as a musical genius, questions linger about his potential involvement in a heinous crime. When his lover was brutally murdered during the filming of a giallo in 1969, suspicions swirled around him. Despite insufficient evidence to convict him, Loconsole's reputation was forever tarnished.

Now, Chloë, his granddaughter, seeks the aid of the Vinyl Detective in England. Her mission: to locate a pristine vinyl copy of the fateful giallo,

Murder in London, and clear her grandfather's name once and for all.

With Nevada, Tinkler, and Agatha by his side, can the Vinyl Detective uncover the truth behind the unsolved mystery of Swinging London from over five decades ago? And will they evade danger when someone is determined to keep long-buried secrets hidden at any cost - even if it means resorting to murder?