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After getting to know Chase Williams in the short stories of "Cutting Right to the Chase", I was looking forward to seeing this character dealing with a real case, with a complex story, to find out how he would fare. Our Chase in this "Into the Killer Sphere" (another title with a double meaning, which in itself is a small masterpiece) finds himself before the classic murder that took place in the context of a rich family, whose members, without exception, seem to be the suspects, because of their ambiguous behaviour and for the fact that they can benefit in some way from the death their relative. Yet it's all very bizarre, starting with how the victim is dead, and actually the story focuses much more on the "how" than on the "who", which at some point can be understood by an especially careful reader.
Chase with his awkward manners, which maybe bring the suspects to underestimate him (another element of classic detective stories), however, conceals a unique insight in following the traces, even the most insignificant ones, and coming to a solution, whilst the reader is unable to stand behind his reasoning, only to be caught by surprise with the final revelation. The reader would never come to it, although it was all in front of their eyes, as in the tradition of the great detective stories.
Congratulations to Stefania, this Sardinian Agatha Christie who follows admirably the tracks of this great writer and, I am sure, will make us live yet many fun adventures on the streets of Tursenia.

Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli, author of Red Desert - Point of No Return


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Into the Killer Sphere a Chase Williams murder mystery Chase Williams detective stories Book 1 edition by Stefania Mattana Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews

I am not a usual reader of mysteries, but I took advantage of an offer for a free book. More than that, I really enjoyed Cutting Right to the Chase, the previous book by Stefania Mattana. Mattana is an Italian born and raised writer living in Britain. Her character, Chase, is a British, born and raised former detective of Scotland Yard, now living in Italy. That little twist helps in the writing. I am not sure how she does it but you can almost hear the Italian accent in the Italian characters. Chase, the lone Brit, is very British. There is no mistaking that in his language. In many books it is relatively easy to forget the British characters nationality, not here, Chase probably sticks out quite a bit in the medieval city of Tursenia where he lives.

Chase is a former detective. The reason as why he is a former detective is a bit of a mystery. He hasn't even told his friend Inspector Angelo Alunni, who uses Chase as a consultant, the reason. All that Chase lets on to is his discharge, not dismissal, was because he was responsible for a big mess. Chase is now called in to help Alunni in solving the murder of Piero Galli, a wealthy resident of Tursenia. The scene looks like an accident. A chandelier fell on Galli killing him. Chase sees more, and the investigation begins.

In the previous book I compared Chase to a grown up Encyclopedia Brown. In this novel there is still some of that and maybe a bit of Columbo too. Chase is a likable character and very much a realistic one too. He is a genuine nice guy and usually only gets agitated by cigarette smoke and when his running is disturbed.

Mattana writes a good old time mystery. It is not a CSI type book or a detective who crosses the line the get his man. Into the Killer Sphere is a mystery, safe (and clean) enough for all ages and yet engaging enough for adults looking for some light reading. As I said earlier, I usually don't read mysteries but, Mattana's books are a very welcome break from my usual assortment on non-fiction reading.
If you're looking for a great murder mystery with a likable and charismatic detective, look no further. Having previously read Stefania Mattana's Cutting Right to the Chase, I knew I wanted to read more of Chase William's detective stories. Into the Killer Sphere did NOT disappoint!! Stefania's Cutting Right to the Chase, was a collection of short stories and I highly recommend reading those first to give you a taste of Chase Williams and his mysteries before you sink your teeth into this excellent novella.

The story is set in a small town in Italy where Chase is called in by a close friend to take a closer look at what at face value would seem to be an accidental death of an elderly man. Chase however, sees it differently...and of course he is right. The house is full of suspects in a classic whodunit style. As a retired detective myself, I enjoy trying to figure out who the murderer is as I read along with a mystery story. To the author's credit, the clues were there but I couldn't solve it until the big reveal. Great story and Chase Williams is a great character, one who I hope to see more of.
Into the Killer Sphere by Stefania Mattana is a cozy mystery about a retired London detective named Chase Williams, and his investigation into the murder of an Italian family’s patriarch.

Chase was just starting his vacation in the Italian town of Tursenia when Angelo Alunni, his friend and a local police officer, calls Chase in to help investigate a murder most foul. The demise of Piero Galli presents puzzling clues that do not add up. Signor Galli has a swirl of family and servants that appear heartbroken at his loss, but they are clever with their alibis. Even Piero Galli’s prized hounds play into the mix of clues.

Signora Agata Galli, Piero’s mother, insists that her greedy granddaughter did the deed, but Chase is not convinced. The laidback approach of the Tursenia police worries Chase, and with a sizable inheritance on the line, the vacationing detective must solve this puzzler of a case before the killer strikes the family again.

Into the Killer Sphere does an excellent job of detailing the Italian countryside. Lush descriptions of the homes and people through Chase’s eyes show us the keen observation skills of the retired detective. But which of these delightful descriptions are clues about the murder?

The deceased’s hounds helps Chase solve the case. But his revelation may be too late to save the next victim.
After getting to know Chase Williams in the short stories of "Cutting Right to the Chase", I was looking forward to seeing this character dealing with a real case, with a complex story, to find out how he would fare. Our Chase in this "Into the Killer Sphere" (another title with a double meaning, which in itself is a small masterpiece) finds himself before the classic murder that took place in the context of a rich family, whose members, without exception, seem to be the suspects, because of their ambiguous behaviour and for the fact that they can benefit in some way from the death their relative. Yet it's all very bizarre, starting with how the victim is dead, and actually the story focuses much more on the "how" than on the "who", which at some point can be understood by an especially careful reader.
Chase with his awkward manners, which maybe bring the suspects to underestimate him (another element of classic detective stories), however, conceals a unique insight in following the traces, even the most insignificant ones, and coming to a solution, whilst the reader is unable to stand behind his reasoning, only to be caught by surprise with the final revelation. The reader would never come to it, although it was all in front of their eyes, as in the tradition of the great detective stories.
Congratulations to Stefania, this Sardinian Agatha Christie who follows admirably the tracks of this great writer and, I am sure, will make us live yet many fun adventures on the streets of Tursenia.

Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli, author of Red Desert - Point of No Return