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THE SIXTH BILLY BOYLE INVESTIGATION
1943: US Army Lieutenant Billy Boyle, an ex-cop who serves as detective for General Ike, is sent to Caserta, Italy, to investigate the murders of two American officers stationed there. The MOs are completely different, and it seems like the officers had no connection to each other, but one frightening fact links the murders. Each body was discovered with a single playing card: the lieutenant’s with the ten of hearts; the captain’s, the jack of hearts. The message seems clear—if the murderer isn’t apprehended, the higher ranks will be next. As the invasion at Anzio begins, Billy needs to keep a cool head amidst fear and terror as the killer calculates his next moves.
“Captivating … Benn does a superb job of simultaneously capturing the personal anguish of war and creating a splendid adventure novel.”—Library Journal, starred review
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"I enjoy the setting of this mystery series - World War II Europe. Lt. Billy Boyle, whose mother is a distant relation to Eisenhower, is on Ike's staff as an investigator, utlilizing his experience as a Boston cop. Despite his mother's hopes that he's in a nice, safe staff position with Ike, he's quite often sent into danger, either from the fighting or from the criminals he's after, or both. In this outing he's after a serial killer who's targeting officers and leaving playing cards on the bodies. This takes Boyle to Italy and the battle at Anzio where he also tries to keep an eye on his kid brother who's seeing his first combat. Helping Boyle is his friend Kaz, a Polish baron attached to the British Army. Boyle also worries about his English girlfriend Diana, who's gone undercover as a nun at the Vatican."
— Alexis (4 out of 5 stars)
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" A psychopath is killing officers and anyone who gets in his way in an infantry unit in Italy. Meanwhile the Anzio assault occurs and Boyle is again at the front lines dealing with jewels, whores, a gun carrying chaplain, and family interests. A very interesting ending which paves the way for some more adventures. Wondering what campaign we will find Billy in next?? "
— Chris, 2/11/2014 -
" This series is improving all the time. Time has been taken to really flesh put the main characters, making it easier to identify with them. This one has added Billy's younger brother into the mix. Great research, ready for the next in the series. "
— Nan, 2/1/2014 -
" Billy Boyle, whom we've met in five earlier tales of World War II, is now in Italy as the Allies move north. What appears to be a serial killer is targeting U.S. officers, moving up the ranks and leaving a playing card on each body. Billy investigates while also worrying about his lover Diana, under cover at the Vatican, and his brother Danny, a college boy now in the Army. These books are so good, you almost don't want the war to end. Recommended. "
— Nikki, 2/1/2014 -
" Though it took me a long time to really get into it, I enjoyed this mystery as I have the others I have read in this series. I particularly enjoy fiction that is somewhat based on facts as this one is. "
— Barbara, 1/25/2014 -
" One of the best combat descriptions that I have ever read. "
— Donna, 1/18/2014 -
" This is a wonderfully rich series of mysteries that takes place during WWII. I've never (thankfully) been in combat, but these books give a feeling of what it must have been like. My only quibble with this particular book is that it ends with a bit too many loose ends. "
— Ginny, 1/15/2014 -
" I've enjoyed all the Billy Boyle mysteries. While the premise of the main character may be a bit farfetched, he is well developed, as are most of the chara ters. The history is interesting and consistent with other nonfiction I've read. "
— D., 12/28/2013 -
" Another good entry in this series. Goes some darker places than the earlier books and leaves off on an unsettling note, but I consider these good things. "
— Ken, 12/25/2013 -
" Wow, another page turner from James Benn about Billy Boyle this time bringing in not only a serial killer but Billy's kid brother Danny. More adventurous and action packed than I usually read but really good anyway! "
— Joanna, 10/19/2013 -
" Lt. Billy Boyle investigates serial murders on the battlefields of WWII. As if the war didn't provide enough deaths! "
— Mary, 9/5/2013 -
" I like this series a lot, the title is stupid but this is the best one so far. The main character is likeable, you learn a little about WWII, Anzio in this book, and there is always a mystery too. This one was well done. "
— Janette, 5/1/2013 -
" Best book of the series "
— Lynn, 3/18/2013 -
" fun, easy reading packed with lots of historical information. "
— Christy, 2/13/2013 -
" I didn't figure out till billy did. "
— David, 1/22/2013 -
" I enjoy this mystery series. This one in the set is different in that the ending is open-ended. Now I am anticipating the next book! "
— Marlene, 10/15/2012 -
" After the last one, I had to force myself to start but then quickly got caught up into the action and now I can't wait for the next book. "
— Carrie, 9/18/2012 -
" This series just keeps getting better and better. I anxiously await the next book in the series. "
— David, 7/30/2012 -
" Another satisfying book by James Benn. I love WWII stories and his are excellent. One quibble---I didn't like the hanging ending. I know it will be resolved in the next book but I would have preferred a wrapped up solution in this book. "
— Kathy, 7/10/2012 -
" Best one of the series so far! "
— Heather, 4/18/2012 -
" Wow, another page turner from James Benn about Billy Boyle this time bringing in not only a serial killer but Billy's kid brother Danny. More adventurous and action packed than I usually read but really good anyway! "
— Joanna, 10/5/2011 -
" I enjoy this mystery series. This one in the set is different in that the ending is open-ended. Now I am anticipating the next book! "
— Marlene, 9/23/2011
About James R. Benn
James R. Benn is the author of the Billy Boyle World War II mysteries. The debut, Billy Boyle, was named one of the top five mysteries of 2006 by Book Sense and was a Dilys Award nominee. Subsequent books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal and have been listed as the BookPage Mystery of the Month. Two have been tagged as Killer Books by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. A librarian for many years, Benn lives in Hadlyme, Connecticut, with his wife, Deborah Mandel.
About Peter Berkrot
Peter Berkrot, winner of Audie and Earphones Awards for narration, is a stage, screen, and television actor and acting coach. He has narrated over 450 works that span a range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, thriller, and children’s titles. His audiobook credits include works of Alan Glynn, Eric Van Lustbader, Nora Roberts and Dean Koontz. In film and television, he appeared in Caddyshack, America’s Most Wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries. He performs in regional and New York theaters and directs the New Voices acting school.