Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Medici Murders | 2022 | David Hewson | Buy |
| 2 | The Borgia Portrait | 2023 | David Hewson | Buy |
| 3 | The Four Deadly Seasons | 2025 | David Hewson | Buy |
The Venetian Mystery series by David Hewson began with The Medici Murders in 2022 and has grown to three books with The Borgia Portrait and The Four Deadly Seasons. Set in Venice, the series connects crimes to Italian art and history, continuing the approach Hewson refined over years of writing the Nic Costa series.
Venice’s labyrinthine streets, waterways, and artistic heritage provide a rich backdrop for mystery. The historical names in the titles (Medici, Borgia) signal that these crimes reach back into Italian Renaissance history, giving Hewson room to blend contemporary investigation with historical research.