A Sew Deadly Cruise by Lois Winston is the ninth book in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” mystery series, coming October 1, 2020.

Life is looking up for magazine crafts editor Anastasia Pollack. Newly engaged, she and photojournalist fiancé Zack Barnes are on a winter cruise with her family, compliments of a Christmas gift from her half-brother-in-law. Son Alex’s girlfriend and her father have also joined them. Shortly after boarding the ship, Anastasia is approached by a man with an unusual interest in her engagement ring. When she tells Zack of her encounter, he suggests the man might be a jewel thief scouting for his next mark. But before Anastasia can point the man out to Zack, the would-be thief approaches him, revealing his true motivation. Long-buried secrets now threaten the well-being of everyone Anastasia holds dear. And that’s before the first dead body turns up.

Craft projects included.

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Dru’s Musing:
This action-packed and fast-paced drama immediately grabbed my attention from the first page to its climatic ending. The author delivered a closed-cabin murder mystery where bodies were dropping, and the killer could be one of the thousands of passengers aboard. This well-executed, tightly crafted plot kept me immersed in all aspect as I followed along with what the author intended. The narrative was visually descriptive with engaging dialogue and because I’ve been on a cruise, can visualize the setting as written by the author. With so many factors weighing in, it was fun watching it all played out with Anastasia and Zack doing what they do best . . . connecting all the pieces in this puzzling case. There were a few surprises aboard the ship that enhanced my reading pleasure. The author knows how to tell a story with great aplomb and when all was said and done, this was one fantastic whodunit that left me craving for more thrilling adventures with Anastasia and her friends.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author