Dru’s Short Musing:
Someone is murdered aboard the Thalassophile of the Seas and once again, Charlotte finds the body at sea and becomes involved in the investigation, since one of the prime suspects hits a bit closer to home.

This was a well-written, action-packed, and fast-paced drama with visually descriptive narrative that had me immersed in aspect and I couldn’t put down until all was said and done.

The author did a very good job in planting the seed of a potential suspect and it was very interesting watching it all play out as each little tidbit discovered opened up the very small suspect pool, pointing to a different person throughout and I love the aspect of was it that person or that person and this kept going back-and-forth until we got to the end where it was “oh, it’s you” and I loved how the author set the stage for that to happen. What I also liked was the author writes another series, and those characters have a cameo that played a pivotal role in the set-up in this whodunit. Overall, this is an excellent read and by far the best book in the series.

Series Name: A Cruising Sisters Mystery, Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: January 20, 2025
Format: Print, Digital
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Book Synopsis:
Murder is never smooth sailing…

Charlotte McLaughlin assumes she’s finally shed all her tears on the first anniversary of her husband’s passing. After all, she’s living in his luxury suite on a private cruise ship, visiting exotic ports, and living her best life with her sister, Jane.

Certainly, she done with murder mysteries, too.

Then, while docked in New Orleans, Jane reunites with an old crush who—surprise!—joins their cruise. He’s an odd duck with an obsession to write a book about Louisiana werewolves, and it’s turning the sisters’ companionship into a snarling catfight. It’s almost a relief that Emmett is the prime suspect when a trumpet player booked as a headliner for this sailing is silenced forever by a silver bullet to the heart.

But the band members themselves also had plenty of reasons to seek their leader’s death, and Jane stands by her man, leaving Charlotte alone again. Is Charlotte merely hoping Emmett is the killer so she can hang on to her new normal—or should she risk a permanent rift by pursuing her hunch to protect Jane’s life?

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