The Cruise

Name: The Cruise
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008497293
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By Catherine Cooper

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The Cruise by Catherine Cooper takes readers on a thrilling journey aboard a luxurious cruise ship. The story intertwines multiple characters, each with their secrets, as tensions rise amidst mysterious incidents and escalating danger. With a gripping narrative that keeps you guessing, the book expertly weaves suspense with the glamour of life at sea.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling mystery tales set in exotic locations. It offers gripping suspense with a mix of twists and turns aboard a luxurious cruise, making it perfect for readers who enjoy unraveling secrets with a touch of glamour and intrigue.

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A glamorous ship. A missing woman. A holiday to DIE for...

The gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!

'A brilliant new storyteller has arrived' ERIN KELLY

'Intense and claustrophobic' HEAT

'Agatha Christie with glamour' SUNDAY TIMES

The gripping glamorous thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet

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A glamorous ship. A missing woman. A holiday to DIE for…

The gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!

‘A brilliant new storyteller has arrived’ ERIN KELLY

‘Intense and claustrophobic’ HEAT

‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ SUNDAY TIMES

A glamorous ship

During a New Year’s Eve party on a large, luxurious cruise ship in the Caribbean, the ship’s dancer, Lola, goes missing.

Everyone on board has something to hide

Two weeks later, the ship is out of service, laid up far from land with no more than a skeleton crew on board. And then more people start disappearing…

No one is safe

Why are the crew being harmed? Who is responsible? And who will be next?

Find out in the twisty new thriller from the queen of glamorous crime, Catherine Cooper.

‘A well-plotted twisty read from the destination thriller author’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY

PRAISE FOR CATHERINE COOPER:

‘A brilliant book with a twist you won’t see coming’ BELLA

‘A great, pacy read fans of Lucy Foley will love’ FABULOUS

‘Atmospheric and suspenseful’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY

‘A striking debut – the ultimate winter read!’ FRANCE MAGAZINE

‘Adrenaline-charged – makes for superb, wintry reading’ WI LIFE

‘I was gripped by The Chalet from start to finish and loved the vivid setting’ CASS GREEN

‘I LOVED this fun, fast-paced murder mystery. Luxurious surroundings, great characters and dark secrets’ SUZY K QUINN

‘A chilling and atmospheric thriller full of dark secrets and addictive twists' ROZ WATKINS

‘A cleverly plotted thriller set almost entirely in the French Alps. The descriptions of the snow made me feel like I was there’ ALLIE REYNOLDS

‘A striking debut… the ultimate winter read’ France magazine

‘The plot is as chilling as the setting: this is the perfect read for a cold winter's evening’ ROBIN MORGAN-BENTLEY

‘An absolutely cracking read’ NELL PATTISON

‘Great suspense with more twists and turns than off-piste skiing’ LAURE VAN RENSBURG

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Cruise by Catherine Cooper is praised for its gripping and suspenseful narrative, set against the luxurious yet treacherous backdrop of a cruise ship. Reviewers commend its unexpected twists, engaging characters, and dual narrative that culminates in a surprising finale. The novel successfully blends glamour and mystery, keeping readers intrigued till the very end.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008497293

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 400

Collections

Catherine Cooper Classic Crime & Mystery Fiction Classic Fiction Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Police Procedural Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Catherine Cooper is a freelance journalist writing for many national newspapers and magazines, specialising in travel. Most recently she has written several ski pieces for the Guardian and is currently compiling a 50 best family holidays round up for the Telegraph. She also makes regular appearances as a talking head on daytime TV. She lives in France with her husband and two teenage children, and is a keen skier.

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