Shipbound slayings and priceless paintings abound in Hindle's rollicking period detective drama set aboard the Endeavour.
November 1924. The Endeavour sets sail to New York with 2,000 passengers - and a killer - on board...
When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple, a strong-minded Scotland Yard inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye.
With just days remaining until they reach New York, and even Temple's purpose on board the Endeavour proving increasingly suspicious, Birch's search for the culprit is fraught with danger.
And all the while, the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst...
Publisher: Cornerstone
ISBN: 9781529135695
Number of pages: 464
Weight: 704 g
Dimensions: 240 x 162 x 41 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'The action unfolds at a rip-roaring pace in this perfectly executed homage to the Golden Age of crime, which features a deviously devised plot boasting a final twist worthy of Christie herself. I loved it!' - Anita Frank
'Dazzling' - Crime Monthly
'A very clever plot and a final twist which will delight Agatha Christie fans. You'll love it.' - Ragnar Jonasson
'With twist after gut-punching twist, A Fatal Crossing really is an ingenious thriller. Highly recommended.' - M. W. Craven
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