Serving Up Murder on the Pool Deck
(2025)(The eighth book in the Cruising Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by L A Marie
Perfect for fans of Murder, She Wrote and cruise ship whodunits, this charming mystery blends tropical settings, behind-the-scenes drama, and an unforgettable sleuthing duo.
Murder is on the menu. And Nancy is about to serve up justice, poolside.
When Nancy and Thomas Baker board The Liberty Voyager for a long-awaited anniversary cruise, they expect nothing more than sunshine, sea breezes, tropical gardens, and maybe a televised cooking cameo on her favorite culinary show.
But trouble has a way of finding Nancy—even in paradise.
The presence of celebrity chef Olivia Maxwell and her television crew adds excitement to the voyage—until Olivia is found floating in the adults-only pool, her signature smile silenced forever.
With the ship’s crew shaken and secrets simmering beneath the surface, Nancy finds herself drawn back into the world of amateur sleuthing. As cameras roll and tensions rise, she uncovers a kitchen full of rivalries, hidden ambitions, and contracts that bind more than just careers. Olivia’s charm had earned her millions of fans—but one of them had murder on the menu.
Armed with sharp intuition, a loyal husband, and help from her spirited young friend Millie, Nancy must uncover the truth before the killer claims another victim—or disappears when the ship reaches port.
The clock is ticking, and the next course could be deadly.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Murder is on the menu. And Nancy is about to serve up justice, poolside.
When Nancy and Thomas Baker board The Liberty Voyager for a long-awaited anniversary cruise, they expect nothing more than sunshine, sea breezes, tropical gardens, and maybe a televised cooking cameo on her favorite culinary show.
But trouble has a way of finding Nancy—even in paradise.
The presence of celebrity chef Olivia Maxwell and her television crew adds excitement to the voyage—until Olivia is found floating in the adults-only pool, her signature smile silenced forever.
With the ship’s crew shaken and secrets simmering beneath the surface, Nancy finds herself drawn back into the world of amateur sleuthing. As cameras roll and tensions rise, she uncovers a kitchen full of rivalries, hidden ambitions, and contracts that bind more than just careers. Olivia’s charm had earned her millions of fans—but one of them had murder on the menu.
Armed with sharp intuition, a loyal husband, and help from her spirited young friend Millie, Nancy must uncover the truth before the killer claims another victim—or disappears when the ship reaches port.
The clock is ticking, and the next course could be deadly.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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