When third-grade teacher Olivia Warner and her accountant husband Ben book a Caribbean cruise vacation, they're expecting nothing more exciting than sunshine, tropical beaches, and perhaps a colorful drink with a tiny umbrella. But their relaxing getaway takes a sinister turn during a shore excursion to the cruise line's exclusive private island, Parrot Cay. What begins as a fascinating cultural tour becomes a nightmare when Raymond Fletcher, the cruise line's overbearing Director of Shore Experiences, is found dead beside a secluded lagoon—a decorative wooden paddle protruding from his chest.
With a tropical storm bearing down and authorities unable to reach the island, Olivia's brief background in campus security makes her the unlikely assistant to the visiting police chief. Trapped on the island with a diverse group of suspects—from the wealthy museum board trustee with a mysterious agenda to the nervous financial officer hiding secrets, from the ambitious social media influencer documenting her first cruise to the temperamental chef with island connections—Olivia and Ben must unravel a web of smuggling, blackmail, and deception before the killer strikes again. As the storm intensifies and communications fail, time is running out to solve the murder and determine which paradise-seeking passenger or crew member has blood on their hands.
Pack your sunscreen and your sleuthing skills for this delightful tropical whodunit!
Genre: Mystery
With a tropical storm bearing down and authorities unable to reach the island, Olivia's brief background in campus security makes her the unlikely assistant to the visiting police chief. Trapped on the island with a diverse group of suspects—from the wealthy museum board trustee with a mysterious agenda to the nervous financial officer hiding secrets, from the ambitious social media influencer documenting her first cruise to the temperamental chef with island connections—Olivia and Ben must unravel a web of smuggling, blackmail, and deception before the killer strikes again. As the storm intensifies and communications fail, time is running out to solve the murder and determine which paradise-seeking passenger or crew member has blood on their hands.
Pack your sunscreen and your sleuthing skills for this delightful tropical whodunit!
Genre: Mystery
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