Review: Titanic meets Clue
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 2, 2013
So let's see how best to sum up this book?  I would say Titanic meets Clue.  This was a very suspenseful read.  I really enjoyed how the author just kept you guessing throughout the entire book on who actually was involved in the murder and theft.  The characters were well developed and likable.  I found myself many times while I was reading this book visualizing a Titanic like ship with many guests like the ones that were on the Titanic.The story takes you along with people from all walks of life as they sail on a special cruise held by the wealthy Mr and Mrs Phillips.  What is to be a relaxing and enjoyable cruise turns tragically wrong with the murder of Helen.  Once the murder is discovered there is a desperate hunt for the killer.  Although there are many suspects they determine that Patricia is possibly guilty and hold her against her will until she will talk, since she was the one who was found with Helen holding her dead body.  Throughout the story we are introduced to many characters who could potentially be the killer.  When you think you have it figured out another is introduced as a possible suspect.  This keeps you engaged throughout the book making it hard to put down.  Also intermixed with the storyline of the murder is a developing love story between Sylvia and Benjamin who are like Rose and Jack, the forbidden love. (I know I keep comparing to Titanic but this helped me paint a vivid picture for myself) So who do you think is the murderer and the thief?  Will it be the mistress to Mr. Phillips, Patricia?  Or maybe Mary the galley hand or possibly Benjamin the galley hand?  is the murderer the same person that steals the much sought after pocket watch or is it someone else?  You must read to find out the answers to this delightfully, enticing, murder mystery.This is a very good read I give it 5 stars!!!  If you like suspense this is the book for you.  So pick up a copy and sit back and take the cruise of your life.