"Murder on the Ocean Odyssey" by Peter Jay Black is the first book in the Ruth Morgan Cosy Mysteries series and a great introduction to the series. There is nothing I like more than a good locked-room mystery, especially one that takes place on a cruise ship, and this one fit the bill perfectly with a deadly game, a string of murders, and a cat to keep the page turning.
The plot thickens when someone throws the captain overboard, the crew vanishes from the ship, and there is no way to leave the ship. There is no Wi-Fi, cell connection, or lifeboats. Moreover, there is a murderer on board who is determined to kill them one by one. When murders seem to pop like dandelions during the summer, Ruth must use her rusty detective skills and track down a murderer before she is next on the list.
I loved the book! It correspondent to Agatha Christie's "And then there were none" and is just as tricky. The heroine reminded me of Miss Marple, elder and likeable, but she was too reckless at times, checking clues without regard to her personal safety. Many the times I wanted to shout at her to be more careful and not to be hasty. And her cat added the comic relief so necessary for stress relief.
The characters were caught up in a series of murders, both victims and suspects, adding to the suspense. The pace is steady, and the tension builds steadily, leading to a final showdown and a satisfying ending. With a great plot, quirky characters, and an interesting premise, "Murder on the Ocean Odyssey (and what an Odyssey!) is one great book! This is but the first in the series, and I am definitely looking forward to reading the next books in the series. This winning combination of murder mystery and a cruise should appeal to a wide variety of readers. After all, who doesn't love curling up with a great whodunnits mystery?? Highly recommended!
For more info about the book: "Murder on the Ocean Odyssey" by Peter Jay Black
* I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.
The book follows Ruth Morgan, an ex-police officer turned into freelance food consultant, who was invited to evaluate the food abroad the luxury cruise ship 'Ocean Odyssey'. Ruth is a quick-witted 60+ grandmother and travels with her grandson and cat around Britain for her job. Unfortunately, her grandson isn't allowed to join this three-day trip, but she managed to sneak her cat into the ship (yay). There are only five other guests besides her and they are not allowed to share any details about their identity, past, or occupation. Ruth tags her fellow guests as an ex-army man, a lawyer, a model, an influencer, and a computer geek.
The plot thickens when someone throws the captain overboard, the crew vanishes from the ship, and there is no way to leave the ship. There is no Wi-Fi, cell connection, or lifeboats. Moreover, there is a murderer on board who is determined to kill them one by one. When murders seem to pop like dandelions during the summer, Ruth must use her rusty detective skills and track down a murderer before she is next on the list.
I loved the book! It correspondent to Agatha Christie's "And then there were none" and is just as tricky. The heroine reminded me of Miss Marple, elder and likeable, but she was too reckless at times, checking clues without regard to her personal safety. Many the times I wanted to shout at her to be more careful and not to be hasty. And her cat added the comic relief so necessary for stress relief.
The characters were caught up in a series of murders, both victims and suspects, adding to the suspense. The pace is steady, and the tension builds steadily, leading to a final showdown and a satisfying ending. With a great plot, quirky characters, and an interesting premise, "Murder on the Ocean Odyssey (and what an Odyssey!) is one great book! This is but the first in the series, and I am definitely looking forward to reading the next books in the series. This winning combination of murder mystery and a cruise should appeal to a wide variety of readers. After all, who doesn't love curling up with a great whodunnits mystery?? Highly recommended!
For more info about the book: "Murder on the Ocean Odyssey" by Peter Jay Black
* I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own.
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