Rachel Prince Mystery

Not Everyone Will Make It Back to Port...Rachel Prince never imagined her break from heartbreak would land her on a cruise ship filled with dark secrets and dangerous liaisons.As unsuspecting passengers mingle with each other, a relentless murderer stalks the decks. Rachel's quest to protect her new friend turns into a race against time.With a mysterious burner phone and shadowy figures in every corner, Rachel is forced to confront the question: can truth survive on a vessel of deceit?With trust in short supply and a deadly assassin lurking, Rachel and her best friend uncover a shocking murder plot.Hold tight for a rollercoaster ride filled with mind-bending twists and turns as Rachel races against the clock to unveil the truth.If you're a fan of whodunnits, prepare to be spellbound by "A Cruise to Murder," the electrifying debut in an irresistible cozy cruise ship mystery series readers can't get enough of.Trending among fans of international crime mysteries.

Murder and Mystery on the High Seas...Rachel Prince is off-duty and ready for some well-deserved relaxation aboard the magnificent Coral Queen. With a complimentary luxury cruise to New York and her best friend Sarah working as the ship's nurse, what could possibly go wrong?Everything, as it turns out. Death seems to follow her around.Between joining a lively Russian tour group's activities and enjoying ocean views, Rachel's peaceful voyage takes a dark turn when a crew member is found dead in his cabin. Despite the exasperated Chief Security Officer Jack Waverley insisting she leave the investigating to him, Rachel's instincts tell her something isn't quite shipshape about the man's death. When another crewman goes missing, she won't be put off investigating.With her best friend Sarah caught in an escalating drama in the ship's medical centre, and a killer who might strike again, Rachel must navigate dangerous waters. Can she unravel a web of international intrigue before the ship docks in New York, or will this be her final voyage?Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Death in Paradise, Murder she Wrote, and traditional British mysteries, Deadly Cruise serves up murder with a side of ocean views in this captivating second book in the Rachel Prince Mystery series.

A body in the water. A plethora of suspects. Rachel Prince must be on another cruise!When a Freddie Mercury lookalike goes overboard, (literally). Rachel Prince and her octogenarian travelling companion, Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe, are thrown headlong into another topsy-turvy murder mystery that threatens to be their last!Crew aboard the luxurious Coral Queen are finding themselves stretched to the limit with the antics of a 'Queen' tribute act; a troublesome stag party, and a group of excitable cheerleaders.Rachel is accompanying Lady Marjorie on a Baltic Sea cruise. The senior is hoping for mystery, while Rachel seeks peace and quiet.The cruise ship sleuth can't believe it when the tribute act's lead singer dies. With the probable homicide occurring shortly after an unpleasant encounter with the Freddie Mercury lookalike, Rachel can't help thinking something is amiss. Rachel and Marjorie find themselves investigating the man's untimely death while surrounded by suspicious characters who had ample motive for wanting rid of the unpopular victim.Chief of Security, Jack Waverley vacillates between involving Rachel in the investigation and keeping her away from it. Sarah Bradshaw, Rachel's best friend and cruise ship nurse is keen to keep her friends out of harm's way, but it's a case of the irresistible force meets the immovable object when there's a mystery to be solved. Rachel is spurred on by the incorrigible Marjorie who is keen to interfere and test her own sleuthing skills.Chief Waverley and Sarah are fighting a losing battle, and become more and more exasperated with Rachel's stubborn involvement. In addition to this they each have problems of their own.As the dead man appeared to have had more enemies than friends, this mystery tests Rachel to the limit. She finds herself in danger while trying to keep Lady Marjorie safe."Dawn Brookes is the Queen of twists and turns." Reader Review

The only thing worse than being aboard a cruise ship with a murderer, is discovering your ex is on board...A ruthless killer is intent on revenge in this Australasian adventure on the high seas.While undertaking a new role as a guest lecturer on board the Coral Queen, Rachel is once again drawn into investigating a suspicious death. When the body of a Bucket List tour leader is found in the library, the medical team spot marks indicating a snake bite. How could a snake get on board?Rachel's attention turns to a seemingly harmless group of elderly people on the bucket list tour. Is there a killer among them?Difficulties abound for everyone with the interim chief of security causing more problems than he solves, not to mention his irrational dislike of Sarah.Not trusting the new chief to get to the bottom of the murder, Rachel determines to solve the case on her own. The dead woman had been receiving anonymous threatening emails, but who sent them? Matters are made infinitely worse when Rachel's ex shows up and things go horribly wrong.The cruise ship sleuth needs to work fast to find out if one of the gentle elders on the bucket list tour is a murderer whilst avoiding her irritating ex like the plague.Cozy crime at its best. Intriguing characters, exotic locations and a determined sleuth. What more could you ask for?"Dawn Brookes has done it again. I said this about the last one, but this is the best yet!""I absolutely love this series - unputdownable.""I'm so pleased I discovered this author..."

Christmas should be about peace and goodwill – but death never takes a holiday…When Rachel Prince's romantic Christmas plans crumble, she opts for a festive Canary Island cruise alongside her best friend Sarah, a nurse on board the Coral Queen.With Sarah's parents joining the ship for their first cruise, and a heavy dose of maternal matchmaking in the air, Rachel expects her biggest challenge will be dodging awkward conversations about her friend's love life.That is, until a disagreeable maître d' she met on the coach to Southampton is found dead on their first night at sea. Though the cause of death appears to be a severe asthma attack, Rachel's finely-tuned instincts scream murder. And she's not the only one with suspicions – Chief Security Officer Jack Waverley is desperate for answers, especially when evidence points to his own wife being involved.As Rachel digs deeper, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets both above and below deck. Everyone from jilted crew members to mysterious passengers seems to have a motive, and someone is watching Rachel's every move. With Christmas approaching and tensions rising, she'll need all her wit and courage to catch a killer before she becomes their next target.A sparkling holiday mystery featuring a determined heroine, an enchanting cruise ship setting, and enough twists to keep you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of Death in Paradise, Murder she Wrote, and Agatha Christie mysteries.

Murder in the Caribbean...Rachel Prince joins the Coral Queen for the holiday of a lifetime, accompanied by her parents and octogenarian friend, Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe.Brendan Prince is asked to stand-in and take a Sunday church service which ends in tragedy. Shockwaves are felt throughout the ship when a nun belonging to an exclusive religious party collapses and dies. Initially, it appears the young woman died from natural causes.Rachel's best friend Sarah Bradshaw (cruise ship nurse) wants to believe this is the case, if only to keep Rachel out of trouble. Rachel is not convinced, believing the death is suspicious, particularly after her father shares the nun's dying words.Jack Waverley, chief of security initially asks for Rachel's help when it looks as though things aren't what they seem within the religious order. He backtracks after the FBI board the ship.Marjorie is as keen as ever to do a little sleuthing of her own much to Sarah's disgust. Rachel has her hands full keeping Lady Marjorie safe and her mother in ignorance while she uncovers the mystery.In the most dangerous challenge to date, Rachel must keep her wits about her to find out why the nun was killed and discover who is responsible.Take another seafaring adventure with Rachel and friends, If you like Murder she Wrote, Death in Paradise and Agatha Christie books, you'll love this series.

When Rachel Jacobi-Prince cruises, it's no honeymoon!Rachel's dream honeymoon is disrupted when cruise ship nurse, Sarah Bradshaw's troublesome cousin is found dead.Wedding plans have been up and down, but Rachel and Carlos finally tie the knot and head off on a Mediterranean voyage. Their honeymoon spirals out of control when murder interrupts marital bliss and Carlos receives a mysterious phone call from an old flame. With strange phone calls and an Italian goddess holding secret meetings with her husband, Rachel sees red.Sarah is struggling to come to terms with her cousin's death, especially when she becomes a suspect. The nursing team have problems trying to cope with an abrasive new junior doctor causing trouble.Rachel's world is turned upside down by an attack on Carlos. Can Rachel find a killer and unravel two mysteries at the same time while holding on to her husband?Murder and mayhem are never far away when Rachel takes a cruise.Fans of Death in Paradise, Murder she Wrote and Agatha Christie will love this series.Find out whether Rachel discovers marital harmony.

It was supposed to be a relaxing voyage with a fun theatre theme. But the curtain just went up on murder…Rachel Jacobi-Prince is happy to be going on another cruise with her octogenarian friend. Though she's less than thrilled with her companion's gift of a four-day onboard murder-mystery event… not exactly the best break from her day job. And play soon turns to work when a thespian's death scene becomes a scary reality.Keeping the deadly outcome hidden from the happy passengers, Rachel speculates his demise was caused by person or persons unknown. But with a slew of suspects who each have motives, she fears she could be too late to stop the killer's next target from disembarking in a body bag.Can she expose a murderer before the final act ends in tragedy?A Murder Mystery Cruise is the captivating eighth book in the Rachel Prince Mystery series. If you like seafaring suspense, dastardly deaths, and edge-of-your-lifeboat tension, you'll love Dawn Brookes's theatrical tale.

A saboteur. A dead body. Rachel Prince risks all to track down a determined killer.Cruise ship sleuth, Rachel Jacobi-Prince just wants to spend New Year's Eve with her husband and the in-laws. But when she gets a call from the Coral Queen's chief of security, Jack Waverley, she drops everything and flies to Italy. There, she parts with her husband and joins her favourite ship for a winter Mediterranean and Adriatic voyage.Rachel discovers a crew under pressure. With Waverley threatening to lose control and a health and safety chief on the warpath. Not only is Waverley worried about what the saboteur will do next, he's received a spate of personal threats.When Rachel's new boss is found dead it appears the saboteur has upped the ante. Buried beneath lies, suspects and conflicting evidence, Rachel struggles to unravel a complex web of deceit. While working undercover, she finds herself isolated and under attack.Can the clever sleuth find out who is behind these unusual incidents before she too becomes a target?Hazardous Cruiseis the ninth book in the Rachel Prince Mystery series. If you like determined sleuths, clean murder mysteries and jaw dropping surprises, you'll love Dawn Brookes's latest offering.

A captain's dinner to die for…Rachel Jacobi-Prince and Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe are delighted to be invited to dine at the captain's table. A pleasant dinner, shared with Marjorie's son and troublesome daughter-in-law, becomes less palatable when the guest of honour goes missing.Rachel suspects foul play, and with a slew of suspects who each have motives, she fears she could be too late to stop the killer getting away with the crime.One of the dinner guests is a killer, but with all of them having something to hide, Rachel finds it difficult to narrow it down. With Lady Marjorie's son determined to do business while on board ship and his wife flirting with the unpleasant Sir Wilfred Vanmeter, Rachel and Marjorie's patience could be tested to the limit.It's up to Rachel to keep Octavia Snellthorpe out of Marjorie's way while trying to track down a killer before somebody else ends up in a body bag. It appears all of the guests, including Jeremy Snellthorpe were bamboozled by the bedazzling diamonds that have also gone missing, presumed stolen... Jeremy seems ignorant of his wife's flirtation, but is he? And what of the scruffy Thomas Elrod, son of the missing woman?Rachel must unravel each of their secrets in order to identify a ruthless killer, before someone else becomes fish bait.Captain's Dinner Cruise Murder is the exciting tenth book in the Rachel Prince Mystery series. If you like seafaring suspense, dastardly deaths, and edge-of-your-lifeboat tension, you'll love Dawn Brookes's latest adventure.

Rachel Prince can't escape murder. Even in exotic India…When an ambitious group of pharmaceutical researchers board the Coral Queen and one of them is killed in Mumbai, Rachel has another murder on her hands…Rachel's's delighted to meet up with newlyweds, Sarah and Jason who have rejoined the ship to work, but something is troubling them.In Mumbai, Rachel meets a few of the world's leading young researchers before they begin the cruise. The stakes are high. One of the researchers will leave with a lucrative promotion. A promotion someone might kill for…With the CEO and PR advisor from Rejuvenescence Pharma watching the team's every move, they are tasked with repairing a dysfunctional team, whilst showing enough fortitude to get the sought after position.The ambitious researchers have to demonstrate people-skills – something they struggle with – and leadership, which they all think they have.With each one vying to be the next research director and impress the CEO, or more importantly her PR advisor, they lock horns. But was one of them desperate enough to commit murder? That's what Rachel needs to find out while dealing with her own issues. If there's a murderer among them, the candidate shortlist might get shorter…

The clock is ticking as Rachel Jacobi-Prince races to catch a killer when a luxury holiday turns deadly…Embark on a thrilling voyage with Rachel and Carlos in Toxic Cruise Cocktail, a cozy mystery that will keep you captivated until the very end.Rachel and her husband, Carlos set sail on the luxurious Coral Queen to celebrate her parents' wedding anniversary. They are hoping for a relaxing getaway filled with family bonding and tropical adventures. But their dream holiday takes a sinister turn when a passenger from her father's past, dies under mysterious circumstances at the welcome aboard cocktail party.As Rachel works to solve the suspicious death, she finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and lies. Driven by her passion for justice, she is certain there is more to the man's untimely death than a practical joke gone wrong.With each new revelation, the danger escalates, threatening to ensnare Rachel and those she holds dear. Alongside her husband Carlos, whose own investigation into a missing person becomes increasingly perilous, Rachel must navigate a sea of suspects and lies to unravel the truth before the killer strikes again."Toxic Cruise Cocktail" is a classic cozy whodunnit filled with clever twists, colourful characters, and exotic locations. Author Dawn Brookes masterfully blends intrigue, humour, and the complexities of family dynamics in this engaging whodunnit.Fans of Agatha Christie, Death in Paradise and Murder, She Wrote will delight in this engaging page-turner set in the captivating world of cruise ship intrigue.