Rachel Prince takes a second cruise after giving evidence in a difficult trial.

She needs to recharge her batteries and re-evaluate her future after receiving threats from a man she helped put in prison. Taking Queen Cruises up on their offer of a free cruise aboard the luxurious Coral Queen, Rachel takes a transatlantic crossing for some New York shopping.

Sarah Bradshaw, Rachel's best friend and cruise ship nurse is just starting a second nine-month contract aboard the Coral, so the timing is perfect.

Rachel makes friends with a charismatic tour guide leading a Russian party. But when a crew member is found dead in his cabin and another goes missing, Rachel spots curious goings on among the Russians. Chief Security Officer Jack Waverley wants Rachel to back off after she becomes convinced the crewman was murdered. Will she listen?

Sarah's got problems of her own, with conflict developing in the medical team after an eccentric nurse is brought in at short notice.

Rachel can't resist snooping, but can she avoid a man determined to kill her, while getting to the bottom of a mysterious death? It's vital she untangles this complex case before they reach New York?

If you like twisty plots, red herrings and determined heroines, you'll love this latest seafaring adventure.

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