Sailing Mysteries

Crispin is a mosaicist, a layer of bright tiles. Still grieving for the family he lost to the plaque, he lives only for his arcane craft. But an imperial summons from Valerius the Trakesian to Sarantium, the most magnificent place in the world, is difficult to resist. In a world half-wild and tangled with magic, a journey to Sarantium means a walk into destiny. Bearing with him a deadly secret and a Queen's seductive promise, guarded only by his own wits and a talisman from an alchemist's treasury, Crispin sets out for the fabled city. Along the way he will encounter a great beast.

When an English tycoon dies mysteriously, he leaves a note naming six people who might have wanted him dead. Daisy Kean and PI Harry Montana team up to take the suspects - and also six red herrings - on a Mediterranean cruise, culminating at his beautiful villa on Capri, where his will is to be read and the killer unmasked. With the beautiful seaside settings plus the beginnings of a romance between loner Montana and wary Daisy, passions flare and the mystery deepens.

Mercenaries and Sex Traffickers in the Caribbean Phillip Davis gets a call from his friend and business partner, J.-P. Berger, a French arms dealer, asking for his help. J.-P.'s daughter, Dani, has gone missing in the Caribbean islands. Phillip, a retired Special Forces Colonel living in Martinique after years of active duty and mercenary work in the Caribbean countries, begins his search in St. Vincent and the Grenadines where Dani's iPhone was found. After some research, he discovers that Dani's troubles began when she jumped ship from a paid crew position on a private yacht and hitched a...

What promised to be a low-key vacation sailing off the coast of Maine brings Anthropologist Luke Littlefield and former homicide detective Bryan Sullivan to the site of a recent murder. Clues are few, and it looks like the murder case might grow cold. Teaming up with a Maine State Trooper may help with the investigation, but a sudden and unexpected offer threatens to derail Luke’s security. But the appearance of an old high school friend makes Luke face the dark secrets of his past.

A historical adventure book set in Easter Island and the surrounding Pacific islands during the early 1900s. Join a thrilling expedition that navigates the mysteries of Easter Island's iconic Moai statues in "The Moai of Easter Island." This captivating narrative weaves together adventure, discovery, and the intricate threads of human history, as a determined couple embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of an isolated paradise. Beginning in 1910, the story follows a couple as they design and construct their sailing yacht, Mana, all fueled by the allure of the ancient wooden ...

When Washington, D.C.’s most powerful literary agent is publicly poisoned at a fancy book launch, hard-charging journalist—and former boxing champ—Martin Boundary steps into the ring to cover the story. He quickly learns that agents have more viscious enemies than satisfied clients. Meanwhile, his wife Twyla, a sharp Capitol Hill lawyer, is hunting a different kind of monster. Her lovely neighbor Honaire, a college sailing prodigy, vanished into thin air while caught in a viscious squall while sailing Twyla's sloop across the Chesapeake Bay. Police examining the beached craft suspect ...

In October 1902, the barque Veronica set sail from Ship Island, Biloxi, Mississippi, on what proved to be her last voyage. Carrying a cargo of pitchpine and a crew of twelve men, the ship never reached her intended destination, Montevideo. Tensions among the mixed crew and officers on board quickly built up, culminating in mutiny and disaster in mid Atlantic. "Blood on the ocean" is the first full-length account, based on extensive research, dealing with this strange and unsolved maritime mystery. It is an exciting story, bringing back to life the last days of the big sailing ships and the ...

Treasure and Trouble in Antigua and Barbuda... Their guests deny it, but Dani Berger and Liz Chirac suspect that they’ve chartered Vengeance to search for sunken treasure. The two men are an odd pair. Nick Thompson’s a former Navy Seal, but Dani suspects he didn’t serve honorably. Gerald Yates is a successful writer from an old Southern family. He’s hired Thompson to assist in his research for a book. Yates claims to be looking for the wreck of Phaedra, a ship that was owned by an ancestor of his. Phaedra went down in a storm during the U.S. Civil War. She departed from Savannah, ...

In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, tales of spectral vessels adrift upon the darkened waves have captured the imagination of sailors and storytellers for centuries. These eerie apparitions, known as ghost ships, are imbued with an aura of mystery and intrigue, haunting maritime folklore and igniting curiosity about the unknown depths of the seas. From ancient legends whispered among seafaring civilizations to modern accounts that defy explanation, ghost ships have woven themselves into the fabric of maritime history, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of ...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder--Heaven only knows what will happen next... Named "A Red Badge Novel of Suspense" alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The Father Bredder Mysteries, written by Leonard Wibberley under the pen name Leonard Holton, inspired a television show starring George Kennedy. ★★★★★ “Another wonderful read from Leonard Holton. His writing is a joy and the story is up lifting and suspenseful at the same time. Another great read."—Amazon Review This boxed set includes the following three books in the series: BOOK 7: A ...

A British cozy mystery set on the sun-drenched Turkish coast. When author and reluctant sleuth Connie McKinnon is shipwrecked in the picturesque harbour town of Ayvalik, she expects nothing more than yacht repairs and missed deadlines. Instead, she’s drawn into the sudden death of celebrity TV gardener Sylvie Bertillon at the prestigious Ayvalik Grand Hotel. At the request of a wealthy socialite friend of Sylvie, Connie begins asking questions and quickly discovers that beneath the sparkling Aegean waters, rivalries simmer and reputations are carefully protected. With her boat under ...

With the summer season on Sandhamn comes an unsettling mystery for Detective Inspector Thomas Andreasson. A bullied young boy has vanished from a sailing camp on neighboring Lökholmen Island. Has the terrorized eleven-year-old run away? Or, in this isolated vacation spot where strangers lurk, is it something more ominous?

A historical fiction book set in the Atlantic Ocean during the late 19th century. Embark on a heart-pounding voyage across the turbulent Atlantic in "The Chancellor's Plight," a gripping tale of survival, desperation, and human resilience. This novel transports you to September 1869, aboard the merchant ship "Chancellor," as it sets sail from Charleston, South Carolina, to Liverpool, England, carrying a precious cargo of cotton and an unforgettable cast of passengers. What begins as a routine journey quickly spirals into chaos and terror as fate intervenes in unimaginable ways. As you delve...

Years ago, Beth Lathrop and her sister Kate suffered what they thought would be the worst tragedy of their lives the night both the famous painting Moonlight and their mother were taken. The detective assigned to the case, Conor Reid, swore to protect the sisters from then on. Beth moved on, throwing herself fully into the art world, running the family gallery, and raising a beautiful daughter with her husband Pete. Kate, instead, retreated into herself and took to the skies as a pilot, always on the run.

Fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy is making fudgie treats for the annual yacht race--but a killer's stirring up a batch of trouble . . . Sailing Into Murder The annual yacht race off the coast of Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a highlight of the summer season, and Allie is pulling out all the stops...

“Daddy, why isn’t that man swimming?” Stand-Alone story of a wealthy private equity investor and a greedy CEO's quest to maximize profit at any cost. The body floating near the family’s sailboat triggers a request for Steve Wilson to complete the dead man's due diligence assignment. Join Steve as he navigates a path between power-driven executives to uncover the truth about the accountant's body in Boothbay Harbor. Why are Steve’s requests for financial data stonewalled at every turn? Is it just arrogance and greed, or an attempt to hide something deeper? Can he trust the woman ...

It's the dark nights in the run up to Christmas, and sailing sleuth Cass Lynch's first night on dry land is disturbed by strange noises outside her isolated cottage. Tiny footprints in the moonlit snow trail from her front door before mysteriously disappearing. Soon Cass learns others were visited by the same tiny feet in the night. It looks like ingenious local teenagers playing tricks - but what happens when festive games turn deadly?

Finn is retired after a 20-odd-year career with an unnamed government agency, but he still handles a contract job for them once in a while. The series begins in Puerto Rico with Assassins and Liars, when Finn meets Mary.

A nautical adventure novel set in the Atlantic Ocean near Sable Island during the late 18th century. In "The Secrets of Sable Isle," join Captain Jeremy and his spirited crew aboard the Antelope as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. Adrift and desperate, they encounter the infamous Sable Island, a haunting silhouette against the horizon that could either be their doom or a promise of refuge. As the intrepid crew approaches the island, they are met with the unexpected hospitality of the local Governor, who shares tales of the island's shipwreck-laden history. Captivated by...

Dallas and Demon are back in action. Dallas is a little older, a little wiser, a little more tolerant, and a lot less content. Demon is as Demon was. After the splintering of his family, Dallas finds solace in a major effort to refurbish an ocean going sailboat and prepare for a vagabond life cruising the islands of the Caribbean. One aspect of Dallas’ life has not changed. He encounters a succession of females with agendas, some welcome and some not so welcome. Dallas and Demon navigate this human minefield as only Dallas and Demon can.