Cruises Can Be Murder

Book excerpt: Talbot Farber, a popular and successful Albuquerque businessman, lost his beloved wife thirteen years ago. There was a fire aboard the ship during their fifth-anniversary cruise. Several people went overboard in the melee; Jenna Farber was the only one whose body was never recovered. Years passed, she was declared legally dead, and Talbot went ahead with his life, raising their young daughter on his own. Now, he tells Charlie and Ron, he has spotted Jenna alive and well in the Denver airport. He begs them to find her, his excitement palpable as he believes he didn’t lose her after all. But what’s really going on? The deeper they dig, the more complicated the story becomes. Is Talbot’s sighting merely wishful thinking or is Jenna Farber actually still alive? And, if so, why didn’t she return home during all this time? Praise for this USA Today bestselling series: “Charlie is just what readers want.” –Booklist “Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes.” –The Midwest Book Review “A page turner!” - K. Coonce, 5 star review (for Escapes Can Be Murder) “I always love Charlie’s escapades. She keeps me glued to the story, unable to put it down. Love the mixture of humor and suspense. Can’t wait for the next adventure!” – Meg, 5 stars online review “Memorable details … and an edgy, paranoid atmosphere.” –Booklist “… superbly crafted story …” – Gothic Journal “Each book in the series just keeps getting better and better.” – Vine Voice reviewer “Charlie is a fabulous amateur sleuth!” – Midwest Book Review