dalownerx3 Posted March 7, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 7, 2008 This is sort of similar to the other novel thread but it there's a slight spin on it. When I go to someplace different, I like to read a novel that is set in that area. For example, the first time I went to Hawaii, I read James Michener's "Hawaii" and Marcia Muller's "A Walk Through the Fire". When I went on a Alaskan cruise, I read his "Alaska" book. It's make me feel more involved in the book by being close where the action is taking place. I was wondering if there were any good mysteries or thrillers set on cruise ships themselves since this time I plan on spending more time relaxing on the ship instead of running around and doing excursions. I don't think Michener wrote "Cruise Ship". :) Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debhaz22 Posted March 12, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterCaro Posted March 12, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 12, 2008 If you type in "cruise mysteries" on Amazon, you'll get several titles. (None that I've read, so I can't recommend them, but they do exist.) Caro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznow Posted March 12, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi, I asked the same question before I went on my 2006 - or was it 2005 - cruise, anyway I read "Death Cruise: Crime Stories on the Open Seas" by Lawrence Block. It is a collection of cruise mystery stories. I really enjoyed it. Also, "Cruising for Murder" by Susan Sussman, and "Decked" by Carol Higgins Clark. Hope this helps. Gotta find something to take to read on our May cruise. Can't Wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalownerx3 Posted March 24, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I just got back from a cruise and finished reading "Dressed to Keel" by Candy Calvert. It's a chick-lit mystery set on a cruise. The ship leaves New York City and stops in Halifax and Quebec City. It's a cute book and I liked the way the author described all the different areas of the ship - the buffet at the Lido deck, the cucumber masks at the spa, and the infirmary. It's a quick read and fun read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBumMama Posted March 25, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2008 These aren't mystery, more love type stories, but all her novels feature a cruise. Great port info about different places such as Bermuda, Mexican Riviera, Caribbean, Alaska, etc. www.AlisaAllan.com I've sailed to Bermuda and loved reading about the places I saw when I read Winds Of Change. Nice easy and light reading.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TucsonRick Posted March 26, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen. Wickedly Funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12vman Posted March 27, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hands down!....the Caribbean bible...."Don't stop the Carnival"- Herman Wouk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandytoes03 Posted March 30, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2008 There's always the old classic Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. It's stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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