A Fatal Crossing - by Tom Hindle (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

November 1924. The glitzy and glamorous Endeavour sails from England to New York with 2,000 passengers--and a killer--on board.

When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple, a strong-minded inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye.

Birch agrees to investigate, and they form an uneasy partnership. Uncovering a web of surprising connections between the passengers aboard the Endeavor, running from the crew cabins below deck to the palatial suites of first class, their inquiries lead to the theft of a priceless painting. Its very existence is known only to its owner . . . and the dead man.

With just days remaining until they reach New York, the search for the culprit is fraught with danger.

And all the while, the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst. One who is poised to strike again.

Review Quotes

"So richly atmospheric you feel like you're on board - I was utterly transported to the 1920s and loved every minute spent trying to untangle this intricately plotted mystery. Complex characters abound, historical details lock you in, and the twists and turns just keep coming. I haven't felt my jaw drop like that at an ending in a long time - you absolutely won't see this one coming!"--Kristen Perrin, New York Times bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder

"Tom Hindle is one of our most exciting voices in crime fiction, with work that's consistently punchy, intriguing, original and delightful."--Janice Hallett, International bestselling author of The Appeal

"That perfect recipe for a mystery: half the time you'll marvel at Hindle's cleverness, the other half you'll kick yourself because he's tricked you."--Benjamin Stevenson, bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

"A twisty golden age pastiche... Enough clues, red herrings, and false endings to make readers feel that the Orient Express has put out to sea."--Kirkus

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