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November 1924. The Endeavour sets sail from Southampton carrying 2,000 passengers and crew on a week-long voyage to New York.

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 Scotland Yard inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye.

Birch agrees to investigate, and the trail quickly leads 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, and even Temple's purpose on board the Endeavour proving increasingly suspicious, Birch's 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 . . .

© Tom Hindle 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

 Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime New York

Critic reviews

Tom Hindle is one of our most exciting voices in crime fiction, with work that’s consistently punchy, intriguing, original and delightful. (Janice Hallett)
The action unfolds at a rip-roaring pace in this perfectly executed homage to the Golden Age of crime, which features a deviously devised plot boasting a final twist worthy of Christie herself. I loved it!
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A Fatal Crossing by Tom Hindle is a gripping, easy-to-read cosy murder mystery set aboard a 1920s ocean liner. With clever plotting and mounting suspense, the story truly comes alive in the second half. The ending is brilliantly twisty and unexpected – a satisfying surprise.

Twisty at every turn

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Good story but unfortunately marred by very dull narration. I wish I’d read the book myself and I may have enjoyed it more.

Boring narrator but good story

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An excellent clever plot with an unexpected twist at the end. Well narrated in a clear voice.

The final twist was most unexpected.

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I think I’d really like this book but the narrator sounds so bored and uninterested it’s distracting me from the story? I can’t listen to finish the book - the narration deadens the story line….

I really wish I liked it?

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The plot here has something of the Agatha Christie about and, depending on your taste, you can take that any way you want but it’s an enjoyable read written with a light hand.

Enjoyable art related mystery.

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