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"From New York Times bestselling author of the "twisty-mystery" (Vulture) novel In a Dark, Dark Wood, comes The Woman in Cabin 10, an equally suspenseful and haunting novel from Ruth Ware--this time, set at sea. In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie's works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of...

Set in contemporary Northern California, The Harder They Come explores the volatile connections between three damaged people -- an aging ex-Marine and Vietnam veteran, his psychologically unstable son, and the son's paranoid, much older lover -- as they careen towards an explosive confrontation.

Why are 30 million choosing to cruise in 2019? They don't want to decide where and when they eat every day or night on vacation, what extra activities they'll do and how much they'll cost and spend hours doing research on one destination to visit when they have a list of several. Inside this quick easy read, you'll be taken through what it's like to cruise with your family and create a personalized voyage suited to your needs and wants. Choose to...

Greetings, fellow travelers! Welcome to the companion book for "Setting Sail: A First-Time Cruiser's Guide." If you've ever envisioned embarking on a cruise and sailing through the azure waters to explore distant destinations, you're about to embark on an enlightening journey.Within the pages of "Smooth Sailing: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls of Cruising," I will serve as your guide, providing a wealth of invaluable insights to ensure your cruise experience...

This book contains 25 articles that provide an interesting overview of many aspects of the cruising experience. Topics include the physics behind making large metal objects float, the distance to the horizon, ship captains and marriages, crew members' employment contracts, cruise ship sanitation, stretching cruise ships, food choices on cruises, and more. The book also discusses various common words and phrases we use today that were originally nautical...

When you take a cruise, choosing the right ship can make or break your vacation. And with the varieties of cruises and itineraries out there, making that decision is increasingly complex. This book will help you sort out what you need to know, quickly and easily. It contains:-Fun to read, opinionated descriptions of each of the major cruise lines and, as importantly, their classes of ships-Savvy tips on saving money, whether you're booking a super-premium...

Part of The Traveler's Handbooks series, The Cruise Traveler's Handbook provides inspiration, advice and tips on how to explore the world from the water, including by ocean, river and canal. Using this handbook will help you find and have unforgettable cruise vacations that are best suited to you. It covers why and when you should cruise, planning, making the most of your time on board and how to be a responsible and safe cruiser.

People new to cruising don't know what to expect, when to do things or where to go. Not knowing this information can confuse anyone cruising for the first time. Find your answers in this detailed guide and avoid much of that uncertainty. Many of your questions will be answered before you think of them. As a result you'll have a much more memorable and enjoyable cruise experience!

A historic cruise ship, a haunted ship, the Celtic American Line's Destiny sets sail from the Port of New Orleanswith a killer on board. He's known as the Archangel because of the way he displays his victims in churches. And the way he places a different saint's medallion on each one. No one knows exactly who he is or why he's doing this. Jackson Crowhead of the FBI's Krewe of Hunters, a special unit of paranormal investigatorsis assigned to the case,...

While on a cruise with their grandfather, the Alden children help discover who is behind the mysterious troubles of the ship--disconnected phone lines, engine trouble, a man overboard--and still have fun sightseeing, eating, and swimming.