Murder, not pleasure, greets Jude Dillane when she takes a vacation from her East Village restaurant and embarks on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise. On board, a horrific death shatters her dreams of a romantic getaway, and a reconnection with her college friend, Monica Delmar, entangles her in a baffling investigation that leads Jude into stormy seas.
It's all hands on-deck as Jude helps to figure out who's responsible for turning this opulent voyage into a death trap. Are the theft of a valuable diamond ring and the discovery of a cryptic notebook related? Jude makes waves as she looks into everyone, from Monica's close friend, Chief Officer Damian Carstairs, to the ship's photographer, to a smarmy casino host, to discover who is responsible for the crimes, all while finding herself in deep water. Will the shocking revelations rock the boat and sink it forever?
About the Author :
Cathi Stoler is sure she was born knowing how to read. The writing came later. She is an Amazon Best Selling author and Derringer winner. The four novels in her Murder On the Rocks Series published by Level Best Books, BAR NONE, LAST CALL, STRAIGHT UP and WITH A TWIST feature The Corner Lounge Bar Owner, Jude Dillane. She is also the author of the Nick Donahue Adventures featuring professional Blackjack player, Nick Donahue, and the Laurel and Helen New York Mystery Series. Very involved in the crime writing world, Cathi is a member of Sisters in Crime New York/Tri-State, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers.
Review :
"Jude is back for another, truly exciting adventure-this time on the high seas! Packed full of shocking twists, a luxe cruise ship setting and intriguing characters, With a Twist is an escapist delight!"-Alison Gaylin, Edgar Award-winning (USA Today and international bestselling) author of The Collective
"With a Twist is a gem of a mystery that hooks you from the first page. So, batten down the hatches and settle in for a wild ride."-Kelly Oliver, bestselling and award-winning author of the Jessica James Mysteries, Pet Detective Mysteries, and Fiona Figg Mysteries
"Cathi Stoler has penned another first-rate whodunit. If you're a fan of traditional mysteries, this one is a must read! When amateur sleuth Jude Dillane and her fiancé embark on a luxury Mediterranean cruise their relaxing vacation quickly devolves into murder and mayhem on the high seas. Standing in the way of Jude's efforts to unmask the killer, and avoid becoming their next victim, is the fact that some of her fellow travelers may not be what they seem."-Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries
"Honestly, all I wanted to do while reading this fantastic book was wear a little black dress, sit in the back corner of a dark bar, throw back a whiskey neat, and maybe take up smoking. I'm not cool enough for any of that, but Jude Dillane sure as hell is. Damn, she's fire, and her fascinating world is harsh and seedy in the best possible way. I'd never have the guts to traverse the sketchy NYC streets that Jude inhabits other than through the first-rate pages of Cathi Stoler's top-notch Murder On The Rocks Mystery Series. The latest installment is another nail-biting thrill ride, this time on the high seas. In With a Twist, murder takes a holiday when Jude ships out from her East Village restaurant to hop on a Mediterranean cruise. Trust me on this one-you need to read this book ASAP, ideally lounging on the lido deck of a luxury liner somewhere in the Aegean or cozied up to a brass rail in the City that Never Sleeps with a JD and a sexy, lit cigarette, even if you don't smoke it. 5 Stars!"-Gabrielle St. George, Award-Winning author of How To Murder A Marriage and How To Kill A Kingpin
"A luxurious cruise ship, ruthless gem thieves and murder. Stoler serves this tense, very personal crime drama with more than just *a* twist as her tale winds through various ports of call in the Mediterranean. The criminals are smart and calculating, but like the gems that have gone missing, Jude Dillane is smart, polished and tough. She'll have to be all of those things to save an old friend from becoming the scapegoat when one of the crew is found dead. This is the fourth On the Rocks Mystery from Stoler, and without giving away spoilers, this voyage looks like it will continue!"-James McCrone, author of the Faithless Elector thriller series
