Lo Blacklock, a travel journalist reeling from a violent home invasion, accepts an assignment on the Aurora, a boutique luxury cruise ship. During the inaugural voyage through the Norwegian fjords, Lo witnesses a woman being thrown overboard from the neighboring cabin. However, the passenger logs show cabin ten was never occupied, and all guests and crew are accounted for. Isolated at sea and struggling with alcohol use and sleep deprivation, Lo must navigate a closed-circle environment where the staff dismisses her claims as hallucinations while a killer remains on board.
This mystery attracts readers who enjoy psychological suspense centered on unreliable narration and gaslighting. It appeals to those interested in locked-room puzzles where the protagonist faces both external threats and internal mental instability. Readers finish the book with an understanding of how trauma impacts memory and how social hierarchies are used to discredit female voices. It provides a technical look at how a crime can be committed and concealed within a confined, high-end setting.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
