Devil on Deck

Madeline Donovan #7

by Madison Kent

The SS City of New York, a majestic ocean liner is about to cross the Atlantic on its way to London in 1891. Aboard are amateur sleuth Madeline Donovan and her dearest companion, Hugh Scott. They are on their way to visit Hugh's ailing father in London but on the first night of the voyage, a tragic death occurs and leads Madeline and Hugh to investigate, but this is just the beginning of a myriad of strange events that will plague the New York and its passengers.

Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2018

About the author

www.madisonkentbooks.com

Madison Kent books include: The Mystery at Belle Magnolia, Stalking Jack, The Harrison, Some Saints Prey, Silver Bells Slaying, A Smidgeon of Ghosts, Devil on Deck, Sweet Murder, Smoked in Ybor, Death at The Detroit, and the latest A Gypsy's Grave.

She is a poetry contributor to Sacramento Free Press (Poems for All Chapbook) Pomona Valley Review #7 and 8, The Voices Project, The UK Poetry Library, Creations Magazine and Prose and Rhyme; short stories to Prose and Rose and The Book Patch as well as others.

Please visit the Madison Kent website at
www.madisonkentbooks.com for the latest information on upcoming books, trailers and excerpts.

Reviews

[Bonnye Reed]

TheFussyLibrarian

[Elaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slow moving story

This book had so much promise, but the author literally dragged this story along. More suspense and more action were needed rather than stilted language from the characters.

[Christine Koch · Rating 3 out of 5]

About three quarters of the way through there were suddenly a lot of grammatical mistakes and some spelling errors which really put me off.

[Robbyn L Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story really lacks editing

The story idea is ok but the errors just make it really hard to read. I've read all books in series and the stories build on the past stories.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great mystery.

I have become addicted to the Madeline Donovan mystery series. As stated in the title, this is the 7th book in the series. Each one of the books introduce things about each character that I feel that the series should be read in order. However, I believe that the introduction of Madeline's history is nicely done with enough information to make each book good to read. Beware that there will be a cliffhanger to introduce the next book.

Can Madeline's relationship with Hugh ever advance to more? Does she want it to? With that thought in mind, Madeline accepts an invitation from him to travel to London. Expecting a relaxing trip with her friend, Madeline is thrown into a new investigation. One that involves murder! Read this book, it's quite good!

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been waiting for this installment in the Madeline Donovan series with anticipation for about a year & I was not disappointed. Book 7 is an enthralling new mystery that Madeline has to solve with traveling on a ship to London. It was quite the page turner & I just couldn't wait to read more each day. Just when I thought I knew who was involved in the mystery, I was pleasantly surprised as a new twist to the plot unfolded. I can't wait for book 8 & to hopefully see if Madeline let's her heart take over & ends up with Hugh.

[Pansy Faye · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think the author needs to be more careful with research and needs a new editor who can do the same. Mentioning the sinking of the Titanic 21 years before it happens is just sloppy writing and research and then to do the same in regards to passenger planes.
I enjoyed the Madeline Donovan series, but this was just blatant laziness on Ms Kent’s part.

[Eliza Benham · Rating 4 out of 5]

The proofreading/editing of this book makes it almost difficult to read. That being said, it's a good story that kept me entertained until the end. The characters were well defined, the scenes well imagined, without all of the extra details that sometimes make a good story drag. In all, I will definitely read more in this series if given the opportunity.

[claudia ruddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intricate plot

Truthfully I found the plot so intricate as to be difficult to follow but I enjoyed most the period details and the sense of menace the author was able to sustain. Shall look for other titles in the series.

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Madison Kent and her great Madeline Donovan Mysteries. Good stories, good characters and good endings. Can't go wrong. So many mysteries in one story and all tied together in the end. Lots of tension but not violence. Very enjoyable reading.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cruising ❣️ Always Binge-worthy❣️
Very anxious to read more . . .
Next please⁉️ More and more difficult to put down . . .

Only pity . . . The story needs an excellent editor and an eagle-eyed proofreader to raise it to 5 *

[Maureen Doyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Victorian sleuth

Madeleine, widowed, takes to sleuthing. When she leaves Chicago to London, she travels on a luxury liner. After a violinist dies. Madeleine realizes he was poisoned and goes about finding his killer and bringing down a diamond smuggling ring.

[Donald L McGill · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT READ.!.!

Interesting story..from start to finish..don't delay, read this book today..ten more words required..now seven more words required for
My review.!?!?!?!?

[Donna Arthur · Rating 5 out of 5]

It keeps getting better

I love the characters and each time the actions are so different. The thrills and chills just keep going. Excellent

[Deborah Necessary · Rating 3 out of 5]

In 1861 Madeline Donovan investigates two murders on the USS New York. Who is the Devil on Deck?

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great mystery, a few typos, but overall loved the story.

[Kristi Clemow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the story and the characters but it was hard to follow the dialogue since who was speaking was not always clear.

[J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needs an editor and proofreader.