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Cruise Ship Mysteries #16
Transatlantic Tragedy
The “Siren of the Seas” sets sail for the much anticipated transatlantic repositioning cruise to the British Isles. It’s smooth sailing until someone falls overboard. Millie jumps in head first to determine if the passenger's death was an accident, suicide or murder.
354 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2019
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Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.
She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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★ AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★
★ 2017 Mom's Choice Award ★
Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.
She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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August 10, 2020
Book 16 in the Cruise Ship Mysteries was another fun and engaging cozy mystery that kept me turning the pages. The characters are well drawn now and this mystery kept all of the characters on their toes trying to determine "who done it".
May 20, 2019
Transatlantic Tragedy is the sixteenth book in Hope Callaghan’s Cruise Ship Christian Cozy Mysteries Series. The plot is well thought out, and the affable characters are well developed. The book flows at a smooth, steady pace, with an interesting and complex mystery and plenty of twists and turns, and red herrings to keep the reader engaged. I highly recommend this clean, well-crafted cozy mystery series as well as all Ms. Callaghan’s other books.
Millie Sanders Armati is the assistant cruise director of Siren of the Seas, and she's having mixed feelings about the ship’s the repositioning from the Caribbean to the British Isles. She’s dreading being so far away from her family and traveling for thirteen days per cruise, but at the same time she's looking forward to visiting new cruise ports, and having her husband, Nic, who’s the ship’s captain, show her some of his old stomping grounds. Andy Walker, Millie’s boss, goes high tech with watches for Millie, Danielle, and Isla that he can program with the day’s schedule, change their schedules at a moment’s notice, and send alerts to them. When magician, Blackjack Blaze’s assistant, Wendy Rainwell, goes overboard on the first night of the cruise, Dave Patterson, the head of security, isn’t sure if the death is an accident, a murder, or a suicide. One of the galley crewmembers, Amit Uddin, is on Dave’s radar as a person of interest/prime suspect. Even though Millie schedule is more than full, she's determined to find out what happened to Wendy and clear her friend’s name.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Millie Sanders Armati is the assistant cruise director of Siren of the Seas, and she's having mixed feelings about the ship’s the repositioning from the Caribbean to the British Isles. She’s dreading being so far away from her family and traveling for thirteen days per cruise, but at the same time she's looking forward to visiting new cruise ports, and having her husband, Nic, who’s the ship’s captain, show her some of his old stomping grounds. Andy Walker, Millie’s boss, goes high tech with watches for Millie, Danielle, and Isla that he can program with the day’s schedule, change their schedules at a moment’s notice, and send alerts to them. When magician, Blackjack Blaze’s assistant, Wendy Rainwell, goes overboard on the first night of the cruise, Dave Patterson, the head of security, isn’t sure if the death is an accident, a murder, or a suicide. One of the galley crewmembers, Amit Uddin, is on Dave’s radar as a person of interest/prime suspect. Even though Millie schedule is more than full, she's determined to find out what happened to Wendy and clear her friend’s name.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
August 7, 2019
Come aboard the Siren of the Seas for an adventure you won’t soon forget!
Hope Callaghan is a gifted author who has the ability to grab your attention and take you along on the adventure. This series has been a favorite of mine since it first came out. I have never been on a cruise, yet Ms. Callaghan’s descriptions make me feel like I am there and has given me some knowledge of the excitement of being on the ship.
Millie and her friends work on the Siren of the Seas, as part of the Majestic Cruise Lines. This cruise is a different as it is sailing across the ocean to new ports of call. As soon as the ship is out to sea, one of the newest members of the entertainment staff goes overboard. Was this murder or an accident? When one of their own is charged with the crime, Millie and her friends step up to solve the mystery to clear his name. The characters in this series are those you would like to have as your friends. I fell in love with them from the first book and it hasn’t changed. The plot is well developed and thought out, with many twists and turns as well as enough suspects to keep you guessing. The adventure continues throughout the cruise until the suspect is found! A Christian touch to the story, makes it a clean and enjoyable cozy.
Hope Callaghan is a gifted author who has the ability to grab your attention and take you along on the adventure. This series has been a favorite of mine since it first came out. I have never been on a cruise, yet Ms. Callaghan’s descriptions make me feel like I am there and has given me some knowledge of the excitement of being on the ship.
Millie and her friends work on the Siren of the Seas, as part of the Majestic Cruise Lines. This cruise is a different as it is sailing across the ocean to new ports of call. As soon as the ship is out to sea, one of the newest members of the entertainment staff goes overboard. Was this murder or an accident? When one of their own is charged with the crime, Millie and her friends step up to solve the mystery to clear his name. The characters in this series are those you would like to have as your friends. I fell in love with them from the first book and it hasn’t changed. The plot is well developed and thought out, with many twists and turns as well as enough suspects to keep you guessing. The adventure continues throughout the cruise until the suspect is found! A Christian touch to the story, makes it a clean and enjoyable cozy.
June 19, 2019
Hope Callaghan has the ability to offer a quick get away for each reader: Millie is at it again with her band of murder solvers. The Siren of the Seas is headed for the British Isles for their newest itineraries with a full complement of crew, and passengers. A couple of stops along the way will add to the excitement of arriving in Great Britain! Millie's handsome husband Nic is the Captain of the ship and love of her life. Who would think going overboard would mean yet another mystery must be solved? Millie is quick to reason each clue, and form her own opinion, but ever ready for help from her friends. See if you can come to the same conclusion. A vacation on the Siren of the Seas offers you a Transatlantic Tragedy and a moment to leave your worries behind. A fun easy read, but you might be late to bed!
June 14, 2019
Don't Leave A Girl Hanging!
It seems like forever since our last installment of adventure with Millie and the crew. I loved that this story included more of the relationship between Millie and Nic. You can feel the love they share. 💘
The mystery in this adventure made me a bit sad as our victim was pregnant and, while the focus was on her death, we are reminded that an innocent life of the unborn child was lost as well. That put a damper on the read for me. However, the sleuthing was good and the recipes had my mouth watering each time we entered the galley!
Great book by Hope Callaghan! All of her series are fantastic, difficult to put down and we'll worth the investment of your time!
It seems like forever since our last installment of adventure with Millie and the crew. I loved that this story included more of the relationship between Millie and Nic. You can feel the love they share. 💘
The mystery in this adventure made me a bit sad as our victim was pregnant and, while the focus was on her death, we are reminded that an innocent life of the unborn child was lost as well. That put a damper on the read for me. However, the sleuthing was good and the recipes had my mouth watering each time we entered the galley!
Great book by Hope Callaghan! All of her series are fantastic, difficult to put down and we'll worth the investment of your time!
June 19, 2020
Millie and the ship are on their first trans Atlantic and our heroine who can be incredibly fearless when trying to catch a killer is surprising nervous about crossing the ocean to another continent.
To me it seems out of character that she will risk life and job to catch a bad guy, but is afraid to zip line, ride a dune buggy, or tour on Segway. She whines and frets whenever husband Nic signs them up for these activites.
A magician and his assistant join the ship at the last minute, but the assistant is murdered and they learn that she was pregnant and an unknown crew member fathered the child.
To me it seems out of character that she will risk life and job to catch a bad guy, but is afraid to zip line, ride a dune buggy, or tour on Segway. She whines and frets whenever husband Nic signs them up for these activites.
A magician and his assistant join the ship at the last minute, but the assistant is murdered and they learn that she was pregnant and an unknown crew member fathered the child.
June 12, 2019
Take a 13 day summer transatlantic cruise with senior sleuth, activity coordinator, and captain’s wife Millie Sanders Armati. Hope Callaghan’s writing flows with its short paragraphs, interesting dialog, unexpected twists in the plot; making the mystery easy to read and the book hard to put down. The characters are diverse: ordinary senior sleuth Millie, ship captains Vitale and Armati, cruise director Andy Walker, plus familiar characters and some new staff. Once again the Red Herrings and the foreshadowing caught me off guard, so I did not see the ending coming. Recipe included.
June 16, 2019
My favorite Cozy Mystery Series!
This is by far my favorite Cozy Mystery Series and #16 doesn't disappoint. I love all the characters, especially the four women, Nic, and of course the Yorkie. Even though I've previously read every book in this series, I would have preferred a brief explanation of what occurred on an earlier cruise with "the Silver Fox". I can't wait for the next book in this series. If you like Cruise Ship Mysteries and/or Cozy Mysteries you should read this series. Great job, Hope!!
This is by far my favorite Cozy Mystery Series and #16 doesn't disappoint. I love all the characters, especially the four women, Nic, and of course the Yorkie. Even though I've previously read every book in this series, I would have preferred a brief explanation of what occurred on an earlier cruise with "the Silver Fox". I can't wait for the next book in this series. If you like Cruise Ship Mysteries and/or Cozy Mysteries you should read this series. Great job, Hope!!
December 8, 2021
Excitement on the high seas
This book starts off with the boarding of a new entertainer and his assistant, who we learn is pregnant by one of the kitchen workers on board the ship. There is a lot of investigating after the pregnant assistant is killed by being pushed off the side of the ship. Millie is once again in the middle of the investigation as she and her friends go sleuthing to find the man who got the assistant pregnant, as well as the person who killed the assistant. In the end, all is revealed and the murderer is arrested.
This book starts off with the boarding of a new entertainer and his assistant, who we learn is pregnant by one of the kitchen workers on board the ship. There is a lot of investigating after the pregnant assistant is killed by being pushed off the side of the ship. Millie is once again in the middle of the investigation as she and her friends go sleuthing to find the man who got the assistant pregnant, as well as the person who killed the assistant. In the end, all is revealed and the murderer is arrested.
June 15, 2019
Stumped again
I didn't see this ending coming! 😁 A new entertainment crewmember goes overboard. Is it an accident or murder? Amir is a prime suspect and Patterson seems to be missing several clues. That leaves it up to Molly and friends to find the truth and the real perp. In their usual underhanded way, the ladies solve the mystery as the Siren of the Seas sails across The Pond.
I didn't see this ending coming! 😁 A new entertainment crewmember goes overboard. Is it an accident or murder? Amir is a prime suspect and Patterson seems to be missing several clues. That leaves it up to Molly and friends to find the truth and the real perp. In their usual underhanded way, the ladies solve the mystery as the Siren of the Seas sails across The Pond.
August 23, 2019
Millie Armati Assistant Cruise Director on the Siren of the Seas cruise ship that is headed for Southhampton England on a transatlantic trip for the first time. After the cruise started a woman fell overboard into the ocean, when recovered she was dead. The Cruise Director hired a magician and the woman was his assistant. Millie of course gets involved along with her friends helping her to solve what happened. Did she jump or was she murdered?
November 25, 2019
I have basically read this entire series (17 books so far, I think)...they are fun and fluffy and clean. I love the Christian aspect, I love the CRUISING aspect, and the characters are pretty likable...
(though admittedly, I sometimes roll my eyes at Millie getting involved once more in something or someplace she has no business being---but since that is the premise of the entire series...there you have it!) Enjoyable "summer" read, all year round.
(though admittedly, I sometimes roll my eyes at Millie getting involved once more in something or someplace she has no business being---but since that is the premise of the entire series...there you have it!) Enjoyable "summer" read, all year round.
December 3, 2022
Review of this book.
These books have a way of becoming addictive. I have enjoyed reading this series of books. I look forward to reading next book in the series. The books seem to get better and better. There is humor, drama , and plenty of suspense. All of the books are well worth the time it takes to read them. This author is an excellent writer and you will enjoy reading these books.
These books have a way of becoming addictive. I have enjoyed reading this series of books. I look forward to reading next book in the series. The books seem to get better and better. There is humor, drama , and plenty of suspense. All of the books are well worth the time it takes to read them. This author is an excellent writer and you will enjoy reading these books.
June 14, 2019
A great murder mystery cruise
This series is one of my favorite series that Hope Callaghan has written. The storyline itself is terrific working on a cruise ship after a nasty divorce. This series could continue a long as long as Ms. Callaghan wants it too and I personally can't get enough. Another great book!
This series is one of my favorite series that Hope Callaghan has written. The storyline itself is terrific working on a cruise ship after a nasty divorce. This series could continue a long as long as Ms. Callaghan wants it too and I personally can't get enough. Another great book!
June 14, 2019
A young woman tragic fall, all Millie's instinct for murder and trouble into play
Great easy readable mystery, set as the ship sails toward the UK for a new assignment. A great summer read, as Hope Callaghan takes you along on another on life aboard a cruise ship as an employee! Not a guest.
Great easy readable mystery, set as the ship sails toward the UK for a new assignment. A great summer read, as Hope Callaghan takes you along on another on life aboard a cruise ship as an employee! Not a guest.
June 16, 2019
Mercy!!!
When a body goes overboard on the transatlantic voyage, Millie Armati feels she HAS to find out why. She is the assistant cruise director, but at night she goes home with her husband, Captain Nic Armati . Millie and her friends manage to be in the middle of every aspect of investigating the incident, usually winding up in hot water.
When a body goes overboard on the transatlantic voyage, Millie Armati feels she HAS to find out why. She is the assistant cruise director, but at night she goes home with her husband, Captain Nic Armati . Millie and her friends manage to be in the middle of every aspect of investigating the incident, usually winding up in hot water.
June 16, 2019
Christian Cozy set in a Cruise Ship
Millie and the gang investigate a young woman gone overboard.. Is it accident ........ or murder? They are determined to solve it quickly because Amir is a suspect. They come up with two viable suspects, then a third that security hadn't looked at, all while continuing to do their jobs. Intrigue and humor rule the day.
Millie and the gang investigate a young woman gone overboard.. Is it accident ........ or murder? They are determined to solve it quickly because Amir is a suspect. They come up with two viable suspects, then a third that security hadn't looked at, all while continuing to do their jobs. Intrigue and humor rule the day.
June 21, 2019
Enjoyable
Millie, Nic and all the employees of Siren of the Seas are heading to Europe. Once again Millie is involved with solving a murder of another crew member. Twists,turns and some luck help her to finger the killer. Can’t wait for the next book! Sharky could’ve I over his head, Annette could be I’ll, Nic’s daughter could be coming to cause trouble!!! Love this series!!
Millie, Nic and all the employees of Siren of the Seas are heading to Europe. Once again Millie is involved with solving a murder of another crew member. Twists,turns and some luck help her to finger the killer. Can’t wait for the next book! Sharky could’ve I over his head, Annette could be I’ll, Nic’s daughter could be coming to cause trouble!!! Love this series!!
June 25, 2019
Great read
Ok 16 books into this wonderful series by Hope Callaghan and I can't wait till the next one. I love Millie and all the characters of your like me and love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series is a must read
Ok 16 books into this wonderful series by Hope Callaghan and I can't wait till the next one. I love Millie and all the characters of your like me and love a great cozy with characters you will love and a story that keeps you turning the page then this series is a must read
June 18, 2020
The cruise ship is changing venues, now sailing the Atlantic on its way to Southampton England.
On this voyage, Murder resumes, and so do the on board activities. One new one is a Magician’s Act. There is intrigue aplenty, hardly any romance, but the Captain and Millie do manage some alone time together.
Ports visited here are Bermuda and the Azores.
On this voyage, Murder resumes, and so do the on board activities. One new one is a Magician’s Act. There is intrigue aplenty, hardly any romance, but the Captain and Millie do manage some alone time together.
Ports visited here are Bermuda and the Azores.
February 25, 2021
Enjoyed reading this and all books in this series, Would have rated higher except I did not like the portion where Millie decided to open Blackjacks mail. I believe that was to far and was a criminal offense. I know this is a book to enjoy and not real, but, if you are a cruiser and believe this can be done or is done - well seriously.
June 19, 2021
Ocean Voyage
Yet another great read by Hope Callaghan featuring her heroine Millie Armati, cruise director on the Siren of the Seas. This one involves a young woman tragically killed by being pushed overboard. As usually the killer is never who you expect. Always a good enjoyable read.
Yet another great read by Hope Callaghan featuring her heroine Millie Armati, cruise director on the Siren of the Seas. This one involves a young woman tragically killed by being pushed overboard. As usually the killer is never who you expect. Always a good enjoyable read.
July 2, 2021
This book continues the great reads in the series
Millie and her friends jump into investigating another murder that her friend on the kitchen staff is accused of just as the ship begins its transatlantic crossing. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. A fun read look forward to reading more
Millie and her friends jump into investigating another murder that her friend on the kitchen staff is accused of just as the ship begins its transatlantic crossing. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. A fun read look forward to reading more
March 24, 2022
Transatlantic Tragedy
The biggest tragedy I see here is that the book ended! I can never wait to get to the end only to be saddened that the ending came! As with all the books in this series, I was enchanted by the characters and getting to enjoy a cruise virtually. I LOVE Hope Callaghan's books!!
The biggest tragedy I see here is that the book ended! I can never wait to get to the end only to be saddened that the ending came! As with all the books in this series, I was enchanted by the characters and getting to enjoy a cruise virtually. I LOVE Hope Callaghan's books!!
May 27, 2022
Another Winner
This book is another winner that has readers on edge as to whodunit and what happens next. There's never a dull moment here as readers follow Millie and her friends into one situation after another to uncover what happened. No giveaways here. New readers have to find out for themselves and help solve the mystery.
This book is another winner that has readers on edge as to whodunit and what happens next. There's never a dull moment here as readers follow Millie and her friends into one situation after another to uncover what happened. No giveaways here. New readers have to find out for themselves and help solve the mystery.
June 13, 2019
Another Nice Mystery
Millie and the gang are at it again it his latest mystery.
I loved the storyline,the cast of characters plus the locale.
This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
Millie and the gang are at it again it his latest mystery.
I loved the storyline,the cast of characters plus the locale.
This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
June 14, 2019
Millie and her friends always seem to find adventure.
Millie and her friends bring the best of cruising for passengers as well as the myriad friendships of the crew to life. An excellent example of the true bonds of friendship.
Millie and her friends bring the best of cruising for passengers as well as the myriad friendships of the crew to life. An excellent example of the true bonds of friendship.
June 16, 2019
Love it!
As always, this series is wonderful! The characters are warm and smart and witty! I didn't want it to end. I like the twists and turns to try and figure out the murderer! Can't wait for more!
As always, this series is wonderful! The characters are warm and smart and witty! I didn't want it to end. I like the twists and turns to try and figure out the murderer! Can't wait for more!
June 18, 2019
Cliffhanger book?
As usual it was good Duff plot and if the ending means that it will finish off in the next book then good. If not I'm disappointed but she does write a good book and I enjoy reading them
As usual it was good Duff plot and if the ending means that it will finish off in the next book then good. If not I'm disappointed but she does write a good book and I enjoy reading them
June 22, 2019
I do enjoy reading about Millie and her friends and the trouble they get mixed up in..such good friends who support each other. The love story between Millie and Mic is beautiful. All around a good read . I hope you enjoy it too.
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