Murder on the Atlantic

Steve Allen Mystery #7

by Steve Allen

Invited to join the maiden voyage of a reclusive billionaire's luxury liner, amateur detective Steve Allen and his vivacious wife Jayne are called upon to solve a mystery when a body is discovered in a lifeboat.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Suspense

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Stephen Valentine Patrick William "Steve" Allen was an American television personality, musician, actor, comedian, and writer. Though he got his start in radio, Allen is best-known for his television career. He first gained national attention as a guest host on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. He graduated to become the first host of The Tonight Show, where he was instrumental in innovating the concept of the television talk show. Thereafter, he hosted numerous game and variety shows, including The Steve Allen Show, I've Got a Secret, The New Steve Allen Show, and was a regular panel member on CBS' What's My Line?

Allen was a "creditable" pianist, and a prolific composer, having penned over 14,000 songs, one of which was recorded by Perry Como and Margaret Whiting, others by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Les Brown, and Gloria Lynne. Allen won a Grammy award in 1963 for best jazz composition, with his song The Gravy Waltz. Allen wrote more than 50 books and has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Reviews

[Stephanie Tanton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A witty murder mystery aboard a luxury ocean liner. An interesting cast of characters from entertainers, royalty, business barons and the FBI.
Steve Allen is an amazing talent along with his wife Jane Meadows.

[Tristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this mystery, except for the one "f" word which popped up out of nowhere and didn't even really fit into the story.

[Anne Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good murder mystery book, taking place on a cruise, which made it more exciting.

[Jim Hager · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had no idea Steve Allen wrote mysteries (several of them). This was not a great one, but certainly entertaining and enjoyable to read.

[Linda T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun at first, but eventually got too convoluted.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite of all the Steve Allen mysteries.

[Pat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Steve and Jayne investigate murders on a new cruise ship, the Atlantis.
Bad weather, feuding wealthy family, Princess on board.
good.

[Jane Chizmar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the suspense and good humor. Look forward to reading more by Steve Allen.

[Mary Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was not aware Steve Allen was a mystery writer. The mystery was full of many twist & turns with the typical Steve Allen humor.