Retired homicide detective Patricia "Trish" Donovan thought she'd traded crime scenes for ocean breezes when she boarded the Sapphire Voyager for her first real vacation in thirty years. Armed with nothing but a suitcase, her stubborn French Bulldog Meatball, and strict orders from her children to actually relax, Trish is determined to enjoy a week of Caribbean sunshine. But when Meatball's nose leads them to a body hidden beneath the midnight buffet, Trish discovers that old habits die hard -- and so do crew members with secrets to hide.

The ship's security wants to call it a tragic accident, but Trish's instincts scream murder. The victim was a charming young steward with a severe shellfish allergy and a reputation for being careful. Too careful to accidentally eat contaminated food. As Trish digs deeper despite warnings to stay out of the investigation, she uncovers a web of theft, betrayal, and deadly ambition among the crew. With Meatball's help and an unlikely alliance with the ship's territorial security officer, Trish races against time to solve the case before the ship docks in Miami and a killer disappears into the crowd.

But proving murder on the high seas is harder than it looks. Between suspicious crew members, missing evidence, and a jewelry heist gone wrong, Trish must navigate a floating city of secrets where everyone has something to hide. Can a retired detective and her food-motivated French Bulldog unmask a killer before the final port? Or will this Caribbean cruise be Trish's last voyage? One thing's certain: retirement is going to have to wait.

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• Publication Date: March 1, 2026
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• Print Length: 115 Pages
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