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millie_seaton's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beckster99's review
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sunflowersister's review
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
There were a few unanswered questions that left the ending feeling a bit flat.
zoer03's review
5.0
Wow, what an utter pleasure and thrill to read. This book has everything, murder, mysteries, twists and turns and plenty of suspicious characters. I loved that it’s set on a cruise ship In the 1920’s and how all the characters have some little flaw or tragedy that has marked them including the narrator. I loved how the plot builds the tension and suspense and that you are pulled this way and that. I also loved how it’s a perfect nod to the golden age of crime writers especially Agatha Christie am sure she would have cackled with glee. This is superb and one in which I highly recommend
laky's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Thrilling to read! Unexpected ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Child death
katherine_e's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bekkibee22's review against another edition
4.0
This is very second book from Tom Hindle, I didn't realise this was Hindle Debut novel.
The Endeavour sets sail for New York, with 2,000 passengers - and a killer - on board.
When a body is found on deck, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare the death a tragic accident. But Scotland Yard inspector James Temple is certain there's more to this misfortune than meets the eye.
Mounting an investigation, the pair uncover the theft of a priceless painting, and encounter a string of suspects with secrets to hide.
Now, with just days remaining until the Endeavour reaches New York, their search for the culprit is fraught with danger.
And all the while, the passengers roam the ship with a killer in their midst...
I really enjoyed this one as well, and loved the whole journey of trying to discover what happened and seeing where it was going next, I have to say I was shocked by the ending I didn't see that coming and was shocked by it, I have to say those I would like to see another book for what happens after for Tim regarding his family and the hunt for his daughter.
The Endeavour sets sail for New York, with 2,000 passengers - and a killer - on board.
When a body is found on deck, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare the death a tragic accident. But Scotland Yard inspector James Temple is certain there's more to this misfortune than meets the eye.
Mounting an investigation, the pair uncover the theft of a priceless painting, and encounter a string of suspects with secrets to hide.
Now, with just days remaining until the Endeavour reaches New York, their search for the culprit is fraught with danger.
And all the while, the passengers roam the ship with a killer in their midst...
I really enjoyed this one as well, and loved the whole journey of trying to discover what happened and seeing where it was going next, I have to say I was shocked by the ending I didn't see that coming and was shocked by it, I have to say those I would like to see another book for what happens after for Tim regarding his family and the hunt for his daughter.
bethandthebooks's review against another edition
4.0
A Fatal Crossing is a thrilling locked-room mystery that will keep you hooked throughout.
It's set in 1924 on a ship that's sailing from Southampton to New York with 2,000 passengers. When a body is found at the foot of a staircase, officer Timothy Birch believes it to be a tragic accident, but James Temple, a Scotland Yard inspector, believes he was murdered. The two investigate and discover that the death is linked to the theft of a priceless painting. The investigation takes the two of them all over the ship and it was interesting to visualise all the different quarters. The setting definitely emphasised the urgency of the situation and how Birch and Temple are racing against the clock to find the killer. If they don't solve the murder by the time the ship docks in New York, the killer will get away with the crime and walk free. But with 2,000 passengers onboard, it's not going to be easy. This made it a very thrilling read and I soon found myself racing through it.
Birch and Temple interview quite a lot of characters, but it was easy to keep track of who was who as they all had different motives. This provided plenty of red herrings throughout that kept me constantly guessing who the killer was.
As well as investigating the murder, Birch and Temple are also fighting their own demons. Birch's daughter has been missing for two years and his marriage has broken down. He clings to a yellow ribbon that reminds him of his daughter and isolates himself from the rest of the crew. Meanwhile, Temple is furious he has to investigate the death with Birch and he refuses to reveal why he's travelling on the ship. Temple remains in a sour mood for most of the story and I was suspicious of him because of how he was acting and his refusal to say why he was on the ship.
It does drag in the middle but it was still a really tight mystery and there were lots of twists I didn't predict. There’s a particularly jaw-dropping twist at the very end, which I absolutely loved and I think a lot of other people will as well. I'd definitely recommend this if you enjoy locked-room mysteries.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
It's set in 1924 on a ship that's sailing from Southampton to New York with 2,000 passengers. When a body is found at the foot of a staircase, officer Timothy Birch believes it to be a tragic accident, but James Temple, a Scotland Yard inspector, believes he was murdered. The two investigate and discover that the death is linked to the theft of a priceless painting. The investigation takes the two of them all over the ship and it was interesting to visualise all the different quarters. The setting definitely emphasised the urgency of the situation and how Birch and Temple are racing against the clock to find the killer. If they don't solve the murder by the time the ship docks in New York, the killer will get away with the crime and walk free. But with 2,000 passengers onboard, it's not going to be easy. This made it a very thrilling read and I soon found myself racing through it.
Birch and Temple interview quite a lot of characters, but it was easy to keep track of who was who as they all had different motives. This provided plenty of red herrings throughout that kept me constantly guessing who the killer was.
As well as investigating the murder, Birch and Temple are also fighting their own demons. Birch's daughter has been missing for two years and his marriage has broken down. He clings to a yellow ribbon that reminds him of his daughter and isolates himself from the rest of the crew. Meanwhile, Temple is furious he has to investigate the death with Birch and he refuses to reveal why he's travelling on the ship. Temple remains in a sour mood for most of the story and I was suspicious of him because of how he was acting and his refusal to say why he was on the ship.
It does drag in the middle but it was still a really tight mystery and there were lots of twists I didn't predict. There’s a particularly jaw-dropping twist at the very end, which I absolutely loved and I think a lot of other people will as well. I'd definitely recommend this if you enjoy locked-room mysteries.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
potato109's review against another edition
3.5
An interesting and enjoyable story. I had a bit of difficulties distinguishing the characters, I couldn’t remember who was who and when the murderer was revealed I had nearly no idea who that was. I also hoped Raymond did it But all in all a good mystery.