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Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries #3
Cruise Chaos
A murder mystery party on the cruise ship—could life be any more ironic? Especially after the two real-life murders that Adrienne’s dealt with!
But yes, the passengers really do want to party “like it’s a murderous 1999”, and to make matters even worse, Adrienne’s the one in charge of managing the event.
An inept new cruise director, a Captain who’s harbouring a secret, and demanding Special Guests—just when Adrienne thinks things could not get any more horrible, she’s dealt one final blow: a real murder.
Can Adrienne and her friends Cece, Samantha and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee—solve this murder and keep the rest of their passengers safe? Or is this party the beginning of the end for their beloved cruise ship?
But yes, the passengers really do want to party “like it’s a murderous 1999”, and to make matters even worse, Adrienne’s the one in charge of managing the event.
An inept new cruise director, a Captain who’s harbouring a secret, and demanding Special Guests—just when Adrienne thinks things could not get any more horrible, she’s dealt one final blow: a real murder.
Can Adrienne and her friends Cece, Samantha and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee—solve this murder and keep the rest of their passengers safe? Or is this party the beginning of the end for their beloved cruise ship?
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2019
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About the author
A.R. Winters
188 books397 followersA.R. Winters is a cozy mystery writer who loves writing about crazy characters and vibrant locations. And food, lots of delicious food!
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
You can also find her on Facebook
When not writing, A.R. Winters is usually busy eating too much cake...
You can also find her on Facebook
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Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
February 9, 2022
I’m really enjoying this series and will have to keep going on cruises as that is the only time I read these books. I enjoyed the mystery and I like the characters. My working theory on who did it got changed up with this book. Can’t wait until September for my next cruise and the next entry in this series.
May 10, 2020
Murder mystery on a cruise ship. Fun, until it becomes real. New cruise director. A Captain who's harboring a secret. Can Adrienne, Cece, Samantha, First officers, solve this mystery.
Light, yet serious, made for a perfect read. Entertaining characters on the High Sea.
Light, yet serious, made for a perfect read. Entertaining characters on the High Sea.
April 7, 2019
Swan Seas
I enjoy this series but I wish there was more interaction between Adrienne & Ethan. I would love to see Ethan help Adrienne with the mysterious references from her past
I enjoy this series but I wish there was more interaction between Adrienne & Ethan. I would love to see Ethan help Adrienne with the mysterious references from her past
July 5, 2023
Murder Mystery Times Two
AR Winters has penned yet another who dunnit for Adrienne and her friends to solve. Adrienne has been somewhat promoted from her social media position to the event coordinator. The event? A Murder Mystery for a group of passengers to solve. But the first day's clue ends up a real murder victim. Can Adrienne and her friends solve the real who dunnit? And will she and First Officer Hot Stuff be in hot water over it?
AR Winters has penned yet another who dunnit for Adrienne and her friends to solve. Adrienne has been somewhat promoted from her social media position to the event coordinator. The event? A Murder Mystery for a group of passengers to solve. But the first day's clue ends up a real murder victim. Can Adrienne and her friends solve the real who dunnit? And will she and First Officer Hot Stuff be in hot water over it?
May 25, 2020
The plot is not exactly clever, but the cruise ship setting cannot be beat.
With only 2 cruises under her belt, Adrienne has applied for the position of cruise director. In the meantime, temporary CD Kelly Cline tells Adrienne that for now she will occupy the new position of Acting Special Event Coordinator. Her first task will be to oversee a murder mystery event, which had been already set up by the previous CD. When an obnoxious snoop hired by the company is murdered, Adrienne relies on her friends to help her with her job while she tries to finger the killer. It seems that Samantha would be a better fit for the job than she. Adrienne makes wild guess after wild guess, but eventually manages to get it right.
I think that anyone working for a cruiseline would find it amusing that these people all seem to have a lot of time and freedom to pursue their own agendas. Housekeepers, especially, are particularly hard working and they would not have time to run around the ship all day helping their friends.
You have to look at this series as comedic, rather than a serious mystery, and just laugh at the inconsistencies. If you love to cruise and don't pick at the oddities, you might enjoy these books.
With only 2 cruises under her belt, Adrienne has applied for the position of cruise director. In the meantime, temporary CD Kelly Cline tells Adrienne that for now she will occupy the new position of Acting Special Event Coordinator. Her first task will be to oversee a murder mystery event, which had been already set up by the previous CD. When an obnoxious snoop hired by the company is murdered, Adrienne relies on her friends to help her with her job while she tries to finger the killer. It seems that Samantha would be a better fit for the job than she. Adrienne makes wild guess after wild guess, but eventually manages to get it right.
I think that anyone working for a cruiseline would find it amusing that these people all seem to have a lot of time and freedom to pursue their own agendas. Housekeepers, especially, are particularly hard working and they would not have time to run around the ship all day helping their friends.
You have to look at this series as comedic, rather than a serious mystery, and just laugh at the inconsistencies. If you love to cruise and don't pick at the oddities, you might enjoy these books.
August 10, 2020
This series just gets better and funnier as it goes, and even a little more mysterious. Once again, Adrienne found herself in the middle of not only a real murder, but she was appointed in charge of the ship's murder mystery cruise in which fifty passengers paid for the added attraction which was interactive over the course of several days. I'm sure it was a little hard to hide a real murder even with a fake one going on.
The killer was somewhat of an overall surprise, but I'd had the person under suspicion for most of the book along with another person. The murder mystery was ended, then the real murder still needed solved. But it was wrapped up well and all was explained. I love how the three friends Adrienne, Sam and Cece have been working on mysteries together. Adrienne was getting even closer to Ethan Lee, the handsome first officer, but now there was an added mystery about something she'd found in his office. A little more was done with the ongoing stalker story line of Adrienne's, and the captain who was acting a little odd in the last book was mentioned again. With three ongoing mysteries, it's a good thing there are plenty more books in this series to borrow on Kindle Unlimited lol.
The killer was somewhat of an overall surprise, but I'd had the person under suspicion for most of the book along with another person. The murder mystery was ended, then the real murder still needed solved. But it was wrapped up well and all was explained. I love how the three friends Adrienne, Sam and Cece have been working on mysteries together. Adrienne was getting even closer to Ethan Lee, the handsome first officer, but now there was an added mystery about something she'd found in his office. A little more was done with the ongoing stalker story line of Adrienne's, and the captain who was acting a little odd in the last book was mentioned again. With three ongoing mysteries, it's a good thing there are plenty more books in this series to borrow on Kindle Unlimited lol.
April 6, 2019
All at sea.
Another great read in the series. A terrific plot involving egos, gambling and the competitive spirit. Although I do wish we knew more about what happened to the main character a year ago. Loved the way the three have formed a friendship that goes through thick and thin.
A new cruise and a new beginning that is if the flaky Cruise Director hadn't forgotten to send her the email regarding the special event she was supposed to run. A murder mystery! With a famous author as the head detective and the one that had written the script. Organisation terrific rooms seems like a daunting task but the guests are even more so. From the obnoxious, arrogant nitpicking one to tell puppy doglike devotion of a wannabe new author. However things don't go as planned - a real body is found where the dummy should be and the author's wife is found with a head wound. Who is behind it all? From a smoggy script to a missing cane can she get the killer?
Another great read in the series. A terrific plot involving egos, gambling and the competitive spirit. Although I do wish we knew more about what happened to the main character a year ago. Loved the way the three have formed a friendship that goes through thick and thin.
A new cruise and a new beginning that is if the flaky Cruise Director hadn't forgotten to send her the email regarding the special event she was supposed to run. A murder mystery! With a famous author as the head detective and the one that had written the script. Organisation terrific rooms seems like a daunting task but the guests are even more so. From the obnoxious, arrogant nitpicking one to tell puppy doglike devotion of a wannabe new author. However things don't go as planned - a real body is found where the dummy should be and the author's wife is found with a head wound. Who is behind it all? From a smoggy script to a missing cane can she get the killer?
April 4, 2019
Loved it!
Another Winters book ceases to fail me! I love and follow several other series she has written, and this one is no different! Even though I figured who the culprit was half way through, I still was sent spiraling in the chaos of who dunnit! I must admit, towards the end she had me seriously questioning if I was right, though! The sub plot has thickened of her time in Arizona! I'm excited for the next book to come out! I'm seriously loving this series! :)
Another Winters book ceases to fail me! I love and follow several other series she has written, and this one is no different! Even though I figured who the culprit was half way through, I still was sent spiraling in the chaos of who dunnit! I must admit, towards the end she had me seriously questioning if I was right, though! The sub plot has thickened of her time in Arizona! I'm excited for the next book to come out! I'm seriously loving this series! :)
April 8, 2019
A good Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery
I love reading cozy mysteries, especially when they involve Cruise Ships. All the characters involved were great. But, I felt the beginning was a little slow, I felt too bogged down with all the details in setting up the murder mystery. Once I got past that, I sailed through the rest of the book. If you like Cozy Mysteries or Cruise Ship Mysteries, I recommend reading this book.
I love reading cozy mysteries, especially when they involve Cruise Ships. All the characters involved were great. But, I felt the beginning was a little slow, I felt too bogged down with all the details in setting up the murder mystery. Once I got past that, I sailed through the rest of the book. If you like Cozy Mysteries or Cruise Ship Mysteries, I recommend reading this book.
April 24, 2019
Another great cruise! I love this series. The characters are really funny and the plot is always interesting. There is just a hint of romance that continues to develop. There is also a subplot that continues to unfold the further along we go. The books can still be read as standalones though. Ms. Winters has other series too that are equally as good so you might want to check them out.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
May 4, 2019
The 3rd book in the Cruise Ship mysteries
Another great addition to this series. Very enjoyable! Adrienne has been the Social Media Manager on a cruise ship but she is now an Events Coordinator in charge of a Murder Mystery event. Sounds like fun! Until an unpopular passenger ends up dead. Adrienne, Samantha, CeCe, and Ethan work together to find the culprit. This is a light-hearted cozy without suspense or graphic details.
Another great addition to this series. Very enjoyable! Adrienne has been the Social Media Manager on a cruise ship but she is now an Events Coordinator in charge of a Murder Mystery event. Sounds like fun! Until an unpopular passenger ends up dead. Adrienne, Samantha, CeCe, and Ethan work together to find the culprit. This is a light-hearted cozy without suspense or graphic details.
February 21, 2020
Fake and real whodunit
This story involved a cruise ship mystery from an author's book for cruise customers to solve. I wasn't really into that part but then a real murder happened. Characters were a bit whacky at times so I found myself frustrated at the lack of reality at times.
This story involved a cruise ship mystery from an author's book for cruise customers to solve. I wasn't really into that part but then a real murder happened. Characters were a bit whacky at times so I found myself frustrated at the lack of reality at times.
March 27, 2020
A Murder Mystery Cruise
There are so many twists and turns in this story, it will keep you guessing till the end. Lead character Adrienne once again let's her enthusiasm overrule her common sense, providing lots of laughs. As always, the ship is a wonderful setting with endless characters. This book was lots of fun!
There are so many twists and turns in this story, it will keep you guessing till the end. Lead character Adrienne once again let's her enthusiasm overrule her common sense, providing lots of laughs. As always, the ship is a wonderful setting with endless characters. This book was lots of fun!
December 3, 2020
I really like this story. I like that it is on a cruise so it is a original and fun setting. I think in real life if a cruise line had this many murders they would shut down-makes for a nice story though. Also like that there is a secondary plot building gradually around the main character’s past. I will definitely keep reading.
September 6, 2021
A great addition to the series
Adrienne is put in charge ironically of a murder mystery event. Soon the on board corporate snoop is murdered. Adrienne Sam and Cece dive into solving the mystery. We hear a little about what happened to Adrienne in Arizona last year but not much. Looking forward to reading the next book
Adrienne is put in charge ironically of a murder mystery event. Soon the on board corporate snoop is murdered. Adrienne Sam and Cece dive into solving the mystery. We hear a little about what happened to Adrienne in Arizona last year but not much. Looking forward to reading the next book
May 8, 2022
Good clean escape reading
Fun. Fun. Fun. The concept is so simple yet engaging. Once I got past the first chapter, I knew there was no turning back. Looked forward to ending each day with a few chapters.
Fun. Fun. Fun. The concept is so simple yet engaging. Once I got past the first chapter, I knew there was no turning back. Looked forward to ending each day with a few chapters.
April 30, 2019
Great read
I can't wait for the next book! Smooth writing! Caterers are on point and mysterious. Just waiting to see what happened on her trip!
I can't wait for the next book! Smooth writing! Caterers are on point and mysterious. Just waiting to see what happened on her trip!
September 25, 2019
No
This one just seemed to have no real plot, motive, or storyline. It was all a jumbled confused mess. I really don’t understand what happened and why.
This one just seemed to have no real plot, motive, or storyline. It was all a jumbled confused mess. I really don’t understand what happened and why.
February 8, 2020
Great read
I really enjoyed this book and the growing relationships and friendships. This is a fun, clean series, which I appreciate.
I really enjoyed this book and the growing relationships and friendships. This is a fun, clean series, which I appreciate.
May 12, 2020
Everything you've ever wanted in a cozy 💓 mystery
Highly recommend this one . . . Loved it❣
What more can I say . . . Enjoy ❣
Highly recommend this one . . . Loved it❣
What more can I say . . . Enjoy ❣
June 25, 2020
As silly as this series is, I find them good, fun entertainment. This one Adrienne is an event coordinator in charge of a mystery murder game and ends up trying to figure out a real life murder.
June 29, 2020
Cute book for people who love cruising
January 28, 2021
Love the characters and the trouble they get into.
July 17, 2021
Deadly secrets
Enjoy the story and the plotline. Hoping that as the series goes on the main character doesn't keep coming off as a ditz.
Enjoy the story and the plotline. Hoping that as the series goes on the main character doesn't keep coming off as a ditz.
December 4, 2021
This series is so much fun to read — cruising and mysteries together.
February 26, 2024
Murder Mystery on a ship
I am wondering if our main character is jinxed. Three cruises, three murders. Plus some underlying mysteries about Adrienne,. The author keeps you on your toes wondering about Adriennes back-story.
I am wondering if our main character is jinxed. Three cruises, three murders. Plus some underlying mysteries about Adrienne,. The author keeps you on your toes wondering about Adriennes back-story.
August 16, 2025
Interesting story
The plot lines have lots of red herrings and its fun watching the characters interact to solve the mystery. On to the next book.
The plot lines have lots of red herrings and its fun watching the characters interact to solve the mystery. On to the next book.
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