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Cruise Ship Mysteries #21
Southampton Strangler
Millie is convinced the Southampton Strangler is onboard the Siren of the Seas, and soon finds herself in a deadly cat-and-mouse pursuit as she tries to not only stay one step ahead of the killer, but stay alive.
Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!
Southampton Strangler: Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 21
BONUS: Recipes Included!
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For Millie and the Siren of the Seas' crew members, the Southampton departure is bittersweet, as they leave behind new friends that they’ve made, including Halbert Pennyman, an area homeless man.
Within hours of the ship leaving port to head back to Miami, the ship's chief of security discovers the Southampton Strangler could very well be on board. As disturbing events begin to unfold, Millie is convinced that not only is the strangler on board, but she's also managed to get on the killer’s radar.
It's a cat-and-mouse pursuit as she tries desperately to not only stay one step ahead of the strangler but stay alive. Will Millie be added to the long list of the strangler’s victims?
Find out in the new Millie Cruise Ship Mystery!
Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!
Southampton Strangler: Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 21
BONUS: Recipes Included!
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For Millie and the Siren of the Seas' crew members, the Southampton departure is bittersweet, as they leave behind new friends that they’ve made, including Halbert Pennyman, an area homeless man.
Within hours of the ship leaving port to head back to Miami, the ship's chief of security discovers the Southampton Strangler could very well be on board. As disturbing events begin to unfold, Millie is convinced that not only is the strangler on board, but she's also managed to get on the killer’s radar.
It's a cat-and-mouse pursuit as she tries desperately to not only stay one step ahead of the strangler but stay alive. Will Millie be added to the long list of the strangler’s victims?
Find out in the new Millie Cruise Ship Mystery!
- GenresCozy Mystery
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2021
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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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September 16, 2021
Millie's Troubles (Keep You On Your Toes)
Dear Hope,
I didn't write a review for the other books in this set. I wanted to wait until I read all of them. I loved each and every one of them. They kept me on my toes making me want to help figure out who did it!! Sometimes I guessed it but other times I was way off.
I only wish that there was more about the Captain and Millie. I would also love to see some of the other characters get married!!
I have to say that I actually spent days where I didn't do anything but read your books for most of the day. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
I have read some of your other series but I think this is the best one so far!
Sincerely,
Donna M. Hopkins
Dear Hope,
I didn't write a review for the other books in this set. I wanted to wait until I read all of them. I loved each and every one of them. They kept me on my toes making me want to help figure out who did it!! Sometimes I guessed it but other times I was way off.
I only wish that there was more about the Captain and Millie. I would also love to see some of the other characters get married!!
I have to say that I actually spent days where I didn't do anything but read your books for most of the day. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
I have read some of your other series but I think this is the best one so far!
Sincerely,
Donna M. Hopkins
May 26, 2021
All hands on deck - Look out for Scout, Captain Nic and Millie's cute Teacup Yorkie. With stops in Scotland before returning to the states, Siren of the Sea hosts an intriguing crew, unexpected twist and turns, red herrings, and some not so delightful passengers - keeping Millie on her sleuthing toes. This avid retired reader, always enjoy Millie's interactions with crew and guests. Loved seeing Fin, Sharky's homeless drug sniffing kitten at work. Hope Callaghan's description of Fin's antics made me chuckle. Recipe for tasty Cottage Cheese Chicken Enchiladas included. Dog-Gone Cruise Director is a delightful arm chair cruise read.
August 31, 2021
Another light, entertaining reading for a cruiser, or someone who wishes they were.
It appears that the Southampton Strangler is also a cruiser. After 3 more murders in London, officials are convinced that the killer has boarded the Siren of the Seas. Millie suspects the strangler could be one of a group of swingers (not the dance kind, the partner swapping kind :)) She is given the Indonesian security officer, Suharto, as a guard. She also borrows Patterson's Viper stun gun, and after a slight mishap when she zaps Andy, she learns to put it to good use.
It appears that the Southampton Strangler is also a cruiser. After 3 more murders in London, officials are convinced that the killer has boarded the Siren of the Seas. Millie suspects the strangler could be one of a group of swingers (not the dance kind, the partner swapping kind :)) She is given the Indonesian security officer, Suharto, as a guard. She also borrows Patterson's Viper stun gun, and after a slight mishap when she zaps Andy, she learns to put it to good use.
June 2, 2021
Millie Super Sleuth Or A Goner
When Siren Of The Seas sets sail for it's ten day trip to it's home port of Miami, the head of security receives word that police think the individual they are searching for is on board the ship, the Southampton strangled. Millie can not help herself but investigate knowing she is making herself a target. As usual she manages to get in trouble and placed on probation this time. This is one of my favorite books and it is easy to see why in that it takes us on a day to day journey into the life of the assistant cruise director and her friends and co-workers. Millie is also the Captain's wife. The fact that the female passengers think Nic sexy is not lost on his wife! I love Hope Callaghan's books and really hope that you will read them and enjoy them as much as I do.
When Siren Of The Seas sets sail for it's ten day trip to it's home port of Miami, the head of security receives word that police think the individual they are searching for is on board the ship, the Southampton strangled. Millie can not help herself but investigate knowing she is making herself a target. As usual she manages to get in trouble and placed on probation this time. This is one of my favorite books and it is easy to see why in that it takes us on a day to day journey into the life of the assistant cruise director and her friends and co-workers. Millie is also the Captain's wife. The fact that the female passengers think Nic sexy is not lost on his wife! I love Hope Callaghan's books and really hope that you will read them and enjoy them as much as I do.
May 30, 2021
As the ship is preparing to leave Southampton, Millie comes across a crowd of people and the police. A soon-to-be passenger was murdered by the strangler. It was rumored that the strangler boarded the ship and through Millie’s snooping, she becomes his/her next victim. Join Millie as she unravels the clues to discover who the murderer is. This was an enjoyable read. The plot and characters were well-written, making you feel like you are friends. This was a perfect cozy mystery with just the perfect amount of humor, mystery, intrigue, quirky characters, and adventure that will keep any reader completely engaged. Highly recommend the series and I look forward to the next book.
June 2, 2021
Millie and her group of shipboard friends are once again drawn into a mystery which begins on land and finishes onboard the Siren of The Seas. With passengers boarding and the ship readying to set sail, a strangler has been at work ashore. It is suspected that the guilty party is now aboard. Where is he? Who is going to be the next target? Who done it?? Get involved with the activities on board, visit the ships galley, see a show, play bingo, and most of all, watch your back! A fun ship mystery with some true characters! ARC review is voluntary given for this most recent and delightful caper. Makes me want to make a reservation right now!
July 4, 2021
A fun read that keeps you guessing
This is the 21st in the series and the last one released. Now we need to wait for the next book to come out. The ship leaves England for the 13 day transatlantic crossing back to Miami and the Southampton strangler kills his latest victim at the port the morning of the sailing. Millie believes she is being targeted by the strangler who is believed to be on board. Millie jumps into investigation mode to try and find the killer. Their are many twists and turns with many false twists. As always you do not see the killers identity till the very end. Looking forward to the release of the next book
This is the 21st in the series and the last one released. Now we need to wait for the next book to come out. The ship leaves England for the 13 day transatlantic crossing back to Miami and the Southampton strangler kills his latest victim at the port the morning of the sailing. Millie believes she is being targeted by the strangler who is believed to be on board. Millie jumps into investigation mode to try and find the killer. Their are many twists and turns with many false twists. As always you do not see the killers identity till the very end. Looking forward to the release of the next book
June 11, 2021
Another great Millie adventure!! I love this series and this book did not disappoint. The author has written this book so well that the characters feel like close friends or family. It’s warm and cozy and so very hard to put down. I enjoy that the character relationships continue to grow and no one is left out. They may not be the center of the current story but they are still there.
I think this series is one of my favorites because it’s a clean, wholesome, fun series. Lots of adventure and excitement, some comical moments. It brings me joy to read each new book.
I think this series is one of my favorites because it’s a clean, wholesome, fun series. Lots of adventure and excitement, some comical moments. It brings me joy to read each new book.
May 31, 2021
A really close call!
A murdered socialite turned journalist is the latest victim of the Southampton strangler! But is it possible that as the Siren of the Seas leaves the British isles for its transatlantic voyage, the strangler is on board? Could it be someone Millie likes and respects? Can all the clues be figured out before Millie becomes the next victim?
A wonderful clean cozy!
A murdered socialite turned journalist is the latest victim of the Southampton strangler! But is it possible that as the Siren of the Seas leaves the British isles for its transatlantic voyage, the strangler is on board? Could it be someone Millie likes and respects? Can all the clues be figured out before Millie becomes the next victim?
A wonderful clean cozy!
August 2, 2021
Will she discover the truth in time?
Once again Millie and her friends are thrown into a murder mystery. This time a serial killer has gotten on board. Millie's active imagination and her sleuthing once again gets her in trouble. Will she be able to stay out of trouble? Will she find the serial killer before the ship docks? Only her sleuthing mind and you reading another great story will tell.
Once again Millie and her friends are thrown into a murder mystery. This time a serial killer has gotten on board. Millie's active imagination and her sleuthing once again gets her in trouble. Will she be able to stay out of trouble? Will she find the serial killer before the ship docks? Only her sleuthing mind and you reading another great story will tell.
August 13, 2021
Can't wait for the release of book #22. I love these characters. Millie, the Captain's wife is snooping again. As they sail from Southhampton, another woman's body was found near the port. After receiving a note that said, "You're next", Millie still won't stop. The head of security puts a bodyguard with Millie as she goes about all of her daily Assistant Cruise Director activities. Will Millie survive being bait for the Strangler?
May 28, 2021
Another great read
So Millie has really gotten in deep in this mystery the cast of characters are quirky and relatable. This mystery had me guessing till the end. I have read every book Hope has written. Highly recommend for coy mysteries that have interesting players and certainly funny plot twists.
So Millie has really gotten in deep in this mystery the cast of characters are quirky and relatable. This mystery had me guessing till the end. I have read every book Hope has written. Highly recommend for coy mysteries that have interesting players and certainly funny plot twists.
May 28, 2021
Love this series! The Southampton Strangler is believed to be onboard the cruise ship. Will Millie’s snooping end her career...or her life? This great new mystery has suspects galore, red herrings, plenty of plot twists and a great cast of characters all tied together by expert storytelling. I enjoyed this book and am eagerly looking forward to the next one.
June 2, 2021
So love this series
Millie and gang are leaving Southampton and heading back to the states. This long cruise sounds like fun to all until they believe a serial killer is on board! Millie is threaten to become the next victim and everyone is on edge to keep both Millie and the Siren of the Seas passengers and crew safe!
Millie and gang are leaving Southampton and heading back to the states. This long cruise sounds like fun to all until they believe a serial killer is on board! Millie is threaten to become the next victim and everyone is on edge to keep both Millie and the Siren of the Seas passengers and crew safe!
June 8, 2021
Strangler on board?
Millie up to finding the strangler before someone she knows becomes the next victim. Stuck on board no shore excursions, seems like several suspects fit the bill. Even Andy? If you read Millie's other adventures you don't want to miss this one. Another great read! Check out the rest of the series too!
Millie up to finding the strangler before someone she knows becomes the next victim. Stuck on board no shore excursions, seems like several suspects fit the bill. Even Andy? If you read Millie's other adventures you don't want to miss this one. Another great read! Check out the rest of the series too!
June 14, 2021
Hope Callaghan has written another great mystery
I have enjoyed every mystery in this series. Since Millie became the assistant cruise director and later began dating and eventually married the captain, I have enjoyed a mature woman proving she can handle the job and get the man.
I have enjoyed every mystery in this series. Since Millie became the assistant cruise director and later began dating and eventually married the captain, I have enjoyed a mature woman proving she can handle the job and get the man.
June 16, 2021
The crew doest it again
I have loved this series from the beginning. I crew on the ship are just one big family. When someone (Millie) gets into trouble they always come together and work it work it out. I enjoy the budding romances, the support and the ports of destination.
Please keep this series for years to come!
I have loved this series from the beginning. I crew on the ship are just one big family. When someone (Millie) gets into trouble they always come together and work it work it out. I enjoy the budding romances, the support and the ports of destination.
Please keep this series for years to come!
June 18, 2021
They're leaving the UK
The Southampton Strangler has struck again just before the ship leaves UK. They think the Strangler is on board Millie's ship. Millie and her group have their work cut out for them to catch the killer. I love this series and the situations Millie gets into. Enjoyed the story and characters feel like old friends.
The Southampton Strangler has struck again just before the ship leaves UK. They think the Strangler is on board Millie's ship. Millie and her group have their work cut out for them to catch the killer. I love this series and the situations Millie gets into. Enjoyed the story and characters feel like old friends.
June 21, 2021
I love this series! As an avid cruiser I can picture every nook and cranny of the ship. The main character, Millie, is an assistant cruise director and former
wife of a private investigator now married to the ships captain. There is always a crime committed aboard the ship and Millie, along with her friends for help, always solves the mystery.
wife of a private investigator now married to the ships captain. There is always a crime committed aboard the ship and Millie, along with her friends for help, always solves the mystery.
July 31, 2021
Come for Millie at your own risk
This voyage mystery was a breath stealing sleuthing escapade! Even when or especially when she's targeted by a serial killer, Millie refuses to give up investigating. She's a force of nature and her kind heart gets others willing to help her, even if it gets them in trouble. I am breathlessly awaiting the next seafaring mystery solving adventure!
This voyage mystery was a breath stealing sleuthing escapade! Even when or especially when she's targeted by a serial killer, Millie refuses to give up investigating. She's a force of nature and her kind heart gets others willing to help her, even if it gets them in trouble. I am breathlessly awaiting the next seafaring mystery solving adventure!
January 2, 2022
4.5 stars
Hope Callaghan's books are definitely entertaining. She draws you into her stories as if you are one of her characters. There are plenty of humorous moments sprinkled in with the adventures, Millie, the assistant cruise director always is getting involved in. There is no foul language or explicit love scenes, which I also appreciate.
Hope Callaghan's books are definitely entertaining. She draws you into her stories as if you are one of her characters. There are plenty of humorous moments sprinkled in with the adventures, Millie, the assistant cruise director always is getting involved in. There is no foul language or explicit love scenes, which I also appreciate.
February 16, 2022
CRUISIN' CONFUSION
Cruise Ship cozies are consistently puzzlers. The crew aboard ship are a wonderful group of mixed nationalities and characters. I appreciate the way Hope uses their personalities to great advantage and uses a strong female to solve the puzzles. Her books are "ship-shape!"
Cruise Ship cozies are consistently puzzlers. The crew aboard ship are a wonderful group of mixed nationalities and characters. I appreciate the way Hope uses their personalities to great advantage and uses a strong female to solve the puzzles. Her books are "ship-shape!"
August 17, 2022
Another suspenseful and fun read
Enjoyed reading this immensely and didn't want it to end. As always, Hope Callaghan keeps her readers on edge with one scene after another to keep them guessing. I highly recommend this to all cozy mystery lovers, and if they can read this while they're on a cruise, the better for them.
Enjoyed reading this immensely and didn't want it to end. As always, Hope Callaghan keeps her readers on edge with one scene after another to keep them guessing. I highly recommend this to all cozy mystery lovers, and if they can read this while they're on a cruise, the better for them.
January 21, 2023
A thriller mystery on a ship in the middle of the ocean
I really liked this mystery with sleuth Millie and andher shipmate friends (and Captain's husband), trying to catch a stranger on board the cruise ship. The mystery was fun but this story had a bit of spine tingling too. Hope Callaghan just keeps getting better.
I really liked this mystery with sleuth Millie and andher shipmate friends (and Captain's husband), trying to catch a stranger on board the cruise ship. The mystery was fun but this story had a bit of spine tingling too. Hope Callaghan just keeps getting better.
May 28, 2021
Brilliant
Could not put this down. It gripped you right from the start and was brilliantly crafted. Millie gets in to a lot of trouble in this one as she pursues clues to the strangler's identity.
Could not put this down. It gripped you right from the start and was brilliantly crafted. Millie gets in to a lot of trouble in this one as she pursues clues to the strangler's identity.
May 31, 2021
Love Millie
I absolutely enjoy all of your stories. Millie is always so calm when bad things happen you can't help but live her and the whole group. Everyone needs good friends like these. I also love that they are fun and no bad language which is refreshing.
I absolutely enjoy all of your stories. Millie is always so calm when bad things happen you can't help but live her and the whole group. Everyone needs good friends like these. I also love that they are fun and no bad language which is refreshing.
May 31, 2021
Millie does it again
Hope did it again, read it in 2 days. Laughter, Millie in double trouble in more ways than one what will Nic do with her? I hope that we will see more of Nic and Millie interaction in the new books that are coming. Waiting, waiting, waiting lol
Hope did it again, read it in 2 days. Laughter, Millie in double trouble in more ways than one what will Nic do with her? I hope that we will see more of Nic and Millie interaction in the new books that are coming. Waiting, waiting, waiting lol
June 6, 2021
Another fabulous Millie mystery
I have loved all the Cruise Ship Mysteries but this one has been one of my favorites. It was extremely exciting and I couldn't put it down once I started it. Definitely a 5 start book.
I have loved all the Cruise Ship Mysteries but this one has been one of my favorites. It was extremely exciting and I couldn't put it down once I started it. Definitely a 5 start book.
June 6, 2021
Murder aboard the high seas, gets interesting with Millie looking at clues.
Another easy read for a lazy summer afternoon. As usual clues are given as you read along. Bet you won't figure this one out.
Another easy read for a lazy summer afternoon. As usual clues are given as you read along. Bet you won't figure this one out.
June 10, 2021
Another great one for Millie and friends!
What a wonderful suspense thriller as Millie and friends join together to discover if a vicious killer is on board. Quite an adventure as they follow the clues. Another great one!
What a wonderful suspense thriller as Millie and friends join together to discover if a vicious killer is on board. Quite an adventure as they follow the clues. Another great one!
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