Author: David Withington

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-07-17

Total Pages: 0

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Cruise Ship Heist (2nd Edition) is the prequel to stand-out six-strong Cruise Ship Crime Investigators (CSCI) series. Awarded 'Book of the Day' and a glowing official 5-star review by the American OnlineBookClub.org - Cruise Ship Heist is from author Stuart St Paul, stuntman turned Multi-Award-Winning Screenwriter and Movie Director. Adept at drawing in his audience as a result of the multitude of story-telling tricks learnt during his time as a director, St Paul delivers a humorous, action-packed, and tension laden narrative that leaves readers on the edge of their seat, and impossible to second guess. (this is the novel, the Teleplay is also available at Amazon) With Commander Kieron Phillips very much looking forward to holidaying on the ocean waves and the chance to catch up with his daughter, a dancer onboard the cruise ship he's just embarked, Stuart St Paul sets the scene for his action-packed thriller, Cruise Ship Heist. Realising all too quickly that there was nothing coincidental about him being on board this specific voyage, Commander Phillips brings into play the full arsenal of his military background, in order to return the MV Lady Diana to holiday mode. The crime thriller that has movie adaptation or binge-watch TV series written all over it. Cruise Ship Heist will appeal to more than the 31 million + yearly cruise passengers in the 8-billion-dollar industry. Awarded 'Book of the Day' and a glowing official 5-star review by the American OnlineBookClub.org. Multi-award-winning screenwriter and director Stuart St Paul delivers a crime drama set at sea that feels frighteningly real. From the official 5* review - ... The plot of the story was complex and had much depth to it; it presented this giant riddle with many unpredictable facets. The story carried intrigue right from when Commander Kieron Philips was introduced at the airport. His character gave off waves of mystery and intrigue with the peculiar situation in which he found himself... Kieron was the tangy combination of the good cop and the bad cop. He was the guy you wanted in your corner when things got ugly because he wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. His character stood out because of his keen eye for foul play, bravery, and kindness. More so, the author gave a lot of insight into Kieron's thoughts and the complicated mental process of solving the mystery that lived on the cruise ship. Another impressive character was Hunter Witowski, the cruise ship's head of security. He had a dry humour that belied his tough exterior. He was one character I didn't expect to like, but he became one of my favourites. It was fun to see the wordplay between the characters. Cruise Ship Heist was action-packed, suffused with danger, murder, and unpredictability. This was one of those stories that would stay with you for a while, as it delivered mystery and intrigue. The book was fun to read; there was no dull moment, and the entire experience was a rollercoaster ride. I enjoyed every part of Cruise Ship Heist. It was professionally edited, and I disliked nothing in it. Therefore, I'd rate it five out of five stars. Cruise Ship Heist would be appreciated by lovers of mystery and thrillers. Full review by Bibliophile onlinebookclub.org Stuart St Paul won Best Director in the USA, a Silver Palm in Mexico, was nominated for a Star & Screen in Mumbai, and his movie Scarlet Tunic was selected in Cannes for official selection at both Cabourg and Verona.