After a bit of a slow start, this story really gathers pace and keeps you guessing right up until the end.

Set at sea, this gives a different back drop to most other books and the scenes are well described.
There is lots of character development throughout and the writer keeps you engaged to the end.

This is the first book I’ve read from this author, but would definitely look them out again.

My first experience of this author, and I thought this was a fantastic, well thought out and thoroughly gripping read - looking forward to the next titles!

This was a really gripping read. I loved the main character Sarah - she had a lot of depth and I was interested in finding out more about her. I liked how she interacted with the other characters and was able to defuse situations and being out the best in the others. I loved the thrilling ending.

I haven’t read any books by this author before but the cover caught my eye.

Sarah is an ex Marine, struggling with PTSD after a traumatic incident. She’s asked to take a job as security on a super yacht, it should be an easy twelve day trip and give her a chance to clear her head. Instead, there’s something off from the start and when failure after failure jeopardises the journey, Sarah realises she’ll have to step up.

I really liked Sarah’s character and her determination and dry wit. There are quite a lot of characters in the story but I found it easy to visualise them. I wondered if the author had been inspired by the reality series Below Deck as some of the characters reminded me of crew from that programme. 😂

The story was easy to read and had me hooked from the start. I found it flagged a bit in the middle but it definitely picks up again towards the end. A couple of things were a bit predictable. I’m not sure how realistic it is but I still enjoyed the story and it’s a good read for a bit of escapism.

3.5 stars rounded to 3.

An absolutely brilliant locked door mystery.
Sarah French is an ex Marine who has been hired as security for a superyacht sailing from Majorca to Antigua. Suffering from PTSD, she also struggles with claustrophobia. When the captain, then other passengers go missing while the yacht is sailing, she is responsible for finding out what is going on.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book, I’m sorry my review is so late.

I was very close to putting this book down. However, I'm glad I didn't! It was a very very, slow burner but once the p[ace picked up it was a page turner.

A well written book which kept you on your toes (eventually)

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC

Thank you to the publishers and Net Galley for my advanced copy in exchange for a review. Some good characters and nice to have a female in a Bond style role

A bit of a slow burn which suddenly took off and which was unputdownable.
Thank you so much for this and sorry I didn't read it sooner.

An action packed, fast paced thriller set at sea, making you question what is going on and who’s behind it all. Sarah is a tough former royal marine on security duty for a luxury yacht, trying to come to terms with a difficult event that led to her leaving the marines. All in all, a gripping read that has you turning the pages quickly.

I received a free ARC copy of this via NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review. Apologies for the delay in providing this.

A little bit of a slow burn but once it took off, wow, what a page turner. A thrilling read that I could not put down. Don't be reading if if you have any boat trips booked soon!

A good start, but it kind of tailed off a bit for me, not as enjoyable as I had hoped it would be sadly

A good holiday read
A well written book
Which will keep you guessing till the end
Thanks NetGalley

A job on a Superyacht with its own gym and museum must be a dream, mustn’t it? Or perhaps too good to be true.

Ward’s writing is engaging, providing a balanced description of the characters and the luxurious surroundings before the action unfurls. At first this appear to be quite a straightforward crime but the plot becomes increasingly complicated and the tension on board mounts, making this a tense action read.



Thank you to Penguin Books and NetGalley for this copy in exchange for an honest review

The start started promising, but dragged towards the middle. picked up again towards the end.

I found that the majority of cruise ship thrillers to be very similar.

An action packed locked room thriller. This seemed more original than most thrillers. It is really well written. The tension builds throughout the book.

Wow. What a ride. Really enjoyed the locked room mystery of this one whilst rooting for the crew to survive. Packed full of action and thrills. Great novel.

A very different book from my normal reading list but the title intrigued me. As I started to read this book I found it very slow to get involved in continuing the book. However I persevered and am I pleased that I did. As the story evolved from getting employed as a security guard on a luxury hatch the ex royal marine had to battle with murders starting with the captain and continuing with other members of the crew. She had to battle with the owners representative and niece who was hitching a ride. I cannot recommend this book highly enough and suggest that you purchase a copy as you will not be disappointed ina well written and intriguing novel.

Gripping, intense and fast-paced read.

Ex-marine Sarah French is starting a new job in security with a seemingly cushy assignment on board a luxury super-yacht as it travels to the Caribbean.

But when things start to go wrong, crew members go missing and they have to contend with a powerful storm, Sarah battles to stay in control and overcome her PTSD.

Sarah is likeable and strong, and this is a great read, with a diverse cast and a gripping plot.

A good read, keeps you guessing all the way through.
Interesting characters, great storyline. Loved the ocean setting, really good.

Ex marine Sarah French joins a luxury super yacht named "Escape" as onboard security. She is still suffering panic attacks and PTSD following her discharge from the navy.

As they head into open water tension builds between the crew and when someone goes missing, Sarah realises that there may be a killer onboard. Everyone is a suspect and there is no escape. Can she find out the truth before she becomes the next victim.

I do love a murder mystery and for me the added bonus of it being located on a yacht, in the middle of the ocean was just brilliant!!!

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.