Bert and Mamie Take a Cruise

February 1939. Mamie Mason thinks her husband's gone mad when he suggests an African cruise. Bert might be pining for adventure, but she enjoys her comfortable life in Ohio. Still, once she's aboard the luxurious German ship, she can start to see the appeal. Then she witnesses something shocking - and their African adventure takes a deadly turn ...

Reviews

Darkly atmospheric writing, an action-packed plot, plenty of suspense, and a sometimes-hapless hero caught between saving his own life and doing the right thing drive this outstanding, packs-a-punch thriller * Booklist Starred Review of Havana Highwire *
A tropical treat like no other. * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Palms, Paradise, Poison *
A principled hero, solid details of police work . . . lushly described settings . . . [An] ambiguous, unusual mystery * Booklist on Palms, Paradise, Poison *
Keyse-Walker smoothly integrates Caribbean lore and culture into the narrative, which is peopled with distinctive, well-wrought characters . . . Readers will look forward to Teddy's further adventures * Publishers Weekly on Palms, Paradise, Poison *
Plenty of action, entertaining and appealing characters, and colorful depictions of island life ... A solid read-alike of AGATHA CHRISTIE's A Caribbean Mystery and BOB MORRIS's 'Zack Chasteen' series * Library Journal Starred Review of Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *
An intriguing look at island life with a likable hero whom readers will want to get to know better * Booklist on Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *
Spectacular as a Caribbean sunset, Keyse-Walker's debut is a well-paced puzzler no one should miss * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Sun, Sand, Murder *
Features a beautiful Caribbean setting, vibrant characters, lively plotting and pacing, and a memorable villain who will surprise you * Library Journal on Sun, Sand, Murder *