The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar


Book Description

When life gives you lemons, empty your cheating husband's bank accounts and go on a cruise. That's right, isn't it? Fuelled by anger, and decision-impaired by gin, Patricia boards the world's finest luxury cruise ship for a three-month tour of the world ... ... and awakes to find herself embroiled in a thirty-year-old priceless jewel theft. Less than twenty-four hours after setting sail, she's accused of murder and confined to her cabin. Thankfully, she is staying in the royal suite and that means she has a butler to help her. When he recruits his gym instructor BFF, Barbie, the trio turn detective to find the real killer. But someone on board doesn't want them to succeed and when the next body is found in her kitchen, the team realise it's more than just her freedom at stake. They'd better solve this fast or all three of them might be next. Read this fast-paced adventure as a middle-aged housewife throws off the shackles of her old life and becomes the woman she was always meant to be.




The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar


Book Description

'When Steve Higgs writes, he hits it out of the park. I find myself laughing out loud and often.' When Patricia Fisher boards the world's finest cruise for a three-month tour of the world, she expected a great many things ... ... finding herself embroiled in a priceless jewel theft wasn't one of them. Less than twenty-four hours after setting sail, she's accused of murder and confined to her cabin. Thankfully, she is staying in the royal suite and that means she has a butler to help her. When he recruits his gym instructor BFF, Barbie, the trio turn detective to find the real killer. But someone on board doesn't want them to succeed and when the next body is found in her kitchen, the team realise it's more than just her freedom at stake. They'd better solve this fast or all three of them might be next. The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar is the first in a 10-book series as Patricia Fisher rediscovers herself, uncovers a skill for unravelling mysteries, and from the ashes of her marriage, becomes the phoenix she was always meant to be. Don't miss this funny, cozy mystery series. 'This series has it all; everything I want in a story and series ... humour, suspense, and colourful characters. It's one of my top all-time favourite series.' Author guarantee: This series contains no cussing and no graphic descriptions of sex or violence. Amazon customer review - 'This series has it all, everything I want in a story and series...humor, suspense, and colorful characters. It's one of my top all-time favorite series. When Steve Higgs writes, he hits it out of the park. I find myself laughing out loud and often, which is rare for me when reading. This book's roster of suspects, witnesses, and victims are all new and Steve doesn't write a character just to have another body count, he writes each and every one to evoke some feeling, be it anger, humor, or someone you wish you had in your own roster of friends. I always say that each new story in Steve Higg's series is the best one yet, and this one had a lot going on, but it really was the best one for me yet.'




The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar


Book Description

When life gives you lemons, empty your cheating husband's bank accounts and go on a cruise. That's right, isn't it? Fuelled by anger, and decision-impaired by gin, Patricia boards the world's finest luxury cruise ship for a three-month tour of the world ... ... and awakes to find herself embroiled in a thirty-year-old priceless jewel theft. Less than twenty-four hours after setting sail, she's accused of murder and confined to her cabin. Thankfully, she is staying in the royal suite and that means she has a butler to help her. When he recruits his gym instructor BFF, Barbie, the trio turn detective to find the real killer. But someone on board doesn't want them to succeed and when the next body is found in her kitchen, the team realise it's more than just her freedom at stake. They'd better solve this fast or all three of them might be next. Read this fast-paced adventure as a middle-aged housewife throws off the shackles of her old life and becomes the woman she was always meant to be.




Mission for the Maharaja


Book Description

When Patricia returned the missing sapphire of Zangrabar she had no idea the Maharaja would consider himself eternally in her debt. Hardly surprising then that she has been invited to his son's coronation as the new Maharaja. There's intrigue and mystery afoot though; the Marahaja's invite suggested he had a mystery for her to solve, but in true Patricia style, it's nowhere near that simple. Someone in Zangrabar wants her dead but they didn't count on the tenacity of her friends and the loyalty of her butler. Beware wrongdoers, Patricia is getting used to ruining nefarious plans. However, with her friends going missing, secretive servants, lies and unexplained events, it's soon time for Patricia to ditch the willing smiles and go full sleuth-mode. Get ready for adventure in the desert as Patricia and her entourage take on a secret mission that will place them in the middle of a perilous conspiracy and may cost them more than they want to pay.




The Kidnapped Bride


Book Description

A cruise ship filled with gangsters, a missing woman, and a new head of security who can't do his job. What's a middle-aged sleuth to do? Patricia just wants to spend more time in the company of Alistair Huntley, the offensively handsome captain of the Aurelia who seems only too happy to host her. But as the Aurelia sets sail from Miami, it does so with a dangerous new addition: there is a mob boss among the passengers and he's on the run - from more mobsters! Any romantic notions are soon put aside when the mobster's reluctant-looking bride-to-be goes missing and Patricia is unexpectedly volunteered to solve the mystery of her disappearance. There's a cryptic ransom note where the missing woman should be and one of her bodyguards is soon found - with a hole in his head! Regretting her decision to help out, it's not long before the opposing mobster factions take an interest in Patricia's involvement. Someone has the missing bride, everyone wants her, and they all think Patricia knows where she is. With ever-faithful butler, Jermaine, at her side and perfect blonde, Barbie, to distract the men, Patricia will still have to go all out to unravel the riddle before anyone else turns up dead. Where is the kidnapped bride? Find out for yourself as you take another hilarious, action-filled voyage with Patricia Fisher. The Kidnapped Bride is the second in a 10-book series as Patricia Fisher rediscovers herself, uncovers a skill for unravelling mysteries, and from the ashes of her marriage, becomes the phoenix she was always meant to be.




What Sam Knew


Book Description

When a climber suspiciously falls to his death and a local artist has her dog stolen, both cases fall into the lap of local sleuth, Patricia Fisher ... ... but they should have come with a warning. No sooner does she start to investigate, than a mysterious underworld figure issues a confusing threat. What has she uncovered? Local boy, Sam Chalk, wants to help, his antics amusing but seemingly nothing more than a distraction. Does he know something though? With time running out to save the dog, and the climber's death looking like nothing more than a terrible accident, a chance discovery will rock Patricia's world. If only she had listened to Sam. Get ready for a new series of thrills!




The Maltese Parrot


Book Description

When she finds a wounded member of British Intelligence in her bedroom, Patricia really isn't that surprised. I mean, it happens all the time, doesn't it? However, she is surprised, and really not delighted, to hear that he has a secret task for her. Find his contact, hand over a harmless looking data storage device that just happens to have the details of a superweapon on it and save the world from certain disaster. Her country needs her. Well, that's just perfect. Throw into the mix a missing grandmother who just might have been grabbed by sex traffickers, foreign agents who all want the weapon, and the return of her gin-guzzling friend Lady Mary Bostihill-Swank, and her relaxing, romantic stop in Malta might be the most exciting two days of her life. Get ready for another cozy thrill ride as Patricia, Barbie, Jermaine, and more get in and out of trouble in an ancient island paradise.




The Director's Cut


Book Description

She's over fifty, overconfident, and in way over her head! It's well known that working in movies can be cutthroat, but no one expected that to be taken literally. It's party time on board the Aurelia! On the LA to Hawaii leg, a Hollywood film crew are shooting scenes for a new action movie and Barbie has been given a bit-part role. It's all great fun and Patricia isn't surprised when her cute, blonde friend attracts the attention of the handsome A-lister male lead. But when he is found murdered in the upper deck pool and the killer leaves a message saying Barbie is next, it falls to Patricia to work out who the killer is. With her trusted butler, Jermaine, good friend, Barbie, and lame-duck Shane Sussmann, an odd-looking film extra she befriended, Patricia will have plenty of help as she unravels the truth. The prime suspect has an ironclad alibi though and there is definitely something going on with the film's beautiful female lead. Will there be more bodies? Will the new deputy captain be of assistance this time? Will Jermaine be able to serve tea at four o'clock? It's going to take more than luck to solve this one. Can she survive The Director's Cut?




Murder on the Dance Floor


Book Description

Now halfway through her globetrotting around the world trip, Patricia Fisher is feeling relaxed and happy on the arm of Captain Alistair Huntley. The peace is soon interrupted though when another calling card is found. They have been turning up for weeks, proof that someone has been breaking into the upper deck suites, but nothing has been stolen and no crime appears to have been committed. There's more going on though. The Aurelia is playing host to a live television event as India's biggest ever show, Stars that Dance come on board for the journey from Chennai to Mumbai. There's a real party atmosphere until the first body is found ... ... It's one of the dancers and there's yet another calling card impaled on the knife through her chest. In true whodunnit style, Patricia is going to have to solve the crime, catch the killer and work out how the calling cards are connected. It's just another day on board the Aurelia.




Doctor Death


Book Description

When a chance encounter with a pickpocket leads to something more sinister, avid sleuth Patricia Fisher swings into action. The Aurelia is on its way to Thailand, but a mystery illness is spreading among crew and passengers. Is there a link between it and a world-famous immunologist on board? There is something very strange about his companions and their behaviour, but no one wants to listen to Patricia's outlandish theories. When people she cares about join the growing number of sick people, Patricia sees no option other than to trace the cause for herself. Finding the truth will lead to her craziest caper yet. Be ready for more hi-jinx aboard the world's most luxurious cruise ship.