The Cruise is my third book and was inspired by the cruise ships moored off the south coast of England during Covid. It has been translated into French, Dutch and Slovenian. Its French Edition La Croisiere won Le Prix Polar British Le Touquet 2024.
‘This is so, so good! … With a cast of dubious characters, this had me gripped throughout’ Prima
‘A well-plotted twisty read from the destination thriller author’ Woman’s Weekly
‘Tense and enjoyable’ The Belfast Telegraph
‘I enjoyed it very much- unexpected and very dark with a twist I didn’t see coming. I especially liked that ending.’ Jane Shemilt
‘Twist-tastic! Clever and addictive, with original and authentic characters who surprised me at every turn.’ Emma Christie
‘Catherine has created a sparkling, suspenseful novel that transported me to the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean as well as to remote parts of the Scottish Highlands. I raced through this novel at a rate of knots!’ Diane Jeffries
‘Glamour, murder and intrigue on a luxury cruise ship. Kept me guessing right to the end.’ Emma Haughton
‘An unusual setting and great characters makes this thriller a compulsive read. The dual narrative cleverly comes together in a very satisfying – and shocking – finale. Highly recommended!’ Robert J Lloyd
‘The Cruise is a novel of luxury and secrets, of tension and betrayal. Catherine packs an emotional punch in her writing. I love a protagonist that isn’t what they first seem..’ L.V. Matthews, author of The Twins
‘The Cruise is another fast-paced thriller from Catherine Cooper, full of unexpected twists and high seas drama! With a memorable cast of characters you really care about and a most luxurious (and deadly) setting, Catherine keeps you guessing until the very end.’ Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless
‘Glamour, murder and intrigue on a luxury cruise ship. Kept me guessing right to the end.’ Emma Haughton, author of The Dark