{"product_id":"murder-on-the-spanish-seas-9781448315888","title":"Murder on the Spanish Seas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll aboard the \u003ci\u003eGold Sea Explorer\u003c\/i\u003e for exciting excursions, bountiful booze and . . . murder? The first instalment in a captivating thriller series featuring the unforgettable Jesse O'Hara!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhoa\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThis trip might be more interesting than I thought . . .\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJesse O'Hara is profane, introverted, and frequently intoxicated, so it's no surprise that she's lost yet another job. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith nothing better to do, Jesse begrudgingly accepts an invitation from her best friend Sam to set sail on a luxurious cruise around the Iberian Peninsula. The thought of being trapped on a ship with hundreds of people is her personal idea of hell, but that concern soon fades into insignificance . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter a series of puzzling incidents on the ship and a tense encounter with a Russian passenger, Jesse stumbles upon what appears to be a looming terrorist plot. Armed with an unnaturally keen eye for detail, near-photographic memory and her insatiable curiosity, Jesse dives head-first into an increasingly bizarre - and dangerous - situation. However, it quickly becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to stop her poking around - even murder! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurder on the Spanish Seas\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect beach read for fans of Ruth Ware, Darynda Jones and Janet Evanovich! Thriller fans who love a strong female protagonist, unexpected twists and wry humor are in for a treat!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREADERS LOVE MURDER ON THE SPANISH SEAS: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I \u003cb\u003ecould not put this book down\u003c\/b\u003e. Jesse takes us on \u003cb\u003ea whirlwind\u003c\/b\u003e trip complete with mystery, \u003cb\u003eunforgettable characters\u003c\/b\u003e, and amazing food\" Lynne, 5* Goodreads review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An \u003cb\u003eextraordinary\u003c\/b\u003e book\" Ciara, 5* Goodreads review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFantastic!\u003c\/b\u003e Probably \u003cb\u003ethe best book I've read this year\u003c\/b\u003e. I can't wait for the next one!\" Beth, 5* Goodreads review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eJesse is my new idol\u003c\/b\u003e. The plot drew me in but I would have stayed just for the characters. \u003cb\u003eSo much fun\u003c\/b\u003e. The texture of the places visited was \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e. And the cultural references (both new and old) \u003cb\u003ekept me on my toes\u003c\/b\u003e\" Stuart, 5* Amazon review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChurch, Wendy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Church\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, has authored a variety of nonfiction works, including a PhD dissertation in bioresource engineering, a few textbooks and book chapters on global issues, and a number of inappropriately long Facebook posts about navigating gluten free pizza, and the relationship between yoga and Lord of the Rings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is the author of the Jesse O'Hara mysteries, the first of which, Murder on the Spanish Seas, was named by Booklist as a Top 10 Debut Mystery \u0026amp; Thriller of 2023. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her partner and several animals.","brand":"Severn House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346466504978,"sku":"9781448315888","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6fe63a14-942b-4940-bd5c-85459f44bff7.jpg?v=1749045859","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/murder-on-the-spanish-seas-9781448315888","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}