Santa Cruise

A Holiday Mystery at Sea

By: Mary Higgins Clark, Carol Higgins Clark

Narrated by: Carol Higgins Clark

America’s Queen of Suspense—Mary Higgins Clark—joins forces with her daughter Carol—bestselling author of the Regan Reilly mysteries—in this fast-paced novel set on a special holiday cruise that sets sail from Miami the day after Christmas.

Alvirah Meehan, lottery winner turned amateur sleuth, and private investigator Regan Reilly are guests, along with their spouses, on the “Santa Cruise.” The cruise is a gift from Commodore Randolph Weed to a select group that “has made the world a better place.” His largesse is prompted by the desire to create a buzz about his new cruise ship, the Royal Mermaid, as she sets out on her maiden voyage.

Alvirah, Regan, and her new husband Jack—head of the NYPD Major Case Squad—are joined as guests on the cruise by a mystery fan convention, celebrating “a ghost of honor,” as well as ten men who donated time playing Santa Claus, now hoping for a restful post-season. That tranquility vanishes when two Santa suits disappear from a locked room, a storm develops, and an attempt is made on a passenger’s life. As the Royal Mermaid sails through troubled waters, Alvirah, Regan, and Jack uncover clues that lead them to dangerous criminals not on the original guest list…©2006 Mary Higgings Clark and Carol Higgins Clark; (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

A Cozy Christmas Read

As a long-time fan of Carol Higgins Clark’s Reagan Reilly books, I thoroughly enjoyed her reading of The Santa Cruise!

disappointed

The story was weak and hard to imagine ... I seriously am surprised that I finished it. not the usual quality storyline.

I love the holiday spirit, mystery and humor

Another perfect holiday read ...

PI Regan Reilly joins with her new husband, her mother the mystery writer Nora Reilly and her husband Luke and a recent lottery winner on a free Santa Cruise. The Cruise is for people who have done good deeds thru out the year but unknown to the captain a few ' bad apples ' have also made their way on board.

The mystery is spun around a priceless antique, a complicated heist plan and two escaped convicts.

Good Santa, Bad Santa

Would you consider the audio edition of Santa Cruise to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the book just listened to it several times. Always a good relaxing time listening.

What other book might you compare Santa Cruise to and why?

Definately a different storyline and it works.

Which character – as performed by Carol Higgins Clark – was your favorite?

I love Alvira and Willie. It's sad that more book haven't included them. Alvira is feisty and quick witted. Always a pleasure when she's included in a book..

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the passenger thought she saw a ghost of a boxer who was in plaid underwear. It was very funny. And the two kids that were pest were hysterical.

I always enjoy listening to Mary Higgins Clark

Many twist in the story line using a dozen or so characters. However, the narrators readings sounded too similar to distinguish between characters.
Because I used audio.com I had to keep going back to discover who’s voice she was reciting.