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Death by Pirates: Patricia Fisher: Ship's Detective - A Cozy Mystery Adventure Kindle Edition

by Steve Higgs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,652 ratings
Reaching the British Unions Isles, the passengers and crew arrive in time for the annual pirate festival. It’s party time! But when Patricia and friends leave the ship, they find an eccentric millionaire waiting to hire them …

… and his fireside spooky ghost story is too good not to investigate.

Patricia expects to figure this one out before happy hour arrives, but when the sun goes down and her client goes missing, the game gets downright scary.

Are there ghosts on this island? Has the client been snatched by vengeful spirits?

The locals certainly thinks so and they seem to know why.

Facing an unknown adversary, and the very real possibility that they are trying to catch perpetrators who died hundreds of years ago, Patricia and her team need help. This kind of mystery calls for a specialist, so it’s a good thing Patricia knows one.

I wonder who that could be?
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  1. Book 3 of 11
    Patricia Fisher: Ship's Detective
  2. Print length
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    April 15, 2022
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"Thoroughly good book again thank you Steve Higgs please keep them coming, cant wait to see what Patricia up to next and her team."


"I love that the main character is a unfit middle aged woman. The surprise cameo appearance was also (another great series) fun. I can't wait to read what Patricia and her gang get up to next! I also really like the life updates the author gives at the end it's unusual and interesting."


"Anything Mr Higgs writes is certain to be a great, captivating read and this was no exception. But if this is a surprise to you, given how far along this book is in the series, then you've been missing many treats. His books have entertained me for many hours with relatable characters, immaculately twisting plots and satisfying outcomes. Love them."

About the Author

At school, the author was mostly disinterested in every subject except creative writing, for which, at age ten, he won his first award. However, calling it his first award suggests that there have been more, which there have not. Accolades may come but, in the meantime, he is having a ball writing mystery stories and crime thrillers and claims to have more than a hundred books forming an unruly queue in his head as they clamour to get out.He lives in the south-east corner of England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he will ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09QT51QMG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 15, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0DCZT65GZ
  • Customer Reviews:
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When Steve Higgs wrote his debut novel, Paranormal Nonsense, he was a captain in the British Army. He would like to pretend that he had one of those careers that must be blacked out and generally denied by the government, and that he has to change his name and move constantly because he is still on the watch list in several countries. In truth, though, he started out as a mechanic - not like Jason Statham in the film by that name, sneaking around as a hitman, but more like one of those sleazy guys who charges a fortune and keeps your car for a week even though the only thing you went in for was a squeaky door hinge.

At school, he was largely disinterested in all subjects except creative writing, for which he won his first prize at the age of ten. However, calling it the first prize he won suggests that there were other prizes, which is not the case. Awards may yet come, but in the meantime, he enjoys writing mystery and thriller novels and claims to have more than a hundred books forming a restless queue in his mind because they are desperate to be written.

Now retired from the military, he lives in southeast England with a duo of lazy sausage dogs. Surrounded by rolling hills, brooding castles, and vineyards, he doubts he'll ever leave, the beer is just too good.

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25 customers mention "Plot quality"21 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, which features many plot twists and surprises, with one customer noting how the storyline flows steadily along.

"Mrs. Fisher really has me hooked. What a group of really delightful stories here, with a great deal of humor and a delightful collection of..." Read more

"...The characters are well placed, and the storyline flows steadily along...." Read more

"...The story continues. I’m getting confused but this story is complete and could’ve read independently." Read more

"Pirates both dead and alive, as well as kidnapping intrigue. Exotic places are always fun...." Read more

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Customers find the book fun to read, particularly enjoying it as summer entertainment.

"...In any case, a very fun and relaxing read." Read more

"...There is plenty of humor to balance out the drama of the investigation, and I love the unique cases that end up in Patricia's lap...." Read more

"Fascinating and fun to read, I couldn’t put it down: can’t wait to read the next one!..." Read more

"...Exotic places are always fun. The author is most talented with mystery and romance as well." Read more

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"Love this author, great characters and plots, humor thrown in for good measure. Oh, and don’t forget mystery too. Steve Higgs rocks." Read more

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"Love this author, great characters and plots, humor thrown in for good measure. Oh, and don’t forget mystery too. Steve Higgs rocks." Read more

"Steve Higgs writes such amazing stories. They are suspenseful , funny and so well written. I will wait anxiously for the next one." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm really hooked!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
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    Mrs. Fisher really has me hooked. What a group of really delightful stories here, with a great deal of humor and a delightful collection of characters. The mysteries are of a quality that makes you wonder: could this really happen? I often times find myself thinking I know who the perpetrator is, only to find a new twist that points to someone else, with the original suspect still being guilty of something nefarious; just maybe not the original crime. In any case, a very fun and relaxing read.
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  • avid reader 1
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great and exciting read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022
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    Death by Pirates is an excellent continuation of this series. The characters are well placed, and the storyline flows steadily along. There is plenty of humor to balance out the drama of the investigation, and I love the unique cases that end up in Patricia's lap. The connection between members of her team and the friendships that have grown from that gives me the warm fuzzies. And the romance between Patricia and the Captain, while understated, is lovely to see.
    I look forward to more from this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars the plot thickens
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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    Now there are two groups after Patricia aside from the many people on the island that they are pursuing. The story continues. I’m getting confused but this story is complete and could’ve read independently.
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  • Murph
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
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    Fascinating and fun to read, I couldn’t put it down: can’t wait to read the next one! I have really enjoyed all the Patricia Fisher books and I love Steve Higgs style.
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  • Janet
    5.0 out of 5 stars read read read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025
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    I can’t get enough of this series. You have to read it!! Starting the next book and looks like another long night of reading
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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    Pirates both dead and alive, as well as kidnapping intrigue. Exotic places are always fun. The author is most talented with mystery and romance as well.
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  • L Kate Bogart
    4.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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    This series is such fun. And finally a protagonist who is a middle aged lady (almost as clumsy as I am) who still solves the mystery (or mysteries) that get her entourage out of the fixes that seem to always find them. As they are all aboard the world’s biggest luxury cruise ship touring the world, how do they always find bodies, get kidnapped, etc? Join the fun and laughter, or start with her first series and get the backstory.
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  • Hlsabine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Patricia and the gang, plus some friends!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
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    Such an amazing story, with nonstop action, pirates, romance, remote islands, and dachshunds! The plot is intriguing and complex, but believable and, eventually I was able to figure out most of the criminals before the denouement. The last scene of the book is suspenseful, and I'm still trying to figure out why/how Patricia's old enemy went bonkers... The next book is out soon, and I'm looking forward to it!
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  • Sandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely light hearted detective novel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2024
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    Lovely light hearted detective novel and without too much gory violence and a great part of the detective series
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  • Nicole B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2023
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    Kept me guessing which I love when reading a mystery! Well written. I have been enjoying all the Patricia Fisher mysteries so far!
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Italy on July 16, 2022
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    I wasn't expecting this complicated and somewhat surprising storyline. I got everything wrong in the mystery except the most notable bad guys. Loved the storyline and how it keeps just going on and on until the next book. Thank you for the enjoyable reads!!!
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  • Lyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars it’s time that the bitch was dead
    Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2023
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    So Patricia Fisher fights off jewellery thieves and murderers and even dead pirates when taking a couple of days break with her Team on a beautiful island. Only to return to the ship to learn the dreaded Angelica has invaded the privacy of her cabin and dog napped her precious dashies. This Angelica needs to go down.
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  • Claire Troote
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Patricia escapade.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2023
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    During a rare day off, Patricia and her team decide to go ashore to a former pirate island. Keen to put distance between her team and the nonsense her nemesis Angelica has been up to they are looking forward to exploring somewhere new. As they get off the ship they are approached by an ancestor of the infamous Black beard, Edward, who offers them an huge sum of money to protect him from the ghosts of the pirates, his ancestor betrayed centuries ago. When they are all attacked shortly after arriving at his home, leaving some of the team injured and Sam and the Edward missing, all they know is that something weird us going on and the police are likely involved. This throws them into what seems to be their craziest case yet. With many of the Islanders seemingly involved to some degree, Patricia doesn't know who she can trust. With only 24 hours til the ship sails again, can they solve the latest mystery and find Sam?

    With a great, fast paced story with plenty of twists and turns, not to mention bullet dodging, close calls and humiliating scenarios, that will have you laughing out loud, this is another great read.
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