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Haunted Cruise: The Shakedown (Haunted Places) Kindle Edition

by Tanya R. Taylor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
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Can a brand-new ship be haunted? This is going to be one unforgettable journey across the deep, blue sea.
No member of the crew could have ever imagined it.

Dellie Hayworth has landed a job at one of the largest shipbuilding companies after years of unemployment. She is sent off to sea with her marriage in shambles and seemingly beyond repair.

For two weeks, she will reside in the luxury vessel, ‘The Caesar’, in anticipation of what awaits her when she returns home. However, neither she, nor any other member of the crew, can fathom what awaits them in the middle of the ocean.

A terrifying cruise with unlikely passengers. Who would have thought that a simple shakedown could have turned out like this?

"With Haunted Cruise, Author Tanya R. Taylor Joins Ranks of Horror Greats." -- Tweet by America's Most Haunted (2016)

"I enjoyed this mystery cruise ship very much. I didn’t see the end coming."

"Haunted Cruise: The Shakedown is delectably dark and wickedly scrumptious. This is what a thriller is supposed to evoke in readers – chills, imaginations on overload, licks of fear pulsating up and down their spines, and whispers of terror summoning to come, all the while knowing you should bolt."

"Tanya R. Taylor is the possessor of one of the most ingenious and infinite minds in the horror genre to come along since Clive Barker, Stephen King and Ruth Rendell." -- Blogcritics reviewer

"If you are wanting to read a haunting this book Haunted Cruise The Shakedown is for you." -- Amazon customer

Another terrifying adventure by the author of 'The Haunting of Merci Hospital' (Some patients never leave...)
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"With HAUNTED CRUISE: THE SHAKEDOWN, Tanya R. Taylor Joins Ranks of Horror Greats." - Tweet from America's Most Haunted.

About the Author

Tanya R. Taylor is the author of several #1 bestsellers on Amazon. She has been writing ever since she can remember holding a pencil and published her first book titled: A Killing Rage as a young adult.

She has worked in the Financial arena and is also a seasoned ghostwriter. Her book Cornelius climbed to #1 in the Teen & Young-adult Multi-generational Family Fiction category. And her supernatural, suspense/thriller - INFESTATION: A Small Town Nightmare is a multiple times #1  international bestseller.

Tanya R. Taylor writes in various genres including: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Thrillers, Science-fiction, Mystery and Suspense.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01FYGZCTS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nightmares & Mysteries (TRT Publishing) (May 19, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2813 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 175 pages
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    3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 77 ratings

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Tanya R. Taylor is a Readers' Favorite International Award-winning and multi-genre author who has wowed readers with her riveting plots and compelling themes.

She is the author of many #1 bestsellers on Amazon and published her first book titled: 'A Killing Rage' as a young adult. Having worked in the financial arena, Tanya is also a seasoned ghostwriter. Her book 'Cornelius' climbed to #1 in the Teen & Young-adult Multi-generational Family Fiction category on Amazon and is The Readers' Favorite Award Winner in the Teen & Young-adult Paranormal genre. Her Supernatural, Suspense/Thrillers - 'CARA' and 'INFESTATION: A Small Town Nightmare' are multiple times #1 international bestsellers.

Tanya writes in various genres including: Mystery and Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Horror, Fantasy, Thrillers, Science-fiction.

She has a passion for the welfare of children and animals.

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Diane Morasco
5.0 out of 5 stars Tanya R. Taylor is inheriting the crown from the legendary Ruth Rendell and doing her proud!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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Tanya R. Taylor knows how to take a nugget in her brilliant mind and make it shine like stars in a cobalt sky. Haunted Cruise: The Shakedown is delectably dark and wickedly scrumptious. This is what a thriller is supposed to evoke in readers – chills, imaginations on overload, licks of fear pulsating up and down their spines, and whispers of terror summoning to come, all the while knowing you should bolt.

Taylor delivers an ending that is as expertly crafted as the beginning. Unfortunately, far too many authors are rushing their endings and it has become the shoddy norm. If you want to be an author who delivers dreck that is your choice, but when a gem enters the scene, you learn to appreciate the gift for all it’s worth and Taylor is that gem. Taylor does not toss shoddy endings at readers to “get it done” and to hit the “publish” button. This selfless action showcases not only her impeccable writing skills, but that she truly cares about her readers.

Unequivocally, Taylor is a prolific storytelling phenomenon who not only gets your attention, but holds it. She knows how to write a story and keep it propelling forward without losing steam.

Tanya R. Taylor is the possessor of one of the most ingenious and infinite minds in the horror genre to come along since Clive Barker, Stephen King and Ruth Rendell.

Haunted Cruise: The Shakedown is disturbing, evocative, well-written, with a fast-paced twisty plot, and Dellie is a remarkable protagonist you will not soon forget - this novel is Tanya R. Taylor inheriting the crown from the legendary Ruth Rendell and doing her proud.

Copyright © 2016 by Diane Morasco

Review first appeared in Blogcritics.
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Nancy Drew Jr.
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't Book This Cruise
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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I really, really, tried to like this book but less gore and more haunting would have been a plus.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Below average.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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Very basic and not very much substance. The book was only 138 pages and the ending seemed rushed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dellie Hayworth is happy that she has gotten a job on "The Caesar" ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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This is an unforgettable haunting at sea, Dellie Hayworth is happy that she has gotten a job on "The Caesar" a cruise ship and all is going well in the ship until.............If you are wanting to read a haunting this book Haunted Cruise The Shakedown is for you.
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Nikki Graham
1.0 out of 5 stars No
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
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Really juvenile and poorly written. Bad grammar. I wish I hadn’t wasted my money on this dumb book, to be honest.
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F.K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Quickly-moving, unusual theme & lots of surprises!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2016
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Once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down! It has a really clever and refreshing plot. It’s not the usual “haunted” story you might think it is and it’s full of surprises. The heroine named Dellie, who I rooted for right from the beginning, comes out of a marriage crisis into another even more challenging situation than she ever anticipated.

Dellie is a woman doing what is historically a man’s job for a ship building company, which makes for an unusual slant. Her company is sending her and other employees on a special cruise just for staff, to see how versatile they can be with their work. Their future with the company depends on how well they do. The author describes the settings in accurate detail and you really feel that you are right there in that shipyard and on that cruise ship. Great characterization as well.

Dellie has a lot at stake and what happens on that cruise is a test of her ability in more ways than she could ever imagine. You might never want to go on a cruise again after reading this book!
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Pat Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ghost story ever
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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This was the best scary ghost story I have ever read. The story development was excellent and proceeded at a perfect pace. I highly recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2016
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Overall a very good book. Good story line. I would recommend.
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Sci-Fi Kingdom
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for those seeking a short horror novel for a quick read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019
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In the midst of divorcing her husband of seven years, Dellie Hayworth sets off to work on a test cruise across the Atlantic Ocean. The ship, known as The Caesar, will be her home for the next 14 days.

Haunted Cruise is my first book by horror writer, Tanya R. Taylor and I found it to be one of the better short novels that I have read in quite some time. The story has a quick pace, yet doesn’t feel overly rushed. The narrative flows along easily, hooking the reader into the story with sharp and pertinent prose. It is very well-written and highly compelling, so much so that I couldn’t help but read this in one quick sitting.

It took quite a while before the horror elements made an appearance, and I began to wonder if I was mistaken in believing Haunted Cruise to be a horror story. However, occult spectres did eventually appear and were remarkably creepy, as you would expect. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I’d class this story as a typical haunting, however there are ghosts. I felt that the ending may have been a bit rushed, but overall this is a good short horror novel, at a little less than 200 pages, perfect for anyone seeking a quick read.

I highly recommend Haunted Cruise to anyone interested in the horror or occult genres, or those looking for a short introduction to Tanya R. Taylor’s extensive catalogue.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good read
Reviewed in Australia on December 28, 2022
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The book was written with no real writing flair. It lacks conviction and relies heavily on adjectives in the dialogue descriptions. The storyline is not believable
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ValG
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2023
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Good overall but the story felt rushed and ended very quickly
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