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Toxic Cruise Cocktail (A Rachel Prince Mystery Book 13) Kindle Edition

by Dawn Brookes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 531 ratings

The clock is ticking as Rachel Jacobi-Prince races to catch a killer when a luxury holiday turns deadly…

Embark on a thrilling voyage with Rachel and Carlos in "Toxic Cruise Cocktail," a cozy mystery that will keep you captivated until the very end.

Rachel and her husband, Carlos set sail on the luxurious Coral Queen to celebrate her parents' wedding anniversary. They are hoping for a relaxing getaway filled with family bonding and tropical adventures. But their dream holiday takes a sinister turn when a passenger from her father’s past, dies under mysterious circumstances at the welcome aboard cocktail party.

As Rachel works to solve the suspicious death, she finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and lies. Driven by her passion for justice, she is certain there is more to the man's untimely death than a practical joke gone wrong.

With each new revelation, the danger escalates, threatening to ensnare Rachel and those she holds dear. Alongside her husband Carlos, whose own investigation into a missing person becomes increasingly perilous, Rachel must navigate a sea of suspects and lies to unravel the truth before the killer strikes again.

"Toxic Cruise Cocktail" is a classic cozy whodunnit filled with clever twists, colourful characters, and exotic locations. Author Dawn Brookes masterfully blends intrigue, humour, and the complexities of family dynamics in this engaging whodunnit.

Fans of Agatha Christie, Death in Paradise and Murder, She Wrote will delight in this engaging page-turner set in the captivating world of cruise ship intrigue.
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    A Rachel Prince Mystery
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C93PCYZ3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oakwood Publishing (June 21, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 942 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Award winning author, Dawn Brookes lives in Derbyshire, England and holds an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction. She is the author of three cozy mystery series:

The Rachel Prince Mysteries are hugely popular and combine a unique blend of murder, cruising and medicine with a touch of romance. These books are regularly bestsellers across the globe. The first two books are soon to be translated into Japanese.

The Carlos Jacobi series has gained its own readership. Carlos is a PI, who owns an ex-cadaver Springer Spaniel and works alongside Fiona Cook, a troubled, but likeable.

The Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe Mysteries begins with the prequel Death of a Blogger and has grown in popularity since first being published.

Dawn also has a 39 year nursing pedigree and has travelled extensively throughout her life. Nowadays, she loves cruise holidays and says she should do more for research purposes! Dawn brings her passion for cruises, animals and engaging characters along with a love of clean crime into her Rachel Prince & Lady Marjorie series.

The surname of the Rachel Prince protagonist is in honour of her childhood dog, 'Prince', who used to put his head on her knee while she lost herself in books.

Dawn is also author of a series of memoirs. Hurry up Nurse: Memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s, Hurry up Nurse 2: London calling and Hurry up Nurse 3: More adventures in the life of a student nurse. Dawn worked as a hospital nurse, midwife, district nurse and community matron across a thirty-nine year year career. Before turning her hand to writing for a living, she had multiple articles published in professional journals and co-edited a nurse textbook.

She grew up in Leicester where her second and third Carlos Jacobi Books are based, Dawn moved to London and Berkshire but now lives in Derbyshire. Dawn holds a bachelors degree with honours in community health studies, a Masters degree in education as well as her MA in Creative Writing.

Writing across genres, Dawn also writes for children.

Dawn has a passion for nature and loves animals, especially dogs and there has rarely been a time in her life when she hasn't had a dog. Animals will continue to feature in her children's books as she believes caring for animals and nature helps children to become kinder human beings.

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"...the latest book in the Rachel Prince Cozy Mystery books series, does not disappoint! I'm a big fan of the this series by Dawn Brookes...." Read more

"I’ve read and enjoyed every book on this series and this is the best yet. Many twists and turns and surprises...." Read more

"This is probably my favorite in the series so far. Fast paced, not repetitive, love the characters. I've already pre-ordered #14...." Read more

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"...I love Ms. Brookes' style of writing, and how she uses twists and turns and side plots that are unique to the story and keeps the reader engaged...." Read more

"...Two crimes, Couldn’t figure out the murderer and then an added surprise at the end. An excellent, can’t put it down read...." Read more

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  • by Snow Tiger
    5.0 out of 5 stars A well written book that captures the reader!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
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    Toxic Cruise Cocktail, the latest book in the Rachel Prince Cozy Mystery books series, does not disappoint! I'm a big fan of the this series by Dawn Brookes. I love Ms. Brookes' style of writing, and how she uses twists and turns and side plots that are unique to the story and keeps the reader engaged. There were times I thought I knew who the killer was, but then I wasn't sure. She kept me guessing right up to the end of the book. You can tell she's done her homework and research.

    Her descriptions allow you to visualize the people, places and things in a way that does not interrupt the story line, or the reader's train of thought. Ms. Brookes is from Derbyshire, England, and holds an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction. I've learned some new words used in England that I'm not familiar with by just holding the word until on my Kindle to pull up the definition.

    I feel like I've gotten to know the characters...their strengths and foibles. I also love the fact that Ms. Brookes can write a story that captivates the reader without a lot of horrific violence, foul language, and character interactions that distract from the story rather than add to an emotional involvement that matters.

    Each book of the series can easily stand alone. The characters and their relationships are always referred to and briefly explained in each book which act as a refresher for someone who has already read a previous book, or to make the connections for someone reading her book for the first time. I do think, however, you'll get a better experience by reading the books in order. You can't go wrong with choosing any of the books in this series. They are all wonderful!
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  • Paul E. Krause
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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    I’ve read and enjoyed every book on this series and this is the best yet. Many twists and turns and surprises. Two crimes, Couldn’t figure out the murderer and then an added surprise at the end. An excellent, can’t put it down read. Have already preordered the next in the series.
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  • RvNA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really likes this one!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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    This is probably my favorite in the series so far. Fast paced, not repetitive, love the characters.
    I've already pre-ordered #14....
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  • Shanelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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    This one was really good. The action started immediately. There were a lot of twist and turns. I would definitely recommend
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  • J.A. Crucil
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Toxic Cruise Cocktail" is so much fun!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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    The latest in the Rachel Prince mystery series is fun to read! Of course a murder seems to occur when Rachel is sailing. I've read the entire series and can't wait until Dawn Brookes writes the next book.
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  • cate
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved the. secret murderer
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2024
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    What a great surprise to have an unexpected person be the bad guy. Boy or girl writer shocked me greatly.
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  • Sharlene Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars lots of suspects
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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    I enjoy Dawn Brooke’s cruising books with Rachel. She has developed her characters into personalities. Can’t wait for book 14
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  • Kevin Cannon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Mystery Series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
    Entertaining and well-written cozy mystery set on a cruise ship. Some great characters and an easy to read style that keeps the reader captivated throughout
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  • Fiona rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star Reading
    Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2024
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    Dawn Brookes has done it again with the 13th Rachel Prince mystery! Embarking in Singapore for a cruise through Asia for her parent’s wedding anniversary Rachel solves another murder, this time with husband Carlos in tow. This can be read as a stand alone, but I would highly recommend reading all 13 of the Rachel Prince mysteries, especially if you love cruising like I do🛳️
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  • Susan Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book I love cruising & all the murders hasn't put me off. Have enjoyed all the books in this series.
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  • wing6rider
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always enjoyable to read....
    Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2024
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    I liked the twist at the end! It will keep us coming back to see what's next? The characters as always are relatable. YMMV
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  • Josie Briggs
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguiing mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2024
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    As always, a great read and, as usual, I failed to identify who-dunnit. I really enjoyed this story and it was left on a bit of a cliff hanger so I can hardly wait for the next one.
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  • parry64
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful story and lovely cruise to go on.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2024
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    I love a good mystery story to read. This book you can read end to end and is amazing. Thank you to Dawn Brookes.
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