November 1924. The Endeavour sets sail to New York with 2 000 passengers - and a killer - on
board . . . When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase ship's officer
Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple a strong-minded
Scotland Yard inspector is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye. Birch
agrees to investigate and the trail quickly leads to the theft of a priceless painting. Its
very existence is known only to its owner . . . and the dead man. With just days remaining
until they reach New York and even Temple's purpose on board the Endeavour proving
increasingly suspicious Birch's search for the culprit is fraught with danger. And all the
while the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst . . .
_________________________ 'A very clever plot and a final twist which will delight Agatha
Christie fans. You'll love it.' Ragnar Jónasson 'With twist after gut-punching twist A Fatal
Crossing really is an ingenious thriller. Highly recommended.' M. W. Craven 'The action unfolds
at a rip-roaring pace in this perfectly executed homage to the Golden Age of crime which
features a deviously devised plot boasting a final twist worthy of Christie herself. I loved
it!' Anita Frank
