A twisted and deadly romance. Sectioned in a mental institution for most of her life, Violet has hit fifty and never experienced life. As lockdown ends and the country is released, agoraphobia aside, and against all medical advice she follows the media fuelled population rush to freedom and she gets on a cruise liner before she can be stopped. Following a dubious suicide on a cruise ship, those around Violet start to question who she is. The CSCI investigation team in Miami try to find out more about her before Kieron, who is on holiday, gets too romantically involved.

Before they can even set up the office of CSCI, Cruise Ship Crime Investigators, the two agents are called to a mid ocean ship where a spree-killing has started. Too far into the Pacific to turn back, nine days before seeing Polynesia, and the killing is nightly. With the murderer at large no port will allow them to dock even if they do arrive, and the ship will be running low on fuel and food.

Definitely a must-read for solo single or single-again, living alone! When was the last time you took you out somewhere really special with "you"? Has there been any time where you made reservations, dressed in your finest, and took "you" out to fine dine, for example? That's right. You in the sole company of you and that's absolutely great! We're not talking narcissism here-an unhealthy obsession with oneself. Quite to the contrary. Imagine being alone with you as your only choice of company, for large portions of time and being absolutely comfortable with it-and you're not an introvert. Table for One, please . . . and thank you! For the hundreds of thousands of individuals who just happen to live alone and also happen to find themselves, at the end of the day, most often alone, this life-changing book may well be the spark that will turn your life around. Reflect on the redemption of aloneness. Get ready to break down the barriers to success and victory often found in subconsciously accepting the many misconceptions that come with being/living alone. This book will dispel many of the myths that have been held through the years regarding what is or is not solo person appropriate. Who made up these rules anyway? Table for One will draw you away from the bondage of certain societal impositions to a brand-new freedom gained from the knowledge that you're not "by" yourself; you're "with" yourself. Find the beginnings of this freedom in the initial chapter "Debunking the Myths of Aloneness," and spend a little extra time on the chapter on "Getting Up from Down." It's a place that's likely to be visited from time to time but using the tools provided, going forward, the visits can be shorter lived. This book is a guide to successfully and victoriously going it alone, claiming your space, and feeling really, really, really good about it! Be sure to engage the thought-provoking "Quiet Time Queries" found at the end of each chapter and allow them to steer you to places within that you have been looking for, perhaps for a very long time. Be transported deeper and deeper into a revelatory premise that can revolutionize your life! Prepare for the paradigm shift toward success and victory by learning how the "going it a loner" undergoes a thinking readjustment from "by myself" to "with myself." You may want to check out the two scripturally-based messages found in in the appendix, adding just the right punch in providing very practical and spiritually-oriented steps for needed changes in our thinking process. Table for One: "Successfully and victoriously going it alone" is one of those books that you'll want to keep nearby to refer to again and again as you make the journey to inner peace with the words "I'm with me."

Naldo Rei was just six months old when Indonesia invaded East Timor in December 1975. He spent the first three years of his life in the jungle, where his family had fled for safety. After his father was murdered for his work in the resistance movement, nine-year-old Naldo was recruited by the clandestine Fretilin network and began his own extraordinary journey fighting for East Timor's freedom. Throughout his teenage years, Naldo was imprisoned and tortured regularly for his covert resistance to the brutal Indonesian regime. Eventually, in too much danger to remain in his homeland, he escaped to Indonesia and then Australia for several years. Now living in an independent East Timor, Naldo Rei can tell his incredible story. His life is proof that no amount of danger and loss can crush the human spirit.

Covering every aspect of the domestic and international travel process, shares the author's expertise as he offers tips on how to find the best accommodations, fares, service, tours, and activities at the lowest possible prices.

"...Suggests what preventive measures sailors can take and advises how they should deal with stress, aggression, and fear when faced with a confrontation". - Back cover.

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Commander Kieron Phillips is very much looking forward to holidaying on the ocean waves and the chance to catch up with his adapted Syrian daughter, a dancer onboard the cruise ship. However, he realises all too quickly that there was nothing coincidental about him being on board this specific voyage on this exact week, and he has no idea who to trust. From the official 5* bookclub review - Awarded 'Book of the Day' and a glowing official 5-star review by the American OnlineBookClub.org. Multi-award-winning screenwriter and movie director Stuart St Paul delivers a crime drama set at sea that feels frighteningly real. … The plot of the story was complex and had much depth to it; it presented this giant riddle with many unpredictable facets. The story carried intrigue right from when Commander Kieron Philips was introduced at the airport. His character gave off waves of mystery and intrigue with the peculiar situation in which he found himself… Kieron was the tangy combination of the good cop and the bad cop. He was the guy you wanted in your corner when things got ugly because he wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. His character stood out because of his keen eye for foul play, bravery, and kindness. More so, the author gave a lot of insight into Kieron's thoughts and the complicated mental process of solving the mystery that lived on the cruise ship. Another impressive character was Hunter Witowski, the cruise ship's head of security. He had a dry humour that belied his tough exterior. He was one character I didn't expect to like, but he became one of my favourites. It was fun to see the wordplay between the characters. Cruise Ship Heist was action-packed, suffused with danger, murder, and unpredictability. This was one of those stories that would stay with you for a while, as it delivered mystery and intrigue. The book was fun to read; there was no dull moment, and the entire experience was a rollercoaster ride. I enjoyed every part of Cruise Ship Heist. It was professionally edited, and I disliked nothing in it. Therefore, I'd rate it five out of five stars. Cruise Ship Heist would be appreciated by lovers of mystery and thrillers. Full review by Bibliophile onlinebookclub.org Cruise Ship Heist - second edition. Stuart St Paul won Best Director in the USA, a Silver Palm in Mexico, was nominated for a Star & Screen in Mumbai, and his movie Scarlet Tunic was selected in Cannes for official selection at both Cabourg and Verona.