Voyage of the Damned

This was an extremely enjoyable read. I love when a book grabs me and does not let me put it down. A murder mystery set on a boat in a fantasy world in which all the suspects have unknown magical abilities, brings a fun twist to the cozy mystery genre.

As our hero, Ganymedes, races to discover who the murderer is, we get to know each eccentric suspect. I loved that our hero is a short curvy 23 year old gay man who has no insecurities about his full figured body. His big secret and handicap is that he is the only one on board without magic – but most of the other passengers don’t know this. There is also a range of gender expression and a suspect in a wheelchair. Although I did have an inkling of whodunnit, the storytelling is full of surprises. As you reach the end, allow plenty of time as you are not going to be able to put the book down. I didn’t go to bed last night till 2am because I had to know how it was going to play out.

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“Magical, murderous, romantic romp through a fantasy world as colorful as it is captivating.” Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of THE HURRICANE WARS

A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!

For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor’s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess’s Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.

All except one: Ganymedes Piscero—class clown, slacker and all-around disappointment.

When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him, Ganymedes’s odds of survival are slim.

But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret Blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia?

Or will the empire as he knows it fall?

This premium hardcover will include a gorgeous, shimmering jacket with effects and beautifully illustrated endpapers.

THE TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE UK HAS COME TO NORTH AMERICA!

The Purple Fantastic Steam Rating gives this a 2 out of 5. The book does reference that sexuality exists, but it remains fairly discreet. There is a bit of violence. You can read more about the Steam Ratings on the About Page.