The Boat Trip

 

The Boat Trip by Heather J. Fitt- crime/psychological  thriller

A group of friends and inadvertently not-quite-so-friendly, are delivering a yacht to St Lucia from Scotland. There are some experienced sailors and other keen amateurs who have paid for the experience- which turns out to be far more of one than they ever expected. Written from the point of view of the skipper Helen, this tells of their trip and what befalls them en-route, from accidents to murder and more.

Brace yourself for the swells and pitches on this trip of a lifetime all in a book. A trip I really wouldn't want in real life I hasten to add! Heather is always so immaculate in her research which even to anyone not familiar with sailing means the reader is put at the heart of the action standing alongside the skipper. It's a cleverly crafted, well thought out plot which keeps the pages turning after lights out (backlit kindles are a joy!). A state of perfidy at times where friendship and even safety are tested and compromised to the limit. A brilliant read to the very end. I’m smiling writing this as the plot is so proficiently fashioned. A belter of a read. Loved it.

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In a brand-new murder mystery by the author of The Flight, a yacht crosses the North Atlantic while a perfect storm of suspicion and vengeance develops onboard . . . Duchess is about to set sail from Scotland to St. Lucia. But before she even leaves port, a crew member storms off in anger. It’s only the first in a series of events that will beset Helen, the skipper, her best friend, and the remaining crew. During a port of call in the Canary Islands, an experienced sailor is found badly beaten onshore. As a replacement, Helen calls in her son—despite objections from her crew who know of his unsavory reputation. Then, a near-fatal allergic reaction raises the tension level—and finally, during a fierce storm, someone goes overboard. Is this a run of bad luck or is one person at the heart of the turmoil and violence? And if so, can the culprit be identified before they reach the Caribbean?

Heather J. Fitt Author Bio Heather was born in Scotland and after moving around Europe with her parents and sister, settled in Hampshire where she met her husband, Stuart. After leaving the rat-race in 2018, Heather re-trained as an editor and proof-reader and entered the world of publishing. These days she works as a part-time freelancer and a part-time Commissioning Advisor for Bloodhound. Heather was inspired to start writing her novel by the authors who have become her closest friends. Now the ideas are flowing she has plans to write several more over the coming years. When she isn’t reading, Heather enjoys spending her time watching sport – especially her beloved rugby – and exploring the British countryside with Stuart. For regular bookish updates, you can follow Heather on Twitter: @LifeBookish