Cruising For Death

Author : Katy O'Connor
Publisher : Editions Ex Aequo
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9782359622744

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Cruising with Death by Katy O'Connor Pdf

A vibrant vignette of the modern cruise as a symbol of globalization with its inevitable conflicts, surprising encounters and unexpected love. If the Sultan invites you on board, you need to accept. She is a luxurious ship sailing proudly between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. In her lounges, unscrupulous art traders have frantic conversations. In her storerooms, highly prized artwork awaits its destiny: a very private, not-so-legal auction on the ocean. Let’s go behind the velvet curtain, to the personnel’s quarters, a world of equally sharp ambitions, raging dangers, and murder. An idealistic musician and his beautiful partner collaborate to save art from money. But when they clash against the warped life of a pastry chef and the driven personality of the Cruise Director, these four people are thrown into a battle where the power of past and present feelings is only equaled by the force of the sea. Cruising with Death is a vibrant vignette of the modern cruise as a symbol of globalization with its inevitable conflicts, surprising encounters and unexpected love. Set yourselves towards new horizons. All aboard! Anchors aweigh! With this thrillers, you'll go behind the velvet curtain, to the personnel’s quarters, a world of equally sharp ambitions, raging dangers, and murder. EXCERPT Javier entered the restaurant close to the arenas with the resolution of a bull before the cape : strong and silly. He went right to the bar. “Hasn’t Lupe finished yet ?” “She is working, leave her alone”, said Juan without raising his head. He served a tourist, then another and yet another. Javier glared at Lupe’s boss as if he was pushing a sword into his flesh, searching for his heart (or something similar to it). Since he didn’t find anything, he raised his glass as a threat and marched right to a table on the terrace. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Katy O’Connor was born in Africa. She grew up in France but has also lived in Spain and in the Middle East. Presently, she lives in California with her family. Her books express her interest for all kinds of journeys and the challenge of being “from everywhere and nowhere.”

Author : Katy O'Connor
Publisher : Editions Ex Aequo
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2359622722

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Cruising with death by Katy O'Connor Pdf

Author : Fiona Anderson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780226603759

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Cruising the Dead River by Fiona Anderson Pdf

In the 1970s, Manhattan’s west side waterfront was a forgotten zone of abandoned warehouses and piers. Though many saw only blight, the derelict neighborhood was alive with queer people forging new intimacies through cruising. Alongside the piers’ sexual and social worlds, artists produced work attesting to the radical transformations taking place in New York. Artist and writer David Wojnarowicz was right in the heart of it, documenting his experiences in journal entries, poems, photographs, films, and large-scale, site-specific projects. In Cruising the Dead River, Fiona Anderson draws on Wojnarowicz’s work to explore the key role the abandoned landscape played in this explosion of queer culture. Anderson examines how the riverfront’s ruined buildings assumed a powerful erotic role and gave the area a distinct identity. By telling the story of the piers as gentrification swept New York and before the AIDS crisis, Anderson unearths the buried histories of violence, regeneration, and LGBTQ activism that developed in and around the cruising scene.

Author : D. V. Berkom
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 149282691X

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Cruising for Death by D. V. Berkom Pdf

Paradise Lost...(Kate Jones #5) Kate Jones and her lover, Cole are on a luxury cruise in the Caribbean when a passenger dies of an apparent heart attack and the ship is boarded by modern-day pirates. Along with two other passengers, Kate is kidnapped by a long-lost enemy who wants to settle an old score. Kate's vacation turns into non-stop action when Anaya's gunmen board the cruise ship and she finds herself on a jet ski surrounded by sharks, kidnapped, held captive, staked down over patch of fast growing bamboo, and drugged in a Voodoo ceremony. Add a 16th century Spanish shipwreck, hidden treasure, and an Obeah priestess and you've got trouble in paradise. Will Kate escape certain death or end up as shark bait in the middle of the Caribbean? It's adventure in paradise and promises all the fast-paced action readers have come to expect from the Kate Jones Thriller Series.

Author : D. V. Berkom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0997970812

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Cruising for Death by D. V. Berkom Pdf

A mysterious artifact. A long-lost enemy. Paradise lost... Kate Jones is on a luxury cruise in the Caribbean when a passenger dies of an apparent heart attack and the ship is boarded by modern-day pirates. Along with two other passengers, Kate is kidnapped by a long-lost enemy who wants to settle an old score. Kate's vacation turns into non-stop action when she finds herself on a jet ski surrounded by sharks, staked down over patch of fast growing bamboo, and drugged in a Voodoo ceremony, all because of a mysterious artifact only she can recover. Add a 16th century Spanish shipwreck, hidden treasure, and an Obeah priestess and you've got trouble in paradise. Can Kate recover the mysterious artifact in time, or will she face certain death? It's adventure in paradise and promises all the fast-paced action readers have come to expect from the Kate Jones Thriller Series. "An action-packed adventure with a little bit of Indiana Jones thrown in." Amazon Reviewer "Action-packed adventure, exotic intrigue, great edge of your seat pacing! Kate is a kick-ass heroine with courage and decisive intellect. An excellent read!" Darlene Panzera, Bestselling Author

Author : Mark Gaouette
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313382352

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Cruising for Trouble by Mark Gaouette Pdf

This book offers an alarming inside look at the security preparations of the cruise industry and the potential for cruise ships to be the target for pirates, terrorists, and criminal activity. Cruising for Trouble exposes the acute vulnerability of cruise ships to piracy, terrorism, and crime, both on the high seas and in domestic and foreign ports-of-call. While cruise ships have ramped up in size and passenger capacity to become floating skyscrapers housing as many as 7,000 passengers, and while piracy incidents have increased since 2008 as the world economy has deteriorated, there has been no corresponding increase or enhancement in onboard security personnel, external tactical units, preventive screening, or coordinated response planning to guard against the growing threat of acts of piracy and internal and external terrorist attacks. Commander Gaouette reveals to cruise passengers the very real security dangers they unwittingly face when they saunter up the gangway of a cruise ship for a carefree holiday. He sounds a clarion call to national and transnational security agencies, maritime regulators, legislators, and customers to compel the cruise industry to strengthen and reform its security programs before catastrophe strikes. The author, a longtime cruise industry insider who now serves as a top maritime security official in the Department of Homeland Security, details the many security defects and vulnerabilities of cruise ships, identifies the remedies, and makes the case for their urgent implementation. Extensively documented and illustrated, Cruising for Trouble is a vividly told cautionary for the ten million Americans who taken cruise-ship vacations each year and the millions more who would like to. As well as modeling the potential threats to cruise ships from pirates and maritime terrorists—who mimic each other's methods, overlap each other's territories, and might well find it mutually beneficial to combine their forces and resources—Commander Gaoutte recounts many actual examples of cruise-ship insecurity that have been swept under the carpet or spun by the cruise industry: pirate attacks, fires, onboard crime, mass food poisonings and infections, and the mysterious disappearances of cruise-ship passengers.

Author : Lawrence Block
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1581820070

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Death Cruise by Lawrence Block Pdf

Collects stories written by such members of the International Association of Crime Writers as Agatha Christie, Nancy Pickard, John Lutz, Piet Teigeler, Barbara Collins, Jan Burke, and John Mortimer.

Author : Mark McCrum
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504086899

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Cruising to Murder by Mark McCrum Pdf

A sleuthing crime writer may be out of his depth when two passengers die aboard a luxury liner, in this “entertaining mystery” (Publishers Weekly). Crime writer Francis Meadowes has landed an enviable job lecturing aboard the luxurious Golden Adventurer as it cruises down the West African coast. His fellow passengers, including opinionated retired surgeon Klaus, mischievous elderly widow Eve, flamboyant designer Sebastian, beautiful American aid worker Sadie, and her tedious but extremely wealthy aunt Marion, are an eclectic group. But when one guest is found dead in bed and another disappears overboard, Francis must employ all his professional expertise to find out which of the colorful characters on the ship is capable of murder . . . Praise for the Francis Meadowes mysteries “A rollicking read.” —Evening Standard “Ingenious.” —The Independent

Author : Ross Dowling,Clare Weeden
Publisher : CABI
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781780646084

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Cruise Ship Tourism, 2nd Edition by Ross Dowling,Clare Weeden Pdf

Completely updated and revised, Cruise Ship Tourism, 2nd Edition covers the economic, social and environmental impacts of cruising, combining the latest knowledge and research to provide a comprehensive account of the subject. Despite the industry growing rapidly, there is a substantial gap in the related literature, and this book addresses the key issues for researchers, students and industry professionals. A valuable 'one-stop-shop' for those interested in cruise ships and maritime tourism, this new edition from major names in the field is also an invaluable resource for anyone concerned more widely with tourism and business development.

Author : Block Lawrence
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1620452413

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Death Cruise by Block Lawrence Pdf

Author : Carolyn Mehaffy,Bob Mehaffy
Publisher : Paradise Cay Publications
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0939837730

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Cruising Guide to the Hawaiian Islands by Carolyn Mehaffy,Bob Mehaffy Pdf

Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy spent over a year on their Hardin 45 ketch, Carricklee, researching all of the anchorages and harbors on all the inhabited

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Law
ISBN : UVA:35007000256374

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Foreign-flagged Cruise Vessel Safety by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation Pdf

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 1789 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781631213823

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Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports by Rick Steves Pdf

Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

Author : Charles R. Lipcon
Publisher : I Adels Inc
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cruise ships
ISBN : 9780979780707

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Unsafe on the High Seas: Your Guide to a Safer Cruise by Charles R. Lipcon Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Spann Craig
Publisher : Elizabeth Spann Craig
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780996259972

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Cruising for Murder by Elizabeth Spann Craig Pdf

Loose lips sink ships…and result in murder. When Myrtle and her friend Miles set out for adventure on the high sea, they assume most of the trip’s excitement will result from shore excursions to charming Alaskan villages. They feel as if their ship has come in. But when a fellow passenger disappears, Myrtle realizes she must seize the helm and find the killer...before more souls are lost.