DASTARDLY DEEDS

It was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime
When Nell Forrest's life hits a speed bump (which is most definitely not a midlife crisis) a cruise around the Mediterranean seems like just the ticket. Unfortunately, that's an idea shared by her mother, her ex-husband, his new partner, and a police detective with whom Nell has a stormy history. Fortunately, meditation is just one of the many activities offered aboard the luxury liner, but Nell will need more than that to face what lies ahead. One of her shipmates is a cold-blooded murderer and they, like the cruise, have only just begun...

Ilsa Evans has published 13 novels across a range of genres, from light fiction and short stories to memoir and murder mystery. Two of her previous titles have been shortlisted for the prestigious Davitt (Sisters in Crime) Awards. Ilsa also teaches creative writing students, writes social commentary and has been published in several newspapers and online journals. In 2011, she received the Eliminating Violence Against Women (EVA) Award for online journalism.