Penguin Random House, Belletristik, Voyage of the Damned (Englisch, White Frances, 2024)

The mind-blowing murder mystery debut with magical (sexy) passengers, epic adventure, and a twist you can’t guess. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!-----------For a thousand years, Concordia has been the epicentre of peace. To mark this honorary feat, the emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess's Mountain.Aboard are the twelve heirs to the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability, blessings. Each as irresistible as the next . . . All except one: Ganymedes Piscero – the class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.But when the dark revelation that one of the beloved heirs has been murdered, EVERYONE becomes a suspect. And Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be.Powerful people stuck at sea means the opportunity to succumb to unexpected temptation is high and the odds of survival are slim. Can Ganymedes unmask the killer and their unknown blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the gilded shores of Concordia?Or will the empire as he knows it fall forever?-Praise for Voyage of the Damned:-'Frances White has crafted a brilliantly clever tale full of heart-warming characters, riveting twists and a gloriously conceived world. A poignant, quirky and utterly delightful read. I felt EVERYTHING while reading Voyage of the Damned' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen"burned through this in about two days. Absolutely bloody brilliant! Voyage of the Damned is clever and comedic, while also heartfelt and harrowing. I hope readers will come to enjoy Dee's escapades as much as I did" - Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters'An enchanting, bloody delight. Full of magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and so much murder' - Gabi Burton, author of Sing Me To Sleep.