Death on the Diversion

In "Death on the Diversion," the first installment of the Secret Sleuth series by USA Today best-selling author Patricia McLinn, Sheila Mackey, a seemingly successful author, embarks on a cruise to redefine her life following her great-aunt's retirement. However, her plans are upended when she discovers a dead body on deck and realizes she has deeper insights into the victim and suspects than the ship's crew. With a mix of humor and intrigue, Sheila navigates the challenges of amateur sleuthing while being supported—and hindered—by an overzealous companion. This cozy mystery invites readers into a world where writers' secrets intertwine with crime aboard a cruise ship.