Murder at the Universe

by Daniel Edward Craig

For thirty-six-year-old Trevor Lambert, life revolves around work. As Director of Rooms at the luxurious and ultra-modern Universe Hotel in New York, he radiates dignified professionalism and high-end... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738711187
• ISBN13: 9780738711188
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Midnight Ink
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Murder At the Universe

This is a delightful book to read, and especially so if you have ever worked in the hotel business. Craig uses his "insiders" knowledge to develop characters and situations that many of us in the hotel industry have experienced - although over many years, not a few days. The authentic touches add greatly to the enjoyment of the tale.

As an old hotel person...

Daniel Edward Craig certainly knows the hotel world and captures it perfectly in his novel: Murder at the Universe. I couldn't put it down once it caught me from the very first page! Fortunately I purchased both books (Murder at the Universe & Hotel Cinema) at the same time so I can dive right into "the rest of the story".

A compelling, rich mystery

This book was a surprise for me - came as a birthday gift, and I realized it was written by the General Manager of a favorite hotel of mine, the Opus in Vancouver. I'd met Daniel Craig during one of my visits to the Opus - so I was curious to read this. Mr. Craig writes a compelling tale of murder in a modern New York hotel, full of rich, believeable characters. These people become more and more real, as he spins his multi-layered mystery of murder. I had a hard time putting this book down, and found myself reading way into the night. I was sad to finish the story - it is that good. I believe Agatha Christie would like this novel, very much.

Very Entertaining

I was just looking for something to kill some time on a plane, but once I started I couldn't put it down until I was done (after the flight, cab ride, and first evening in the hotel.) It wasn't the mystery that captured me, it was the quirky characters and dry humor. Written in the first person, this novel is filled with witty one-liners that caught me off guard and made me snort out loud more than once. Don't expect to be on the edge of your seat, unlike most mysteries I wasn't as concerned about figuring out the ending as I was with enjoying the ride.

Murder at the Universe is a must read!

This is one of those books that once you start it you just can't put it down. What a great mix of "who done its", over the top characters, chic surroundings, and lots of good humor. I felt like I just spent a long weekend in a five star NYC hotel like no other!