The Case of Room 13

by Sam McCarver

Book Overview

Passengers are dying on White Star Lines transatlantic ocean liners: three mysterious suicides, on three different ships, all in first-class cabins numbered 13. With the maiden voyage of their newest... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451196902
• ISBN13: 9780451196903
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Terrific read!

This is an excellent, intriguing book that is hard to put down. Complete with all the necessary elements of a great mystery story, (suspense, excitement, and foreboding clues) the story is also historically accurate. Highly recommended for mystery fans.

Entertaining mystery in the deadly Titanic setting

A quick read. Mystery moves along well, weaves in fictional characters among the historical facts of the Titanic. John Darnell presents himself in a likable manner, sure of himself as an investigator, but harboring doubts regarding Penny. A good mix of history and fiction. I look forward to the next of the series regarding the Orient Express.

Titanic Caper Flawed but Fun

This murder mystery is a kick to read, in part because it is set on the Titanic, and that automatically has a special life and excitement of its own. I can pick bones with the author on details of his plot, which was not always clear or plausible. However, I can forgive these imperfections because the writing was truly entertaining and I enjoyed every page, even when I was tempted to say "Oh, come, now." I will be looking for the next book in the series.

Historical Accuracy + Great Fiction = Fabulous Reading!

What a breath of fresh air to have a work of fiction filled with historical elements! I thoroughly enjoyed the characters that Mr. McCarver delivered; I am looking forward to reading more about them in the near future. Unfortunately, so much of todays published works are filled with unrealistic and unappealing fantasy, but gladly, such is not the "case" with The Case of Cabin 13. This book is filled with creditable characters in a realistic setting creating a true drama and suspense novel. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical drama and even moreso to those looking for a good mystery series. I give this book "two thumbs up" at the very least.

Not a mystery reader, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Well done, Sam McCarver! I must say that while I don't EVER read mysteries, this was fun and interesting. I'm ready to hop aboard the Orient Express for another ride, so . . . All Aboard!! Will Sung make the trip? Seems appropriate! (Ah, I'll bet he comes in handy. Is that what you had in mind all along?)