Advanced Reader Lady Georgette:

Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m so glad the author reached out to me and gave me the chance to read this ARC and to give my honest review on it! It’s one of those books you read like a movie because it actually just flowed.

So..this is the story of a group of friends that planned a cruise trip to Europe and become good buddies in a short span of time. Now when I say cruise, I’m talking luxury cruise, meaning 5⭐️ service with gorgeous views of Budapest and non-stop drinks. It’s supposed to be this big, happy get-together but the happy vibes are short lived.

And you know what? I thought this book definitely gave me White Lotus vibes and I’m here for it!!! I think you’ll enjoy this book as much as I did if you love a fast paced “vacation gone wrong” trope along with a bunch of whodunnits! Great ARC✨

Advanced Reader Wendie:

The novel starts with a body falling into the Danube on a river cruise then goes back to the start of the cruise, where 3 couples meet and become fast friends. The premise is intriguing because the reader doesn't know who died or why, so clues build throughout the novel.

Then former NYC detective and current Hungarian National Police consultant, Peter Andrassy, is brought onto the case as the novel catches up to the victim's death. Peter is a crack sleuth and is able to gather clues and determine part of the story.

This is the tightest of DJ Maughan's Peter Andrassy novels, and is able to stand on its own if you haven't read others. Intruguing, well written and moves quickly. I did have trouble keeping some of the characters straight, especially who was married to whom, but the list at the start of the book helped a bit.

I recommend this book, even if you haven't read other Peter Andrassy novels.