What is strange about white sock marks, missing slippers and slightly rumpled clothing in the deceased's wardrobe? Most crew members who saw the same things didn't see the relevance. In truth, many of the observations that created a hint of suspicion in Inspector Burton's mind, remained unseen by those around him.
Here he was trying to enjoy his holiday and set aside his all-consuming curiosity about how his homicide team was managing without him when he was invited to assist with an on-board puzzle. To work on a ship where none of the protocols for preserving a crime scene were kept, added to the degree of difficulty. In addition, the suspect list included the security officer Adrian worked with and the interim captain. Ally was compensated for her husband's absence when Lani, their daughter, joined them in Tahiti. Added to her entertainment was the developing relationship between Lani and Second Officer Gary Leonard, a past interest keen to re-establish their friendship.
The questions that dogged the inspector were: How did the captain die? What was he investigating? And who was stalking them aboard ship?