Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses

November 1, 2014

With four of her other fiftysomething friends, travel magazine columnist Tina Powell started a tap-dancing troupe that became an Internet sensation. As a result, the Happy Hoofers are hired as entertainment for a cruise on the Volga River, sailing from Moscow to St. Petersburg. On the cruise's second night a corpse is found in the river near where the boat is docked. Is it the unscrupulous British chef who didn't know how to cook? Is it the innocent American young man traveling solo? And who could possibly have developed such animosity toward their fellow passengers in just two days? VERDICT Featuring travel tips from Tina (as chapter headings) and recipes, this series debut by the author of Cape Cod Murder and How Not To Act Like a Little Old Lady features plenty of cozy adventure for armchair travelers and mystery buffs alike. Sue Henry and Peter Abresch fans will be delighted with this alternative.

Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.