Obelists at Sea
Obelists at Sea by C. Daly King, published by Penzler Publishers in 2023, is a mystery novel set aboard a luxury transatlantic cruise ship. When a murder occurs during a flickering of the lights, the passengers are thrown into chaos as a man is found dead, having ingested cyanide just moments before being shot. The narrative unfolds with a blend of intrigue and psychological insight, as two detectives and four psychiatrists aboard the Meganaut work to unravel the mystery.
Readers will find a richly crafted whodunnit that combines elements of traditional mystery with a cozy atmosphere. The story delves into the complexities of human behavior, as the psychiatrists apply their expertise to uncover the motives behind the crime. With 288 pages of engaging content, this edition presents a compelling exploration of the interplay between psychology and detective work, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre of literary criticism and amateur sleuth narratives.
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The smoking room on a transatlantic cruise ship is bound to be a hotbed of activity — but it’s less common for it to be the site of a murder. Yet, when the lights flicker aboard the luxury Meganaut, making its way from New York to Paris, this is precisely what happens; in the darkness, a gunshot rings out, and when the light is restored, a man is found dead. The situation becomes all the more curious when it’s discovered that the deceased had apparently ingested cyanide just seconds before being penetrated by the bullet.
Luckily, for the other passengers, there are two detectives aboard the Meganaut, ready to leap into action. There are also four psychiatrists, and those psychiatrists convince the captain to let them take a stab at solving the crime, using their professional understanding of the human psyche to determine who could have been capable of such a crime — and why. But will they be able to deduce the puzzle’s solution before the killer strikes again?
The first of seven novels by psychologist C. Daly King, Obelists at Sea is intelligent and enjoyable Golden Age mystery fare, featuring an atmospheric setting, carefully placed clues, and a complex whodunnit plot explained with sharp-witted ratiocination.
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