Murder by Chance (The Hank Reed Mystery Series, Book 5‪)‬

In Murder by Chance, the fifth installment of Hank Reed’s mystery series, Hank Reed is drawn into a high-stakes investigation on the open seas. He accepts a favor for his friend, Homicide Detective JR Greco, by boarding a European cruise to keep an eye on JR’s niece and her questionable boyfriend. As the luxurious ship sails towards Italy, the boyfriend mysteriously vanishes, presumed lost at sea, leaving the niece as a prime suspect.

With the clock ticking, Hank must navigate a web of secrets among the ship's passengers to find the truth. From the glitzy casino to the opulent dining rooms, danger lurks at every corner. As Hank races to solve the mystery, he must untangle the complex motives of a ship full of suspects who might have wanted the boyfriend dead.

Can Hank unmask the real killer before the ship reaches Italy and the chance for justice sails away? Murder by Chance is a gripping mystery where danger, deception, and intrigue collide on the high seas.

Publisher's Note: A member of the Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers, Fred Lichtenberg is respected among his peers and readers alike as a master of earthy realism and vivid detail.

The Hank Reed Mystery Series
The Art of Murder
Murder on the Rocks
The Edge of Murder
The Bridge to Murder
Murder by Chance