The Antique Hunter's: Death on the Red Sea

Join Freya and Aunt Carole for more sleuthing in the highly anticipated second instalment in your new favourite crime series, The Antique Hunters. The Antique Hunter's: Death on the Red Sea is a cosy crime read for fans of the Antiques Roadshow. When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum - and a dead body is found nearby - the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunter's Agency, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole, are called to investigate.Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship's art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each and every one of them is also listed in Freya's late mentor's journals detailing unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could've imagined . . .Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn that the enigmatic and dangerous art trafficker named The Collector could be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts - plus some unexpected familiar faces - will Freya and Carole be able to discover The Collector's identity and stop his murderous plans before the ship docks?Or will the killer strike again? Review The perfect modern cosy. Great characters, great story and you're always eager for the next one. -- Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants Clever, twisty, and enormously fun -- Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own MurderSuch a joy – jam-packed with secrets, suspense and characters who simply leap off the page -- Alex Hay, author of The HousekeepersA delightful, page-turning caper -- Tom Ryan, author of The Treasure Hunters ClubI tore through this gripping and gratifying mystery -- Maz Evans, author of Over My Dead BodyIt’s a delight -- Catherine Mack, author of No One Was Supposed to Die at This WeddingAn intriguingly complex locked-cruise-ship mystery filled with wonderful characters, murdery twists, humor, and fascinating antiquities details -- Celeste Connally, author of Act Like A Lady, Think Like A LordThe story thumps along at a rate of knots as C L Miller delivers another expertly plotted and intriguing mystery -- Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates About the Author C. L. Miller started her working life in publishing as an editorial assistant for her mother, Judith Miller, on the Miller’s Antique Price Guide and as a researcher for the Antique Hunter’s Guide to Europe, and then went into hospitality and events. After she had children, she decided to follow her long-held dream of becoming an author and began writing full time. She was an Undiscovered Voices winner in 2022 and was showcased in the UV 2022 anthology.C. L. Miller lives in a medieval cottage in Dedham Vale, Suffolk, with her family.

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