Final Sail by Elaine Viets

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Synopsis

It's sink or swim in the latest Dead-End Job mystery from the national bestselling author of Pumped for Murder. Husband and wife PI team Helen Hawthorne and Phil Sagemont each have their hands full, but only Helen has to carry drink trays—in her latest dead-end job/undercover assignment on a private yacht. To catch a jewel smuggler, she has to pose as the ship's new stewardess, but between serving drinks to the snobs, scrubbing floors, and cleaning up after... more

It's sink or swim in the latest Dead-End Job mystery from the national bestselling author of Pumped for Murder. Husband and wife PI team Helen Hawthorne and Phil Sagemont each have their hands full, but only Helen has to carry drink trays—in her latest dead-end job/undercover assignment on a private yacht. To catch a jewel smuggler, she has to pose as the ship's new stewardess, but between serving drinks to the snobs, scrubbing floors, and cleaning up after seasick passengers, she's starting to miss dry land as much as she misses Phil—who has his own case to worry about. But as long as she's on her own on the high seas, Helen needs to watch her step—or she may end up going from undercover to overboard. less

About Elaine Viets

Elaine Viets has actually worked those dead-end jobs in her mystery novels, just like her character, Helen Hawthorne. Over the years, Elaine has been a dress... more

Elaine Viets has actually worked those dead-end jobs in her mystery novels, just like her character, Helen Hawthorne. Over the years, Elaine has been a dress store clerk, phone book proofreader, babysitter, telemarketer, bookseller, and weed puller at fifty cents a bucket. She is also the author of the Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper series and numerous short stories. Elaine has won an Anthony Award and an Agatha Award. She lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with her husband, author and actor Don Crinklaw. Please visit her blog: The Lipstick Chronicles. less