Louise’s Crossing (A Louise Pearlie Mystery Book 7) by Sarah R. Shaber was more to my taste. The first-person narrator is a young widow working for the OSS during World War Two. She’s been transferred from the D.C. office to London as OSS is ramping up for the Allied invasion of Europe. Almost the whole story takes place on the Liberty Ship on which she makes the crossing. On the good side, it shows some awareness of racism and historical attitudes. The murderer and their motive is not a huge surprise to me, but I don’t necessarily need a mystery to be terribly mysterious. I liked the narrative voice and setting enough that I’d be willing to read another in this series.

This is my kind of book, I read both murder mystery books and WW2 fiction, this book has both so I was happy.
The setting was great, the characters kept my attention.
A book that you can easily escape into. I must investigate more by this author.

Thanks to NetGalley, Sarah R. Shaber and Severn House Publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This turned out to be a really enjoyable story, set on board a ship crossing from the USA to the UK during the second world war.

The description of the crossing was very realistic and well researched by the author. The ship, travelling in convoy, was subjected to attack by a German submarine and airplanes. The passengers' constant fear and the uncomfortable living conditions they had to survive were all very well done. In addition there is a mystery to be pursued, a few suspicions deaths and a stowaway. Louise sets out to discover the murderer and almost bites of more than she can chew.

This is number seven in a series but it certainly can be read as a stand alone. It has tempted me to look out for book one and read the whole series.

A unique setting, a just twisty enough mystery, and a great character in Louise made this a very good read! I'd not read the earlier books in the series (my loss) but wasn't a problem as this is quite self contained. Louise is on a Liberty ship heading to London, where she's been assigned to the OSS office. There was a suicide on the ship's crossing to the US and now, oh wow there's a murder that is highly suspiciously and possibly related. That makes this a locked ship mystery! Woo hoo! You, like Louise, will identify who you THINK is the villain and then, well, it's not. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A satisfying read for fans of mysteries with unique historical settings. I'm curious what Louise will find in London!

It's first book I read in this series and I'm happy I requested it because I discovered a great series.
I loved the cast of characters, Louise above all, as it they are well written and fleshed out.
The atmosphere and well researched historical background are amazing and fascinating; the mystery is complex, full of twists and turns, a you are kept guessing till the end.
It was an enjoyable and entertaining read and I look forward to reading other books in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Severn House and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I love the Louise Pearlie mysteries ever since I read Louise’s Chance. Louise is a strong and intelligent character. I thought the mystery was very complex. The story was very fast-paced. Full review to come!

The preparations for the D-day invasion have begun. As a member of th OSS, Louise Pearlie is being transferred from Washington to London aboard the liberty ship Amelia Earhart. While she is excited to see London, she is aware of the dangers posed by u-boats. The ship is also carrying vehicles and munitions and its’ slow progress across the Atlantic makes it vulnerable to attack. What Louise did not anticipate was conducting a murder investigation.

Louise is traveling with a small group of passengers who are cared for by Grace, their stewardess. On a prior crossing from England to America, one of the passengers committed suicide. Several people on this crossing were also present on that occasion, including the widow. Rumors are now swirling about her possible involvement in what could have been murder. While Grace seems reluctant to gossip, it does not stop her from talking to Louise. When a murder occurs, Louise can not help but wonder if it is tied to the past.

Sarah Shaber’s description of life on a liberty ship allows the reader to experience the fear and discomfort that accompanied these voyages. These were ships that were not built for comfort, with limited facilities and few heated areas. With the murder staged as an accident, the officers have little time or incentive to investigate, leaving Louise to discover the truth. Shaber’s story is sure to appeal to fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Severn House for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my review.

I truly enjoyed this character and setting in this novel set during the war.
It was a fast paced interesting read that I truly enjoyed.
It is for fans Of Susan Ella McNeal
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book

Excellent addition to the Louise Pearlie series, featuring Louise, a government worker in Washington, DC, during WWII. In this story, Louise has made a bold move - she has accepted a position in the US government's office in London. To get there, she must endure two dangerous and uncomfortable weeks on a Liberty ship filled with ammunitions and supplies for the allied forces and part of a huge convoy of ships, sent together as protection against the very real threat of German submarine attacks. All of the action takes place aboard the ship, and Shaber, as always, has thoroughly researched the setting, culture, and details. In this story, too, are new characters, as Louise finds herself among complete strangers.
If you haven't read any of the Louise Pearlie books, I recommend starting with the first one, as Shaber takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the life of a woman finding her way as a single female worker in the tumultuous but opportunistic wartime capitol city. Each book gradually builds the character of Louise as she finds within herself unknown skills and desires, while giving the reader an unparalleled picture of a woman's everyday life in WWII Washington DC.

Louise Pearlie has been reassigned to London but must first safely cross the Atlantic on the SS Amelia Earhart. When someone dies on board under mysterious circumstances Louise decides to investigate. A great recommendation for fans of Margaret Maron, Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal.