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  • Voyage of the Damned

  • By: Frances White
  • Narrated by: Nathan Foad
  • Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)

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Voyage of the Damned

By: Frances White
Narrated by: Nathan Foad
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Publisher's summary

THE TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE UK HAS COME TO NORTH AMERICA!

“Magical, murderous, romantic romp through a fantasy world as colorful as it is captivating.” Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of THE HURRICANE WARS

A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!

For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor’s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess’s Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.

All except one: Ganymedes Piscero—class clown, slacker and all-around disappointment.

When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him, Ganymedes’s odds of survival are slim.

But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret Blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia?

Or will the empire as he knows it fall?

©2024 Frances White (P)2024 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
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Interview: How Frances White’s magical gay murder mystery cruise novel became a viral sensation

'Getting into his mindset wasn't that difficult because he's quite similar to me like that.'
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  • 'Getting into his mindset wasn't that difficult because he's quite similar to me like that.'

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Twists and turns and I didn’t see that coming

Absolutely not what I expected. Part mystery, part self discovery; alternate funny and heartbreaking. I don’t think I’ve read anything quite like this before. So many twists and unexpected revelations, some I guessed correctly; others I got completely wrong. I will be thinking about this for a while yet.

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Fantastic Voyage

Frances White has created the most intriguing, multi-layered fantasy mystery I've ever encountered. Nathan Foad is brilliant in his narration. An absolute blast, highly recommend!

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An unusual murder mystery

Really enjoyed this one. A likable rogue all the characters hate has to find out who’s killing the passengers. My only minor criticism is that I wish the epilogue was longer. Otherwise a perfect book imo.

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What a fun ride!

I waited 8 long months for this book to be available where I am, and it did not disappoint! And, honestly, I think I understand the 'healing my inner child' thing way more now. I laughed, cried, and want more.

From the basic description of 'queer, fantasy, murder mystery', I knew it would basically be written for me, so I'm sure there's a bit of bias there. But I can't be the only one it speaks to, so I look forward to others finding it and loving it too.

I really liked the world it presented, and hope for more chances to flesh it out even more in other books. The little blurbs about characters at the beginning helped start things off before they were fleshed out later on.

The quirky first person narration was so much fun in the audiobook version. I know a few other reviews weren't sold on it in print, but I recommend giving listening a try before completely writing it off. Nathan Foad did such a great job with all the characters, and differing the narrator's inner and spoken thoughts so you now which was happening when. He was the reason I gave the audiobook a try before the print one. (Which I also got, but that's besides the point, lol.)

I figured out a couple of the twists, but the story still kept me wondering so I was never sure until the reveals if I was actually right. So the ride was still wrought and tense as I hoped certain characters would make it through to see the end.

TL;DR - I loved it, and if the description and buzzwords around it are of any interest to you, I can't recommend it enough. Both print and audiobook versions are great.

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Great narrator, fun mystery

loved the world. Great mystery with lots of layers and twists. narrator made it better.

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plot twists go crazy and I felt super emotionaly invested in the characters

so much foreshadowing and a very well strung plot, super cute gay romance obvi, British accent kinda gets me but I got over it. also love all the side characters. only one question, I don't remember cricket or whoever being addressed wth happened to the baby?????? anyway, great book and great read.

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Narrator is pure perfection!

A wonderful, original story, but what kept me captivated was the perfect combination of main character and narrator.

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phenomenal

Couldn't stop listening. Funny, dark, heart wrenching, hopeful, and just very real. The characters were so well fleshed out and ooze every flavor of humanity in all its best and worst aspects. You'll be hooked (relevant fish pun intended) from start to finish.

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cute story

fun! listen. witty cute story unique plotline. excellent combination if you like. murder, mystery and magic

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Best Book I've Read in Years

I absolutely loooooooved this book!!!!!!!! It has everything - humor, emotion, mystery, a plot that keeps you guessing & characters you can't help but fall in love with. It's a beautifully written story of love of acceptance- both of oneself & others. I laughed, I cried, I would adopt Grasshopper without hesitation & I don't even want children. Truly fantastic. Frances White does an amazing job of navigating difficult topics while still delivering a novel that made me laugh aloud enough times to be awkward when listening in public. Worth it. Nathan Foad's performance is a literal masterpiece. He is the perfect Dee & is absolutely the reason for the aforementioned laughing. 10/10 recommend this novel!!! I'm listening to it again immediately.

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