The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea A Novel

By: C.L. Miller

Published by Atria Books, 2026-02-17

<b>“Freya and Aunt Carole, everyone’s favorite antique-hunting, mystery-solving duo, return in a sequel that somehow manages to be even more captivating than their first adventure” (Tom Ryan, <i>USA</i> <i>TODAY</i> bestselling author) as they are on the hunt for a dangerous criminal aboard a cruise ship. </b><br><br>When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum and a dead body is found nearby, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole of the Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency are called to investigate.<br> <br> 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 antique is also listed in Freya’s late mentor’s journals that detail unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could’ve imagined…<br> <br> Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn 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?<br><br>“An intriguingly complex locked-cruise-ship mystery filled with wonderful characters, murdery twists, humor, and fascinating antiquities details, Miller’s <i>The Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea</i><i> </i>is a page-turning delight from start to finish” (Celeste Connally, author of <i>Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord</i>).