A very suspenseful story that left me in shock throughout the whole book is how I would describe the novel CRUISE written by Suzanne Vermeer. It was full of surprises that I did not see coming. How I love reading a book whose events I could not see unfold throughout the journey of the main character Heleen!

Vermeer's creativity really fed my mind's sense for suspense like no other. The story starts out with Helen van Rijnsburg having all the love one woman could for her husband, Frank who traveled frequently for his job. Living in the Netherlands, their marriage was a happy one and he made good money that provided a decent lifestyle. Though they did not and could not have children they learned to adapt to that loss living a fulfilling life. Then one day for an anniversary gift Frank proposed a Mediterranean Sea cruise vacation. After selling the idea to Heleen they take off on the ship Columbus to what was supposed to be a romantic trip. Things are perfect until overnight Frank does not come back from a walk. What had happened to him? How can a person end up missing on a ship out in the sea? Did he fall over? Over weeks and months of wondering and thinking the worst, just when she was about to count him off as never coming back she receives startling news, the news that will change her life forever. This news will keep her searching for answers, even if it meant going to unsafe areas to find out the truth.

Imagine that things are not what you thought they were. This story is definitely a favorite for me this year. No wonder Vermeer's novel is an International-Bestselling Thriller! Do not plan on putting CRUISE down until you read the last page.