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About the author
Sebastian Fitzek is one of Europe's most successful authors of psychological thrillers. His books have sold thirteen million copies, been translated into more than thirty-six languages and are the basis for international cinema and theatre adaptations. Sebastian Fitzek was the first German author to be awarded the European Prize for Criminal Literature. He lives with his family in Berlin.
Follow Sebastian on www.sebastianfitzek.com and @sebastianfitzek on Instagram.
Summary
Every year, on average 23 people disappear without a trace from cruise ships, presumed suicides or tragic accidents.
No one has ever come back.
Until now.
Five years ago police psychologist Martin Schwartz lost his wife and son. They were holidaying on a cruise ship when they simply vanished. A lacklustre investigation was unable to shed any light on what happened – murder-suicide was the coroner's verdict. It is a verdict that has haunted Martin ever since, blighting his life.
But now he has been contacted by an elderly woman, a writer, who claims to have information regarding their fate and wants him to come on board the Sultan of the Seas immediately.
She explains that his wife and son are not the only mother-and-child pair to have disappeared. Only a few months ago another mother and daughter also vanished. It appears there may be a serial killer on board.
But when the missing daughter reappears – carrying Martin's son's beloved teddy bear – it becomes apparent that the truth could be much, much worse...
Foreword
A high concept thriller from the author of The Package, international number one bestseller Sebastian Fitzek.
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PRAISE FOR SEBASTIAN FITZEK:
'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' Harlan Coben.
'Sebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed' Karin Slaughter.
'Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft' Chris Carter.
'Spine-chilling ... Masterful ... Brilliant' The Times.
'Dazzling' Sunday Times.
'Grimly atmospheric' Guardian.
'A breakneck ride' Big Issue.
