The Stowaway: A Novel
Sep 2021 · St. Martin's Press
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From writer, producer, and actor best known as "Murr" on the hit television shows Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index, James S. Murray, and co-writer Darren Wearmouth, comes The Stowaway, a suspenseful masterpiece that leaves a cruise ship stranded at sea with a serial killer hiding aboard.
Two years ago, Maria Fontana, the head of the Psychology Department at Columbia University, sat on a jury for one of the most depraved cases ever to pass through the hallowed halls of City Hall. Wyatt Butler, an antique watch restorer and alleged serial killer, was portrayed in the courtroom as a brutal monster. But Maria had to make the tough choice. In good conscience, she couldn't convict him based purely on circumstantial evidence, and her deciding vote set Wyatt Butler free. The media soon outed her as the lone juror and her successful and quaint life was turned upside down. The victims of Wyatt's ritualistic killings never forgave her either.
Now, she and her family have decided to take a vacation to get away from everything: a two-week-long transatlantic cruise. Nothing, and nobody should be able to bother her there. With her two twins and her fiancé Steve, she is set to put the past behind her as soon as the ship leaves port. But when a passenger mysteriously disappears, Maria is left to wonder if maybe this was no coincidence. When another passenger is discovered brutally murdered in a similar way to Butler’s ritualistic MO, the ship goes on lockdown.
Maria, one of only twelve people in the world with intimate knowledge of the case, faces a perilous ticking clock. Is it a copycat? Or is she trapped on board with the bloodthirsty maniac she chose to set free?
Two years ago, Maria Fontana, the head of the Psychology Department at Columbia University, sat on a jury for one of the most depraved cases ever to pass through the hallowed halls of City Hall. Wyatt Butler, an antique watch restorer and alleged serial killer, was portrayed in the courtroom as a brutal monster. But Maria had to make the tough choice. In good conscience, she couldn't convict him based purely on circumstantial evidence, and her deciding vote set Wyatt Butler free. The media soon outed her as the lone juror and her successful and quaint life was turned upside down. The victims of Wyatt's ritualistic killings never forgave her either.
Now, she and her family have decided to take a vacation to get away from everything: a two-week-long transatlantic cruise. Nothing, and nobody should be able to bother her there. With her two twins and her fiancé Steve, she is set to put the past behind her as soon as the ship leaves port. But when a passenger mysteriously disappears, Maria is left to wonder if maybe this was no coincidence. When another passenger is discovered brutally murdered in a similar way to Butler’s ritualistic MO, the ship goes on lockdown.
Maria, one of only twelve people in the world with intimate knowledge of the case, faces a perilous ticking clock. Is it a copycat? Or is she trapped on board with the bloodthirsty maniac she chose to set free?
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Carvanz
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September 21, 2021
After Maria serves on the jury during the trial of a serial killer, she finds it impossible to return to her normal life. Hounded by the press and public alike, she makes a decision that will have deadly consequences. I really enjoyed this story. The characters were relatable if not deeply developed and the plotline was engaging. Nothing too surprising here but the journey to get to the end had me turning the pages. I was especially intrigued by the killer and what motivated them. This had a great pace to it with action and drama keeping me on the edge of my seat. I was pleasantly surprised at the non-cliffhanger ending that could be followed up with more of this heroine.
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Ellen White
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June 23, 2021
Sept 21 THE STOWAWAY James Murray St Martin Press..NG Maria having been called on a month long trial, now wondered how she could look at her children without the images, and to teach psychology when she felt own psychic seemed damaged. The jurors were now being threatened or worse, a book was written. Two years, and taking a two week vacation , the. nightmare of that trial seemed real once again. How can a ship be stranded, and murder is happening, the same or copy cat. An unusual plot that was well written a little gritty in parts intriguing and with Maria as the main character. and kept one interest. Given ARC cool for Net Galley and St Martin Press for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
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Carolyn Valdez
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September 22, 2021
I enjoyed this book and would love to read more stories by these authors. Even when I thought I had things figured out I would found out that I didn’t. This was a suspenseful and fast paced read.
About the author
JAMES S. MURRAY is a writer, executive producer, and actor, best known as “Murr” on the hit television show Impractical Jokers on truTV and The Misery Index on TBS. He is the owner of Impractical Productions, LLC and co-owner of Bad Woods Entertainment. He is the author of the international bestselling Awakened trilogy and the thriller Don’t Move. Originally from Staten Island, he now lives in Princeton, NJ with his wife Melyssa and dog Penny.
DARREN WEARMOUTH is the author of numerous international bestselling novels, including Awakened trilogy, First Activation, and Critical Dawn. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers Group and lives in Calgary, Alberta with his wife and daughter.
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