The Scarab's Secret

Synopsis

Detective Miles Corbin sought a tranquil Mediterranean escape aboard the luxurious 'Azure Serenity,' but his vacation is abruptly derailed when a priceless ancient Egyptian scarab vanishes from the private collection of the enigmatic Silas Croft. Thrust back into his element, Corbin must navigate the opulent yet confined world of the cruise liner, where every passenger is a potential suspect and every shadow conceals a secret. As he delves into the theft, Corbin uncovers a web of deceit involving petty pilfering, a burgeoning romance between a charming historian and a ship’s crew member, and the unsettling reappearance of a figure from his own past. The investigation forces Corbin to question not only the motives of those around him but also the very nature of truth and perception, especially when the supposed victim of the crime may be far from innocent. With the ship’s reputation and countless secrets hanging in the balance, Corbin must race against time to unmask a cunning thief before the 'Azure Serenity' reaches its final port, or become another victim of the pervasive deception.