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

The next installment in the nationally bestselling The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder series finds antique hunter Freya Lockwood and Aunt Carole one again embarking on a journey to recover priceless antiques—this time on a Red Sea cruise.

Freya and Aunt Carole are back! After their successful solve at Coptham Manor, Freya and Carole return to late mentor Arthur Crockleford’s antique shop in Dedham Vale, but after receiving an invitation (and then suspicious disinvitation) from an antiques specialist cruise and a break-in and murder at a local maritime museum, Freya and Carole are back on the case!

The two catch up to their original cruise ship in Cyprus, for a route that will take them through the Suez Canal (with a stop in Egypt) to their eventual destination off the Red Sea in Jordan. The ship has an art gallery filled with stolen antiquities listed in Arthur’s journal. This time, Freya and Carole are on the hunt for a shadowy figure called “The Collector,” who traffics in stolen artifacts, and whom they believe to 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 before people begin disappearing from the ship? Or are they next?

C.L. Miller started working life as an editorial assistant for her mother, Judith Miller, on the Miller’s Antique Handbook and Price Guide and other antiquing guides. She lives in a medieval cottage in Dedham Vale, Suffolk, with her family.

ISBN: 9781668032404
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: February 18, 2025

“Freya and Aunt Carole, everyone’s favourite antique-hunting, mystery-solving duo, return in a sequel that somehow manages to be even more captivating than their first adventure. Rich with enigmatic artifacts and antiquities, full of intriguing characters with secrets to spare, and sparkling with all the charm of the classics of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea is a delightful, page-turning caper that invites readers to lose themselves in the twists and turns of this memorable voyage.”
— TOM RYAN, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Treasure Hunters Club“C. L. Miller does it again – clever, twisty, and enormously fun, The Antique Hunter’s Death on the Red Sea is the perfect second adventure for antique hunter Freya and her glamorous Aunt Carole. Expertly laid breadcrumbs take the reader on a deep-dive into the world of black-market antiques, with the perfect balance of action, international antique-hunting flair, and of course Aunt Carole’s signature wit.”
— KRISTEN PERRIN, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder“Come sail away with your new favorite investigative duo. But keep your wits about you because art, like life, can be deceptive and even dangerous. Will Freya and Carole figure out who the real collector is before it’s too late? It’s a delight to find out.”
— CATHERINE MACK, USA Today bestselling author of Every Time I Go On Vacation, Someone Dies“The perfect modern cozy. Great characters, great story, and you're always eager for the next one.”
— IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and CroissantsPraise for The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder“Irresistible, immersive, and completely unputdownable. Think Antiques Roadshow meets Miss Marple with a deliciously OTT cast of characters and twist after twist after twist.”
— ELLERY LLOYD, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Club“[A] pulse-pounding and laugh-out-loud mystery . . . Set in the surprisingly cutthroat, dangerous world of antiques, this novel has it all: a cast of suspicious and utterly entertaining characters, a relatable heroine and her plucky sidekick, and tension that builds chapter by chapter. . . . A fascinating read!”
— SAMANTHA M. BAILEY, USA Today and #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her“An utterly charming mystery rich with detail and thrumming with intrigue. C.L. Miller’s connection to the world of antiques shines through in her writing.”
— ROBYN HARDING, #1 bestselling author of The Drowning Woman“[A] fun, fascinating, and satisfying read in a giddy and compelling take on an old manor mystery . . . with two fantastic female leads who will deeply delight fans of Sue Grafton and Agatha Christie.”
— AMBER COWIE, internationally bestselling author of The Off Season and Last One Alive“A propulsive mystery, Miller’s stand-out debut is an all-consuming ride! Expertly paced with an indelible cast of characters . . . pure fun in book form. Fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie will be clamoring for book two! (I know I am!)”
— KATY HAYS, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters