The Midnight Tide promises glamour, luxury, and an escape from reality—until the lights go out, and murder steps aboard.

As cruise director of the Midnight Tide, Rose Dela Cruz is used to handling just about anything—extravagant parties, difficult passengers, even the occasional stormy sea. But when an unexpected blackout plunges the luxurious ship into darkness, Rose knows something is very wrong.

Moments later, a ringing phone shatters the uneasy silence. Meadow Dunn, a social media celebrity adored by millions, has been found dead in her suite. Now, Rose must unravel a twisted mystery, surrounded by hundreds of frightened passengers and a growing list of suspects—all trapped together at sea.

With Rex, her loyal and intuitive beagle, sniffing for clues, and Cole Hester, Head of Security, working tirelessly by her side, Rose peels back layers of deceit hidden behind picture-perfect smiles. But Meadow’s glamorous circle of friends seems oddly unaffected by tragedy, making Rose wonder if envy is the real motive—or if something even darker lurks behind their pretty faces.

As the Midnight Tide nears its next port, time ticks mercilessly forward. Rose must catch a killer determined to vanish into the crowd, or risk letting them slip away forever. The closer she comes to the truth, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. Can Rose unmask the killer before the ship docks, or will the shadows swallow the truth for good?

Piercing Shadows delivers a heart-racing, addictive mystery full of charming characters, sharp wit, and the kind of twisty secrets you can't wait to unravel.