Customer Reviews

The Captain's Fund

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Well, I'm a guy, so the biggest mistake I think Ms. Harris makes is in allowing her novel to be billed as a Romance Mystery. A guy (myself included) reads that, and figures "chick book" right away. I found this not to be the case.

It takes only a short time for this book to grab hold of the reader, and by the time I was about half-way through, it became one of those books that I had to finish before I could get on with the rest of my life. The chapters are short enough to keep the book moving, and be concise, but not so short as to become confusing and annoying (yes, I'm talking about Tom Clancy here).

I recommend the book to anyone wanting a good easy-to-read mystery, with believable, likable characters, but not heavy on the "romance". Good work, Ms. Harris--I look forward to reading another.

Raina - Book was excellent! Kept my interest the whole time; I couldn't put it down. I have encouraged other people to read it as well. The story moves at a quick pace without lacking detail. I can't wait until "Smoldering" comes out!

Nathan and Jennifer Palmer are enjoying a romantic holiday on St. Maarten when they spot a drifting boat with no one on it. They swim to the boat and go on board, but find no registry or log. They do spot a small book. The Palmers are unaware that an evil person has watched them and that malevolent being believes they took something that belongs to him. He kills Nathan and hospitalizes Jennifer after beating them in an attempt to make them reveal where they hid what he wants.

Massachusetts State Police Officer Scott McKay is assigned to help the local police force. His old partner Rod Williams is on the island, grieving the loss of his wife and his father. M.C. Burke also happens to be at St. Maarten checking into a rumor that diamonds were being smuggled into his family jewelry store. These three people meet for the first time and a friendship forms as well as a collaboration to find the link between Nathan's murder and the diamonds.

THE CAPTAIN'S FUND is a romantic mystery that is fun to read. The glamour of St. Maarten is described in loving detail. The interesting mystery is complex enough to hold audience attention throughout the tale. Raina Wissing Harris proves she is a talented writer, especially when she describes the atmosphere of an American cop working in a foreign country. This touch adds credibility to a refreshing romantic suspense that is worth reading.

Harriet Klausner

If you're a traveler and you enjoy a fast-paced murder mystery with romance on the side, "The Captain's Fund" will satisfy! The plot is well-crafted and the characters believable. The author made the story come together without straining my credibility. The descriptions of St. Marteen are obviously first-hand and make that wonderful island come alive.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable book. I hope to see the characters in a sequel.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is fun and easy to read. The characters were interesting and believable, the story kept moving and held my interested. There were no slow or boring parts, I couldn't put the book down. I personally liked the fact is was in a local setting. I found myself cheering for the "good guys". A great murder mystery with lots of twists and turns. As a friend suggested it will make a great movie. Great for a vacation or business trip.

I read SMOLDERING first then The Captain's Fund. Truthfully, I liked SMOLDERING better. This book took a little longer to get into the story, but once I got past page 60, it really was non-stop. I like books that carry the same characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The author's attention to detail without becoming tedious made it an interesting read. The character's are well thought out and made me want to find out more about them. Raina Wissing Harris writes a quick paced story that keeps the pages turning and the heart hoping. I am looking forward to her next book.

I enjoyed the book...read it in 2 days! I like murder mysteries with romance thrown in and this book contained the mystery with the romance...and of course a twist. The characters were well developed and I found them interesting. I wanted to read on to find out what was going to happen to my favorite characters. I look forward to more books by Raina Harris.

I enjoyed the story the author created. She controlled the pace of the story from the beginning to the last page.

The Captain's Fund has a believeable plot, three-demensional characters and good description of St. Maarten.

If you like romance and suspense, try this book. I liked it.

Excellent and easy reading. The book flows well and the chapters are broken up nicely so you can read it over a period of time without getting lost or forgetting what you have read so far. The descriptions of the Island makes you want to go there and experience this mystery. Well done!