The SS Kingsford New Inverness Incident

A dead man boards a luxury starliner. Dr. Adrian Markham was convicted of treason, sentenced to transportation, and officially declared dead when the prison ship Custodian exploded moments after departure. Only one person knows the truth. A young stewardess whose broken shoe accidentally delayed him long enough to save his life. With the authorities convinced he perished in the disaster, Markham becomes an invisible man. The police have closed the case-but the Aurigan agents who stole his revolutionary invention know he survived, and they are determined to finish what the bomb began. Their destination is the colony world of New Inverness. Unfortunately for the conspirators, two entirely respectable tourists are making the same voyage. Retired accounts manager Cedric Pritchard and former procurement specialist Lionel Welles have embarked on yet another government-sponsored cultural tour. Armed with impeccable manners, an unwavering devotion to proper procedure, and exceptionally high standards regarding afternoon tea, they repeatedly-and quite unintentionally-disrupt a deadly espionage operation. As spies stalk the decks of the magnificent passenger liner SS Kingsford, mistaken identities, missing passengers, forged documents, and meticulously filed paperwork collide in a suspenseful adventure where quiet courage triumphs over ruthless ambition. Inspired by the classic British thrillers of the 1930s and 1940s, The SS Kingsford - New Inverness Incident combines Golden Age espionage, dry wit, futuristic adventure, and old-fashioned heroism in a story where civilization itself becomes the greatest weapon against tyranny. Perfect for readers who enjoy: - Classic British spy thrillers- Golden Age mysteries- Retro-futuristic science fiction- Space opera without dystopia- Alfred Hitchcock-style suspense- Intelligent humor- Gentleman heroes- Traditional adventure stories