Reviews

“A world of intrigue, suspense, sex and murder. A riveting legal mystery. I couldn’t stop reading.”

—James D. Zirin, author of The Mother Court

“Tightly written. Superb.”

—Gay Talese, bestselling author and journalist

“Who’d have thought that our favorite health and fitness master could not only teach us how to live but also write a novel? Not just a novel but a legal thriller. What a feat! It’s graceful and smart, full of beautiful descriptions of Maine waters, sailing lore and courtroom intricacies, with a clever plot twist which I won’t reveal. Remarkable, and kudos to Crowley!”

—Roxanna Robinson, award-winning author of Cost

“Told with wit, style, and cunning, The Practical Navigator is as fast-paced as it is unforgettable. Fun yet harrowing, this highly-readable thriller sets a direct course for the darkest recesses of the human heart.”

—Scott Lasser, author of Say Nice Things About Detroit

“A most original murder mystery. Set on racing yachts in Maine, it's a well-written tale involving Wall Street lawyers; Maine sheriffs; beautiful, smart women; plus dubious financiers and a great deal of sex. Who could resist it? Certainly not I.”

—Frances FitzGerald, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Fire in the Lake

“I went through it like a brush fire.”

—Hamilton Robinson, Jr.

“Some writers are known for their ability to tell a tale. Others, their way with words. But Chris Crowley is both. His use of language is as charming as it is syncopated and quirky. And his storytelling can only be described as page turning.”

—Bruce Turkel, brand consultant and bestselling author

“Crowley's writing is as addictively compelling as the obsessive sexuality at the heart of this beguiling blue-blood mystery.”

—Melissa Coleman, author of the memoir This Life Is in Your Hands