A Cruise to Nowhere: My Search for Amy Lynn Bradley

Gripping, suspenseful, and layered with insight, this is the first full account of the infamous disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley while onboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean--from the acclaimed author of True Crime Addict.

In March 1998, the Bradley family--Ron, Iva, and their children, Amy and Brad--boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas for a week-long Caribbean cruise. The trip was a chance to celebrate Ron's success at work and Amy's college graduation.

In the early hours of March 24, Amy Bradley--a pretty, athletic 23-year-old--returned to the family's stateroom with Brad after dancing at the ship's nightclub. Amy grabbed a blanket and went out to sleep on the balcony. A few hours later, her father awoke to find her gone. What happened to her remains a mystery.

Did Amy fall or jump into the water? Did she leave the boat voluntarily when it docked at Curaçao that morning? Was she smuggled off against her will and trafficked in one of the island's brothels? In a baffling case filled with false leads, rumors, and conflicting witness reports, the only certainty is that, nearly three decades later, the Bradleys are still looking for Amy.

Now, acclaimed investigative journalist James Renner provides the first definitive account of Amy's disappearance, enriched with his own personal narrative that explores themes of identity, loss, and the deeply human need to find meaning in tragedy.

With empathy and a keen eye, Renner interviews witnesses who speak on record for the first time, offering fascinating new theories, and explores a little-known side of Amy's life that may explain everything about her fate.

Author: James Renner
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 07/28/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.11h x 6.11w x 1.31d
ISBN: 9780806543352

About the Author
James Renner is an investigative journalist, podcaster, and critically acclaimed author of both nonfiction and fiction books, including True Crime Addict and The Man from Primrose Lane. Previously the host of Lake Erie's Coldest Cases on ID Discovery, he currently hosts the podcasts "The Philosophy of Crime" and "True Crime This Week." He is the Founder and Director of The Porchlight Project, a nonprofit that provides genetic genealogy for cold cases in Ohio. He lives in Akron with his wife and children and can be found online at Jamesrenner.com.