Without a Clue

A Rom-Com, Cozy Mystery Book about Books

By: Melissa Ferguson

Narrated by: Karissa Vacker

"[This] fun romance has something for everyone: a large and vibrant cast of characters, a bookish storyline, a cozy locked-boat mystery, a slow-burn love story, comedic hijinks, and a dash of thrills." --Library Journal STARRED review

A laugh-out-loud rom-com wrapped in a whodunit, this high-seas adventure proves that sometimes the best love stories start with a little murder.

Penelope Mae Dupont has one superpower: keeping her cool. Which is essential when you're the personal assistant to renowned mystery author Hugh Griffin. But when Pip organizes a luxury book cruise featuring The Fabulous Seven--a glittering cast of seven bestselling authors known for both their brilliance and their drama--her trademark composure starts slipping. One boat. Seven egos. Hundreds of fans. What could possibly go wrong?

Well . . . murder, for starters.

On day two, Hugh is found dead--and the cruise security team proves to be utterly incompetent. Stranded in the middle of the Atlantic with no help in sight, Pip realizes if anyone's going to solve the case, it'll have to be her. And so, with her friend and ally Nash, the dreamy Western author who's just as rugged as the cowboys he writes about, she puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test.

As Pip and Nash navigate an ocean of secrets, shocking twists, and one too many red herrings, she'll have to decide whether she's meant to stay behind the scenes--or finally step into the spotlight . . . and maybe, just maybe, find love along the way.

In the world of mystery and love, sometimes you have to risk going overboard to find the truth.

Audio read by Karissa Vacker, narrator of The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year and When in Rome.

Critic reviews

'Ferguson's (THE PERFECT ROM-COM) fun romance has something for everyone: a large and vibrant cast of characters, a bookish storyline, a cozy locked-boat mystery, a slow-burn love story, comedic hijinks, and a dash of thrills.'

'It's no mystery why WITHOUT A CLUE is such a fun read--it's got a sweet friends-to-lovers romance, a heroine whose personal growth you'll be cheering on, and a murder mystery full of twists. I enjoyed every nautical mile.'

Clever

Entertaining as always, this author has created an interesting world with clever characters and plot twists... maybe it's another one that would make a good movie!

Different for Ferguson and I loved it!

I’m not typically a mystery reader but I’m an avid Melissa Ferguson reader. This book did not disappoint! A murder mystery without too much angst and a side of romance with great narration and clean content. What’s not to love?

Unexpected plot twist

I was expecting this book to entertaining, but predictable. It was entertaining, but definitely not predictable.

Wow! Great murder mystery!!

I loved this who dunnit murder mystery! On a cruise with 7 authors, Pip, their assistant, has the challenge to find the murderer! Along with Nash, one of the 7. What a cruise! It’s so good. Full of twists and turns and surprises! Amazing!

Light and fun mystery romcom!

This is a sweet story that is reminiscent of my favorite peppermint cinnamon tea. Refreshing and bright, with enough spice (NOT of the romantic type) to keep us on our toes. The characters are believable and well developed, the scene is unique and imaginative, and the plot is creative. While I suspected myself to have solved the mystery with a couple hours to go (I was right), I would not wish anything to be changed. This will be a story that I listen to over and over, and it would make a fun movie.