Without a clue A novel

Melissa Ferguson, 1985-

Book - 2026

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.

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Subjects
Genres
Christian fiction
Romance fiction
Detective and mystery fiction
Novels
Published
Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson 2026.
Language
English
Main Author
Melissa Ferguson, 1985- (author)
Item Description
Includes discussion questions.
Physical Description
318 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN
9780840716910
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Review by Library Journal Review

Penelope, the plucky and long-suffering assistant to famous mystery author Hugh Griffin, is hoping to have a fun work trip, running the inaugural book cruise for fans of the Magnificent Seven, a motley group of authors writing everything from historical fiction to thrillers. But soon after embarking, Griffin is found murdered. Now the group is in the middle of the Atlantic with a killer on the loose, and the ship's police don't seem up to snuff, so Penelope decides to lead an investigation of her own. Assisting Penelope is her favorite author, Nash, a writer of Westerns, with whom she has always felt a deep connection. Having recently broken up with her toxic ex, Penelope is finally able to explore her feelings for Nash, but can trust him? He's a suspect too, until they solve the mystery. VERDICT 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.--Migdalia Jimenez

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