Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Review: Without a Clue

Without a Clue Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson
My rating: πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’›

Without a clue is a difficult one for me to rate. I enjoyed it overall, and certain parts were intriguing and really pulled me in, especially trying to find the murderer, other times it felt a bit strange, almost a bit wacky and unbelievable.

The big reveal at the end I guessed from the start. There were a few hints which if you know what to look out for will give it away.

So yes, if you want a story which will really help you escape reality and give you a bit of a ride out of sanity, this book will be just that.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*


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About the book:


When a mystery writer mysteriously dies on a cruise filled with rabid fans, his protΓ©gΓ© (and personal assistant) teams up with a rugged cowboy and fellow writer to crack the case. One part Only Murders in the Building, one part Book Lovers, and a whole lot of laughs, Without a Clue will keep readers guessing and swooning until the very end.

If there's one thing Penelope Mae Dupont prizes most, it's her composure--her ability to stay calm in the face of stress. It's a vital trait in her job as a personal assistant to renowned mystery author Hugh Griffin. But when Pip organizes a book cruise featuring The Fabulous Seven--seven celebrated authors from different genres who have supported each other through thick and thin--her famed composure is in danger of sailing away. One boat, hundreds of devoted readers, and seven Big Personalities. What could possibly go wrong?

Disaster strikes when, on the second day of the cruise, Hugh is found murdered. And, in the face of gross incompetence by the on-board security force, Pip realizes she'll need to be the one to discover who did it. With the ship stranded in the middle of the Atlantic and no help on the horizon, it's up to her to unravel the mystery. Along with her friend Nash--a dreamy Western author who's just as rugged as the cowboys he writes about. As Pip's composure starts to sink faster than a leaky dinghy, Nash becomes her anchor in a storm of clues and red herrings.

With Nash at her side, Penelope dives into the murky depths of the mystery, navigating treacherous waters filled with unexpected twists and turns. No one, not even a desperately hopeful mystery sleuth named Pip, could anticipate the wild ride ahead. Whether she likes it or not, she is on the adventure of a lifetime . . . and maybe, just maybe, she'll find love along the way.

In this laugh-out-loud funny Clue-meets-Emily-Henry rom-com, Penelope Mae Dupont is about to find out that in the world of mystery and romance, you have to risk going overboard to find the truth.


About the author:


Bestselling author Melissa Ferguson lives in Tennessee, where she enjoys chasing her children and writing

romantic comedies full of humor and heart. Her favorite hobby is taking friends and acquaintances and turning them into characters in her books without their knowledge.


Connect with her (and prepare for the possibility of becoming her next character) at:

Instagram: @our_friendly_farmhouse

TikTok: @ourfriendlyfarmhouse

Website: https://melissaferguson.com/

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Review: Without a Clue

Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson My rating: πŸ’›πŸ’›πŸ’› Without a clue is a difficult one for me to rate. I enj...