A murdered stowaway aboard a luxury cruise ship forces a reluctant detective to confront a deadly mystery. Patricia Fisher, the ship's detective, is known more for her ability to attract trouble than to solve it. When a body is discovered in the ship's lower decks, she must uncover the victim's identity and find the killer before the ship docks. The opulent setting of the cruise ship contrasts sharply with the dark underbelly of crime she is forced to navigate, all while trying to avoid becoming the next victim.

The premise sets up a classic whodunit aboard a confined, glamorous setting. The narrative likely focuses on Patricia Fisher's unconventional methods as she pieces together clues amidst the ship's passengers and crew. The genre suggests a fast-paced plot with escalating tension as the killer remains at large. Readers can expect a blend of mystery and perhaps some lighthearted moments derived from the protagonist's character.