Sports are right up Jordan's alley but the only thing she gets to write is a cooking column in the local paper. Thanks to Jordan's neighbors, the column is a big success. Jordan can't cook to save her life. When the opportunity comes up to be a judge at a cooking contest on a cruise, she can't turn down the opportunity. All her neighbors come along to help her and to enjoy the food.

One by one the contestants get hurt, fall ill and then one dies. Once again Jordan finds herself in the midst of an investigation at sea.

Peopled with usual quirky characters and unusual situations, Ms. Lipperman has another winner on her hands. Fans of comedic mystery should seek these out.