Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder, She Wrote: A Killer Christmas by Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran! Today we are featuring a review of book number 59 in this long-running series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a Rafflecopter Giveaway for two print copies of our featured book (US Only). ENTER HERE!

Murder, She Wrote: A Killer Christmas
Cozy Mystery
59th in Series
Setting – Maine
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (October 8, 2024)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593640721
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593640722
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CRTW3Z9N

About the Book:

It’s Christmastime in Cabot Cove, but there’s more homicide than ho-ho-ho in the newest entry in the USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series.

Christmas is not an easy time to sell a house, but in Boston tycoon John Bragdon, Cabot Cove Realtor Eve Simpson has found a buyer for the old Jarvis homestead. Unfortunately, Eve gets a lump of coal in her stocking in the form of Kenny Jarvis, who has been missing for years and presumed dead but has now come back to stop his sister from selling their childhood home.

Eve presses on, organizing a welcome dinner for Bragdon and his wife, Marlene, to meet the leading citizens of the town, including Jessica Fletcher. Dinner is interrupted by an uninvited guest—not Santa but Kenny, who threateningly promises Marlene she will never live in his house.

When Marlene is found dead a few days later, Kenny is the natural suspect. But Jessica isn′t so sure he′s on the naughty list . . .

My Review:

Murder, She Wrote stories (both the TV show and the books) are my favorite comfort reads, and this latest entry (number 59!) was a festive five star read! If you’re looking for a mystery to put you in the holiday spirit, look no further. I also grabbed this one on audio from the library and it was a delight to my ears. 

What I love most about this series are the cozy descriptions of the settings – whether Jessica is traveling or staying home in Cabot Cove (like she is in this most recent entry), I find myself immersed by the strong sense of place. I adore the cozy details added in as well – such as when Jessica is working on her latest book or having a cup of tea. It all blends so seamlessly together. Cabot Cove’s holiday preparations were fun to be a part of. I loved that we got to experience both Thanksgiving and Christmas with Jessica and her friends.  The characters are well developed and their friendships with each other heartwarming. 

And of course I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the mystery. I love tagging along with Jessica as she discovers clues and pieces them together, just as she plots her mysteries. I just knew the first suspect wasn’t guilty, but I certainly didn’t guess the true culprit like Jessica did. Even if you’re not caught up on the series, these can be read as standalones and readers shouldn’t miss out on this treat! 

About the Author:

Along with Jessica Fletcher, Terrie Farley Moran co-writes the Murder She Wrote mystery series including  Murder, She Wrote: Killer on the Court. She is the author of the Read ‘Em and Eat cozy mystery series and also co-writes the Scrapbooking Mysteries with Laura Childs. Recipient of both the Agatha and the Derringer Awards, Moran has published numerous mystery short stories. The only thing Terrie enjoys more than wrangling mystery plots into submission is hanging out with any or all of her seven grandchildren.

Author Links: Webpage   Facebook 

Purchase Links: – Amazon – B&N – Kobo – Bookshop.org – PenguinRandomHouse – 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS:

• October 7 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT
• October 7 – Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• October 8 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
• October 8 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• October 9 – The Mystery of Writing – SPOTLIGHT
• October 9 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
• October 10 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
• October 10 – Diane Reviews Books – REVIEW
• October 11 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT
• October 12 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• October 12 – Cassidy’s Bookshelves – SPOTLIGHT
• October 12 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
• October 13 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
• October 13 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• October 14 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
• October 15 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
• October 15 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW
• October 16 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – SPOTLIGHT
• October 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
• October 17 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
• October 18 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
• October 19 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
• October 20 – Deal Sharing Aunt – SPOTLIGHT

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