The Murder She Wrote series of paperback mysteries is my favorite series to read. It began with author Donald Bain (who since passed) and Jon Land wrote a few. Now Terri Farley Moran is the newest author and she published Murder, She Wrote: Killing in a Koi Pond (Book 53 in the series). I could tell that the author was different as Jessica appeared a little more forceful/take charge, but perhaps it was the circumstances in the story. Two thirds of the way through I spotted a clue that helped me identify the killer, but it was subtle. I did enjoy the way she had Jessica Fletcher interact with the other characters, who really did come to life (all with their own hang-ups). And the use of the Harry McGraw detective character really helped bring the mystery to a conclusion. It was a very enjoyable book and I look forward to the next in the series.
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ABOUT THE BOOK When a friend’s husband dies while Jessica Fletcher is in town visiting, Jessica’s vacation turns into a murder investigation in this latest entry in the long-running USA Today bestselling series.
After traveling to Bethesda for a mystery writers’ conference, Jessica Fletcher decides she’s earned a vacation and takes a train to Columbia, South Carolina, to visit her old college friend Dolores, who has recently married her third husband, Willis Nickens, a wealthy and cutthroat businessman. They’ve moved into an opulent historic home with plenty of space for guests, and Jessica is ready for a week of shopping, gossiping, and relaxing at the grand estate.
But the morning after she arrives, Jessica discovers Willis facedown in the koi pond, and despite what the police think, she’s sure foul play is involved. She hadn’t known Willis long, but it’s clear to her that he didn’t concern himself with making friends. The question isn’t if her friend’s husband was murdered but by whom.
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