Murder, She Wrote: Manhattans & Murder
by Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain
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Author: Donald Bain, Jessica FletcherEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-12-01
ISBN: 0451181425
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Signet
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- ISBN13: 9780451181428
- Condition: New
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Book Review: A little yuletide murder for Fletcher and friends!
Summary: 5 Stars
Christmas is just mere weeks away. However, as opposed to spending the winter holidays among friends in Cabot Cove, Jessica Fletcher finds herself whisked away to the hustle and bustle of New York City to promote her latest mystery novel. In between book signings, appearances on Larry King Live, various interviews, hearty meals at posh restaurants, and a little holiday shopping, Jessica is excited to not only get a bit of much-needed rest, but re-connect with her publisher, and close friend, Vaughan Buckley, and his wife Olga. When Jessica recognizes a sidewalk Santa as Waldo Morse, one of the most notorious ex-citizens of Cabot Cove, however, she realizes that things will not be as relaxing as she originally thought. Waldo was a part of a big-time drug ring years ago, before disappearing from Cabot Cove without a trace. But since recognizing Jessica, the sidewalk Saint Nick is interested in getting together and discussing the past. When Jessica shows up for their meeting the next day, however, she witnesses Santa get shot, and is shocked to see that the NYPD are dragging their feet in collecting evidence for the murder. Jessica knows that something isn't right, and, with the help of her friends, Seth Hazlitt and Morton Metzger, along with a budding Post journalist named Bobby Johnson, is now determined to solve the murder of Waldo, to ease both her mind, and the mind of his estranged wife and children, back in Cabot Cove. However, the deeper that Jessica digs into the case, the more she realizes how crooked the police force, and supposed friends, can be; and must now watch her back, before the killer decides to strike again, and provide her with a very silent night.
This is my second MURDER, SHE WROTE novel, but it certainly won't be my last. Donald Bain is an excellent writer, whose ability to transfer the character of Jessica Fletcher from the small screen to the fiction world is amazing. The dialogue within the tale is so close to that of the actual show, that you can literally hear the characters speaking their lines. Jessica, as always, is an enchating character, whose groomed and poised demeanor, along with her nose for news - and murder - is enjoyable to follow along with; while her navigation of the Big Apple is humorous, as she encounters a slew of bizarre characters who, oft-times, appear to have absolutely no conscience, and care about nothing but themselves. While Cabot Cove is very rarely featured in this particular installment, having the opportunity to witness both Seth and Mort make their way through F.A.O. Schwartz, along with a variety of other New York hot spots, more than makes up for it. The introduction of the sneaky sleuth/reporter, Bobby Johnson, is also enjoyable, as he plays off of Jessica's character marvelously. A little yuletide murder for Fletcher and friends!
Erika Sorocco
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