Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
Dollycas's Thoughts
Jessica Fletcher is headed to Boston to give a talk at the Boston Public Library, and she invites her friend, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, to accompany her. He plans to catch up with some of his colleagues while he is there, and they both look forward to having dinner with PI Harry McGraw at Gilhooley's.
Harry has an interesting new case he thinks Seth can help him with, and Jessica agrees to help Gilhooley's bartender with an investigation Harry can't take on right now. Cookie is worried about his daughter Aileen's boyfriend and his true intentions. Before Jessica can even form a plan, Alieen shows up at the tavern, shaking and covered in blood. She states her boyfriend is dead. She found his body in his apartment and ran to her father for help. She soon finds herself the prime suspect in his murder and needs Jessica's help more than ever.
Every so often, Jessica Fletcher leaves Cabot Cove and travels to interesting places. This time, she and Seth visited Boston, where they stayed at the Revere Hotel Boston Common, and visited interesting places like the Boston Public Library, the Tea Party Museum, Bromer Booksellers, a comedy club, and even biked through the Public Garden. The author describes each place so thoroughly that she takes her readers on a virtual vacation.
I love the new people Jessica meets in each story. She and Seth hooked up with their own private cab driver. Mahmood was at their beck and call to take them anywhere they needed to go. He was fun and enjoyed tagging along on their adventures. Cookie is a great guy and a protective father. He would do anything for his daughter. Aileen thought she was in love, but her boyfriend was pretty sleezy. I was not surprised he was our victim. His demise brought some interesting characters into the story. The murder also brings Lieutenant Starkey back into Jessica's life.
As expected, the murder mystery was very well-plotted and written. The pacing was perfect. The blending of storylines flowed seamlessly. It's always intriguing to tag along as Jessica works through the clues using her connections and making new ones. It seemed each new clue and twist brought a new or different suspect into the limelight. I changed my mind too many times to count. I really enjoyed that Seth was Aileen's champion. As her doctor, he understood the shock she had and made sure her needs were met. Before any questioning was done or visitation of the crime scene happened, he took time to check her out and protect her well-being.
If you were a fan of the television show like I was, it is very easy to escape into the story and see the actors who played the characters, and hear the words in their voices.
Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston is another excellent addition to this long-running series. They are even more special because each one can be read as a standalone. If you have never read any books in this series, missed a few, or more than a few, you can grab this one and discover or rediscover a series that stands the test of time. Jessica Fletcher is a cozy mystery icon, and Ms. Farley is an expert in bringing her and all her friends to life. 61 books and still going strong! Book 62, Murder, She Wrote: The Body in the Trees, will be released December 2, 2025.
Jessica Fletcher is headed to Boston to give a talk at the Boston Public Library, and she invites her friend, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, to accompany her. He plans to catch up with some of his colleagues while he is there, and they both look forward to having dinner with PI Harry McGraw at Gilhooley's.
Harry has an interesting new case he thinks Seth can help him with, and Jessica agrees to help Gilhooley's bartender with an investigation Harry can't take on right now. Cookie is worried about his daughter Aileen's boyfriend and his true intentions. Before Jessica can even form a plan, Alieen shows up at the tavern, shaking and covered in blood. She states her boyfriend is dead. She found his body in his apartment and ran to her father for help. She soon finds herself the prime suspect in his murder and needs Jessica's help more than ever.
Every so often, Jessica Fletcher leaves Cabot Cove and travels to interesting places. This time, she and Seth visited Boston, where they stayed at the Revere Hotel Boston Common, and visited interesting places like the Boston Public Library, the Tea Party Museum, Bromer Booksellers, a comedy club, and even biked through the Public Garden. The author describes each place so thoroughly that she takes her readers on a virtual vacation.
I love the new people Jessica meets in each story. She and Seth hooked up with their own private cab driver. Mahmood was at their beck and call to take them anywhere they needed to go. He was fun and enjoyed tagging along on their adventures. Cookie is a great guy and a protective father. He would do anything for his daughter. Aileen thought she was in love, but her boyfriend was pretty sleezy. I was not surprised he was our victim. His demise brought some interesting characters into the story. The murder also brings Lieutenant Starkey back into Jessica's life.
As expected, the murder mystery was very well-plotted and written. The pacing was perfect. The blending of storylines flowed seamlessly. It's always intriguing to tag along as Jessica works through the clues using her connections and making new ones. It seemed each new clue and twist brought a new or different suspect into the limelight. I changed my mind too many times to count. I really enjoyed that Seth was Aileen's champion. As her doctor, he understood the shock she had and made sure her needs were met. Before any questioning was done or visitation of the crime scene happened, he took time to check her out and protect her well-being.
If you were a fan of the television show like I was, it is very easy to escape into the story and see the actors who played the characters, and hear the words in their voices.
Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston is another excellent addition to this long-running series. They are even more special because each one can be read as a standalone. If you have never read any books in this series, missed a few, or more than a few, you can grab this one and discover or rediscover a series that stands the test of time. Jessica Fletcher is a cozy mystery icon, and Ms. Farley is an expert in bringing her and all her friends to life. 61 books and still going strong! Book 62, Murder, She Wrote: The Body in the Trees, will be released December 2, 2025.
