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Murder, She Wrote: Debonair in Death
by Jessica Fletcher, Terrie Farley Moran
Series: Murder She Wrote Mystery #54
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on November 2, 2021
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Pages: 288
Format: Kindle
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Also in this series: Murder, She Wrote: Killing in a Koi Pond, Murder, She Wrote: Death on the Emerald Isle, Murder, She Wrote: Fit for Murder, Murder Backstage
When a local art shop owner is murdered, Jessica Fletcher is surprised to once again be working alongside her old friend MI-6 agent Michael Haggerty to solve the case in the newest mystery in this USA Today bestselling series.
When Nelson Penzell, co-owner of a local art and treasure store in Cabot Cove, is murdered, the nail tech from Jessica Fletcher's favorite beauty parlor is the main suspect. After all, she's the one who ran out of the store screaming, covered in blood, and holding the murder weapon. Jessica is positive that despite the circumstances, Coreen can't possibly be guilty, and is determined to prove it.
When Michael Haggerty, handsome MI-6 agent and Jessica's old friend, is caught snooping around the victim’s home, it's quickly apparent to her that she was right. Nelson has always had a bit of a reputation for being a rake, but Haggerty is sure his sins go far beyond what anyone in town imagined. If she wants to clear Coreen's name, Jessica will have to work alongside Michael to find out who killed Nelson—and maybe help bust a crime ring in the process.
Debonair in Death by Terrie Farley Moran is like jumping into a Murder She Wrote episode. I loved it.
Will Jessica figure out who killed Nelson? And will she figure out who the smugglers are?
Jessica Fletcher
She doesn’t need an introduction. Jessica Fletcher is a mystery writer and sleuth. She is also friends with everyone in Cabot Cove. And if you were around in the 90s, then you watched Jessica solve numerous crimes in Cabot Cove and around the world on Murder She Wrote.
This Jessica is a bit more health-conscious. She was trying to eat properly and get in exercise in this installment. Dr. Seth Haslet is one of her best friends, and he is still into food. He tries to keep up with Jessica, but she is faster than he is. It felt like I was back in her kitchen with Seth, trying to steal an extra piece of the pie.
CoStars
Debonair in Death takes place in Cabot Cove. So the beauty shop ladies, Eve Simpson, Loretta, Coreen, are there. Mort the Sheriff, with Deputies Andy and Floyd, have roles too. I already mentioned Seth, but Michael Haggerty shows up chasing some international smugglers. It was like old home week.
The Mystery
Jessica works through the mysteries that interrupt her writing. We have a new man in town who is causing a ruckus with the local ladies until he is found dead. Then, Michael is there looking for the international smugglers, which he keeps talking Jessica into assisting with. All in all, I was kept guessing for most of it. I almost thought that Jessica missed a significant clue, but she didn’t and was able to wrap up everything nicely.
Five Stars
I enjoyed reading this book. I thought that someone was just writing down the television episodes, but Ms. Moran has come up with new mysteries for Jessica to solve. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Debonair in Death by Terrie Farley Moran, and therefore my rating is five stars. Check out the series if you have time.
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About Terrie Farley Moran
Terrie Farley Moran is the author of Murder She Wrote: Killing in a Koi Pond, the latest in the long-running Jessica Fletcher series, to be followed in autumn 2021 by Murder She Wrote: Debonair in Death. She has also written the beachside Read ‘Em and Eat cozy mystery series and is co-author of Laura Childs’ New Orleans scrapbooking mysteries. Her short stories have been published in numerous magazines and anthologies. Terrie is a recipient of both the Agatha and the Derringer awards.
Thank you for a terrific review! And I love the picture of all the covers! That is quite a gallery!