Deze auteur staat bekend om zijn veelzijdigheid, waarbij hij met vaardigheid diverse genres en vertelstijlen verkent onder meerdere pseudoniemen. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door toegankelijke storytelling die lezers onderdompelt in het hart van het verhaal. Via zijn personages onderzoekt hij vaak de complexiteit van menselijke relaties en de dilemma's waarmee individuen worden geconfronteerd. Zijn schrijven wordt gewaardeerd om zijn vakmanschap en zijn vermogen om boeiende en memorabele verhalen te creëren.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, the story follows Jessica Fletcher as she extends her stay after a writer's conference to enjoy the annual Jazz Festival. Amidst the city's rich culture, including its renowned cuisine and lively music, she becomes entangled in a web of murder and corruption, showcasing the darker side of this enchanting locale.
"Jessica is delighted when her nephew Grady invites her to spend a few days with his family in an oceanside New York bungalow. She packs her bags and heads down to the city, ready to spend some quality time with Grady, his wife, Donna, and their young son, Frank. But the morning after Jessica's arrival, Donna finds her boss dead on a tennis court, and Jessica's dreams of a relaxing visit are quashed. Everyone in the small beachside community is a suspect, and the local authorities-headed by an old colleague of Cabot Cove sheriff Mort Metzger-have asked that no one leave town. Will Jessica be able find a killer and salvage the rest of her trip?"--
In the latest mystery in the USA Today bestselling series, Jessica Fletcher rings in the New Year with British aristocracy, but someone’s about to end the life of the party.… A VERY PROPER MURDER Jessica Fletcher and her friend Scotland Yard detective inspector George Sutherland are invited to attend a New Year’s Eve Ball at Castorbrook Castle, thanks to her British publisher. Shortly after arriving in the idyllic English countryside, Jessica discovers the body of a lady’s maid in the garden. While their host, Lord Norrance, his family, and party guests squabble over the tragic death in perfectly mannered, thoroughly British style, family relations are strained as old wounds are reopened and cutting remarks are freely handed out. As midnight beckons at the ball, the merriment crashes to a halt when Norrance falls ill and dies, apparently poisoned—and the number of suspects with a grudge against the lord of the manor sprouts like English ivy. Now it’s up to Jessica and George to find the killer—or killers—before another corpse welcomes in the New Year....
A trip to Northern Ireland becomes unexpectedly grim for Jessica Fletcher in this new entry in the USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series. Jessica Fletcher is quick to accept an invitation to replace a speaker who couldn’t attend a book festival in Belfast, Ireland. When her Cabot Cove neighbor Maeve O'Bannon hears about the trip, she asks Jessica to deliver some paintings to her family in the village of Bushmills. Happy to extend her travels and see more of the Irish countryside, Jessica agrees. The festival goes off without a hitch, and it seems like Jessica is in for a relaxing vacation. But then Maeve’s cousin Michael is discovered dead under suspicious circumstances. Jessica finds herself once again in the midst of a murder investigation, and she’ll have to dig into the O'Bannon family’s secrets to unmask the killer.
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.
In this installment of the Murder, She Wrote series, Jessica Fletcher finds herself embroiled in a high-stakes mystery involving a million-dollar prize. As she navigates through twists and turns, her keen observation skills and knack for deduction are put to the test. The plot unfolds in a captivating blend of suspense and intrigue, showcasing Jessica’s determination to uncover the truth amidst the chaos. Fans of the series will enjoy the familiar charm and clever storytelling as she tackles yet another perplexing case.
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.
Jessica Fletcher’s sunny beach vacation with her nephew’s family takes a dark turn in this installment in the USA Today bestselling series, now in paperback. Jessica is delighted when her nephew Grady invites her to spend a few days with his family in an oceanside New York bungalow. She packs her bags and heads down to the city, ready to spend some quality time with Grady; his wife, Donna; and their young son, Frank. But the morning after Jessica’s arrival, Donna finds her boss dead on a tennis court, and Jessica’s dreams of a relaxing visit are quashed. Everyone in the small beachside community is a suspect, and the local authorities—headed by an old colleague of Cabot Cove sheriff Mort Metzger—have asked that no one leave town. Will Jessica be able find a killer and salvage the rest of her trip?
Set aboard the luxurious Queen Elizabeth II, the story follows bestselling mystery writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher as she embarks on a speaking engagement. The excitement quickly turns to peril when a fellow lecturer is found murdered on the first night. With only four days to solve the crime, Jessica must navigate a web of intrigue and danger to uncover the killer before more lives are lost. The high-stakes atmosphere and the ocean liner's grandeur add to the tension of this thrilling mystery.
In this latest installment of the popular series, Jessica Fletcher finds herself entangled in a mystery involving a killer who has a penchant for administering lethal doses of bad medicine. As she navigates the twists and turns of the investigation, she must rely on her keen instincts and sharp wit to uncover the truth behind the crimes. With a blend of suspense and intrigue, the story promises to keep readers engaged as Jessica tackles yet another challenging case.