Murder, She Wrote: Killing in a Koi Pond

Zusatztext Praise for Murder, She Wrote: Killing in a Koi Pond A deftly written mystery that pulled me in and never let up. Murder She Wrote has always been state-of-the-art fiction, but with Terrie Farley Moran on boardkapow! She really knows how to ratchet up a story. This tricky whodunit will grab you with its authenticity, quirky (but believable!) characters, and inventive plot.--Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author "Jessica Fletcher gets a bitter taste of Southern hospitality when her good friend's husband is found dead in his own koi pond. Terrie Farley Moran ably aids super sleuth Jessica in the latest edition of this long-running series. Two thumbs up!--Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Deletion "Keeping with the spirit of the peerless sleuth and much-loved mystery writer, Jessica Fletcher, Moran continues the series in this cleverly crafted whodunit. A delightfully charming cozy fare with a vivid setting, colorful characters and an enjoyable mystery is sure to satisfy fans."--Abby Collette, USA Today bestselling author of A Deadly Inside Scoop. Informationen zum Autor Jessica Fletcher is a bestselling mystery writer who has a knack for stumbling upon real-life mysteries in her various travels. Award-winning writer Terrie Farley Moran coauthors this bestselling series. Klappentext When a friend's husband dies while Jessica Fletcher is in town visiting, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation in this latest entry in the long-running USA Today bestselling series. After heading down to D.C. 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. Dolores has just married her third husband, Willis Nickens, a wealthy and cutthroat businessman, and they've moved into an opulent historic home with plenty of space for guests. The morning after she arrives, Jessica goes out for a morning walk on the grounds of the estate, only to discover Willis facedown in the koi pond. The police think it might be a freak accident, but Jessica isn't so sure. In her short time there, it had already become apparent that Willis wasn't interested in making friends. In her mind, the question isn't if Willis was murdered, but by whom. Leseprobe Chapter One As I carefully made my way down the steps from the business class car at the rear of the Amtrak train, Dolores Nickens stood on the station platform waving both arms, her gold bracelets flashing in the bright South Carolina sun. The instant I stepped onto the platform she grabbed me in a crushing hug. I'm sure she pressed out a few of the wrinkles my tan linen suit had collected on the long ride south from Washington, DC. "Jessica Fletcher! It's been far too long." She held me at arm's length and eyed me critically from the top of my head to the soles of my beige pumps. "My goodness, you never age!" When Dolores started to lean in again, I took two quick steps backward to save myself from another colossal squeeze and said, "I can't tell you how sorry I am to have missed your wedding. By the time I received my invitation, my nephew Grady had already asked me to babysit while he and Donna went on an anniversary cruise, although their son, Frank, objects strenuously to the term 'babysitting.' He claims to be quite grown up." "Ah, the young ones-if only they knew how fast the years go." Dolores tucked her hand into the crook of my arm. "He's like the proverbial weed, already as tall as my shoulder. Anyway, no matter what his parents call it, he and I have agreed that my official title is 'the adult in the house' whenever Grady and Donna are away." Dolores laughed. "That's so like you. Always quick w...

Praise for Murder, She Wrote: Killing in a Koi Pond

“A deftly written mystery that pulled me in and never let up. Murder She Wrote has always been state-of-the-art fiction, but with Terrie Farley Moran on board—kapow! She really knows how to ratchet up a story. This tricky whodunit will grab you with its authenticity, quirky (but believable!) characters, and inventive plot.”--Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author

"Jessica Fletcher gets a bitter taste of Southern hospitality when her good friend’s husband is found dead in his own koi pond. Terrie Farley Moran ably aids super sleuth Jessica in the latest edition of this long-running series. Two thumbs up!”--Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Deletion

"Keeping with the spirit of the peerless sleuth and much-loved mystery writer, Jessica Fletcher, Moran continues the series in this cleverly crafted whodunit. A delightfully charming cozy fare with a vivid setting, colorful characters and an enjoyable mystery is sure to satisfy fans."--Abby Collette, USA Today bestselling author of A Deadly Inside Scoop.

Autorentext

Jessica Fletcher is a bestselling mystery writer who has a knack for stumbling upon real-life mysteries in her various travels. Award-winning writer Terrie Farley Moran coauthors this bestselling series.

Klappentext

When a friend's husband dies while Jessica Fletcher is in town visiting, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation in this latest entry in the long-running USA Today bestselling series.

After heading down to D.C. 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. Dolores has just married her third husband, Willis Nickens, a wealthy and cutthroat businessman, and they've moved into an opulent historic home with plenty of space for guests.

The morning after she arrives, Jessica goes out for a morning walk on the grounds of the estate, only to discover Willis facedown in the koi pond. The police think it might be a freak accident, but Jessica isn't so sure. In her short time there, it had already become apparent that Willis wasn't interested in making friends. In her mind, the question isn't if Willis was murdered, but by whom.

Zusammenfassung
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.

Leseprobe

Chapter One

As I carefully made my way down the steps from the business class car at the rear of the Amtrak train, Dolores Nickens stood on the station platform waving both arms, her gold bracelets flashing in the bright South Carolina sun. The instant I stepped onto the platform she grabbed me in a crushing hug. I'm sure she pressed out a few of the wrinkles my tan linen suit had collected on the long ride south from Washington, DC.

"Jessica Fletcher! It's been far too long." She held me at arm's length and eyed me critically from the top of my head to the soles of my beige pumps. "My goodness, you never age!"

When Dolores started to lean in again, I took two qui…