Murder, She Wrote: Brandy and Bullets
Jessica Fletcher must catch an artistic killer in this mystery in the USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series...
Cozy Cabot Cove, Maine, has a country luncheonette, but not much high culture. Mystery author Jessica Fletcher is the only writer in residence, but the renovation of the local Worrell mansion into an art colony may bring scores of artistic people to town. No one, however, expected a creative killer.
The posh retreat offers struggling aritsts a European spa, psychiatry, and even hypnotism. But soon the retreat begins to look like a health hazzard. A suicide attempt and a brutal murder quickly arouse the sheriff's attention—and Jessica's. And when an old friend mysteriously disappears, Jessica fears a twisted genius is at work writing a scenario for murder—putting Jessica's own life on the line.
Cozy Cabot Cove, Maine, has a country luncheonette, but not much high culture. Mystery author Jessica Fletcher is the only writer in residence, but the renovation of the local Worrell mansion into an art colony may bring scores of artistic people to town. No one, however, expected a creative killer.
The posh retreat offers struggling aritsts a European spa, psychiatry, and even hypnotism. But soon the retreat begins to look like a health hazzard. A suicide attempt and a brutal murder quickly arouse the sheriff's attention—and Jessica's. And when an old friend mysteriously disappears, Jessica fears a twisted genius is at work writing a scenario for murder—putting Jessica's own life on the line.
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The mystery on itself is so far-fetched, that I can only appreciate the fact the tv show was as crazy sometimes as the plot of this story. You just have to go with the flow I guess. The subplot with her friend Norman was - let's say- interesting and engaging.
I would not say that the end was satisfying at all, since you can see it coming from miles away.
I just regret that the inclusion of hypnosis as a plot device was not better introduced in the story. You could tell right away that her friend calling her to see his show in Boston, or wherever, was not a subtle hint on the writer's part.
The characters are forgettable, expect maybe for Dr. O'Neill. Always good to spend time with Seth and Mort though.
Some things don't make much sense, like : JB Fletcher was an english teacher, how could she act as a flustered engenue when asked to present a seminar? which she also did in the past, by the way.
Her tendancy to false modesty can also be tiresome sometimes, though charming in some weird way. What can I say ? Love me some JB Fletcher, so she can have a pass.
I would not say that the end was satisfying at all, since you can see it coming from miles away.
I just regret that the inclusion of hypnosis as a plot device was not better introduced in the story. You could tell right away that her friend calling her to see his show in Boston, or wherever, was not a subtle hint on the writer's part.
The characters are forgettable, expect maybe for Dr. O'Neill. Always good to spend time with Seth and Mort though.
Some things don't make much sense, like : JB Fletcher was an english teacher, how could she act as a flustered engenue when asked to present a seminar? which she also did in the past, by the way.
Her tendancy to false modesty can also be tiresome sometimes, though charming in some weird way. What can I say ? Love me some JB Fletcher, so she can have a pass.
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