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.
"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.