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Murder, She Wrote #16
Murder in a Minor Key
Jessica Fletcher has a writer's conference in New Orleans and can't resist staying an extra week for the annual jazz festival. In her short time there, she gets a chance to sample everything the city has to offer-- its delectable food, its wonderful music and, after all this is Murder She Wrote, its unique brand of murder and corruption!
Arts critic Wayne Copely is desperately searching for the fabled recordings of New Orleans jazz legend Little Red LeCoeur. But when he hears that his old friend Jessica Fletcher is in town, he's more than happy to take a break from work and give her an insider's view of the festival. Unfortunately, her jazz lesson and his search are tragically cut short when he turns up dead next to the grave of an old voodoo queen. And when the cops pass off the bizarre event as an "accidental death," it's up to Jessica to get to the bottom of it.
Librarian's note #1: there is an earlier MSW series by James Anderson and David Deutsch. Novelizations of TV episodes. The characters, settings, etc. have all been entered for the 4-volume original series: #1, The Murder of Sherlock Holmes (1985); #2, Hooray for Homicide (1985); #3, Lovers and Other Killers (1986); and #4, Murder in Two Acts (1986). But improvements welcome!
Librarian's note #2: the characters, settings, etc. have all been entered for the first 20 books in the current Jessica Fletcher / Donald Bain MSW series. They are #1, Gin & Daggers (1989) with a 2nd edition in (2000); #2, Manhattans & Murder (1994); #3, Rum & Razors (1995); #4, Brandy & Bullets (1995); #5, Martinis & Mayhem (1995); #6, A Deadly Judgment (1996); #7, A Palette for Murder (1996); #8, The Highland Fling Murders (1997); #9, Murder on the QE2 (1997); #10, Murder in Moscow (1998); #11, A Little Yuletide Murder (1998); #12, Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch (1999); #13, Knock 'Em Dead (1999); #14, Trick or Treachery (2000); #15, Blood on the Vine (2001); #16, Murder in a Minor Key (2001); #17, Provence - To Die For (2002); #18, You Bet Your Life (2002); #19, Majoring in Murder (2003), and #20, Destination Murder (2003). But improvements welcome! Needed - a librarian to give the same treatment for #21 and on.
Arts critic Wayne Copely is desperately searching for the fabled recordings of New Orleans jazz legend Little Red LeCoeur. But when he hears that his old friend Jessica Fletcher is in town, he's more than happy to take a break from work and give her an insider's view of the festival. Unfortunately, her jazz lesson and his search are tragically cut short when he turns up dead next to the grave of an old voodoo queen. And when the cops pass off the bizarre event as an "accidental death," it's up to Jessica to get to the bottom of it.
Librarian's note #1: there is an earlier MSW series by James Anderson and David Deutsch. Novelizations of TV episodes. The characters, settings, etc. have all been entered for the 4-volume original series: #1, The Murder of Sherlock Holmes (1985); #2, Hooray for Homicide (1985); #3, Lovers and Other Killers (1986); and #4, Murder in Two Acts (1986). But improvements welcome!
Librarian's note #2: the characters, settings, etc. have all been entered for the first 20 books in the current Jessica Fletcher / Donald Bain MSW series. They are #1, Gin & Daggers (1989) with a 2nd edition in (2000); #2, Manhattans & Murder (1994); #3, Rum & Razors (1995); #4, Brandy & Bullets (1995); #5, Martinis & Mayhem (1995); #6, A Deadly Judgment (1996); #7, A Palette for Murder (1996); #8, The Highland Fling Murders (1997); #9, Murder on the QE2 (1997); #10, Murder in Moscow (1998); #11, A Little Yuletide Murder (1998); #12, Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch (1999); #13, Knock 'Em Dead (1999); #14, Trick or Treachery (2000); #15, Blood on the Vine (2001); #16, Murder in a Minor Key (2001); #17, Provence - To Die For (2002); #18, You Bet Your Life (2002); #19, Majoring in Murder (2003), and #20, Destination Murder (2003). But improvements welcome! Needed - a librarian to give the same treatment for #21 and on.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2001
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Jessica Fletcher
115 books1,061 followersLibrarian’s note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Jessica Fletcher (born Jessica Beatrice MacGill, and writes under the initialed J.B. Fletcher) is a fictional character from the US television series Murder, She Wrote.
In keeping with the spirit of the TV show, a series of official original novels have been written by American ghostwriter Donald Bain and published by the New American Library. The author credit for the novels is shared with the fictitious "Jessica Fletcher." When the first novel in the series, Gin and Daggers, was published in 1989 it included several inaccuracies to the TV series including Jessica driving a car which she could not do as she never learned to drive. Due to fans pointing out the errors, the novel was republished in 2000 with most of the inaccuracies corrected.
Source: Wikipedia
Jessica Fletcher (born Jessica Beatrice MacGill, and writes under the initialed J.B. Fletcher) is a fictional character from the US television series Murder, She Wrote.
In keeping with the spirit of the TV show, a series of official original novels have been written by American ghostwriter Donald Bain and published by the New American Library. The author credit for the novels is shared with the fictitious "Jessica Fletcher." When the first novel in the series, Gin and Daggers, was published in 1989 it included several inaccuracies to the TV series including Jessica driving a car which she could not do as she never learned to drive. Due to fans pointing out the errors, the novel was republished in 2000 with most of the inaccuracies corrected.
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March 18, 2017
When Jessica Fletcher is in New Orleans for a writers’ conference, a friend of hers turns up dead, his body propped up against the tomb of an old voodoo queen. The death is ruled accidental, but Jessica feels that a murder has been committed and decides to investigate. I loved the New Orleans setting and the story really captured the feel of it—The French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Jazz Fest, Voodoo. A great cast with a memorable array of characters. Very atmospheric, thoroughly enjoyable, and entertaining.
September 28, 2025
4 Stars. Have you ever been to New Orleans? I have. I wish I could go back again. In this one, you'll taste the flavour of that Louisiana city with its all-night excitement, jazz, food, and more than a touch of Murder She Wrote danger. Swamps with snakes and gators, voodoo, and unsavoury two-legged creatures find the spot-light. Well-known author J.B. Fletcher is attending a writer's conference in the city and her friend, jazz aficionado Wayne Copely a lesser known author but a native of New Orleans, persuades her to stay an extra week for the annual jazz festival. He knows all the hot spots, and the characters like Little Red LeCoeur, the great jazz artist thought to have left a few valuable recordings before he passed, Blind Jack, a smooth trumpeter, and the very real person, Oliver Jones, a Canadian jazz pianist par excellence - who I've seen in Toronto! Unfortunately Copely is found dead from a rattlesnake bite before he and Jessica can complete their tour. When the Mayor declares it was accidental, our favourite writer becomes suspicious and begins her own dangerous investigation. It's a good one. (May2025/Se2025)
April 24, 2023
I think the whole book series is an obvious cash grab fan service for fans of the show and, you know what, I'm here for it. MSW was a childhood favorite and finding it after all these years gave comfort somehow so I'm a bit biased. Also, Angela Lansbury.
This is my first MSW novel and I'm glad it wasn't exactly what's on the TV show (I wasn't a fan of the episode that bears this title). It had the usual formula - a lot of red herrings, JB Fletcher being the wonderful despite being too perfect of a character, and the culprit . Not sure how accurate of a representation it is for life and culture of New Orleans but it did a good job of making me want to try the food there.
The story itself is okay. A few holes here and there, but I'd say it's pretty average (not too outrageous and elaborate, but not that boring). The campiness you'd expect from MSW is toned down a bit, which is expected as it is in a novel format.
This is my first MSW novel and I'm glad it wasn't exactly what's on the TV show (I wasn't a fan of the episode that bears this title). It had the usual formula - a lot of red herrings, JB Fletcher being the wonderful despite being too perfect of a character, and the culprit . Not sure how accurate of a representation it is for life and culture of New Orleans but it did a good job of making me want to try the food there.
The story itself is okay. A few holes here and there, but I'd say it's pretty average (not too outrageous and elaborate, but not that boring). The campiness you'd expect from MSW is toned down a bit, which is expected as it is in a novel format.
November 1, 2015
Murder in a Minor Key-Murder She Wrote is like the other books. You know what you're getting. The story and plot is fine. I won't go into the details because I don't want to give away anything--the blurb says it all. What I like most about it was the description of New Orleans--The flavor of the people, music and lifestyle. It also gives an insight of the religion of Voodoo. I also learned something about records and the first recordings on cylinders as they were called. The way it's written makes me want to visit New Orleans and really see how the true natives think and live. I'm thinking and believing that the author did some research and study of New Orleans's culture. What little I've heard of New Orleans, the descriptions seem correct.
The book was published in 2001, which made me realize just a few years later, New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. I wonder how much has changed with respect to the people's lifestyles and culture.
The book was published in 2001, which made me realize just a few years later, New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. I wonder how much has changed with respect to the people's lifestyles and culture.
December 21, 2019
For some reason, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I usually do the ones in this series. The writing was good and it was fun reading about New Orleans. But the story kind of drug along for me, and I found myself having to push through it much of the time.
March 16, 2023
Murder in a Minor Key is part of a large official series of books called Murder, She Wrote, all based on the TV show, "Murder, She Wrote," starring Angela Lansbury, whose fictional name was J.B. Fletcher, supposedly from Cabot Cove, Maine. A ghostwriter, Donald Bain, authored most of the lengthy series, including this one first published in 2001 by the New American Library. With that for background, I read this novel because for years I enjoyed the TV series, so this paperback series piqued my interest. In essence, Jessica (Angela) goes to New Orleans to attend a writer's conference and stays another week for the annual Jazz Festival. The story line that is arts critics Wayne Copely is searching for the long-lost recordings of Jazz legend Little Red LeCoeur. Copely takes Jessica on a tour of the city's remarkable sights, which are nicely described for readers, but later, he is killed. When the police decide the death is accidental, Jessica, of course, must investigate. I have written fiction myself, including what I call Mickey Mathews Mysteries. These "Murder, She Wrote" novels are what critics call "cozy" mysteries. It is a light, entertaining well-written book. If you like the TV series, you will probably like Murder in a Minor Key.
April 9, 2022
One of the slower readings in the series, but still enjoyable. If you watched the tv series, you know who dies and who did it It just takes the story to a deeper level in the book. A good read all in all;
September 18, 2022
i found the ending all over the place with her solving the murder. and was confused why it was titled what it is when she wrote a book with the same name in the story that was refrenced a lot
November 29, 2016
Stars: 4 / 5
Recommendation: If you want an easy and quick murder mystery pick it up and you will enjoy it. This time it adds more chills.
Murder In A Minor Key is the16th book in the Murder, She Wrote series by Donald Bain and fictional writer Jessica Fletcher based on the popular TV Show of the same name. The book was published in 2001. This time around the plot is set in New Orleans, LA.
Jessica Fletcher is in New Orleans promoting her latest murder mystery Murder In A Minor Key (yes, the title of this book and her book title in the plot are the same). A few weeks before Jessica arrives, a man named Elijah Williams was found murdered against the tomb of nineteenth century voodoo queen Marie Laveau in Crescent City. Eljah Williams had disappeared 15 years ago on a fishing trip with a popular politician, Virgil Franklin. Although the politician's mauled body was found, Elijah was never found until his body surfaced now. Jessica finds it interesting that the police is ruling it as accidental and nothing beyond.
She meets with her friend and music critic Wayne Copley during her stay in New Orleans. Wayne has been researching the life of Alphonse LeCoeur, known as Little Red who played trumpet around the same time as Buddy Bolden. He was also searching for the last recordings of these two folks together that he had left on wax cylinders. Jessica soon learns that there have been death threats against Wayne and he has not been taking them seriously. And then Wayne turns up dead at the exact same position and same place where Elijah Williams was found a few weeks before. Although the cops have not mentioned of any connection between the two murders and they don’t even think if Wayne was murdered, Jessica is confident that both the murders and the Virgil Franklin's death 15 years ago are all connected.
But how are they connected? Does it have anything to do with Little Red's last known recordings? Do they even exist? Why is someone trying desperately to hide those recordings? What is on them that will hurt someone now seriously? How are all these connected to Marie Laveau's grave? What does all this have to do with Voodoo? Had Wayne practiced the rituals with the wrong kind of folks? Why was Ileana Montalvo insistent on giving gris-gris to Jessica for protection? Is Jessica's life in danger too? As always Jessica butts her head with the NOPD to get some answers, specifically with Detective Chris Steppe and his partner P.O. Teddy Bailin.
People that Jessica considers could be suspects or involved with the murders or could aide her in solving - Julian Broadbent (an investigative reporter and author of four best-selling books based on true exposes that he had investigated on), Doris Burns (a historian and author), Charlie Gable (book editor of Lagniappe - a weekend entertainment in the Times-Picayune, the city's daily newspaper - and hosts regular Book Club Breakfasts where best-sellers are reviewed), Philippe Beaudin (Mayor Maurice Amadour's top aide), David Stewart (reporter for the Tulate student newspaper), Napolean Dubois (a street performer who comes to Mrs. Fletcher's rescue on occasion), Stanley and Stella (Street vendors who were avid fans of Little Red LeCoeur), Simon West (an antique store owner), Ileana Montalvo (one of the voodoo priests that Jessica meets along), Mayor Maurice Amadour and his wife Marguerite Amadour, Arrcher Levinson (Wayne's assistant) and Clarice Copley-Cruz (Wayne's sister).
A truly chilling mystery for such easy reads that we normally get from this series. It left me with a heart heavy and satisfied at the same time. But I must say the descriptive chapters about New Orleans could have been mellowed down a bit. Murder mystery involving unsolved murder case, voodoo practice, snakes and jazz legends - all tied neatly in a bow between the two covers of this book. Another wonderful mystery from the author and the series.
Spoiler Alerts:
1) Some of the places Jessica visits while in New Orleans:
a. Antoine's (More about the restaurant here: http://www.antoines.com/) is a French quarter restaurant since the 1840s.
b. Simon West's Antiques also called as Simon of New Orleans
2) Jessica meets a couple selling hats and other wares on the streets of New Orleans who called themselves Stanley and Stella. Stella jokes about their names being similar to the lead characters in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. I havent watch the movie based on the book or read the book. Something to add to my list.
3) Minnie Pearl was a famous country music singer-comic, who always wore hats with its price tag dangling. When she was referenced in the book I was surprised and had to lookup on her. Indeed she did that. How odd for one to do so.
4) P. D. James's first novel Cover Her Face is mentioned. Another adding to my list. :)
5) Jessica watches a movie titled Gaslight starring Ingrid Berman, Charles Boyer and Joseph Cotton. A classic I believe that I am adding to my list to watch. ;)
6) Grammatical Errors seen - "addiction" is spelled as "addition" on the last but one line on Pg. 117.
Recommendation: If you want an easy and quick murder mystery pick it up and you will enjoy it. This time it adds more chills.
Murder In A Minor Key is the16th book in the Murder, She Wrote series by Donald Bain and fictional writer Jessica Fletcher based on the popular TV Show of the same name. The book was published in 2001. This time around the plot is set in New Orleans, LA.
Jessica Fletcher is in New Orleans promoting her latest murder mystery Murder In A Minor Key (yes, the title of this book and her book title in the plot are the same). A few weeks before Jessica arrives, a man named Elijah Williams was found murdered against the tomb of nineteenth century voodoo queen Marie Laveau in Crescent City. Eljah Williams had disappeared 15 years ago on a fishing trip with a popular politician, Virgil Franklin. Although the politician's mauled body was found, Elijah was never found until his body surfaced now. Jessica finds it interesting that the police is ruling it as accidental and nothing beyond.
She meets with her friend and music critic Wayne Copley during her stay in New Orleans. Wayne has been researching the life of Alphonse LeCoeur, known as Little Red who played trumpet around the same time as Buddy Bolden. He was also searching for the last recordings of these two folks together that he had left on wax cylinders. Jessica soon learns that there have been death threats against Wayne and he has not been taking them seriously. And then Wayne turns up dead at the exact same position and same place where Elijah Williams was found a few weeks before. Although the cops have not mentioned of any connection between the two murders and they don’t even think if Wayne was murdered, Jessica is confident that both the murders and the Virgil Franklin's death 15 years ago are all connected.
But how are they connected? Does it have anything to do with Little Red's last known recordings? Do they even exist? Why is someone trying desperately to hide those recordings? What is on them that will hurt someone now seriously? How are all these connected to Marie Laveau's grave? What does all this have to do with Voodoo? Had Wayne practiced the rituals with the wrong kind of folks? Why was Ileana Montalvo insistent on giving gris-gris to Jessica for protection? Is Jessica's life in danger too? As always Jessica butts her head with the NOPD to get some answers, specifically with Detective Chris Steppe and his partner P.O. Teddy Bailin.
People that Jessica considers could be suspects or involved with the murders or could aide her in solving - Julian Broadbent (an investigative reporter and author of four best-selling books based on true exposes that he had investigated on), Doris Burns (a historian and author), Charlie Gable (book editor of Lagniappe - a weekend entertainment in the Times-Picayune, the city's daily newspaper - and hosts regular Book Club Breakfasts where best-sellers are reviewed), Philippe Beaudin (Mayor Maurice Amadour's top aide), David Stewart (reporter for the Tulate student newspaper), Napolean Dubois (a street performer who comes to Mrs. Fletcher's rescue on occasion), Stanley and Stella (Street vendors who were avid fans of Little Red LeCoeur), Simon West (an antique store owner), Ileana Montalvo (one of the voodoo priests that Jessica meets along), Mayor Maurice Amadour and his wife Marguerite Amadour, Arrcher Levinson (Wayne's assistant) and Clarice Copley-Cruz (Wayne's sister).
A truly chilling mystery for such easy reads that we normally get from this series. It left me with a heart heavy and satisfied at the same time. But I must say the descriptive chapters about New Orleans could have been mellowed down a bit. Murder mystery involving unsolved murder case, voodoo practice, snakes and jazz legends - all tied neatly in a bow between the two covers of this book. Another wonderful mystery from the author and the series.
Spoiler Alerts:
1) Some of the places Jessica visits while in New Orleans:
a. Antoine's (More about the restaurant here: http://www.antoines.com/) is a French quarter restaurant since the 1840s.
b. Simon West's Antiques also called as Simon of New Orleans
2) Jessica meets a couple selling hats and other wares on the streets of New Orleans who called themselves Stanley and Stella. Stella jokes about their names being similar to the lead characters in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. I havent watch the movie based on the book or read the book. Something to add to my list.
3) Minnie Pearl was a famous country music singer-comic, who always wore hats with its price tag dangling. When she was referenced in the book I was surprised and had to lookup on her. Indeed she did that. How odd for one to do so.
4) P. D. James's first novel Cover Her Face is mentioned. Another adding to my list. :)
5) Jessica watches a movie titled Gaslight starring Ingrid Berman, Charles Boyer and Joseph Cotton. A classic I believe that I am adding to my list to watch. ;)
6) Grammatical Errors seen - "addiction" is spelled as "addition" on the last but one line on Pg. 117.
August 22, 2025
Once again, Jessica travels to New Orleans, this time to promote her latest book but, of course, she gets caught up in a murder mystery. A relatively new acquaintance but quickly becoming a friend, Wayne Copley is one of the city’s foremost jazz aficionados. His untimely death becomes entangled in voodoo and politics and author Bain creates a good story along with a travelogue of the Big Easy.
March 31, 2025
Jessica Fletcher is in the big easy to promote her book. But while she is in New Orleans, she looks up a friend who introduced her to the world of Jazz, Wayne Copely. Together, the two attend the Jazz festival and sample culinary and auditory delights galore. When he doesn't show the next day at the appointed time Jessica gets a horrible feeling. A call to his apartment is answered by a strange man and she bolts over there to see what's wrong only to find out he was the death mentioned in the newspaper that morning. Found at a famous voodoo priestess' grave, wearing a gris-gris, and dead of a snakebite. Not believing the accidental death the police quickly conclude, she and a detective team up to find out what really happened.
September 26, 2020
Read for the 2020 N.E.W.T.s
HERBOLOGY: Puffapods - flowers on cover (ok they are on Jessica's shirt and very small but it stil counts)
Grade awarded: A
When I started reading the Murder, She Wrote books, it was a summer of many years ago (I reckon maybe 10? Maybe more?) and I got two books of the series from an Italian second-hand book shop. Of course my copies were in Italian, and so were the many other books in the series I got afterwards.
But what annoyed me to no end was that the publisher translated only some of the books, probably those that were better written or could interest the Italian readers.
Since I now read most of my books in English, I could finally tackle those that were never brought to Italy, and I admit some of the non-translated ones had a reason for staying in English only.
But this one I don't get.
Obviously, none of these is a literary masterpiece, but this one was one of the best of this series! It really was interesting, the mystery was enticing and the setting in New Orleans soooo lovely. Jessica tries many different dishes, shows us a lot about jazz, tells us about snakes, I even learned about wax cylinders.
I also had very little knowledge of voodoo and it was great to get to see a bit more of that (I hope the representation was good and accurate, not knowing much I can't judge if it was).
I was quite involved in the story. I was sad the killed person dies, and I was satisfied by the ending, which I had predicted yayy doesn't happen often! And of course the cosy element was so enjoyable too. There is something so satisfying in reading about Jessica having dinner in her room and then read on an armchair before going to bed at 9 and wake up at 6. Why do I like these small details so much?
I was worried I wouldn't like this but it ended up being one on the best so far.
HERBOLOGY: Puffapods - flowers on cover (ok they are on Jessica's shirt and very small but it stil counts)
Grade awarded: A
When I started reading the Murder, She Wrote books, it was a summer of many years ago (I reckon maybe 10? Maybe more?) and I got two books of the series from an Italian second-hand book shop. Of course my copies were in Italian, and so were the many other books in the series I got afterwards.
But what annoyed me to no end was that the publisher translated only some of the books, probably those that were better written or could interest the Italian readers.
Since I now read most of my books in English, I could finally tackle those that were never brought to Italy, and I admit some of the non-translated ones had a reason for staying in English only.
But this one I don't get.
Obviously, none of these is a literary masterpiece, but this one was one of the best of this series! It really was interesting, the mystery was enticing and the setting in New Orleans soooo lovely. Jessica tries many different dishes, shows us a lot about jazz, tells us about snakes, I even learned about wax cylinders.
I also had very little knowledge of voodoo and it was great to get to see a bit more of that (I hope the representation was good and accurate, not knowing much I can't judge if it was).
I was quite involved in the story. I was sad the killed person dies, and I was satisfied by the ending, which I had predicted yayy doesn't happen often! And of course the cosy element was so enjoyable too. There is something so satisfying in reading about Jessica having dinner in her room and then read on an armchair before going to bed at 9 and wake up at 6. Why do I like these small details so much?
I was worried I wouldn't like this but it ended up being one on the best so far.
December 31, 2024
The book adheres to the standard formula where Jessica Fletcher finds herself amidst murder and mayhem, but this time, the setting of New Orleans breathes some fresh life into the narrative.
The atmospheric backdrop of New Orleans is colorfully illustrated, touching on key elements like jazz, voodoo, and southern culture. It's nice to see these vibrant themes interwoven within the mystery, adding some unique scenery.
One interesting turn they attempted in this book was stepping away from the usual trope where a friend from Cabot Cove rushes to Jessica's side when danger looms. However, even with this slight deviation, the mystery as a whole still felt quite middle of the road.
“ Murder in a Minor Key" is a serviceable addition to the series. It's not revolutionary by any means, but it offers the comfort of familiar territory with the added addition of New Orleans charm.
The atmospheric backdrop of New Orleans is colorfully illustrated, touching on key elements like jazz, voodoo, and southern culture. It's nice to see these vibrant themes interwoven within the mystery, adding some unique scenery.
One interesting turn they attempted in this book was stepping away from the usual trope where a friend from Cabot Cove rushes to Jessica's side when danger looms. However, even with this slight deviation, the mystery as a whole still felt quite middle of the road.
“ Murder in a Minor Key" is a serviceable addition to the series. It's not revolutionary by any means, but it offers the comfort of familiar territory with the added addition of New Orleans charm.
March 27, 2017
You learn a lot about New Orleans in this story. Jessica Fletcher is invited to a writers’ conference in the Jazz city. She meets her friend, Wayne Copely, a New Orleans native and Jazz expert, who promises a personal tour of the city and the Jazz Festival. Jessica’s introduction into Jazz and voodoo also brings her to suspect murder. The story is especially fun if you are familiar with New Orleans.
August 13, 2019
When one of Jesssica's friends, a jazz critic searching for a little-known jazz musician's long-lost recordings, is found dead in New Orleans, it's declared an accident. But Jessica's not satisfied with that explanation and sets out to investigate on her own.
This book, as all of the MSW books, really evokes the flavor of the city it's set in. However, I could have done without the voodoo stuff. Not everyone in New Orleans is into voodoo, I promise.
This book, as all of the MSW books, really evokes the flavor of the city it's set in. However, I could have done without the voodoo stuff. Not everyone in New Orleans is into voodoo, I promise.
November 23, 2022
Murder in a Minor Key (Murder, She Wrote #16) by Donald Bain–proceeding along with my comfort reads because Murder, She Wrote reminds me of times I spent with my grandma. Here’s what I love about them and this all applies to number 16: strong sense of place (this time New Orleans) and despite a somewhat predictable formula, the mystery is always strong.
May 4, 2023
I didn’t have the murderer on my radar at all. Even though there were some clues. The book reminded me very much of one of the tv show episodes again. Maybe it is time to stop reading this series since it seems to follow the tv series more closely now and takes a bit too much inspiration instead of coming up with completely original ideas.
February 26, 2013
I love this series of books. They are easy reads with heart and are great at taking you to wherever Jessica is at. These aren't "thrillers" that get caught up in gruesome crimes with psycho killers, which is a good thing!
March 8, 2013
Even though the book is not set on Halloween, the setting of it is perfect for Halloween. I had a lot of fun reading it and the author does a great job including historical facts about New Orleans in the story.
October 24, 2015
Another great mystery. This one takes place in New Orleans during jazz festival. I learned about voodoo and jazz music. The book made me want to visit New Orleans on day and if you like murder she wrote this is a good read.
May 1, 2023
A murder mystery set in New Orleans with jazz, snakes, voodoo, and politics playing a part in the investigation that Jessica embarks upon instead of her planned book release tour and music festival vacation.
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October 8, 2023I don’t actually know if I can get past 90 pages. This might be worse than the Scrapbooking series. At least with the Scrapbooking series I can hate read while being entertained. This one is so damn difficult to get through. Where is the murder? When does that even come in??
December 11, 2014
I have enjoyed all the Jessica books.
December 20, 2015
Fun read. Interesting plots ( 2 of them) and characters. Liked the interweaving of New Orleans history of voodoo and jazz.
December 12, 2019
This was a pretty good one.
wrap up was good and
enjoyed the characters
wrap up was good and
enjoyed the characters
June 24, 2020
I felt it came together too quickly and out of the blue. Enjoyable read nonetheless.
May 24, 2022
This Vintage Murder, She Wrote took a little while to get going , but once id did, it delivered.
August 21, 2022
Excellent mystery story as well as a trip to New Orleans for me through Jessica’s adventures. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
March 4, 2024
I do believe this is one of the better Murder She Wrote installments. Plenty of suspects to choose from.A relaxing cozy mystery that I needed.
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