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Murder, She Wrote #12
Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch
Best-selling mystery author Jessica Fletcher is visiting a ranch out west. The owners, old friends Bonnie and Jim Cook, asked her to come and she said, "Yes!"
It's an adventure in the glorious outdoors of Colorado. But she gets caught in a fiendish plot when one of the guests is found stabbed to death. Soon after, the victim's wife is also discovered murdered in a gruesome fashion. Is it revenge? If so, for what?
With the police at a loss, and the rest of the guests on edge, Jessica decides to do some research into the past of some of them. This group had been less than cordial. What she discovers may help her crack the case...if it doesn't get her killed first!
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.
It's an adventure in the glorious outdoors of Colorado. But she gets caught in a fiendish plot when one of the guests is found stabbed to death. Soon after, the victim's wife is also discovered murdered in a gruesome fashion. Is it revenge? If so, for what?
With the police at a loss, and the rest of the guests on edge, Jessica decides to do some research into the past of some of them. This group had been less than cordial. What she discovers may help her crack the case...if it doesn't get her killed first!
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.
272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1999
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Jessica Fletcher
115 books1,060 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.
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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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September 28, 2025
4 Stars. Do you find 5 Star mysteries and thrillers jump off the page? To me, they're the easiest to rate. My criteria has always been, "If I had to re-read some I've already read, would this be on my 5 Star list?" Trying to fix a rating below that is more difficult. Unless they're terrible - that's easy too! That Powderhorn was not a 5 was instinctive - close but no cigar. Not enough potential in the characters? More diversions needed? I didn't feel the maximum in reading urgency, that's for sure. Yet this Canadian city boy really enjoyed the mountains and beauty of Colorado, and the activities - horseback riding, fishing, and cookouts. Jessica Fletcher even takes flying lessons and finds herself landing a Cessna solo when her co-pilot falls ill! Harrowing for both her and me. She arrives at Jim and Bonnie Cook's dude ranch near Gunnison, Colorado with Doc Hazlitt in tow. He invited himself. Most of the guests are a surly bunch, rude and stand-offish - they're the Morrison family led by matriarch Evelyn Morrison. There are also two late arrivals, Paul and Geraldine Molloy. When Paul's body is found near the riding path, trouble breaks out. It's not bad! (Mar2022/Se2025)
July 8, 2016
Stars: 3 / 5
Recommendation: If you want an easy and quick murder mystery pick it up and you will enjoy it.
Murder At The PowderHorn Ranch is the 12th installment in the series that Donald Bain had written based off of the Universal Television Series Murder, She Wrote and published in May of 1999 . The plot is set in Colorado on a ranch and ofcourse where there's Jessica there's bound to be a murder or two. :)
Jessica Fletcher and Dr. Seth Hazzlitt take up an offer from their long-time friends Jim and Bonnie Cook to spend a relaxing weekend at their ranch in Powderhorn Valley in Colorado. She wanted to get away for a break anyways. Other folks who were at the ranch the same week were the Morrison Family staying - Evelyn Morrison (the family matriarch), Craig Morrison (her older son), his wife Veronica Morrison, their kids Pauline Morrison and Godfrey Morrison, Chris Morrison (the younger song of Evelyn), his wife Marisa Morrison, Cousin Willy (unmarried cousin) and Robert Morrison (Evelyn's brother). There was a last minute addition, a couple on a driving tour of the Rocky Mountain - Paul Molloy and Geraldine Molloy. The Morrisons expressed displeasure about having another couple on the ranch but went on with everyone.
Following day on a return trip from their riding, one of the wranglers Crystal finds the dead body of Paul Molloy. Everyone is shocked and upset about a murder happening so close and assume it to be a drifter who had killed Paul. Jessica however has her own assumptions is confident that someone at the ranch could have had an opportunity to kill Paul. But what was the motive? Nobody seemed to know the couple. With Homicide Investigator Robert Pitura and Sherriff Murdie on the scene, Jessica offers her full support, theories and helps in investigating along - as always. While they are searching for a motive, who and how someone killed Paul, Geraldine goes missing and only to be found dead the following day.
Many questions keep coming back to Jessica's mind. Who would have killed both Paul and Geraldine? Was it one person or two? What was the motive? Was there a link between the Molloys and Morrisons? As the plot thickens so does the suspects and reasons. Read through to see how Jessica pushes through like a bull and aids the Sherriff and Investigator in solving the murder.
Like many of these books, I could gander a guess on who the killer was around 3/4th into the book. But what and how was something that I could find only at the end. Another easy murder mystery with no hidden surprises but medium twists that will leave you happy at the end.
Recommendation: If you want an easy and quick murder mystery pick it up and you will enjoy it.
Murder At The PowderHorn Ranch is the 12th installment in the series that Donald Bain had written based off of the Universal Television Series Murder, She Wrote and published in May of 1999 . The plot is set in Colorado on a ranch and ofcourse where there's Jessica there's bound to be a murder or two. :)
Jessica Fletcher and Dr. Seth Hazzlitt take up an offer from their long-time friends Jim and Bonnie Cook to spend a relaxing weekend at their ranch in Powderhorn Valley in Colorado. She wanted to get away for a break anyways. Other folks who were at the ranch the same week were the Morrison Family staying - Evelyn Morrison (the family matriarch), Craig Morrison (her older son), his wife Veronica Morrison, their kids Pauline Morrison and Godfrey Morrison, Chris Morrison (the younger song of Evelyn), his wife Marisa Morrison, Cousin Willy (unmarried cousin) and Robert Morrison (Evelyn's brother). There was a last minute addition, a couple on a driving tour of the Rocky Mountain - Paul Molloy and Geraldine Molloy. The Morrisons expressed displeasure about having another couple on the ranch but went on with everyone.
Following day on a return trip from their riding, one of the wranglers Crystal finds the dead body of Paul Molloy. Everyone is shocked and upset about a murder happening so close and assume it to be a drifter who had killed Paul. Jessica however has her own assumptions is confident that someone at the ranch could have had an opportunity to kill Paul. But what was the motive? Nobody seemed to know the couple. With Homicide Investigator Robert Pitura and Sherriff Murdie on the scene, Jessica offers her full support, theories and helps in investigating along - as always. While they are searching for a motive, who and how someone killed Paul, Geraldine goes missing and only to be found dead the following day.
Many questions keep coming back to Jessica's mind. Who would have killed both Paul and Geraldine? Was it one person or two? What was the motive? Was there a link between the Molloys and Morrisons? As the plot thickens so does the suspects and reasons. Read through to see how Jessica pushes through like a bull and aids the Sherriff and Investigator in solving the murder.
Like many of these books, I could gander a guess on who the killer was around 3/4th into the book. But what and how was something that I could find only at the end. Another easy murder mystery with no hidden surprises but medium twists that will leave you happy at the end.
May 23, 2025
This was a bunch of fun and I liked that Seth was there and in on the mystery solving.
March 17, 2020
This is another nice murder mystery. Or better, the murder itself wasn’t very mysterious, and the twists were nice but not shocking or surprising.
I liked the ranch setting and all the activities - it made me want to go on a similar holiday.
There is a very similar scene here as in another book - Jessica is out fishing in the middle of the river, and falls in the water. Not sure why the repetition of such a similar scene, as it adds very little to the story in this case.
After starting a rewatch of the TV series first episodes, I can see that Jessica here is way different and a bit too uptight - for example, in the books she never drinks alcohol and is almost disgusted at the idea, while in the series she would often get a glass of wine or a cocktail. I am not sure why the discrepancy in her personality, but I sure hope it will become less strident in the next instalments.
I liked the ranch setting and all the activities - it made me want to go on a similar holiday.
There is a very similar scene here as in another book - Jessica is out fishing in the middle of the river, and falls in the water. Not sure why the repetition of such a similar scene, as it adds very little to the story in this case.
After starting a rewatch of the TV series first episodes, I can see that Jessica here is way different and a bit too uptight - for example, in the books she never drinks alcohol and is almost disgusted at the idea, while in the series she would often get a glass of wine or a cocktail. I am not sure why the discrepancy in her personality, but I sure hope it will become less strident in the next instalments.
July 31, 2014
While visiting an old friend's ranch in Colorado, bestselling mystery author Jessica Fletcher is caught in a fiendish plot of revenge when one of the guests is found stabbed to death. Soon after, the victim's wife is also discovered murdered in a gruesome fashion. With the police at a loss, and the rest of the ranch guests on edge, Jessica decides to do some research into the past of some of the less than cordial guests. What she discovers may help her crack the case...if it doesn't get her killed first!
April 7, 2020
I loved it!
As with them all, so far. Don't like to write reviews so I haven't. The only minor thing I didn't like was that everywhere that the word that I assumed the word corner was to be was the word comer. Which I looked up to see if maybe it was a word used for corner. Maybe a regional thing, but the definition didn't seem to fit. I'm a stickler for those kinds of things. Have been seeing a lot of mistakes in books these days. Maybe too picky. Lol! But loved it, as usual!
As with them all, so far. Don't like to write reviews so I haven't. The only minor thing I didn't like was that everywhere that the word that I assumed the word corner was to be was the word comer. Which I looked up to see if maybe it was a word used for corner. Maybe a regional thing, but the definition didn't seem to fit. I'm a stickler for those kinds of things. Have been seeing a lot of mistakes in books these days. Maybe too picky. Lol! But loved it, as usual!
March 20, 2021
Jessica and Seth go to visit old friends who run a dude ranch called Powerhorn Ranch. This is a special week as one family rents out most of the ranch but have agreed to have others there this time. This family is not a very nice family, but they are original. In this one Jessica flies solo for the first time, Seth gets reaquainted with horses - but due to his girth - it's a BIG horse. Some interesting twists in this one and beauty of Colorodo. Only one issue - one of the characters did not seem right to me. This stopped it from being a 5.
February 11, 2018
I'm not a huge fan of camping, but I wouldn't mind staying in a cabin with the regular amenities. A fancy cabin. I've been riding a few times, but none I can clearly remember. There was a horse named Monty, and I was never thrown. And, of course, murder never crosses my mind when I want to go on vacation somewhere. But it seems to follow Jessica wherever she goes. That's the beauty of this series.
June 30, 2018
Two of my good Cabot Cove friends went on a vacation to Colorado and two people were murdered. (No that is not one of Jim Cook's bad jokes!) Jess and Seth find themselves involved in a murder investigation while visiting friends. The other guests on the ranch are self appointed important people and are the rudest people on earth. (Not the murder victims, darn). Jess sets out to catch the killer or killers and you know she gets the job done. A GREAT STORY!
May 15, 2017
Vacationing at her friends' guest ranch in Colorado, Jessica Fletcher becomes ensnared in murder once again when two guests are found dead on the grounds. Can she find the murderer and save her friends' reputation?
Although the end may not be a surprise, there's still plenty to enjoy in this mystery.
Although the end may not be a surprise, there's still plenty to enjoy in this mystery.
April 17, 2013
An interesting book and while there were several participants, at least it wasn't confusing!
January 5, 2019
Another good one, this time on a dude ranch. Seth really annoyed me in this book.
January 14, 2019
Love this series
March 4, 2019
These are starting to blend together.
Jessica takes a trip to see friends. Murder happens. Jessica solves murder. Set in Colorado, this one was a bit late in providing motive (or clues).
Jessica takes a trip to see friends. Murder happens. Jessica solves murder. Set in Colorado, this one was a bit late in providing motive (or clues).
May 25, 2019
Love love love the Murder She Wrote books! Another one read and ready to move on to the next one!
October 27, 2019
Murder she wrote
I enjoyed reading this one. I live be visiting different locales and getting caught up with old friends. I look forward to the next installment.
I enjoyed reading this one. I live be visiting different locales and getting caught up with old friends. I look forward to the next installment.
January 10, 2020
Nice easy read just like the tv show. 😀
April 26, 2020
A nice couple from Cabot Cove has made a new life for themselves running a Colorado dude ranch and after many invitations they get Jessica and Seth to come for a visit. The week set for their visit just happens to also be the week of the annual Morrison family retreat at that same ranch and once the Morrison clan arrives Jessica and Seth find themselves surrounded by an ill tempered, self centered and obnoxious bunch of spoiled rich people. Considering that there is always a murder when Jessica comes to town I found myself hoping that one of the family Morrison was going to be the victim but of course they say that only the good die young so I knew that I probably wouldn't get my wish.
Once the first body turns up the local authorities arrive on the scene and immediately ask Jessica for her help. From there the story takes the reader along with the famous mystery writer and her pudgy physician friend as they do a good bit of snooping while at the same time trying to enjoy some of the ranch activities. Along the way Jessica is startled while fishing by an apparent stalker, Seth takes a terrible spill from a horse and Jessica gets the scare of her life while flying with another guest in a small plane.
The scenery and atmosphere of rural Colorado is described in glowing detail as is the food served by the ranch's new chef. Seth worried about all of the weight he was going to gain from eating all of that great food and I think that I gained ten pounds just reading about it. The work of some of the ranch hands is also wonderfully described and the overall descriptions are so vivid that I could almost feel the cool morning air.
I must admit that I am partial to the books that feature Seth and his presence added a great deal to this book, or at least it did for me. On the other hand there were some important clues that were withheld from the reader that would have made the solution to the mystery clear long before it otherwise came into sharp focus. Unfortunately, even with the withheld clues this mystery was a bit on the predictable side and the end itself was a tad anticlimactic. As a matter of fact it becomes pretty obvious who is responsible for the murders (yes there is more than one) almost a hundred pages before the end of the book. Thankfully Seth was there to liven things up or the last third of the book might well have been a bit boring. With Seth in the picture though the story was fun right up to the end and as for me having fun is what reading these cozy mysteries is all about.
Once the first body turns up the local authorities arrive on the scene and immediately ask Jessica for her help. From there the story takes the reader along with the famous mystery writer and her pudgy physician friend as they do a good bit of snooping while at the same time trying to enjoy some of the ranch activities. Along the way Jessica is startled while fishing by an apparent stalker, Seth takes a terrible spill from a horse and Jessica gets the scare of her life while flying with another guest in a small plane.
The scenery and atmosphere of rural Colorado is described in glowing detail as is the food served by the ranch's new chef. Seth worried about all of the weight he was going to gain from eating all of that great food and I think that I gained ten pounds just reading about it. The work of some of the ranch hands is also wonderfully described and the overall descriptions are so vivid that I could almost feel the cool morning air.
I must admit that I am partial to the books that feature Seth and his presence added a great deal to this book, or at least it did for me. On the other hand there were some important clues that were withheld from the reader that would have made the solution to the mystery clear long before it otherwise came into sharp focus. Unfortunately, even with the withheld clues this mystery was a bit on the predictable side and the end itself was a tad anticlimactic. As a matter of fact it becomes pretty obvious who is responsible for the murders (yes there is more than one) almost a hundred pages before the end of the book. Thankfully Seth was there to liven things up or the last third of the book might well have been a bit boring. With Seth in the picture though the story was fun right up to the end and as for me having fun is what reading these cozy mysteries is all about.
May 31, 2024
Jessica and Seth are off for a week of horseriding and relaxation at the Powderhorn Ranch in Colorado. It's run by friends and former residents of Cabot Cove. Jessica doesn't want to go at first but quickly warms to the idea. The only thing that could throw a wrinkle into their vacation is the presence of the Morrison family that comes to the ranch annually. After some unexpected and late arrivals the mood darkens when someone ends up murdered. Jessica must help the police before the killer can escape.
I enjoyed the location and atmosphere of the ranch. It seems like a fun place to stay. Danger lurks around the corner and I like how the story played out.
I always enjoy it when Jessica's friends are involved so having Seth around was fun. I also liked the detective and how he dealt with the Morrow family. The Morrow family is a piece of work and I loved seeing them squirm.
I guessed one thing but not who the killer is or the motive. I wasn't completely satisfied with the outcome or overall murder, but I loved how Jessica confronted them. This is a short book and I wouldn't have minded things being dragged out a little longer, if only to get more time at the Powderhorn Ranch.
I enjoyed the location and atmosphere of the ranch. It seems like a fun place to stay. Danger lurks around the corner and I like how the story played out.
I always enjoy it when Jessica's friends are involved so having Seth around was fun. I also liked the detective and how he dealt with the Morrow family. The Morrow family is a piece of work and I loved seeing them squirm.
I guessed one thing but not who the killer is or the motive. I wasn't completely satisfied with the outcome or overall murder, but I loved how Jessica confronted them. This is a short book and I wouldn't have minded things being dragged out a little longer, if only to get more time at the Powderhorn Ranch.
July 23, 2014
Another entertaining read in this series. I always enjoy tagging along on Jessica's adventures, especially since she travels extensively and engages in such diverse, interesting activities.
The setting for this one--a dude ranch in Colorado owned by friends and former neighbours of hers in Cabot Cove--was idyllic and definitely somewhere I'd love to visit. But, not when Jessica Fletcher is there! Murder follows that woman everywhere she goes! :)
I love the relationship between Jessica and Seth Hazlitt. They share a touching bond of genuine friendship and camaraderie, although Seth can be a little overly protective at times and prone to trying to tell Jessica what she can and can't do. But, Jessica has a gentle but firm way of putting him in his place without a lot of fuss and acrimony. Despite their occasional clashing of wills, they always remain true friends.
The murder mystery itself wasn't totally mystifying or difficult to solve. It was pretty obvious early on who was the culprit and what his or her motive was. That being said, there were a few twists and turns and red herrings that kept it interesting.
The setting for this one--a dude ranch in Colorado owned by friends and former neighbours of hers in Cabot Cove--was idyllic and definitely somewhere I'd love to visit. But, not when Jessica Fletcher is there! Murder follows that woman everywhere she goes! :)
I love the relationship between Jessica and Seth Hazlitt. They share a touching bond of genuine friendship and camaraderie, although Seth can be a little overly protective at times and prone to trying to tell Jessica what she can and can't do. But, Jessica has a gentle but firm way of putting him in his place without a lot of fuss and acrimony. Despite their occasional clashing of wills, they always remain true friends.
The murder mystery itself wasn't totally mystifying or difficult to solve. It was pretty obvious early on who was the culprit and what his or her motive was. That being said, there were a few twists and turns and red herrings that kept it interesting.
February 9, 2012
This installment in the series based upon the "Murder, She Wrote" TV series finds our heroine on vacation at a dude ranch called the Powderhorn in Gunnison County Colorado. The guests at the ranch seem a bit amiss as the Morrison family who spend the week there & the surprise guests in the Paul & Geraldine Molloy who needed the week there for a break. When Paul turns up dead a mystery ensues that is a bit more of a challenge than usual for our sleuth & the local police. The story itself is pretty much run of the mill & doesn't offer than much in the way of surprises or unexpected twists & turns. We have our usual extra murder to further a plot & a near death experience or 2 for Jessica that all leads up to a relatively predictable ending. Just another average book in this series that continues on.
August 25, 2020
I enjoyed traveling from Maine to Colorado with Jessica. Having my favorite supporting character, Seth, along was an added bonus. It was also fun to read about the beginning of Jessica’s flying interest, she’s taking lessons at the start and having to land a plane in the middle. Jessica and Seth go out to the Powderhorn Ranch which is owned by previous Cabot Cove friends. They are there for a fun relaxing week. Of course whenever Jessica travels, there’s bound to be the occasional hiccup. This time it’s some murders, potential illegitimate children, a wild horse ride, crazy flight, and Doc becoming a patient. The description of the scenes, particular the ranch and the flying are great. Owner Jim has some great jokes. A truly fun, quick read.
June 20, 2021
I almost gave this one star, but I feel guilty dissing J.B. Fletcher. Donald Bain however? Oh, I can give him a piece of my mind. I get that these books are formulaic fun and not great works of literature, but honestly? The errors and inconsistencies drove me crazy. You introduce a character, then mix up his name, and then 2 pages later introduce the character again, for the "first" time. So frustrating! Or maybe that is an editing error. Regardless, it may seem like a petty detail, however, it definitely took away from my enjoyment of the book. I'm hoping the series tightens up a little.
July 27, 2021
This one was much better than the previous ones have been. A few different storylines going on but all tie into one another. Angela has her best friend Seth along on this adventure and it makes a good side kick.
Part of a series but you don’t have to read it in order, although you miss the relationships the characters form throughout the books.
Like all the ones before these don’t have any sexual references or language so I can recommend this to everyone wanting a good read.
Part of a series but you don’t have to read it in order, although you miss the relationships the characters form throughout the books.
Like all the ones before these don’t have any sexual references or language so I can recommend this to everyone wanting a good read.
March 26, 2015
Mystery writer Jessica Fletcher and Dr. Seth Hazlett visit old friend who own a dude ranch out west. Instead of a relaxing week of horseback riding and fishing, Jessica and Seth are involved in a murder investigation when one of the other guests is killed. Based on the popular tv series, Murder, She Wrote, so you know what to expect.
January 7, 2018
Jessica and Seth go on vacation to a friend's ranch in Colorado. One of the guests is murdered, and the investigation is on. A lot of characters to keep up with in this one, a bit difficult in the beginning . Some nice moments where we see Jessica flying a plane and fly fishing. Good plot, keeps you guessing til near the end. Read on my Kindle Fire.
June 23, 2013
I loved the location as Colorado is one of my favorite places. I actually figured this out about midway through so the clues were not that hard to follow despite a red herring thrown in. Always a bit of bubble gum for me!
December 19, 2015
Very good book. Had a hard time telling there various characters apart given similar last names and the fact there were quite a few of them that were visiting the ranch but it was interesting and right on target with the series.
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January 16, 2022Quick read. Easy to guess, though. Surely Jessica Fletcher would have figured it out sooner.
Jessica and Seth go to visit their friends’ ranch and ride horses...and help solve 2 murders that occur while they’re there. And Jessica is working on her pilot’s license, much to Seth’s chagrin.
Jessica and Seth go to visit their friends’ ranch and ride horses...and help solve 2 murders that occur while they’re there. And Jessica is working on her pilot’s license, much to Seth’s chagrin.
November 26, 2011
Really liked this one!
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