Book Review: A Vote for Murder

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

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Jessica Fletcher , Donald Bain
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Cozy   Woman Main Character
Series: Murder She Wrote # 22
NAL, Oct 2004, $19.95, 288 pp.

Jessica Fletcher of Cabot Cove, Maine is invited by her state’s junior senator Warren Nebel to attend a literary function sponsored by his wife Pat. Jessica accepts so that she can show support to Congress’ Literacy Program and because her friend Scotland Yard Inspector George Sutherland will be there too.

During Jessica’s first night in DC, she and George are invited to the senator’s mansion for dinner. As they are leaving, they find the body of Nebel’s Chief of Staff Nikki Farlow. The police act like an accident occurred until the coroner’s office reported the victim died by a blow to her head. Rumors sweep Washington that Nikki and Nebel were lovers and even his spouse thinks he killed his paramour because she was blackmailing him. Jessica believes that there is more to this homicide than the obvious simple solution; with George’s help, she begins her unique brand of inquiry.

Jessica Fletcher novels are always fun to read and her latest caper, MURDER SHE WROTE: A VOTE FOR MURDER is no exception. The mystery writer cum sleuth wins the respect of the lead detective on the case with her keen observations and astute conclusions that enable her to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Fans of the long running series will appreciate this fast-paced amateur sleuth tale starring a wonderful heroine.

Harriet Klausner

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