I'm not sure there is any series cozier than Murder, She Wrote both in TV form and in book form. My only issue with the books is there is no Angela Lansbury whose presence always makes things better. This is an incredibly long running series but an easy one to jump into - especially if you are familiar with the main characters.

As often happens with cozies in general and this series in particular the murder doesn't happen until almost halfway through the book. However, the author did a good job of building a sense of something being afoot throughout the first half. I also really enjoyed the Rear Window nod as most of Jessica's intel comes through her observations through her window and through interviews with her visitors.

I really enjoyed the way the story evolved and how Jessica dealt with being injured. There were a number of threads that developed through the story that had me really curious on how things were going to play out. There were a number of humorous moments - my favorite was when a character remarked that they always felt a bit safer when Jessica was away from Cabot Cove - as well as just a general cozy feel and fantastic characters.

I know I’ve said this before, but I love it when Murder She Wrote books are set in Cabot Cove. Murder She Wrote: Snowy with a Chance of Murder takes place in Cabot Cove because poor Jessica slides on some ice, becomes wheelchair bound, and misses the cruise she was ready to depart for!

Dr. Hazlitt, Seth to Jessica, gives her two options from which to choose; she can either go to a rehab center or have an in-home aide. Of course, she doesn’t like either option, but when she realizes that she really can’t do things on her own, she agrees to an in-home caregiver named Alice. I really liked Alice so much. She and Jessica got along so well, and Jessica gives her some advice on writing.

Jessica’s friends and neighbors ply her with food, and of course Seth arrives at several mealtimes. He always makes these books even more fun. These things really add to the cozy feeling. Snow and being by a warm fire, drinking tea do too. I just feel so cozy when I’m reading Murder She Wrote books, especially those in Cabot Cove. The regular characters make appearances, and if you haven’t read any of the books, you’ll be able to get to know them quickly. The addition of new characters makes the murders possible. We can’t have all of the regulars dying off! I was very intrigued by this murder mystery and had a difficult time figuring out who the culprit was!

I highly recommend Murder She Wrote: Snowy with a Chance of Murder for its page-turning plot, wonderful characters, cozy setting, and puzzling mystery! 5 huge stars!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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I was very happy with this new mystery in the Murder, She Wrote series! It captured and held my attention throughout with new and regular characters and engaging mysteries. There was humor, camaraderie, and much speculation around Jessica Fletcher’s kitchen table.

One misstep on her porch and steps prevented Jessica from being a keynote speaker on the Mystery Lovers Cruise. Instead, she went to the hospital, then was restricted to where her wild motorized wheelchair could take her. Both ankles and her right wrist were severely sprained. Dr. Seth Hazlitt gave her two choices: stay in a rehab facility, or get a home health aide. He recommended Alice Myers, one who has impressed him. Jessica, a private person, didn’t want a stranger living in her home, but at least she could be home.

Sheriff Mort Metzgar told Jessica about current local cases, neither of which required her assistance. Victor and his wife, Maria, owned a taco truck that did not yet have a customer base, so they were living in their truck. Victor was found murdered in their food truck, but Maria had not been seen. It was assumed, based on the location of his wounds, that the barely five-foot-tall Maria inflicted them since their loud disagreements were overheard by several people.

There is a shoplifter in Cabot Cove who has been caught on security cameras stealing a jacket, gloves, and food items, mostly bologna, earning him the nickname Bologna Kid. Just to stir the plot a bit, someone published a book by Dr. Seth Hazlett (incorrectly spelled) with a paper he published about thirty years earlier with Artificial Intelligence-selected clips from many internet sources. AI can be a gem in the right hands, but in the wrong hands, it could be harmful and fraudulent. Seth was concerned more for those who might try to use the obsolete information than for those who tried to make money from it.

The Swansons, who owned the home across the street from Jessica, were out of town for the winter. She became concerned when someone moved into it. She was concerned until she called Mrs. Swanson, who confirmed that their home had been leased for a short time through the local property management service. It is the same company Jessica contracted with to check her home and plants when she was out of town.

Being primarily homebound was a challenge for Jessica. She was horrified to realize that she was acting like a busybody by peeking out the window, with binoculars, at the man across the street. When he made snow sculptures that a neighbor called snow porn, something had to give. The man claimed he did these “artistic” shows around the country, so the mayor didn’t want him to stop, as the town could benefit from winter day tourists. Each of his sculptures was battered down, despite deputies being there around the clock. Then, after a heavy storm, the man was found dead in a pile of snow.

Each character was designed with a masterful hand, from the usual Cabot Cove friends and acquaintances to the strange artist and the Bologna Kid. I enjoyed Alice, the young home health aide who helped Jessica. Jessica began to mentor her in the basics of writing, for which Alice had a flare. Jessica came to genuinely care about Alice. From the crabby nonagenarian down the street to Seth Hazlitt, one of the kindest and most compassionate doctors and friends, this is a place where I enjoy visiting.

Jessica is detail oriented and more observant than most, but is currently limited to her motorized wheelchair. She was allowed to go into the home across the street, accompanied by the sheriff, and she took photos to send to the owners. With the information provided to her by the sheriff, several friends, and video footage of the shoplifter, she was able to assist in revealing the bad guys of every open crime, including Seth’s plagiarist.

The resolutions were stunning and complex, and I was sad for some of those involved. The addition of Barbara Early as an author of this series presents a seamless and solid voice for Jessica Fletcher, a perfect segue between Ms. Early and Ms. Terrie Farley Moran. Each author is an excellent writer for this series! I highly recommend this, and all of the Murder, She Wrote series!

Jessica Fletcher falls on icy steps and has to stay home to recuperate from her fall, with the help of home aide Alice. When a short term renter across the street starts building risque snow sculptures, the whole neighborhood is in an uproar ... culminating in a murder. Of course Jessica works to solve the mystery!

I wanted to read Murder, She Wrote: Snowy with a Chance of Murder because I love the Murder She Wrote TV series and the book series as well. I try to read all the books in this series as they come out. I was also intrigued by the description of this book, which mentioned Rear Window - one of my favorite movies.

I think this is my favorite Murder She Wrote book yet! The thing I love most in the books is Jessica's small town sleuthing in Cabot Cove. The books with travel are fun, but the Cabot Cove books are particular favorites of mine. It was interesting to see Jessica overcome the challenge of being homebound for so much of her sleuthing. I enjoyed following along as she solved the mystery. I loved seeing all the familiar Cabot Cove folks in this book - Seth, Mort, Maureen, Maeve. I also liked Jessica's assistant, Alice. I enjoyed their creative writing sessions together as Jessica mentored Alice.

The mystery aspect of this book was well paced, with several good suspects. I guessed the right suspect, which makes a mystery read even more fun.

I enthusiastically recommend Murder, She Wrote: Snowy with a Chance of Murder - and of course, the entire Murder She Wrote series - to other cozy mystery fans!

I've watched all the television series Murder, She Wrote, but I had never read one of the books, so I said "Why not?" and picked this one up. I was anxious to see if the books conveyed the charm of the series.

Description:
Jessica Fletcher has taken a nasty spill on the ice, leaving her in a wheelchair for several weeks. She tries to work on her latest manuscript but finds herself distracted by a new neighbor moving in across the street. There’s good reason for her to be distracted, because soon after unpacking his sparse belongings, Mr. Rymer is out in the front yard, building somewhat risqué ( naked) snow sculptures.

While Cabot Cove debates whether the sculptures are a protected form of art or a public display of lewdness, someone starts destroying them at night. Rymer doesn’t seem upset. He just makes new ones. No need to get the police involved over a little snow, he says. Especially when there’s plenty more of it and a blizzard in the forecast.

The morning after the storm, Jessica looks out the window to see a new sculpture across the street—and the body of Mr. Rymer half-buried in the snow. Can Jessica catch a cold-blooded killer from her chair by the window?

My Thoughts:
Well this book gave me the same feelings I got from watching the series. The town of Cabot Cove was charming and has some quirky characters. Jessica came across as a very smart, practical, friendly widow and the townspeople loved her. In this book she was leaving for a cruise but had an accident so she had to stay home, confined to a wheelchair for several weeks. Then, of course, a murder finds her and this one happened across the street from her house. Jessica can't resist investigating even though she's not very mobile. This was a delightful cozy mystery and anyone who enjoys cozies will like.

Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley through Netgalley for an advance copy.

When Jessica slips on the ice, her Caribbean get away turns into a stint at home in a wheelchair. But she still finds herself with a mystery to solve when a mysterious artist moves in across the street. His snow sculptures are drawing a crowd, but for the wrong reasons. Then a murder happens with potential ties to another case in town. Can Jessica figure out what is going on?

Those getting Rear Window vibes aren’t far from the setup, although Jessica still gets out quite a bit, which I was grateful for. While there is a lot happening here, I did find the pacing a bit uneven at times, but things come together wonderfully once the murder happens. I love how this book expertly captures the characters and community of Cabot Cove. Since that was the reason we loved those episodes so much, fans will love this aspect of things. With spring fast approaching, there is still time to enjoy some winter vibes with this fun book.

A new Jessica Fletcher! This time she falls on the step and is wheelchair bound in a snowstorm. Her interesting temporary neighbor creates a snowman that is mooning her, a guy from the taco truck gets murdered and her caretaker is sweet but has a secret. It's pure Murder She Wrote in a town we can't get enough of!
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I have read all of the Murder She Wrote books. I enjoyed this one. The plot was interesting and there were a few very possible suspects. There were also a few back stories that added to the mystery. I look forward to the next book.

Jessica Fletcher never disappoints. This latest offer finds Jessica housebound after a fall. The book offers content similar to watching the movie Rear Window with Jimmy Stewart. Lots of familiar characters and a few new ones provide a delightful experience. If love cozy mysteries you'll really enjoy this latest book.

Always fun to read a Murder, She Wrote book because, while each story is different, the characters are recognizable and like family. This one takes place entirely in Cabot Cove and so the regulars abounded. Having watched the television show, which is still in reruns to this day, the characters are easily pictured with my mind’s eye.

This is my first Jessica Fletcher book and I really enjoyed it! As a fan of the tv show, I thought Barbara Early captured Jessica Fletcher and friends perfectly! The mystery was suspenseful, the clues all there for the reader, and ended with a satisfying conclusion. Will love selling this mystery!

Wow - this was better than I thought it would. Everytime I see a Richard Castle Book, it's good and entertaining and gives me all the feels of nostalgia for the TV show and all of the Murder She Wrote books do that too but this one was AMAZING!! I can't wait for more books this whoever the ghost writer is doing these books.

Jessica takes a nasty spill on icy steps, necessitating a brief hospital stay and then home care nursing. Being wheelchair-bound for a few weeks becomes the least of Jessica's problems, however, as she begins to see the man who is renting her neighbor's house building ribald snow sculptures for all of Cabot Cove to see. Jessica has a front row seat to these creations from her front window, ala Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window.

The sculptures are destroyed each night, but the artist, Rhymer, doesn't seem to be too disturbed. When Mort and other members of Cabot Cove's sheriff's department aren't trying to solve the mystery of the decimated artworks, they are trying to locate a shoplifter they have nicknamed the "Bologna Kid," due to the thief's propensity for stealing deli meats.

The situation takes on a deadly note when Rhymer is found murdered. Who killed Rhymer and what does Jessica's likable but enigmatic home care nurse know, if anything, about either crime.

This is a well developed entry into this venerable series. Although the plot swerves into the fantasical a bit in the denouement, it is an entertaining read and a fun visit with Jessica and all of the Cabot Cove regulars.

Full Disclosure--NetGalley and the publisher provided me with a digital ARC of this book. This is my honest review.