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It was a delight to read the latest Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston. Jessica Fletcher has been a favorite sleuth since I read one of the mysteries several years ago, and each new one is better than the one prior. The way Jessica observes her surroundings, the things that fascinate her, her calm demeanor, and her genuine interest in people are some of the qualities that made her an excellent teacher, bestselling author, and sleuth.

The characters are designed with excellence. I regularly learn something fascinating about them, such as Seth being a long-time Revolutionary War re-enactor of Major Prentiss at the annual Battle of Cabot Cove celebration in full uniform. Each person is described through realistic conversations and behaviors. It was a delight to see historical sites in Boston with Jessica and Seth, and his reaction to some of the statues. There was just enough of the past woven in to bring flavor to their sightseeing. I was happy to see Harry again, as he is just quirky enough to be a delight.

Jessica was invited to speak at the Boston Public Library. Seth Hazlitt, Cabot Cove’s favorite physician and Jessica’s long-time friend, is traveling with her. Jason Lancaster, a doctor and Seth’s friend from medical school, would give a lecture in Boston about the same time, so it made sense for them to travel together and see some of the sites they mutually appreciate. Jessica was also going to visit Harry, the PI who has helped Jessica with past cases. She has helped him also over the years; this time he needs her assistance.

The day Seth and Jessica arrived, they planned to meet Harry at his favorite pub, Gilhooley’s, for dinner. Jessica can already taste her favorite dish there, shepherd’s pie, and Harry is excited to tell them about his new client. Jessica introduced Cookie, the bartender, to Seth. Cookie introduced them to his daughter, Aileen and her boyfriend, Victor. He is very proud of Aileen, but doesn’t want Victor dating his daughter. Especially after Paddy, the noted loan shark in the area, came in and pulled Victor aside for a heated discussion.

Harry’s new case was to help Ali Sulaiman, the president of Cure All Pharmaceuticals. He was co-developing a new drug to slow the disease progress of dementia to improve lives of those afflicted with it. Someone threatened to release some dirt about his past that would affect his position and potentially the drug release. He paid the bribe to protect himself. The person contacted him again, claiming to have a copy of the drug’s formulation. Unless Sulaiman pays up again, they would release the proprietary information. Harry had to find the extortionist so they could end his harassment.

Harry had promised Cookie that he would look into Victor’s background. With his new investigation for Cure All Pharmaceuticals, he had not had time to do so, and asked for Jessica’s help. Cookie asked if Jessica would be willing to spend a little time with Aileen while she is in Boston. Both being teachers, the two ladies had much common ground, and Aileen was a big fan of Jessica’s writing. He is terribly worried about Aileen, as her boyfriend owed substantial money to the loan shark.

The evening Jessica came for dinner and to chat, Aileen was very late. She had stopped by Victor’s apartment on the way. He had not been answering his phone, and she wanted to leave a note for him. Instead, she found him on the floor, unconscious. While putting a pillow under his head, she found blood underneath him, realized he was dead, grabbed his coat to cover the blood on her clothing, and hurried to the pub.

The police were sent to Victor’s apartment. Lieutenant Starkey, who Cookie and Harry knew, wanted his officers to take Aileen to the station for questioning. With no evidence to the contrary found at Victor’s, she was considered the only person of interest in Victor’s murder.

I was completely stumped! I attempted to list suspects, and could see why the police focused on Aileen. Several people strongly disliked Victor, but had no motive to murder him. What a surprise to find out who did it and the motive to do so! Regarding the bribery, it was also shocking to learn who was trying to extort the president of the drug company. How Jessica, with help from Seth and Harry, solved the murder and extortion was brilliant, and I am looking forward to seeing Jessica again. I highly recommend this mystery, and others in the series, to those who appreciate the television series and those who enjoyed well-written cozy mysteries.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.


This is my first murder she wrote book and I am looking forward to reading more of the series. The book follows Jessica who is in Boston to give a lecture. The story is centered mostly around Aileen Cookie the bartenders daughter who turns up covered in blood (her boyfriends and becomes a suspect). Like every cozy mystery hilarity is included ,adorable and lovable characters and a whodunit. I got somewhat confused reading the book initially but when I was on track I really enjoyed it.

Actual rating:3.5

Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston is the 61st book in the Murder, She Wrote novel series featuring amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher.

I love the Murder, She Wrote novel tie-ins. This one was one of my favorites. Jessica is jet-setting once again. This time she's visiting Boston to give a lecture. She takes Dr. Seth with her and meets up with her old private investigator pal, Harry McGraw, at a Boston Bar called Gilhooley’s.

While Jessica and Harry are catching up, the daughter of the bartender comes running in, covered in blood. The daughter's no-good boyfriend is dead, and the daughter has failed to call the police, which makes her look rather guilty. The bartender asks Jessica to help solve the mystery so his daughter doesn't get blamed for a crime she didn't commit.

The tone of the characters is pitch perfect once again. Author Terrie Farley Moran nails Jessica's voice and does a nice job of breathing life into every familiar Cabot Cover character as well as the extras that populate the story.

The mystery was well done and not too easy to solve. There were a few good red herrings and twists to keep things exciting.

I always like when the books are set in Cabot Cove but this one was rather fun. I liked the Boston setting.

This is a great book for anyone who is a fan of the Murder, She Wrote television show.

I received an advanced reader copy of A Body in Boston from Net Galley and the publisher. This did not influence my voluntary review.

I am so greatful for the chance to review this copy this is one of my favorite series! I truly enjoyed this book especially the setting of Boston and all the talk of the town and historical details were very interesting. The plot line itself was also intriguing and gave so few details at the beginning that it kept you hooked. My only comment would be a few places seemed to drag a little and I was ready for the next interesting part. But the nostalgia alone of reading about the characters from the beloved show gives the greatest cozy vibes and makes me always want to read more. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this and can’t wait to read the next one!

A Body in Boston by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran has Jessica going to Boston, Massachusetts, to attend a library event with her friend Seth Haslett.

Will Jessica get involved in another mystery?

Jessica Fletcher
Jess is all ready for spring to arrive in Cabot Cove, Maine. She has been preparing her yard since the snow melted. However, she wasn't at all surprised to see an invitation in the mail from her librarian friend, Marshall Stryback. Jessica decides to go, especially since it was an invitation to hear herself talk. Seth decides to tag along. I love seeing Seth and Jessica's friendship blossom on the pages of a book, as it's always so much fun to read about their conversations. Jess tries so hard not to get caught up in a murder investigation, but it always seems to happen.

The one major thing that I love about Jessica Fletcher, which transfers quite well from being seen on TV to reading about on the page, is her desire to help friends or family get out of a sticky situation that comes with being involved in a police investigation.

The Mystery
Jessica is at Gilhooley's waiting with Cookie for his daughter, Aileen, to come in, so that Jessica can talk some sense into the young woman about her new boyfriend. Coincidentally, that's when Aileen comes in with her skirt covered in blood, and now Cookie has decided to ask Jessica for help with keeping Aileen from going into jail. Jessica, with Harry and Seth's help, solved the case. I must say that I had a feeling about who was responsible, and I was pleased to find out that I was right.

Five Stars
My rating for A Body in Boston by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran is five stars, and I highly recommend it. Ms. Moran does a fantastic job of making me feel like I'm watching an episode of Murder, She Wrote instead of reading a new installment while I'm trying to solve the case with Jessica. I felt so bad for Aileen and what her boyfriend made her feel, both while he was alive and after he was deceased. Ms. Moran had me guessing and writing down an ongoing list of our suspects to figure out who did it. Anyone who loved the television show should give the new books a chance, as they are fantastic. I enjoy guessing and/or figuring out who did what with Jessica.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Body in Boston by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran.

Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness

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This was such a fun mystery, set in a city near-and-dear to my heart: BOSTON 🧡💚

Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston is the 61st-installment of my all-time favorite Cozy Mystery series. It's hard to believe that I have read 50-books in this series I started as a kid. The longest commitment of my life -- LOL. To me, it's the epitome of what a Cozy Mystery should be.

After the passing of the original series author, Donald Bain, the series has been taken on by a few other talented authors. Of all of these, Terrie Farley Moran, the author of this book, has been my favorite. I feel like Farley Moran has successfully captured the original tone and characterizations, sticking with the classic format that works so well for long-time fans of the series. You know what you're getting when you pick up a MSW book and I appreciate that TFM hasn't tried to change that.

In this installment, Jessica gets invited to give a lecture at the Boston Public Library. Seeing she has time in her schedule, and already knowing she loves the city, Jessica accepts and begins to make travel arrangements. As luck would have it, her dear friend, Seth Hazlitt, the local doctor of Cabot Cove, is also planning a trip to Boston at the same time to see a friend, a fellow doctor. The two decide to travel together and make a full friends vaca out of it.

Once there, Jessica is quick to meet up with her other long-time friend, and roguish heartthrob, Harry McGraw. Harry is a PI, who has frequently used Jessica's astute brain to his advantage on his cases. Harry's latest client is the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, but his good friend, Cookie, the bartender at his favorite watering hole, is also pressing him to look into his daughter's boyfriend, Victor, who he can't stand.

What's a talented PI to do?

Before Harry and Jessica can get too involved in the Victor situation though, Cookie's daughter, Aileen, arrives at her father's bar, while Jessica is there waiting to speak to her, covered in blood. She claims to have just discovered Victor's dead body at his apartment. She fled, not knowing what to do, but now she's the BPDs number one suspect!

As friends of Cookie's, Jessica, Harry and Seth are all seriously invested in seeing Aileen's name cleared. They know the timid schoolteacher could never have killed someone in cold blood. Digging in and getting adventurous, the dynamic trio will not rest until they figure out who actually killed Victor. It's really too bad Jessica never gets a break, but with bodies dropping whenever she's around, her high-powered deductive skills are always in demand.

A Body in Boston was a really enjoyable mystery. Of course I adored the setting being in Boston, but I also just loved the level of intrigue and very stellar amateur sleuthing that went on within these pages. It was also so fun seeing Harry and Seth actually getting along for once instead of butting heads. They found a few things in common, and before you knew it, it was off to the races with an all new friendship.

Cookie and Aileen were equally well-developed characters, and I liked seeing a father-daughter relationship displayed in such a strong and positive way. I found the mystery itself, their relationship, and the lengths Cookie would go to for his daughter all quite believable. There were a couple details, or areas, that slowed down the pace a little, but overall, I feel like this is a fabulous installment to this long-running series.

Thank you to the publisher, Berkley, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I hope with my whole heart that Terrie Farley Moran continues to contribute to this series, because no one does it like she does!

This is a wonderful addition to the long-running series. If you are a fan of the TV show, you will most likely enjoy this book, as well as the others. While it is part of a series, they can be read as standalone novels. I love the show, so it is fun to "hear" some of the characters as I read.
The mystery is well plotted, and there are enough red herrings and twists to keep readers guessing throughout. I have visited Boston before, so I enjoyed references to the city, as well. I look forward to the next installment in the series.

Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

I was so excited when I received this book. I absolutely love Murder She Wrote series. I watched the TV show every day. I love Jessica Fletcher and Cabot Cove.

This book did not disappoint. I felt like I was transformed to Cabot Cove. I highly suggest suggest reading this.

I love the Murder, She Wrote book and TV series. They are perfect escapes – full of cozy details, interesting settings and a puzzling mystery that’s wrapped up neatly by the end.

Book 61 (!) does not disappoint. I enjoyed traveling to Boston with Jessica and her good buddy Seth. I loved seeing the sights through their eyes and that Jessica got to speak at the Boston Public Library.

The murder happens sooner in this book than others in the series, but I still felt like I got a chance to settle in with Jessica and her (and my) old friends before they took off for Boston. Jessica is always an admirable sleuth, making friends wherever she goes. This trait makes me wish I could dive into the pages of the book and travel with her. I enjoyed many of the side characters she met on her trip.

I followed the clues, but alas I am no Jessica as I did not solve this one ahead of time. It’s a well-plotted mystery with many red herrings.

As always, it’s lovely to see a long-time series continue on with such strength. I’ll always add a Murder, She Wrote to my reading stack and I’m so pleased that Terrie uses her writing talent to carry the banner!

Jessica Fletcher travels to Boston with her friend Seth Hazlitt. She is a guest lecturer at the Boston Public Library and he visits with an old friend in the medical field. While they are in Boston, they meet with local friends at a familiar pub. The bartender, Cookie, enlists Jessica's help to talk to his daughter Aileen about her ill-advised romance. Before Jessica can have that talk, Aileen finds her boyfriend dead - and she is the prime suspect. Jessica steps in to help solve the mystery.

I wanted to read Murder She Wrote: A Body in Boston because I love this series of books. (I love the TV series too - a comfort watch for me!). I look forward to each new book in the series and try to keep up with them.

This was a very good mystery. It starts at a leisurely pace, as Jessica and Seth explore Boston. I enjoyed their trip to the Boston Tea Party Museum and the little historical facts woven into the storytelling! Then the murder occurs and the mystery truly begins.

As always, the mystery aspect of the book is very well written, with several plausible suspects and Jessica doing smart sleuthing to solve the mystery. The Boston locale added an interesting setting for the story.

I recommend Murder She Wrote: A Body in Boston and the whole series for fans of cozy mysteries. This is one of my favorite series and I am sure other mystery readers will enjoy it as well!

MURDER, SHE WROTE: A BODY IN BOSTON
By Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran
The Sixty-First Murder, She Wrote Mystery

Jessica Fletcher is happy that she has time in her busy schedule to accept an invitation to go to Boston. Not only will she be speaking at a library function, she'll get to meet up with several old friends and get some sightseeing in too! She'll also have a travel companion as Seth is also headed to Boston for a medical lecture. Their happy reconnection with old friends is tainted, however, when Cookie's daughter Aileen rushes into the pub with bloodstained hands saying that her boyfriend is dead. Now Jessica, her PI friend Harry, and Seth will do what they can to provide the police suspects other than Aileen. The group soon learns that Aileen's young man was not so upstanding and there's more than one possible motive for murder. Will they find a killer in the midst of Boston while still managing to enjoy the sights of this historic town?

I feel the same joy as Jessica does when she meets up with Harry, Cookie, and her other Boston friends, as I consider Jess and Seth my old friends, though I know there'll be a murder whenever we get together while Jess may just suspect it! This sixty-first outing is an enjoyable mix of friendship, murder, and healthy dose of Boston tourism. I enjoyed visiting vicariously, seeing the statues of Tadeusz Kościuszko and the Marquis de Lafayette as well as the tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, though I say forget the kids-I want to throw the tea overboard! I like that Jessica and Seth managed to fit in fun time with their work and their investigation. I also appreciated how everything dovetailed seamlessly.

I enjoyed how Jessica quietly went about solving the mystery. She didn't even intend to solve it, just drum up more suspects, but solve it she did. While I liked seeing Jessica's old friends I really enjoyed meeting some new ones as well. I loved Mahmood and his take on Jessica's adventures in particular.

MURDER, SHE WROTE: A BODY IN BOSTON brings familiar characters to Beantown where pharmaceuticals, libraries, and murder combine to make an enjoyable mystery.

I loved this newest story with Jessica Fletcher. I always love when she goes to Boston and she is with Seth. I love how Seth really gets in to helping Harry. I enjoyed all the twists and turns as Jessica with the help of many friends helps save Aileen. I think that this has been one of my favorite Murder She Wrote stories because it moves fast and I did not want to put it down. I received a copy of the book and gave a fair and honest opinion.

Dollycas’s Thoughts

Jessica Fletcher is headed to Boston to give a talk at the Boston Public Library, and she invites her friend, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, to accompany her. He plans to catch up with some of his colleagues while he is there, and they both look forward to having dinner with PI Harry McGraw at Gilhooley’s.

Harry has an interesting new case he thinks Seth can help him with, and Jessica agrees to help Gilhooley’s bartender with an investigation Harry can’t take on right now. Cookie is worried about his daughter Aileen’s boyfriend and his true intentions. Before Jessica can even form a plan, Alieen shows up at the tavern, shaking and covered in blood. She states her boyfriend is dead. She found his body in his apartment and ran to her father for help. She soon finds herself the prime suspect in his murder and needs Jessica’s help more than ever.

Every so often, Jessica Fletcher leaves Cabot Cove and travels to interesting places. This time, she and Seth visited Boston, where they stayed at the Revere Hotel Boston Common, and visited interesting places like the Boston Public Library, the Tea Party Museum, Bromer Booksellers, a comedy club, and even biked through the Public Garden. The author describes each place so thoroughly that she takes her readers on a virtual vacation.

I love the new people Jessica meets in each story. She and Seth hooked up with their own private cab driver. Mahmood was at their beck and call to take them anywhere they needed to go. He was fun and enjoyed tagging along on their adventures. Cookie is a great guy and a protective father. He would do anything for his daughter. Aileen thought she was in love, but her boyfriend was pretty sleezy. I was not surprised he was our victim. His demise brought some interesting characters into the story. The murder also brings Lieutenant Starkey back into Jessica’s life.

As expected, the murder mystery was very well-plotted and written. The pacing was perfect. The blending of storylines flowed seamlessly. It’s always intriguing to tag along as Jessica works through the clues using her connections and making new ones. It seemed each new clue and twist brought a new or different suspect into the limelight. I changed my mind too many times to count. I really enjoyed that Seth was Aileen’s champion. As her doctor, he understood the shock she had and made sure her needs were met. Before any questioning was done or visitation of the crime scene happened, he took time to check her out and protect her well-being.

If you were a fan of the television show like I was, it is very easy to escape into the story and see the actors who played the characters, and hear the words in their voices.

Murder, She Wrote: A Body in Boston is another excellent addition to this long-running series. They are even more special because each one can be read as a standalone. If you have never read any books in this series, missed a few, or more than a few, you can grab this one and discover or rediscover a series that stands the test of time. Jessica Fletcher is a cozy mystery icon, and Ms. Farley is an expert in bringing her and all her friends to life. 61 books and still going strong! Book 62, Murder, She Wrote: The Body in the Trees, will be released December 2, 2025.

Another fun read in the Jessica Fletcher series. This time the action takes place in Boston and there is even a little history thrown in with the mystery. It was good to see her old friend Harry McGraw back in the midst of everything.

A Body in Boston is the latest cozy mystery series based on the popular television series featuring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher. The characters here speak and act just like their television counterparts. Even down to Doctor Seth’s Maine Ayuhs. Other familiar people appear too like noir detective Harry McGraw.

There are two mysteries within the plot. Harry involves Seth in a new medical drug blackmail case he is working on. Jessica is called on to protect a young woman by finding the real killer of her boyfriend. For one of the mysteries, the chance to use your armchair detective skills is limited by the discovery of the motive only after the killer reveal. The other mystery is relatively easy to solve.

However, A Body in Boston provides other benefits to the reader. It acts as a great travelogue to the Boston area. It has visits to the famous Boston Library, a real tea party reenactment, an Irish pub, and even a high tea in a Tea Room. Plus, it is always fun to hang out with the Murder She Wrote gang.

Overall, A Body in Boston is a good addition to the long running cozy mystery series, especially for fans of the show. 4 stars!

Thanks to Great Escapes Book Tours, NetGalley and Berkley for providing me with an advanced review copy.

I love the Murder, She Wrote TV show (it’s still one of my ‘comfort watches’) and the books that are based on it, but I usually stick to the books that are set in Cabot Cove (because that was always my favorite part of MSW). However, I couldn’t pass up A Body in Boston when I discovered it featured my second-favorite side character from the TV show – Harry McGraw (the first being Seth Hazlitt who, to my delight, also factors prominently in this story. As I’ve come to expect from this author, she perfectly captured the personalities, quirks, and ‘voices’ of these characters, making me feel as though I were watching a brand new episode on TV as I read. I loved the banter between Jessica, Harry, and Seth, and I absolutely adored the unlikely partnership the latter two make in this story. Definitely made me smile!

The murder mystery in A Body in Boston involves a dead boyfriend, the girlfriend who finds the body, and her doting father (aka Cookie from Gilhooley’s) who already suspected the boyfriend was sketchy and had just asked Jessica to look into him. Along with this, there’s Harry’s case that he’s already looking into – and ropes Seth into as well (so fun!). Moran always weaves an intriguing mystery and this is no exception, with a bevy of plausible suspects and Jessica’s smart sleuthing that keeps us invested in putting all the clues together & sorting them from the red herrings.

Bottom Line: In Murder She Wrote: A Body in Boston, Terrie Farley Moran once more does a fabulous job of bringing these beloved characters and the spirit of the TV show to life, and I could ‘hear’ their voices in my head the whole time. The murder mystery is well-plotted with clever misdirections and red herrings, and I loved how Moran worked in Jessica’s classic ‘aha’ moment in true keeping with how the show did it. I also enjoyed the tour of Boston & its Revolutionary and Civil War memorials/museums, especially given the Independence Day timing of reading it. A delightfully cozy mystery in which to immerse yourself for the weekend!

(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)

Author and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher is off to Boston with her good friend Dr. Seth Hazlitt. Jessica is scheduled to give a lecture at the local library and decides to turn the trip into part work and part vacation. They take the opportunity to visit with old friends and acquaintances. One of those friends is Harry McGraw, a private investigator.

While having dinner with Harry at Gilhooley’s, the bartender confides in Jessica and Harry that he doesn’t trust his daughter Aileen’s new boyfriend. He asks them to investigate the guy. Before they can work out a plan of action, Aileen staggers into Gilhooley’s covered in blood…her boyfriend’s blood. She found his dead body and doesn’t know what to do. Instead of investigating him, they are now investigating his death. Of course, Aileen is now the main suspect in the man’s death.

Jessica and Harry work together to clear Aileen of all suspicion. They quickly learn the man had many enemies and any one of them could have done it. Their job is to prove that Aileen didn't.

The storyline moves along at a nice, steady pace. We follow Jessica’s thought process in solving a crime, as well as tag along in her social and professional life. I felt like I was right by Jessica’s side as she played investigator, author, and even a little bit of a tourist.

Jessica is surrounded by a well-developed, quirky supporting cast. Each character came to life on each page.

I was totally engrossed with this story. Jessica is so good at figuring these things out. I’m not so good, but I have fun trying. This is a page-turner for me. I couldn’t put it down. I did not guess whodunit. It's a very well written mystery that makes me crave more just like it.

I didn’t watch the Murder, She Wrote TV series, but I’m very familiar with the storyline behind it. I’m enjoying the books very much. I really need to go back and read the earlier books. Such an enjoyable mystery series.









FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I always enjoy a good Murder She Wrote! I spent my teen years and early twenties watching it on the TV and gleaning murder solving knowledge from Jessica Fletcher. My love of mysteries may have come from Nancy Drew, but Jessica Fletcher fed that love. Now I enjoy reading her cozy mysteries. She and Terrie Farley Moran have delivered a good mystery with A Body in Boston!

If you’ve been reading (or watching) this series for a while, you’re probably familiar with her friend PI Harry McGraw. Well, knowing that Jessica will be giving a talk at the Boston Public Library, Harry wants to have dinner with her at Gilhooley’s. Since Dr. Seth Hazlitt has tagged along (to meet with some colleagues), he’s naturally included at dinner. While they’re having dinner, Jessica gets roped into helping bartender Cookie’s daughter Aileen who’s dating a sleazeball, and Doc Hazlitt gets wrapped up in Harry’s case since it involves pharmaceutical trials and blackmail! The sleazeball gets murdered, Aileen gets pulled into the police station for questioning, and somehow Harry’s case gets mixed in! Talk about a convoluted case!

Though my favorite Murder She Wrote books take place in Cabot Cove, I do enjoy a good trip with Jessica. On this trip to Boston, we get to stay at the Revere Hotel Boston Common (I had to look at the pictures online, and it’s gorgeous!), eat at Gilhooley’s (I could only find one in Texas), visit Boston Common, ride a bike through Boston Public Common, visit the Boston Tea Party Museum, and lots more! Terrie Farley Moran brings these places to life with her descriptive writing, so I only missed Cabot Cove a little bit.

As is always the case, the characters bring the story and mystery to life. I really liked the cab driver whom Jessica and Seth called upon to drive them places. Cookie was a great character and a very protective father. I felt for Aileen since her boyfriend was killed even though he was a sleazeball (they can’t all be winners). The police, Aileen’s friend, the landlord, the bookie, etc. all add to the plotline and mystery.

I did have an idea of whodunit, but with so many suspects, I fell for a couple of red herrings until they were ruled out! This mystery has lots of layers and many twists and turns, but it’s all wrapped up nicely by the end.

I definitely recommend Murder She Wrote: A Body in Boston for its descriptive settings, diverse cast of characters, and puzzling mystery! 4 solid stars!

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

Another great mystery from the multi-talented actress/author, Jessica Fletcher. I do so enjoy her mysteries with the small town charm and the steady, deductive skills of Jessica Fletcher.

Description:
Invited to deliver a lecture at the Boston Public Library, Jessica Fletcher excitedly makes plans to see local friends. Naturally that includes dinner at Gilhooley’s with PI Harry McGraw. Harry excitedly talks about his latest client, the CEO of Cure All Pharmaceuticals, who’s received anonymous blackmail demands and wants Harry to identify the culprit. Cookie, Gilhooley’s longtime bartender, also has something he wants to tell he asked Harry to investigate his daughter Aileen’s boyfriend, who Cookie thinks is too slick by half, but now Harry is too wrapped up in this new case. While Jessica wonders how best to approach Aileen, the young woman stumbles into Gilhooley’s covered in blood. She just discovered her boyfriend’s corpse -- and quickly becomes the chief suspect in his murder!

My Thoughts:
Jessica can't seem to go anywhere without getting caught up in murder investigations. This one gets dumped in her lap when Cookie enters the bar covered in blood after discovering her boyfriend's body. Why didn't she immediately call 911 like a normal person? No, she comes to the bar, to her Dad. Luckily Dr. Seth Hazlitt was with Jessica to help Aileen. Jessica starts investigating and sniffing out clues. Then Harry, her PI friend in delving into something devious at a pharmaceutical company. Dr. Hazlitt helps with his expert contacts. I always love the banter between Jessica and Seth, it is always entertaining. I feel like anyone who enjoyed the tv series will love the books.

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

This is the second book in the series I have read and I enjoyed this one more than the first. Like the first one I read, I can hear Jessica Fletcher's voice loud and clear, important for any fan of Murder She Wrote. Ms. Fletcher (I can't bring myself to call the character Jessica) goes to Boston to give a lecture at a library but, of course, she become embroiled in solving a murder. Quintessential Murder She Wrote. I think this might have flowed a little better than the last one, or perhaps, I just got a little more used to them. I will definitely go back and explore some of the older ones. I have no problems following the stories and character, even though these are out of order but it helps to be a fan of the TV show.
Thanks to Berkeley Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.