Is Jessica Fletcher Still Writing?

Did you know that a new Jessica Fletcher book is hitting the stores today? When we started our blog over the weekend we were surprised to find that out. Well, *I* was surprised to find that out. Ginger is still too new to the series to even know there are books based on the show. I was also surprised to see that Jessica received writing credit. I wonder how Rick Castle feels about that?

The new book is called "Murder, She Wrote - The Queen's Jewels" and it's available in hardback and for the Kindle, as well as other ebook readers such as iBooks. Our local library doesn't have it yet, so we may have to hunt it down another way locally.

Here's the plot summary:

In the brand-new novel in the USA Today bestselling series, Jessica Fletcher takes a cruise through some rough-and deadly-seas.

Jessica Fletcher has always wanted to take a transatlantic voyage on the legendary Queen Mary II. Now, she's finally getting her chance. She's hoping to fly to London, spend a few quiet days visiting, and then depart on the high seas.

When she calls her old friend, Scotland Yard Inspector George Sutherland, to let him know she's on her way, he mentions the case of an enormously valuable diamond that was stolen from its wealthy owner, who was murdered during the heist.

Jessica is well aware of the story. But when she finally boards her dream ship, the deadly mystery appears to have followed her up the gangplank. Now, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, she must try to enjoy the sumptuous seaborne surroundings while she tries to find a priceless diamond-and the killer desperate enough to take a life for it.

What do you think? It seems Scotland Yard Inspector George Sutherland is the creation of Jessica Fletcher's co-writer, Donald Bain. After seeing Jessica spooning with a two time murderer, we're not sure what to expect of Inspector Sutherland. If we can track down a copy of the book, we'll post a review of it. And if you get your hands on a copy, let us know what you think of it, too.


~Spike