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MURDER, SHE WROTE: KILLER ON THE COURT
By Jessica Fletcher & Terrie Farley Moran
The Fifty-Fifth Murder, She Wrote Mystery

With her latest manuscript sent off to her editor, Jessica Fletcher is free to spend time with her favorite nephew and his family. Flying to Rockaway Beach, New York, Jessica joins the family vacationing in a bungalow courtesy of Donna's employer. While a beach retreat seems an ideal place to relax, tensions are running high with the corporate family. When Donna finds the eldest son dead on their private tennis court it appears he's the victim of a malfunctioning tennis ball machine. Jessica, however, is certain it's murder.

Jessica Fletcher manages to catch a killer while still enjoying a beach holiday in KILLER ON THE COURT. I love how her inquisitive mind allows her to puzzle through the mystery without actively putting herself in danger. She also has plenty of time to enjoy being with her family. The family business Donna works at is another matter entirely. These people are dysfunctional with a capitol D, which makes for great motives and suspects.

KILLER ON THE COURT is a great summer escape with its intricately plotted mystery, curious characters, and its well loved protagonist.

suzydemric's review against another edition

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3.0

I started the series at number 50, and plan on reading to the most current, which will be one more. I will then put them behind me.

This was one was okay, but they are tending to get a tad boring. No longer reminding me of the tv series, nor am I picturing Angela Lansbury in my head, which was kind of the joy when I started.

notapenguin's review

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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chrissyz's review against another edition

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4.0

"These are the moments that count. The trials and tribulations will always come along, but family time, ah, that's what matters "

bookbrig's review

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Simple cozy mystery, with a lovely audiobook reader who had just a touch of Maine in her voice. The method of murder was a little silly/funny, but it was a quick and relatively engaging read. Mostly made me want to watch some Murder, She Wrote, honestly.

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moreader's review

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

5.0

This author did a great job of capturing the characters' nuances from the series.

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