Murder, She Wrote: Manuscript for Murder

By: Jon Land, Jessica Fletcher

Narrated by: Laurel Lefkow

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Jessica Fletcher has had plenty to worry about over her storied career, both as a best-selling novelist and as a part-time sleuth. But she's never had any reason to doubt her longtime publisher and trusted friend, Lane Barfield. When mounting evidence of financial malfeasance leads to an FBI investigation of Lane, Jessica can't believe what she's reading.

So when it appears that Barfield has committed suicide, Jessica takes on the task of clearing his name. Sure enough, Jessica turns up several inconsistencies in the case against Barfield, as well as signs he might have been murdered. Jessica knows something is being covered up, but what exactly? At the heart of her investigation is a manuscript Barfield had intended to publish, after all other publishers had turned it down. The problem is the manuscript has disappeared, with all traces of its submission and very existence having been wiped off the books. Jessica's search for answers immerses her in a shadowy underworld and puts her on a dangerous path that leads all the way to the White House.

With her own life now in jeopardy, Jessica refuses to back off and sets her sights on uncovering the truth behind what lies in the pages of the mysterious manuscript, as well as the identity of the person who penned it. But will she close the book on the case before the killer can write her obituary?

©2018 Universal Studios Licensing (P)2018 Dreamscape Media, LLC

New direction for this series

Quite a change from the original cozy mystery of this series. Hard to picture Jessica Fletcher in a fast paced political thriller. Kind of ridiculous actually.

awesome!

this was one of the best yet....loved it. from beginning to end. well done. thanks

One of my favorites!

Suspense, excitement, twists and turns…couldn’t stop listening. Great characters with a little humor from Harry and Mort, as always.

Disappointed

Loved the story line but didn't like the narrator. The narrator made it hard to want to finish the book.

el affaire

me encantó y me tuvo en suspenso todo el tiempo como todos los libros de morder she wrote

Not the best of the series

I know this is fiction, but this plot beyond unbelievable . Very different from previous books from the series

Best plot JB!

I own on audio and hard copy numerous Murder, She Wrote books and this one is by far my favorite! I seldom write reviews, but felt compelled to share with this book! <3

Over the top

Sorry, but most of the books are believable and that’s one of the reasons I love them but 1 Jessica said “damn” and if you’re die hard you know that’s not a thing and 2 spoilers! The president of the United States? Come on. Political thrillers just aren’t my thing

A page turning mystery

Jon Land is a captivating story teller. A mesmerizing plot which was a cross between a classic cozy mystery and a good-natured thriller. Frankly, it's the first Murder She Wrote book that I found myself completely immersed in the pages.

I may, however, understand why some gave this book negative reviews. This book definitely focuses on the story and not on Jessica Fletcher. I think people read the series because they want to imagine themselves in Jessica's life. With Donald Bain, the murder plot was secondary to the protaganist while Mr. Land's book focuses on the narrative. I'm actually going to check out his other books, he's that good.

The narrator is talented as well. I felt completely lost in the story, at times feeling as if i was standing right next to Mrs. Fletcher. The various voices the narrator uses are sophisticated and well developed. My only complaint is some of the male voices were difficult to distinguish apart.

Not Jessica Fletcher

Story keeps you interested, but this did not feel like a Jessica Fletcher book