{"id":27323,"date":"2021-06-09T08:56:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T12:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=27323"},"modified":"2022-10-18T23:29:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:29:17","slug":"review-killing-in-a-poi-pond-by-terrie-farley-moran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/09\/review-killing-in-a-poi-pond-by-terrie-farley-moran\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \ud83d\udd0d Killing In a Poi Pond by Terrie Farley Moran"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-27323\" data-postid=\"27323\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-27323 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbbcac8 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_49667e8 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7036296 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?resize=331%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-29594\" title=\"killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran\" alt=\"killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?w=331&amp;ssl=1 331w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?resize=400%2C604&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a1982ef customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">After traveling to Bethesda for a mystery writers\u2019 conference, Jessica Fletcher decides she\u2019s earned a vacation and takes a train to Columbia, South Carolina, to visit her old college friend Dolores, who has recently married her third husband, Willis Nickens, a wealthy and cutthroat businessman. They\u2019ve moved into an opulent historic home with plenty of space for guests, and Jessica is ready for a week of shopping, gossiping, and relaxing at the grand estate.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">But the morning after she arrives, Jessica discovers Willis facedown in the koi pond, and despite what the police think, she\u2019s sure foul play is involved. She hadn\u2019t known Willis long, but it\u2019s clear to her that he didn\u2019t concern himself with making friends. The question isn\u2019t if her friend\u2019s husband was murdered but by whom.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_23787e9 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2d1ea91  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25879 aligncenter\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Jun 8, 2021<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Murder She Wrote<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>53<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $13.99<\/p><hr \/><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Author <strong>Jessica Fletcher<\/strong> is visiting a college friend in South Carolina. Dolores has recently remarried the wealthy Willis Nickens and although he can sometimes be difficult to get along with, Dolores adores her new husband. Jessica sees some red flags in the relationship but does see the love between the two. One morning, Jessica goes out for a run around the grounds of her friend\u2019s home and discovers the body of Willis next to the koi pond he had created for his bride. Willis could be ruthless both in business and personal relationships, so there is no shortage of suspects in his murder. When the local sheriff zeroes in on Dolores, it\u2019s up to Jessica to prove her friend\u2019s innocence and find the real killer.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>It\u2019s hard to believe that this is the 53rd book in this series! There have been a couple different authors who have who have written the <em>Murder She Wrote <\/em>books, but this is <em><strong>Terrie Farley Moran\u2019s<\/strong><\/em> first contribution to the series. I really enjoyed the book and the author\u2019s take on the characters. Jessica is away from Cabot Cove, but she has a few phone conversations with her good friend Dr. Seth Hazlitt that stay true to their characters. Jessica shows her curiosity and intelligence during the investigation, as well as her loyalty and support to Dolores. She is able to talk to the different people associated with Willis and find the person who has the motive, opportunity, and the willingness to kill for what they want. Jessica often works together with law enforcement to solve crimes, but this time the sheriff isn\u2019t sharing any information with the amateur sleuth. So Jessica brings in her \u201csecret weapon\u201d, Boston PI Harry McGraw. The books aren\u2019t limited to fans of the old television series, but those who have seen McGraw on the show will enjoy his appearance in this book. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>The plot of the book featuring a wealthy man with a limited suspects in his murder is worthy of a classic Agatha Christie novel. There are several plausible suspects in the murder, so I was kept guessing as to who really killed Willis. I like the character of Dolores who shows her strength and intelligence in a crisis, even though she is distraught by her husband\u2019s death. Her friendship with Jessica is believable and touching. Cozy mystery lovers who aren\u2019t familiar with the series will still be able to enjoy this book, but those who have followed the series will be pleased by the direction author Terrie Farley Moran is taking it. I enjoyed this book so much and think it is as good as some of the earlier books in the series. Jessica is a likable main character and it\u2019s great that this enjoyable, cozy series is still going strong.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eb0616c customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w7fo1t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/murder-she-wrote-killing-in-a-koi-pond\/id1526998822?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_murder%2C_she_wrote%3A_killing_in_a_ko&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/murder-she-wrote-jessica-fletcher\/1137456387?ean=9780593333600\" target=\"_blank\" 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src=\"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg\" title=\"killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran\" alt=\"killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?w=331&amp;ssl=1 331w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/killing-in-a-koi-pond-terrie-farley-moran.jpg?resize=400%2C604&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After traveling to Bethesda for a mystery writers\u2019 conference, Jessica Fletcher decides she\u2019s earned a vacation and takes a train to Columbia, South Carolina, to visit her old college friend Dolores, who has recently married her third husband, Willis Nickens, a wealthy and cutthroat businessman. They\u2019ve moved into an opulent historic home with plenty of space for guests, and Jessica is ready for a week of shopping, gossiping, and relaxing at the grand estate.<br \/><br \/>But the morning after she arrives, Jessica discovers Willis facedown in the koi pond, and despite what the police think, she\u2019s sure foul play is involved. She hadn\u2019t known Willis long, but it\u2019s clear to her that he didn\u2019t concern himself with making friends. The question isn\u2019t if her friend\u2019s husband was murdered but by whom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong><br \/>Release Date:<\/strong> Jun 8, 2021<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Murder She Wrote<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>53<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $13.99<\/p><hr \/><p><br \/><br \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Author <strong>Jessica Fletcher<\/strong> is visiting a college friend in South Carolina. Dolores has recently remarried the wealthy Willis Nickens and although he can sometimes be difficult to get along with, Dolores adores her new husband. Jessica sees some red flags in the relationship but does see the love between the two. One morning, Jessica goes out for a run around the grounds of her friend\u2019s home and discovers the body of Willis next to the koi pond he had created for his bride. Willis could be ruthless both in business and personal relationships, so there is no shortage of suspects in his murder. When the local sheriff zeroes in on Dolores, it\u2019s up to Jessica to prove her friend\u2019s innocence and find the real killer.\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It\u2019s hard to believe that this is the 53rd book in this series! There have been a couple different authors who have who have written the <em>Murder She Wrote <\/em>books, but this is <em><strong>Terrie Farley Moran\u2019s<\/strong><\/em> first contribution to the series. I really enjoyed the book and the author\u2019s take on the characters. Jessica is away from Cabot Cove, but she has a few phone conversations with her good friend Dr. Seth Hazlitt that stay true to their characters. Jessica shows her curiosity and intelligence during the investigation, as well as her loyalty and support to Dolores. She is able to talk to the different people associated with Willis and find the person who has the motive, opportunity, and the willingness to kill for what they want. Jessica often works together with law enforcement to solve crimes, but this time the sheriff isn\u2019t sharing any information with the amateur sleuth. So Jessica brings in her \u201csecret weapon\u201d, Boston PI Harry McGraw. The books aren\u2019t limited to fans of the old television series, but those who have seen McGraw on the show will enjoy his appearance in this book. <\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The plot of the book featuring a wealthy man with a limited suspects in his murder is worthy of a classic Agatha Christie novel. There are several plausible suspects in the murder, so I was kept guessing as to who really killed Willis. I like the character of Dolores who shows her strength and intelligence in a crisis, even though she is distraught by her husband\u2019s death. Her friendship with Jessica is believable and touching. Cozy mystery lovers who aren\u2019t familiar with the series will still be able to enjoy this book, but those who have followed the series will be pleased by the direction author Terrie Farley Moran is taking it. I enjoyed this book so much and think it is as good as some of the earlier books in the series. Jessica is a likable main character and it\u2019s great that this enjoyable, cozy series is still going strong.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w7fo1t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/book\/murder-she-wrote-killing-in-a-koi-pond\/id1526998822?itsct=books_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=11l88k&amp;ct=books_murder%2C_she_wrote%3A_killing_in_a_ko&amp;ls=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/murder-she-wrote-jessica-fletcher\/1137456387?ean=9780593333600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/murder-she-wrote-killing-in-a-koi-pond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details?id=Ak32DwAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27323"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27323\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29596,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27323\/revisions\/29596"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}