{"id":31814,"date":"2025-04-03T10:26:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=31814"},"modified":"2025-04-03T10:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:50:06","slug":"review-snowy-chance-with-a-chance-of-murder-by-barbara-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/03\/review-snowy-chance-with-a-chance-of-murder-by-barbara-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \ud83d\udd0d Snowy Chance With a Chance of Murder by Barbara Early"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-31814\" data-postid=\"31814\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-31814 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_o3s2340 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_pri4340 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_y281340 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=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=640%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-31762\" title=\"snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early\" alt=\"snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\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_coet340 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jessica Fletcher has taken a nasty spill on the ice, leaving her in a wheelchair for several weeks. She tries to work on her latest manuscript but finds herself\u00a0distracted by a new neighbor moving in across the street. There\u2019s good\u00a0reason for her to be distracted, because soon after unpacking his sparse belongings, Mr. Rymer is out in the front yard, building somewhat risqu\u00e9 (read: naked) snow sculptures.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">While Cabot Cove debates whether the sculptures are a protected form of art or a public display of lewdness, someone starts destroying them at night. Rymer doesn\u2019t seem upset. He just makes new ones. No need to get the police involved over a little snow, he says. Especially when there\u2019s plenty more of it and a blizzard in the forecast.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The morning after the storm, Jessica looks out the window to see a new sculpture across the street\u2014and the body of Mr. Rymer half-buried in the snow. Can Jessica catch a cold-blooded killer from her chair by the window?<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_r35i340 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4isj340  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25879 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1-2.png?resize=296%2C72&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Mar 18, 2025<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Murder She Wrote<br \/><\/em><strong>Book: <\/strong>60<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley\u00a0<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $14.99<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mystery writer <strong>Jessica Fletcher<\/strong> is ready to go on a cruise for a working vacation. However, on the way to get into her taxi cab to start the trip, she slips on the ice. Instead of a cruise to warmer climates, her injuries keep Jessica home in cold, snowy Maine. This is disappointing, but Jessica starts to enjoy the company of her home health aide, Alice Myers. Jessica is also interested in what\u2019s going on with her temporary neighbor, an artist who is renting a house across the street. Rymer\u2019s controversial artwork has all of Cabot Cove talking. Soon, a suspicious death takes over as the topic everyone is talking about, and homebound Jessica is determined to solve the case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have read all of the prior Murder, She Wrote books, but that\u2019s not necessary to enjoy the book. This is the first book written by author Barbara Early, and she has done a great job creating a compelling plot and keeping Jessica, Mort, Seth, and others true to their characters. Jessica proves nothing can keep her down, and she is able to put the pieces of a complex crime together even though she is temporarily in a wheelchair and needs assistance with everyday tasks. While she researches the crimes, she also gets to know Alice better. I enjoyed the writing advice Jessica gives her and the story within-a-story as Jessica critiques the aspiring writer\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jessica\u2019s injuries and the winter storm that hits Cabot Cove contribute to a claustrophobic atmosphere that adds to the story&#8217;s suspense. On the other hand, the way Jessica\u2019s friends come together for her, bringing meals and lending a hand when needed, shows how loyal her friends are. There is a subplot involving plagiarism that I quickly figured out. However, the solution to the main crimes shocked me, and the ending was satisfying and a little bittersweet. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by this author.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_l68a341 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\/3RmdBSB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/4hXBPNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/murder-she-wrote-jessica-fletcher\/1145837799?ean=9780593820056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/murder-she-wrote-snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Jessica_Fletcher_Murder_She_Wrote_Snowy_with_a_Cha?id=0ToPEQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jessica Fletcher has taken a nasty spill on the ice, leaving her in a wheelchair for several weeks. 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src=\"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg\" title=\"snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early\" alt=\"snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder-barbara-early.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jessica Fletcher has taken a nasty spill on the ice, leaving her in a wheelchair for several weeks. She tries to work on her latest manuscript but finds herself\u00a0distracted by a new neighbor moving in across the street. There\u2019s good\u00a0reason for her to be distracted, because soon after unpacking his sparse belongings, Mr. Rymer is out in the front yard, building somewhat risqu\u00e9 (read: naked) snow sculptures.<br \/><br \/>While Cabot Cove debates whether the sculptures are a protected form of art or a public display of lewdness, someone starts destroying them at night. Rymer doesn\u2019t seem upset. He just makes new ones. No need to get the police involved over a little snow, he says. Especially when there\u2019s plenty more of it and a blizzard in the forecast.<br \/><br \/>The morning after the storm, Jessica looks out the window to see a new sculpture across the street\u2014and the body of Mr. Rymer half-buried in the snow. Can Jessica catch a cold-blooded killer from her chair by the window?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p> <hr \/> <p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Mar 18, 2025<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Murder She Wrote<br \/><\/em><strong>Book: <\/strong>60<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley\u00a0<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $14.99<\/p> <hr \/> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mystery writer <strong>Jessica Fletcher<\/strong> is ready to go on a cruise for a working vacation. However, on the way to get into her taxi cab to start the trip, she slips on the ice. Instead of a cruise to warmer climates, her injuries keep Jessica home in cold, snowy Maine. This is disappointing, but Jessica starts to enjoy the company of her home health aide, Alice Myers. Jessica is also interested in what\u2019s going on with her temporary neighbor, an artist who is renting a house across the street. Rymer\u2019s controversial artwork has all of Cabot Cove talking. Soon, a suspicious death takes over as the topic everyone is talking about, and homebound Jessica is determined to solve the case.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have read all of the prior Murder, She Wrote books, but that\u2019s not necessary to enjoy the book. This is the first book written by author Barbara Early, and she has done a great job creating a compelling plot and keeping Jessica, Mort, Seth, and others true to their characters. Jessica proves nothing can keep her down, and she is able to put the pieces of a complex crime together even though she is temporarily in a wheelchair and needs assistance with everyday tasks. While she researches the crimes, she also gets to know Alice better. I enjoyed the writing advice Jessica gives her and the story within-a-story as Jessica critiques the aspiring writer\u2019s work.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jessica\u2019s injuries and the winter storm that hits Cabot Cove contribute to a claustrophobic atmosphere that adds to the story's suspense. On the other hand, the way Jessica\u2019s friends come together for her, bringing meals and lending a hand when needed, shows how loyal her friends are. There is a subplot involving plagiarism that I quickly figured out. However, the solution to the main crimes shocked me, and the ending was satisfying and a little bittersweet. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by this author.<\/p> <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RmdBSB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/4hXBPNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/murder-she-wrote-jessica-fletcher\/1145837799?ean=9780593820056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/murder-she-wrote-snowy-with-a-chance-of-murder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Jessica_Fletcher_Murder_She_Wrote_Snowy_with_a_Cha?id=0ToPEQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31814","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=31814"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31814\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31833,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31814\/revisions\/31833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}