Murder, She Wrote: Brandy and Bullets [Paperback]

Jessica Fletcher (Author), Donald Bain (Author)

Book Description

Series: Murder She Wrote | Publication Date: August 1, 1995

Overseeing the renovation of the local Worrell mansion into an art colony, Jessica Fletcher finds her suspicions roused when two struggling artists mysteriously die and must stop the killer before she becomes the next target. TV tie-in.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Signet (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451184912
• ISBN-13: 978-0451184917
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as enjoyable as the others!, January 3, 2006

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Tatiana (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder, She Wrote: Brandy and Bullets (Paperback)

From the other reviews, this was not a favorite book (for some people). However, I liked it just as much as the other books I have read. I have read 8 so far and plan to read the entire series. I'm not sure which one is my favorite.

I thought the book was suspensful and quick moving. I especially liked the part with the hypnosis. The retreat reminded me of a cult. I read it over Christmas break and the two blizzards and ice storm made me feel extra cozy.

I don't think most fans of Bains' books would find this book dissapointing. It just makes me all the more eager to read the next one one on my list--Murder on the QE2.

By the way, my mom and sister LOVE these books as much as me. There is something nice about starting a book you know you will finish and enjoy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars One you shoul over-look., November 16, 2003

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David (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder, She Wrote: Brandy and Bullets (Paperback)

This book too slow. At first it seemed like a great read. But then, right after the Thanksgiving scene, it goes downhill.
When a large mansion in Cabot Cove, is being made into a retreat for all kinds of artists, it is met with much resistance. The towns-people act just like stereo-typical hicks. I think it was over-done. Then artists start to drop, and Jessica starts snooping {of course}. The ending had a lot of potential, but occured far too fast. Read some other books in the series, before trying this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as interesting as I had hoped it would be, January 11, 2002

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Priscilla Stafford (Yokohama, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murder, She Wrote: Brandy and Bullets (Paperback)

Based on the television series "Murder, She Wrote" starring great actress Angela Lansbury, "Brandy and Bullets" is the third book published. The stories are centered on the famous mystery writer Jessica Fletcher who always manages somehow to get involved in a murder.

"Brandy and Bullets" takes place in Jessica Fletcher's hometown of Cabot Cove, Maine, where some very interesting events are taking place. The Worrell mansion is being turned into a retreat for a variety of musicians, artists, writers, and other artistic people. Cabot Cove does not know what to make of it, some against it, others, like Jessica, are all for it. But strange things begin to happen, like a mysterious suicide. Then another attempted suicide, then one of Jessica's dear friend disappears. What is going on? Jessica's interest is piqued and she is determined to find out, except she does not entirely realize that she is putting her own life at stake...

Since this is the first and only "Murder, She Wrote" book I've read, I cannot compare it with any of the other books in the series. But I must confess, I was a little disappointed. First of all, it wasn't really a murder mystery, nothing interesting really took place. And plus it wasn't as suspenseful and exciting like the TV series. But in its defense I must say that the conclusion was pretty surprising, but of course I won't say anymore to spoil it.

I still might try another one of the "Murder, She Wrote" books, "Blood of the Vine" probably because that sounds the most interesting. But if you are thinking of reading any of the books, I suggest you pass up "Brandy and Bullets" and read some other ones first.