A local "Santa Claus," Rory Brent, is murdered in Cabot Cove, Maine. Jessica Fletcher, local mystery writer, is determined to find out who is responsible. The sheriff, and the entire town, believes Jake Walther, a bitterly mean man, is responsible. But Jessica doesn't think so, and so she seeks to find the real killer. | ||
Plot & Themes Kind of investigator Kid or adult book? - Adult or Young Adult Book descript. of violence and chases - 0 % Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 70 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 10 % Crime Thriller Yes Murder Mystery (killer unknown) Yes Main Character Gender - Female Profession/status: Age: - 60's-90's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Setting United States Yes The US: - Northeast |