More Murder, They Wrote

Murder, They Wrote #3

by Elizabeth Foxwell (Editor), Martin H. Greenberg (Editor), Jo Bannister (Contributor)

From classic crimes in the English drawing room to the bustling chaos of New York City to an intriguing murder in medieval Japan, this book contains 14 whodunits in the beloved tradition of the television show "Murder, She Wrote." Includes all new stories by J.A. Jance, Sharan Newman, Margaret Coel, and others.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories

309 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

Reviews

[Samantha]

This book was good; I'm glad I read this.
My favorite short story was #10 "Miss Chatfield's Chairs" by Stefanie Matteson.

14 Short Stories:
#1 "The Fall Guy" copyright by Jo Bannister.
#2 "Hollywood Homicide" by Kathrine Beck.
#3 "Social Death" copyright by Joyce Christmas.
#4 "The Man in Her Dream by Margaret Coel.
#5 "The Most Beautiful Place on Earth” by Eileen Dreyer.
#6 "Lady Appleton and the London Man" by Kathy Lynn Emerson.
#7 "The Workshop" by Kate Gallison.
#8 "Murder She Wrote" by Sue Henry.
#9 "The Prodigal" copyright by J. A. Jance.
#10 "Miss Chatfield's Chairs" by Stefanie Matteson.
#11 "Honeymoon for One" by Sharan Newman.
#12 "Onnagata" by Laura Joh Rowland.
#13 "Moonlighting" by Janice Steinberg.
#14 "The Family Jewels" by Kathy Hogan Trocheck.

[Sophie]

Easily the best of the three "Murder, They Wrote" collections, and possibly the best mystery short story anthology I've read period. Unusually for me, there wasn't a single story in here that I skipped.

[Rachel Vryhof]

Bought this for Stefanie Matteson's contribution but I enjoyed all the stories. Sharan Newman's story "Honeymoon for One" is my favorite of the bunch.

[The Mystery Reader]

⭐⭐⭐⭐
More Murder, They Wrote edited by Elizabeth Foxwell and Martin H. Greenberg is the third collection of Murder, She Wrote short stories, and it's a delightful anthology for fans of the series.
This collection brings together 14 whodunits from talented mystery authors including J.A. Jance, Sharan Newman, Margaret Coel, Sue Henry, and others. What I love about this anthology is the variety—the stories range from classic crimes in English drawing rooms to the bustling chaos of New York City to an intriguing murder set in medieval Japan. Each author brings their own voice while staying true to the Murder, She Wrote spirit.

Being the third book in the series, these authors clearly understand what makes a good Jessica Fletcher-style mystery. The stories capture that cozy, puzzle-solving atmosphere that made the TV show so beloved. Some stories are lighter and more humorous, while others lean into darker territory, but all of them are well-crafted mysteries that keep you guessing.

As with most anthologies, some stories resonated with me more than others. My favorites were the ones with the most unique settings—the medieval Japan mystery was particularly creative. The pacing varies across the collection, but overall the quality is consistently strong.

If you've enjoyed the previous two collections or you're a Murder, She Wrote fan looking for more Jessica Fletcher-style mysteries, this is a great pick. Perfect for reading a story or two before bed.

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[EuroHackie]

Better than the second collection; not as good as the first. I'll definitely be looking into Laura Joh Rowland, who writes about a samarai detective character in the fuedal era of Japan, and maybe Kathy Hogan Trocheck, who write the Callahan Garrity series - both of their contributions to this anthology featured their series characters.