I can't remember when I was introduced to Murder, She Wrote. As a kid, I used to run around while my mom watched it in syndication. It was part of the background noise of my childhood. I had no idea that this was also a book series. Hook, Line, and Sinker the is 46th book in the series. So, not only did I come late to the party, I also jumped right in with book #46.

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I started reading this book along the same time my daughter had a daycamp thing down by the lake. My husband and I took her, dropped her off, and enjoyed a few hours by the serene landscape. Being in that setting helped me to immerse myself into the world of Murder, She Wrote.

Jessica Fletcher enters into the yearly fly-fishing competition. Looking forward to some quiet time, she's a little disgruntled that first-time fisherman, Maureen, eagerly wants to join her. But Jessica agrees and the two set off for an adventure in Cabot Cove.

Meanwhile, Darryl Jepson, a convicted killer, escapes and a manhunt ensues. Tensions are high around town, but when Maureen goes missing, her husband, the sheriff, will risk anything to get her back. And Jessica puts her detective skills to work to aid in the investigation. But will they find Maureen before it's too late?

If you're a fan of the television series, you'll be a fan of the book series as well. I was pleased that I was able to jump into a series so late in the game and feel like I hadn't missed much. This book was an entertaining weekend read that I would recommend to anyone who loves a bit of mystery in their life.

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Murder She Wrote: Hook, Line, And Sinker is the forty-sixth book in the Murder She Wrote series.

This was another exciting visit with Jessica Fletcher, Dr. Seth Hazlitt, Sheriff Mort Metzger and his wife, Maureen.

Even though there is an escaped convict, Darryl Jepson, who lived in Cabot Cove before being sentenced, reports have him near the Canadian border, So it is thought that the fly fishing derby can be held. So Jessica and Maureen pack their fishing gear and head for the cabin that Jessica has rented. On the first day fishing, Maureen gets a good case of sunburn. Jessica convinces her to forgo the second day and stay in the cabin and recuperate. When Jessica and their guide, Brian Kinney, return to the cabin, Maureen is nowhere to be found. Soon the body of Jepson’s lawyer is found. The dilemma now is whether Maureen has gone for a walk and got lost or is Jepson in the area and has kidnapped her.

Jessica now needs to put her mystery writing talent to work on finding Maureen.

Another exciting story that kept me guessing to the end. I enjoyed watching the Murder She Wrote TV series and every time I read one these books I can see Angela Lansbury and William Windom in my mind’s eye.

Looking forward to reading the next book of these enjoyable residents of Cabot Cove. ( )