{"product_id":"murder-she-wrote-paperback","title":"Murder, She Wrote - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBridget Kies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarry Keith Grant\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eEmbark on a journey through the mysteries of Cabot Cove to learn why\u003ci\u003e Murder, She Wrote\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless classic.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the secrets behind the enduring appeal of \u003ci\u003eMurder, She Wrote\u003c\/i\u003e (CBS, 1984-96) in this captivating investigation of the long-running mystery series. Author Bridget Kies details the show's lasting impact owing to several interconnecting factors tied to the series' genre, cast, and reception.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eMurder, She Wrote\u003c\/i\u003e was a trailblazing \"cozy\" murder mystery, blending suspense and charm to captivate a wide and varied audience. Bolstered by Angela Lansbury's established star power, the iconic amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher is beloved by fans across generations and around the world. Kies also points to the series' extratextual tie-in novels, made-for-TV movies, licensed products, and crossovers and attempted spinoffs that helped create a franchise universe that lives on today. With insights into the show's twelve remarkable seasons, its rise to global fame, and data from fandom interviews, this book is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike. Embark on a journey through the mysteries of Cabot Cove and beyond to learn why Murder, She Wrote remains a timeless classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the secrets behind the enduring appeal of\u003ci\u003e Murder, She Wrote\u003c\/i\u003e (CBS, 1984-96) in this captivating investigation of the long-running mystery series. Author Bridget Kies details the show's lasting impact as a trailblazing \"cozy\" murder mystery, a genre that captivated a wide and varied audience. The amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher was bolstered by Angela Lansbury's established star power to become a beloved protagonist--a middle-aged, justice-minded, feminist one. With insights into the show's twelve remarkable seasons, its rise to global fame, and its enduring legacy, this book is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBridget Kies is associate professor of film studies and production at Oakland University in Michigan. She is the coeditor, with Megan Connor, of \u003ci\u003eFandom, the Next Generation\u003c\/i\u003e. Her research has been published in \u003ci\u003eTelevision and New Media, VIEW Journal of European Television History and Culture, Feminist Media Histories, \u003c\/i\u003e and more. She has served on the editorial board of\u003ci\u003e Popular Culture Review \u003c\/i\u003esince 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42400114507911,"sku":"9780814350119","price":44.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/91c8a0dd8cd8258f443c555eb33c6853.webp?v=1741334811","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/murder-she-wrote-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}