Jessica Fletcher is a beloved fictional mystery author from the classic TV series Murder, She Wrote. Known for her sharp intuition and warmth, she solves cozy mysteries and writes popular detective novels like The Corpse Danced at Midnight.
If you enjoy reading books by Jessica Fletcher then you might also like the following authors:
If you enjoy Jessica Fletcher's sharp mind and comforting mysteries, you'll probably feel at home with Agatha Christie. Often called the queen of mystery, Christie has a warm and inviting style.
Her classic detective stories feature clever puzzles, unexpected twists, and cozy settings, making them perfect for casual reading. Murder on the Orient Express, starring Hercule Poirot, is a great introduction, with a clever twist that's still famous today.
M.C. Beaton is another author you'll definitely enjoy if you like Jessica Fletcher's charming, character-driven mysteries. Beaton's style is light, humorous, and cozy. She mixes in clever mysteries with quirky and likable characters.
I highly recommend her popular Agatha Raisin series, starting with Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death, where an outspoken retired public relations pro finds herself tangled up in a murder in a quaint English village.
For readers who like Jessica Fletcher’s cozy mystery style and vivid characters, Rhys Bowen is perfect. Bowen writes gently suspenseful mysteries that blend history, atmosphere, and humor.
Her charming series featuring Lady Georgiana, starting with Her Royal Spyness, stars an aristocratic young lady who, much like Jessica Fletcher, repeatedly finds herself investigating suspicious deaths.
Fans of Jessica Fletcher who enjoy mysteries with appealing small-town settings and colorful characters might enjoy Ellery Adams. She creates warm, comforting worlds steeped in friendship, books, and community.
Check out The Secret, Book & Scone Society, about a close-knit group of friends who solve mysteries with heart, humor, and plenty of cozy bookish charm.
Jenn McKinlay is great if you want the same coziness and relatable community that Jessica Fletcher's adventures offer. Her mysteries are cheerful, witty, and filled with lively characters you'd love spending time with.
Give Books Can Be Deceiving, the start of her Library Lover's Mystery series, a try—perfect for book lovers who appreciate puzzles served up with humor, warm friendships, and cozy settings.
Fans of Jessica Fletcher's cozy, inviting mysteries will feel right at home with Sofie Kelly. Her charming writing style mixes gentle humor, small-town warmth, and intriguing mysteries with a sprinkle of magic.
In Curiosity Thrilled the Cat, Kelly introduces readers to librarian Kathleen Paulson and her enchanted feline friends, who find themselves solving murder mysteries in a delightful, quirky setting.
If you enjoy the community-focused feel and clever sleuthing of Jessica Fletcher, Cleo Coyle is a great choice. Coyle writes engaging coffee-themed cozy mysteries, set in a quaint New York City coffeehouse.
In On What Grounds, you meet protagonist Clare Cosi, whose knack for solving crimes—along with brewing perfect coffee—makes this novel a comforting blend of mystery and charm.
Like Jessica Fletcher’s hometown of Cabot Cove, Lorna Barrett sets her mysteries in the warm, inviting village of Stoneham, New Hampshire. Her Booktown series warmly celebrates small-town friendships and cleverly plotted mysteries against a cozy bookstore backdrop.
In Murder Is Binding, readers meet bookshop owner Tricia Miles, whose sharp mind and keen investigative instincts bring murders to justice behind the town's cheerful facade.
Kate Carlisle's engaging mysteries offer a blend of lighthearted humor, intricate puzzles, and lovable characters, much like Jessica Fletcher’s stories.
Her Bibliophile Mystery series stars Brooklyn Wainwright, a bookbinder and amateur sleuth who stumbles upon murders wrapped in bookish secrets. Homicide in Hardcover offers readers a cozy mystery that beautifully blends book lore, warmth, and an intriguing plot line.
If you appreciate Jessica Fletcher’s quiet charm and love of community, you’ll find a similar mood in Miranda James's mysteries. His cozy style, combined with charming characters and a welcoming, southern university-town setting, creates appealing, leisurely-paced reads.
Murder Past Due features librarian Charlie Harris and his remarkable Maine Coon cat, Diesel, as they unravel crimes through clever deduction and heartfelt connections.
Joanne Fluke writes cozy mystery novels filled with charming small towns and tasty baked goods. Her character Hannah Swensen owns a local bakery and solves murders with cheerful determination and wit.
If you enjoy Jessica Fletcher's warmth and resourcefulness, you'll appreciate Fluke's Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, a cozy mystery packed with delicious recipes and a friendly, neighborly vibe.
Leslie Meier offers cozy mysteries set in a welcoming New England village called Tinker's Cove. Her Lucy Stone mysteries often revolve around holidays, family life, and everyday struggles that readers can relate to.
Fans of Jessica Fletcher will enjoy Mistletoe Murder, the first in Meier's series featuring Lucy balancing motherhood, journalism, and amateur sleuthing.
Laura Childs crafts cozy, engaging mysteries with vivid settings, quirky friendships, and intriguing puzzles. Her Tea Shop Mysteries series follows amateur detective and tea shop owner Theodosia Browning through picturesque Charleston.
Readers who appreciate Jessica Fletcher's cleverness and likable characters will enjoy Death by Darjeeling, which combines southern charm, delicious tea treats, and suspenseful twists.
Vicki Delany creates mysteries featuring appealing small-town settings and strong, intelligent female protagonists. Her Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series cleverly draws connections to Sherlock Holmes, focusing on Gemma Doyle—bookshop owner and amateur sleuth.
Like Jessica Fletcher, Gemma uncovers clues with sharp insight and care. Try Elementary, She Read for a delightful puzzle and charming characters.
G.M. Malliet writes witty mysteries full of humor, gentle satire, and charming English village life. Her Max Tudor series centers around a former MI5 agent turned Anglican priest who solves murders in his quiet community.
Fans of Jessica Fletcher's thoughtful approach and love for quaint settings will find much to enjoy in Wicked Autumn, Malliet's delightful cozy mystery introducing Max Tudor and his picturesque village.