A retired school teacher's life turns upside down when she finds that her first mystery novel will be published, and that she must also solve a real murder.
A disagreeable man is found dead in the pool during costume party, and Angela's own nephew is accused of killing the victim dressed as Sherlock Holmes.
When Jessica investigates the strange murder of wealthy Stephen Earl, the suspicion falls on the four daughters who stand to make a fortune from his death.
Stranded in a small town, Susan encounters a man believed to be dead, but her surprising discovery leads to a violent reaction from the residents of the town.
Steve must conduct his investigation into a case by going undercover with a TV reporter posing as his wife to solve a series of murders in a gated community.
A reporter from the Windy City calls on Matlock to defend a 60s radical of murdering the mayor, which Matlock agrees to do despite knowingly being tricked.
After a rare coin dealer is charged of murdering a thieving employee, he runs to Matlock; Tyler becomes suspicious of a female investigator Matlock hires.
A crossword puzzle editor is pulled into a police investigation after several of the clues are linked to unsolved crimes and has to prove her innocence.
When an old friend of Tess Harper's is found murdered on the day that he was to propose marriage, Tess teams up with Lt. Logan O'Connor to find the killer.
Jessica fills in for a dead congressman for a short period of time, but quickly discovers the mechanics behind the political game-playing in Capitol Hill.