Plot Synopsis

The third installment in the Hallmark "Murder 101" TV movie franchise. Crime Fiction Professor Amy Winslow's department is hosting the Murder We Wrote Festival of Crime Writing at Elmstead College, featuring Amy's father, acclaimed mystery novelist Graham Winslow. But when Graham learns his literary nemesis Rick Fitch is coming, he tries to back out until his charming new editor, Celia Bunton, convinces him otherwise. When Amy goes to her office the night before the event, she surprises an intruder who nearly mows her down trying to get away. Calling Detective Travis Burke to the scene of the crime, the two make an odd discovery - nothing has been stolen. It's just the beginning of a series of strange events and murders that lead Charged with killing Betsy Crane and burning down her motorhome, Graham seems to be the least likely suspect, especially since Betsy is the publisher who launched his career. Nevertheless, all the evidence points to Graham. With no one else to charge, Travis has no other choice but to bring in the respected author for questioning. Convinced her father is innocent, Amy sets out to find the real killer. The last thing this case needs is another body, but that is exactly what's thrown into the mix when Rick Fitch is found dead at the bottom of a canyon, with Betsy's phone on his body! Luckily, that clears Graham of her murder. With motives galore, and no clear killer, Travis and Amy have their work cut out for them. All they know for sure is that with all these literary people in town, words can definitely kill.