Sticks and Stones

The passing of the torch from Sheriff Tupper to his successor Harry Pierce does not run smoothly as first a local woman dies of electrocution in her bathroom (an incident that Jessica finds suspicious) and then an anonymous writer floods Cabot Cove with accusatory letters, in an attempt to cover up the surprising murder of a young woman who owns the land that a historic lighthouse is located on. With the help of a visiting travel journalist, it's up to Jessica to aid the new sheriff, Harry Pierce, in figuring who the culprit is.

Agatha Christie's The Moving finger had a similar storyline, and of course, this episode isn't quite on par on the book, but it's still interesting and has some moments. However, I found it a little too confusing and convoluted at times, thus tedious. The finale is good, though.