Lucy Stone Mystery series
About this book series
This is a book series by Leslie Meier. It has 38 books. The first book was published in 1991.
All books of Lucy Stone Mystery series in order
- 1Mistletoe Murder
While working a second job at a popular mail-order company during the busy Christmas season, Lucy Stone discovers the body of the company's owner. Determined to solve the ...
January 1, 1991 - 2Tippy-Toe Murder
When Lucy Stone's neighbor, Caro Binney, a retired dance teacher, disappears, and Morrill Slack is killed with a video camera, Lucy sets out to track down Caro, who could be ...
March 22, 1994 - 3Trick or Treat Murder
Mom Lucy Stone, who occasionally acts as a sleuth, has to put her Halloween cupcake baking and costume rejuvenation for her children on hold in order to track down an evil ...
October 1, 1996 - 4Back to School Murder
Lucy Stone, a single parent juggling her job, night classes, and other responsibilities, finds herself investigating the bombing of the local elementary school. This tragic ...
January 1, 1997 - 5Valentine Murder
Knee-deep in cupcakes adorned with pastel frosting and candy hearts, Lucy Stone is taken aback by the murder of the new librarian, Bitsy Howell. Detective Horowitz declares that ...
January 1, 1999 - 6Christmas Cookie Murder
Lucy Stone's New Mystery During the annual Cookie Exchange at Christmas in Tinker's Cove, Lucy Stone uncovers a new mystery to unravel. The festivities take a deadly turn when ...
October 29, 2019 - 7Turkey Day Murder
Lucy Stone, a novice detective, delves into the case when the traditional Thanksgiving celebrations in Tinker's Cove are marred by the killing of Curt Nolan, a prominent ...
January 1, 2000 - 8Wedding Day MurderJanuary 1, 2001
- 9Birthday Party Murder
Believable and lovable characters, notably nonagenarian-to-be Julia Ward Howe Tilley (who wears "twinkling" sneakers), add freshness to a familiar story line in Meier's ninth ...
January 1, 2002 - 10Father's Day Murder
While leaving Tinker's Cove for a conference in Boston, Lucy Stone can't help but think about being separated from her family on Father's Day. However, the news of newspaper ...
January 1, 2003 - 11Star Spangled Murder
In Star Spangled Murder: A Lucy Stone Mystery by Leslie Meier, the 11th book in the holiday-themed cozy series, Lucy Stone, a reporter and sleuth, faces some unexpected ...
June 1, 2004 - 12New Year's Eve Murder
After the festive parade of Christmas gifts in Tinker's Cove, Lucy Stone and her daughter Elizabeth are looking forward to celebrating the new year in a stylish way. Elizabeth ...
January 1, 2005 - 13Bake Sale Murder
In Meier's thirteenth Lucy Stone mystery, the Tinker's Cove, Maine newspaper reporter finds herself surrounded by strange neighbors in her once peaceful farmhouse. Anonymous ...
2006 - 13.5Candy Canes of Christmas Past
Christmas past meets Christmas present in this holiday whodunit set in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, featuring reporter and sleuth Lucy Stone - and a not-so-cold case of murder. For ...
September 26, 2023 - 14St. Patrick's Day Murder
Not many residents of Tinker's Cove, Maine, were acquainted with Old Dan Malone. The rugged bartender's social circle was confined to the sturdy lobstermen and other tough ...
January 1, 2008 - 15Mother's Day Murder
Spring in Tinker's Cove, Maine has Lucy Stone, a local reporter at the Pennysaver newspaper, daydreaming of gardening instead of being stuck in the office. However, her plans to ...
January 1, 2009 - 16Wicked Witch Murder
Lucy Stone has a lot on her plate this fall, from planning the town's annual Halloween Party to dealing with the drought in her garden and taking care of her four ...
January 1, 2010 - 16.5Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots
While conducting her investigation, Lucy Stone makes a shocking discovery: Rick Juergens, the father of missing five-year-old Nemo, has been found dead. Suspecting foul play, ...
September 26, 2023 - 17English Tea Murder
Lucy Stone is saying goodbye to Tinker's Cove and heading off to England! But when things take a turn for the worse, it seems that murder may have followed her all the way ...
January 1, 2011 - 18Chocolate Covered Murder
Reporting for the Pennysaver, Lucy was given the task of writing a fluffy piece about Chanticleer's Chocolates, an upscale chocolate shop. However, when a local fisherman dies ...
January 1, 2012 - 18.5The Christmas Thief
Christmas is full of surprises in this holiday whodunit featuring Tinker’s Cove, Maine, reporter and sleuth Lucy Stone, her daughter, Elizabeth, and a gem of a mystery. For fans ...
September 26, 2023 - 19Easter Bunny Murder
Spring has arrived in Tinker's Cove, and Lucy Stone is overwhelmed with tasks on her to-do list. From decorating eggs with her grandson to preparing a delicious Easter meal to ...
January 29, 2013 - 20Christmas Carol Murder
Christmas has arrived in Tinker's Cove, Maine, and Lucy Stone is thrilled about her upcoming role in the town’s production of A Christmas Carol. However, the festive spirit is ...
September 24, 2013 - 21French Pastry Murder
Lucy Stone is bidding farewell to Tinker’s Cove, Maine, and saying hello to Paris in order to soak in the sights, master the art of baking authentic French pastries, and embrace ...
September 30, 2014 - 22Candy Corn Murder
There’s peril at the Pumpkin Fest in this Maine-set mystery by the New York Times bestselling author…
August 25, 2015 - 23British Manor Murder
It’s a chilly spring in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, and Lucy Stone is excited to travel to England with her friend Sue for a hat exhibition. However, at Moreton Manor, luxury living ...
September 27, 2016 - 23.5Eggnog Murder
Christmas past meets Christmas present in this holiday whodunit set in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, featuring reporter and sleuth Lucy Stone - and a not-so-cold case of murder. For ...
September 26, 2023 - 24Turkey Trot Murder
New York Times-bestselling Author: A daughter of wealth and privilege dies in a frozen-over Maine pond, and a sleuthing reporter is on the case…
September 26, 2017 - 25Silver Anniversary Murder
Beth, who was on the verge of finalizing her fourth divorce, was known for her adventurous lifestyle - however, no one believed she would actually leap from a penthouse terrace ...
September 25, 2018 - 25.5Yule Log Murder
Previously included in the anthology Yule Log Murder The aroma of fresh-baked cookies, pies, and cakes has the ability to bring warmth to the coldest of Christmases along the ...
September 27, 2022 - 25.7Haunted House Murder
Falling leaves, chill winds, shorter days... and spooky houses. Halloween in Maine takes part-time reporter Lucy Stone to a cozy paradise. However, things take a turn when ...
July 26, 2022 - 26Invitation Only Murder
Family tensions are escalating in Tinker’s Cove, and Lucy Stone, a part-time reporter, is in desperate need of a break from it all. However, disconnecting from reality proves to ...
November 26, 2019 - 27Irish Parade Murder
During a busy Easter in Tinker’s Cove, part-time reporter Lucy Stone is not willing to focus all her attention on one thing - especially when it involves solving a dangerous ...
January 26, 2021 - 27.5Halloween Party Murder
During the holiday season, small town traditions are celebrated throughout Maine. However, when it comes to Halloween, some individuals are more than willing to reap a harvest ...
August 22, 2023 - 28Easter Bonnet Murder
Fans of small-town cozy mysteries will cherish this beloved holiday novella from the collection Gingerbread Cookie Murder is made available for the first time as an e-book single!
January 25, 2022 - 29Mother of the Bride Murder
A surprise wedding in France kicks off the latest installment of the beloved Lucy Stone mystery series, which is set in Tinker’s Cove, Maine. Lucy Stone and her family travel ...
April 25, 2023 - 30Patchwork Quilt Murder
During a heatwave in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, part-time reporter Lucy Stone finds herself unexpectedly caught up in handmade quilts - and a complex murder case . . . When a ...
April 23, 2024 - 31Bridal Shower Murder
When Lucy Stone's daughter gets engaged in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, she finds herself feeling like a steamed lobster while dealing with her future son-in-law’s family—and a ...
March 25, 2025