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.

Author: Leslie Meier

All books of Lucy Stone Mystery series in order

  • 1Poster Mistletoe Murder
    Mistletoe 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
  • 2Poster Tippy-Toe Murder
    Tippy-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
  • 3Poster Trick or Treat Murder
    Trick 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
  • 4Poster Back to School Murder
    Back 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
  • 5Poster Valentine Murder
    Valentine 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
  • 6Poster Christmas Cookie Murder
    Christmas 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
  • 7Poster Turkey Day Murder
    Turkey 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
  • 8Poster Wedding Day Murder
    Wedding Day Murder

    January 1, 2001
  • 9Poster Birthday Party Murder
    Birthday 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
  • 10Poster Father's Day Murder
    Father'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
  • 11Poster Star Spangled Murder
    Star 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
  • 12Poster New Year's Eve Murder
    New 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
  • 13Poster Bake Sale Murder
    Bake 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
  • 13.5Poster Candy Canes of Christmas Past
    Candy 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
  • 14Poster St. Patrick's Day Murder
    St. 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
  • 15Poster Mother's Day Murder
    Mother'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
  • 16Poster Wicked Witch Murder
    Wicked 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
  • 16.5Poster Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots
    Gingerbread 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
  • 17Poster English Tea Murder
    English 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
  • 18Poster Chocolate Covered Murder
    Chocolate 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
  • 18.5Poster The Christmas Thief
    The 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
  • 19Poster Easter Bunny Murder
    Easter 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
  • 20Poster Christmas Carol Murder
    Christmas 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
  • 21Poster French Pastry Murder
    French 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
  • 22Poster Candy Corn Murder
    Candy Corn Murder

    There’s peril at the Pumpkin Fest in this Maine-set mystery by the New York Times bestselling author…

    August 25, 2015
  • 23Poster British Manor Murder
    British 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
  • 23.5Poster Eggnog Murder
    Eggnog 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
  • 24Poster Turkey Trot Murder
    Turkey 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
  • 25Poster Silver Anniversary Murder
    Silver 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
  • 25.5Poster Yule Log Murder
    Yule 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
  • 25.7Poster Haunted House Murder
    Haunted 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
  • 26Poster Invitation Only Murder
    Invitation 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
  • 27Poster Irish Parade Murder
    Irish 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
  • 27.5Poster Halloween Party Murder
    Halloween 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
  • 28Poster Easter Bonnet Murder
    Easter 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
  • 29Poster Mother of the Bride Murder
    Mother 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
  • 30Poster Patchwork Quilt Murder
    Patchwork 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
  • 31Poster Bridal Shower Murder
    Bridal 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

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