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Lucy Stone Books in Order

Explore the Lucy Stone mystery series by Leslie Meier, with every book in order, story summaries, small town background, and tips on the best place to jump into the series.

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33 books

Mistletoe Murder

by Leslie Meier

1991

Working nights at a mail-order company during the Christmas rush, Lucy Stone discovers its founder dead. Alongside holiday preparations and family responsibilities, she begins investigating the killing, bringing amateur sleuthing into her life in Tinker’s Cove, Maine.

Tippy Toe Murder

by Leslie Meier

1994

Pregnant and coping with a summer heat wave, Lucy Stone becomes concerned about a retired dance instructor’s disappearance. When a local shopkeeper is murdered, she investigates the town’s secrets while juggling her children, a ballet recital, and her approaching due date.

Trick or Treat Murder

by Leslie Meier

1996

Halloween preparations in Tinker’s Cove are overshadowed by a series of destructive fires. Lucy Stone sets aside costumes and baking to investigate the arsonist, trying to uncover who is threatening her neighbors before the danger reaches closer to home.

Back to School Murder

by Leslie Meier

1997

After a school bombing, assistant principal Carol Crane is praised for evacuating the children safely. Her subsequent murder and a popular teacher’s arrest trouble Lucy Stone, who investigates whether the apparently straightforward case conceals a different motive.

Christmas Cookie Murder

by Leslie Meier

1999

A dispute over a stolen recipe poisons the atmosphere at Tinker’s Cove’s annual Christmas cookie exchange. When Tucker Whitney is murdered, Lucy Stone investigates the rivalries behind the gathering while managing her own busy holiday preparations.

Valentine Murder

by Leslie Meier

1999

Preparing Valentine treats takes a back seat when librarian Bitsy Howell is found murdered. With suspicion falling within the library’s circle, Lucy Stone examines the people around the victim and risks confronting a killer who may be close at hand.

Turkey Day Murder

by Leslie Meier

2000

Thanksgiving celebrations in Tinker’s Cove turn grim when Metinnicut activist Curt Nolan is murdered. Lucy Stone investigates a crowded field of suspects while preparing dinner for twelve, trying to understand the conflicts that made the victim a target.

Wedding Day Murder

by Leslie Meier

2001

Lucy helps plan her friend’s daughter’s wedding to an Internet millionaire, only for the groom to be found dead beside his yacht. Doubting an accidental drowning, she investigates the many people whose hostility threatens to turn the celebration into tragedy.

Birthday Party Murder

by Leslie Meier

2002

While planning former librarian Miss Tilley’s ninetieth birthday celebration, Lucy investigates a lawyer’s apparent suicide. Unexpected relatives moving into Tilley’s home and long-buried family secrets complicate the case alongside Lucy’s own demanding family life in Tinker’s Cove.

Father's Day Murder

by Leslie Meier

2003

A newspaper conference takes Lucy Stone to Boston while her family celebrates Father’s Day without her. When troubled publishing patriarch Luther Read dies suddenly, she questions the apparent asthma attack and investigates the enemies surrounding his failing business.

Star Spangled Murder

by Leslie Meier

2004

Tinker’s Cove prepares for Fourth of July celebrations amid disputes over local nudists and protected wildlife. The hit-and-run death of an unpopular neighbor draws Lucy Stone into a murder investigation, turning community irritations into possible clues to a killer.

New Year's Eve Murder

by Leslie Meier

2005

Lucy and daughter Elizabeth win magazine-sponsored makeovers in Manhattan, but their trip turns deadly when a fashion editor dies. After Elizabeth develops similar symptoms, Lucy investigates the publication’s bitter rivalries before the New Year celebrations can begin.

Bake Sale Murder

by Leslie Meier

2006

Organizing a bake sale introduces Lucy to new neighbors while anonymous letters raise disturbing allegations about the high school football team. When one volunteer baker is stabbed in her kitchen, Lucy investigates the tensions surrounding the growing community.

St. Patrick's Day Murder

by Leslie Meier

2008

Barkeep Dan Malone is found dead in Tinker’s Cove’s icy harbor as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations approach. Lucy investigates complaints from people he allegedly cheated, while his actor brother’s arrival brings another complication to the town’s festivities.

Mother's Day Murder

by Leslie Meier

2009

The shooting of Tina Nowak leads to the arrest of a mother who feuded with her over their teenage daughters. Lucy Stone questions the case, uncovering family secrets while concerns about her own daughter’s social life sharpen the stakes.

Wicked Witch Murder

by Leslie Meier

2010

A new psychic’s shop attracts attention during a dry autumn in Tinker’s Cove. After Lucy discovers a murdered magician, accusations against the newcomer divide the town, prompting Lucy to investigate the victim’s connections before Halloween brings more danger.

Chocolate Covered Murder

by Leslie Meier

2011

An assignment about an upscale chocolate shop draws Lucy into local rivalries and a suspicious drowning. When the shop’s manager is found dead covered in chocolate, Lucy investigates jealous relationships and business tensions beneath the town’s Valentine sweetness.

English Tea Murder

by Leslie Meier

2011

Lucy’s trip to England begins with the tour leader’s sudden death during their flight. As she explores London with friends, the travelers’ connections to the deceased suggest revenge, and another death makes solving the mystery essential to their safety.

Christmas Carol Murder

by Leslie Meier

2013

Lucy prepares for her acting debut in the town’s production of A Christmas Carol while neighbors struggle financially. When a prosperous mortgage lender is murdered, she investigates the many people whose debts and grievances gave them reasons to resent him.

Easter Bunny Murder

by Leslie Meier

2013

Lucy arrives at an estate’s annual Easter egg hunt to find the gates locked and a costumed Easter Bunny collapsing dead. Investigating the victim and his wealthy grandmother reveals troubling changes in the household and competing interests in its fortune.

French Pastry Murder

by Leslie Meier

2014

A Paris vacation promises sightseeing and pastry lessons for Lucy and her friends, until a renowned chef is found gravely injured. Questioned by authorities, Lucy must investigate the crime and clear their names before they can enjoy the trip.

Candy Corn Murder

by Leslie Meier

2015

Tinker’s Cove’s pumpkin festival turns deadly when a catapult contest exposes a body inside an old car. With her husband under suspicion, Lucy investigates the victim’s connections and follows clues toward an unsettling story from the town’s past.

British Manor Murder

by Leslie Meier

2017

Visiting England for a hat exhibition, Lucy stays at Moreton Manor amid tense family meals and ominous traditions. A body discovered in a concealed room turns the visit into an investigation of secrets behind the aristocratic household’s polished surface.

Eggnog Murder

by Leslie Meier

2017

Three holiday mysteries bring poisoned eggnog to Maine’s amateur sleuths. Lucy Stone investigates a lethal gift bottle, Hayley Powell questions a librarian’s fatal reaction, and Julia Snowden faces a holiday-party disaster followed by a body in her moving truck.

Turkey Trot Murder

by Leslie Meier

2017

While preparing for Thanksgiving and a local race, Lucy discovers a wealthy investor’s daughter dead in an icy pond. Doubting the apparent overdose, she investigates as drug concerns and prejudiced accusations stir unrest throughout Tinker’s Cove.

Silver Anniversary Murder

by Leslie Meier

2018

A town anniversary celebration prompts Lucy to reconnect with her former maid of honor, only to learn of her death in New York. Suspecting murder rather than suicide, Lucy investigates the friend’s former husbands and complicated romantic history.

Yule Log Murder

by Leslie Meier

2018

Three Maine holiday mysteries revolve around Yule log cakes. Lucy Stone investigates a death on a film set, Hayley Powell confronts suspicion surrounding her daughter’s boyfriend, and Julia Snowden discovers dangerous secrets while learning to bake the festive dessert.

Invitation Only Murder

by Leslie Meier

2019

Reporting on an eccentric billionaire’s private island, Lucy enters a retreat stripped of modern conveniences. When his daughter is found dead below a cliff, she must use limited resources to investigate the residents and survive the killer sharing their isolation.

Christmas Card Murder

by Leslie Meier

2020

Three Christmas-card mysteries bring holiday greetings with deadly consequences. Lucy Stone investigates a threatening card found during renovations, Hayley Powell faces a murdered romantic rival, and Pamela Paterson’s knitting group examines an art teacher’s death at a craft fair.

Halloween Party Murder

by Lee Hollis

2021

This anthology gathers three Halloween mysteries set in coastal Maine, starring Lucy Stone, Hayley Powell, and Julia Snowden. Haunted houses, costume parties, and a chaotic sleepover all turn deadly, forcing each sleuth to unmask a killer behind the holiday fun.

Irish Parade Murder

by Leslie Meier

2021

A corrections officer dies in a fire connected to Tinker’s Cove’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and Lucy’s ambitious reporting rival is charged. Despite professional friction, she doubts his guilt and investigates the community’s hidden conflicts to clear his name.

Easter Bonnet Murder

by Leslie Meier

2022

Visiting Miss Tilley at Heritage House, Lucy discovers that the senior center’s cheerful image hides troubling tensions. A retired journalist disappears amid preparations for an Easter bonnet contest, prompting Lucy to investigate residents, caretakers, and signs of foul play.

Haunted House Murder

by Leslie Meier

2022

An eccentric couple moves into a dilapidated house rumored to be haunted near Tinker’s Cove’s elementary school. Strange lights and noises attract attention, but a local boy’s disappearance pushes Lucy to investigate the newcomers and what their home conceals.

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