Leslie Meier
Leslie Meier (born 1944) is an American author known for her mystery novels featuring Lucy Stone, a bookstore owner in the town of Tinker's Cove, Maine. Born in New York City, Meier worked in advertising and as a waitress before becoming a full-time writer. Her first Lucy Stone mystery, "Bread Alone," was published in 1995 and quickly became a bestseller. The series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 15 languages. Meier's writing is praised for its humor, suspense, and strong female protagonist. She has won numerous awards, including the Agatha Award for Best First Novel, the Dilys Award for Best Mystery, and the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Series. Her books have also been nominated for the Edgar Award and the Anthony Award.
Book Series by Leslie Meier
Lucy Stone Series with Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Tippy Toe Murder | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Trick or Treat Murder | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| Back to School Murder | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Valentine Murder | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Cookie Murder | 1999 | Buy on Amazon |
| Turkey Day Murder | 2000 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wedding Day Murder | 2001 | Buy on Amazon |
| Birthday Party Murder | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| Father's Day Murder | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Star Spangled Murder | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Year's Eve Murder | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bake Sale Murder | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| St. Patrick's Day Murder | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mother's Day Murder | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| Wicked Witch Murder | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| English Tea Murder | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Chocolate Covered Murder | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Easter Bunny Murder | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Carol Murder | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| French Pastry Murder | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Candy Corn Murder | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| British Manor Murder | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Turkey Trot Murder | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Eggnog Murder | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
| Silver Anniversary Murder | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Yule Log Murder | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Invitation Only Murder | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Card Murder ( With: Lee Hollis, Peggy Ehrhart) | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Irish Parade Murder | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Halloween Party Murder ( With: Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross) | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
| Easter Bonnet Murder | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Haunted House Murder | 2022 | Buy on Amazon |
| Irish Coffee Murder ( With: Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mother of the Bride Murder | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Christmas Thief | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots (Short Story) | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Candy Canes of Christmas Past | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
| Easter Basket Murder ( With: Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross) | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Patchwork Quilt Murder | 2024 | Buy on Amazon |
| Bridal Shower Murder | 2025 | Buy on Amazon |
Lucy Stone Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Candy Cane Murder | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gingerbread Cookie Murder | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
Leslie Meier Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| A Winter Wonderland | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Haunted House Murder | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Sweets | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| Christmas Card Murder | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| Irish Coffee Murder | 2023 | Buy on Amazon |
As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.