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Leslie Meier

(b.1948)

Leslie Meier lives in Harwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She is the creator of 'Lucy Stone', a reporter and amateur sleuth in New England.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Romance

New and upcoming books

September 2025

A Matter of Pedigree
(Empty Nest Mystery , book 1)

February 2026

Easter Egg Murder

Series

Lucy Stone Mystery
   1. Mistletoe Murder (1991)
     aka Mail Order Murder
   2. Tippy-Toe Murder (1994)
   3. Trick or Treat Murder (1996)
   4. Back to School Murder (1997)
   5. Valentine Murder (1999)
   6. Christmas Cookie Murder (1999)
   7. Turkey Day Murder (2000)
   8. Wedding Day Murder (2001)
   9. Birthday Party Murder (2002)
   10. Father's Day Murder (2003)
   11. Star Spangled Murder (2004)
   12. New Year's Eve Murder (2005)
   13. Bake Sale Murder (2006)
   13.5. Candy Canes of Christmas Past (2023)
   14. St. Patrick's Day Murder (2008)
   15. Mother's Day Murder (2009)
   16. Wicked Witch Murder (2010)
   16.5. Gingerbread Cookies and Gunshots (2023)
   17. English Tea Murder (2011)
   18. Chocolate Covered Murder (2012)
   18.5. The Christmas Thief (2023)
   19. Easter Bunny Murder (2013)
   20. Christmas Carol Murder (2013)
   21. French Pastry Murder (2014)
   22. Candy Corn Murder (2015)
   23. British Manor Murder (2016)
   23.5. Eggnog Murder (2016)
   Eggnog Murder (2016) (in Eggnog Murder)
   24. Turkey Trot Murder (2017)
   25. Silver Anniversary Murder (2018)
   25.5. Yule Log Murder (2018)
   Yule Log Murder (2018) (in Yule Log Murder)
   Haunted House Murder (2019) (in Haunted House Murder)
   25.7. Haunted House Murder (2019)
   26. Invitation Only Murder (2019)
   Christmas Card Murder (2020) (in Christmas Card Murder)
   Halloween Party Murder (2021) (in Halloween Party Murder)
   27. Irish Parade Murder (2021)
   27.5. Halloween Party Murder (2023)
   28. Easter Bonnet Murder (2022)
   Irish Coffee Murder (2023) (in Irish Coffee Murder)
   29. Mother of the Bride Murder (2023)
   Easter Basket Murder (2024) (in Easter Basket Murder)
   30. Patchwork Quilt Murder (2024)
   Halloween Night Murder (2025) (in Halloween Night Murder)
   31. Bridal Shower Murder (2025)
   Easter Egg Murder (2026) (in Easter Egg Murder)

Empty Nest Mystery
1. A Matter of Pedigree (2025)

Collections

   Eggnog Murder (2016) (with Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross)
   Yule Log Murder (2018) (with Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross)
   Haunted House Murder (2019) (with Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross)
   Christmas Card Murder (2020) (with Peggy Ehrhart and Lee Hollis)
   Halloween Party Murder (2021) (with Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross)
   Irish Coffee Murder (2023) (with Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross)
   Easter Basket Murder (2024) (with Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross)
   Halloween Night Murder (2025) (with Lee Hollis and Liz Ireland)
   Easter Egg Murder (2026) (with Peggy Ehrhart and Lee Hollis)

Omnibus editions show

Books containing stories by Leslie Meier

Mystery Cats III (1995)
More Feline Felonies
(Mystery Cats, book 3)
edited by
Cynthia Manson

Leslie Meier recommends

Murder Runs in the Family (2025)
Tamara Berry
"Murder doesn't just run in the family in Tamara Berry's riotous romp of a mystery; it's aided and abetted by a cast of wily octogenarians who lead sleuth Amber Winslow on a merry chase that will have readers turning the pages to the very end-when they'll want more!"

How to Have a Killer Time in DC (2025)
(Oliver Popp's Travel Guides to Murder, book 1)
Sam Lumley
"This is a book with a big heart, a pair of adorable sleuths, a killer plot with lots of twists and turns and a big bang of an ending. I can't wait for author Sam Lumley's next mystery."

Puzzle Me a Murder (2024)
(Alice Pepper Lonely Hearts and Puzzle Club Mystery, book 1)
Roz Noonan
"Much as her librarian sleuth Alice Pepper completes her much-loved jigsaw puzzles, author Roz Noonan snaps the final piece of this delightful and entertaining whodunit into place with a satisfying click. I can't wait for the next Puzzle Club mystery!"

A Deadly Walk in Devon (2024)
(Walk Through England Mystery, book 1)
Nicholas George
"If you've ever considered going on a walking tour in the English countryside, think again! Avoid jet lag and join the intriguing group of trekkers in Nicholas George's A Deadly Walk in Devon and wander along a trail full of treacherous twists and turns to the absolutely gobsmacking reveal at the end of the path. Great fun!"

Mistletoe Can Be Murder (2022)
(Carol and Jim Andrews Baby Boomer Mystery, book 10)
Susan Santangelo
"I'm eagerly awaiting the next Carol Andrews adventure, and I'm sure other mystery lovers are too."

A Wrench in the Works (2018)
(Fixer-Upper Mystery, book 6)
Kate Carlisle
"I tell for this feisty, take-charge heroine and readers wall too."

Murder with a Cherry on Top (2018)
(Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe Mystery, book 1)
Cynthia Baxter
"Wake up, Rip Van Winkle! Katy McKay's returned to the Hudson Valley and is mixing up sweet ice cream treats, rekindling an old romance, and solving a sticky murder. Cynthia Baxter's Murder with a Cherry on Top is every bit as delicious as a hot fudge sundae, and I can't wait for a second helping!"

The Persian Always Meows Twice (2017)
(Cat Groomer Mystery, book 1)
Eileen Watkins
"The purr-fect mystery to curl up with for a lovely cozy read, preferably with a cup of tea, cuddly cat optional but recommended."

Engaged in Death (2016)
(Wedding Planner Mystery, book 1)
Stephanie Blackmoore
"Had me in its spell from page one. Readers will love this."

Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder (2010)
(Pizza Mystery, book 2)
Chris Cavender
"A yummy mystery chock full of savory surprises-like an extra-large pizza loaded with extra toppings!"

The Grave Gourmet (2010)
(Capucine Culinary Mystery, book 1)
Alexander Campion
"Anyone who loves Paris will adore The Grave Gourmet. French flic Capucine LeTellier is sure to enchant readers with her Gallic charm as she tracks a cold-blooded killer in the City of Light. Bien fait!"

A Catered Murder (2003)
(Mystery with Recipes, book 1)
Isis Crawford
"A delicious mystery that will have readers begging for second helpings."

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