Just in time for the holiday season, the very first in the Lucy Stone Mystery Series, which has sold over one million copies, is now repackaged and reissued in trade paperback for the first time!
“Meier continues to exploit the charm factor in her small-town setting, while keeping the murder plots as realistic as possible in such a cozy world.” —Booklist As if baking holiday cookies, knitting a sweater for her husband’s gift, and making her daughter’s angel costume for the church pageant weren’t enough things for Lucy Stone’s busy Christmas schedule, she’s also working nights at the famous mail-order company Country Cousins. But when she discovers Sam Miller, its very wealthy founder, dead in his car from an apparent suicide, the sleuth in her knows something just doesn’t smell right.
Taking time out from her hectic holiday life to find out what really happened, her investigation leads to a backlog of secrets as long as Santa’s Christmas Eve route. Lucy is convinced that someone murdered Sam Miller. But who and why? With each harrowing twist she uncovers in this bizarre case, another shocking revelation is exposed. Now, as Christmas draws near and Lucy gets dangerously closer to the truth, she’s about to receive a present from Santa she didn’t ask for—a killer who won’t be satisfied until everyone on his shopping list is dead, including Lucy herself . . .
Praise for Leslie Meier and her Lucy Stone Mysteries
“Danger, intrigue, and a dash of Easter fun abound in this quirky Maine-set cozy mystery.” —Woman's World on Easter Bonnet Murder
"The beloved author of quirky whodunits is serving up two Thanksgiving tales in one charming book!" —Woman's World on Gobble, Gobble Murder
“New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier is the proof that no holiday would be complete without some hijinks.” —Suspense Magazine
“The frenzied pace of the city, effectively contrasted with the more tranquil atmosphere of a small town; the reappearance of familiar characters; and numerous plot twists all contribute to the appeal of this satisfying entry in a long-running series.” —Bookliston Silver Anniversary Murder
“Timely…Meier’s focus on racism gives this cozy a serious edge rare for this subgenre.” —Publishers Weeklyon Turkey Trot Murder
“Counts, countesses, and corpses highlight Lucy Stone’s trip across the pond...A peek into British country life provide a nice break.” —Kirkus Reviewson British Manor Murder
“Even after 25 books, Lucy is fresh and interesting, and first-time readers will have no trouble following her story. Meier’s cozy mysteries, which are usually based around holidays and celebrations, are always a fun read.” —Mystery Sceneon Silver Anniversary Murder
Leslie Meier is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty Lucy Stone mysteries and has also written for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery. Readers can visit her website at www.LeslieMeier.com
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Just in time for the holiday season, the very first in the Lucy Stone Mystery Series, which has sold over one million copies, is now repackaged and reissued in trade paperback for the first time!
“Meier continues to exploit the charm factor in her small-town setting, while keeping the murder plots as realistic as possible in such a cozy world.” —Booklist As if baking holiday cookies, knitting a sweater for her husband’s gift, and making her daughter’s angel costume for the church pageant weren’t enough things for Lucy Stone’s busy Christmas schedule, she’s also working nights at the famous mail-order company Country Cousins. But when she discovers Sam Miller, its very wealthy founder, dead in his car from an apparent suicide, the sleuth in her knows something just doesn’t smell right.
Taking time out from her hectic holiday life to find out what really happened, her investigation leads to a backlog of secrets as long as Santa’s Christmas Eve route. Lucy is convinced that someone murdered Sam Miller. But who and why? With each harrowing twist she uncovers in this bizarre case, another shocking revelation is exposed. Now, as Christmas draws near and Lucy gets dangerously closer to the truth, she’s about to receive a present from Santa she didn’t ask for—a killer who won’t be satisfied until everyone on his shopping list is dead, including Lucy herself . . .
Praise
Praise for Leslie Meier and her Lucy Stone Mysteries
“Danger, intrigue, and a dash of Easter fun abound in this quirky Maine-set cozy mystery.” —Woman's World on Easter Bonnet Murder
"The beloved author of quirky whodunits is serving up two Thanksgiving tales in one charming book!" —Woman's World on Gobble, Gobble Murder
“New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier is the proof that no holiday would be complete without some hijinks.” —Suspense Magazine
“The frenzied pace of the city, effectively contrasted with the more tranquil atmosphere of a small town; the reappearance of familiar characters; and numerous plot twists all contribute to the appeal of this satisfying entry in a long-running series.” —Bookliston Silver Anniversary Murder
“Timely…Meier’s focus on racism gives this cozy a serious edge rare for this subgenre.” —Publishers Weeklyon Turkey Trot Murder
“Counts, countesses, and corpses highlight Lucy Stone’s trip across the pond...A peek into British country life provide a nice break.” —Kirkus Reviewson British Manor Murder
“Even after 25 books, Lucy is fresh and interesting, and first-time readers will have no trouble following her story. Meier’s cozy mysteries, which are usually based around holidays and celebrations, are always a fun read.” —Mystery Sceneon Silver Anniversary Murder
Author
Leslie Meier is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty Lucy Stone mysteries and has also written for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery. Readers can visit her website at www.LeslieMeier.com
View titles by Leslie Meier
