Bridal Shower Murder - (Lucy Stone Mystery) by Leslie Meier (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Lucy Stone is thrilled about her youngest daughter Zoe's engagement to Chad, a rising minor league baseball player with dreamy eyes and plenty of Southern charm. Yet there's no denying the whirlwind romance has turned Lucy's life upside down in more ways than one--especially when she learns about Chad's complicated background and close ties to Tinker's Cove. The secrets and rumors are enough to send her investigative reporting instincts into overdrive. Trouble really crashes in the moment Lucy meets her in-laws-to-be, Penny and Nate Nettleton. Persuasive Penny proves to be intent on taking over wedding preparations--even arranging a Tuscan-themed bridal shower before Zoe publicly announces her engagement. It's a shock when the event goes off without a hitch. But the real shock comes when prominent guest Hetty Furness, the head of the Tinker's Cove Historical Society, goes missing--only to be found dead, the victim of a brutal murder"--

Book Synopsis

When her daughter gets engaged in Tinker's Cove, Maine, reporter Lucy Stone finds herself feeling like a steamed lobster while dealing with her future son-in-law's family--and a summer bridal shower that leads to murder . .

Lucy Stone is thrilled about her youngest daughter Zoe's engagement to Chad, a rising minor league baseball player with dreamy eyes and plenty of Southern charm. Yet there's no denying the whirlwind romance has turned Lucy's life upside down in more ways than one--especially when she learns about Chad's complicated background and close ties to Tinker's Cove. The secrets and rumors are enough to send her investigative reporting instincts into overdrive . . .

Trouble really crashes in the moment Lucy meets her in-laws-to-be, Penny and Nate Nettleton. Persuasive Penny proves to be intent on taking over wedding preparations, even arranging a Tuscan-themed bridal shower before Zoe publicly announces her engagement. It's a shock when the event goes off without a hitch. But the real shock comes when prominent guest Hetty Furness, the head of the Tinker's Cove Historical Society, goes missing--only to be found dead, the victim of a brutal murder . . .

Lucy is determined to reveal who committed the vicious crime as she navigates her new reality with the Nettletons. Racing to determine if Hetty's extensive knowledge of local history--and hidden scandals--led to her demise, Lucy soon realizes she'll need to put her sleuthing talents to work like never before to guarantee wedding bells to ring for Zoe and Chad . . . and that she survives to see her daughter walk down the aisle!

Review Quotes

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

"Fans who started with Meier's first Lucy Stone novel in 1991 may be interested to see how the gumshoe's children and grandchildren are turning out." --Publishers Weekly on Mother of the Bride 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." --Booklist on Silver Anniversary Murder

"Timely...Meier's focus on racism gives this cozy a serious edge rare for this subgenre." --Publishers Weekly on 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 Reviews on 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 Scene on Silver Anniversary Murder

About the Author

LESLIE MEIER is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Stone Mysteries and the Carole and Poopsie Mystery series. She has also written for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, and like her series protagonist, Lucy Stone, she worked as a New England newspaper reporter while raising her three children. She lives outside of Boston and can be found online at LeslieMeierBooks.com.