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- During a heatwave in Tinker's Cove, Maine, part-time reporter Lucy Stone becomes unseasonably entangled in handmade quilts--and a twisted case of murder . . . When a community center opens in town, many embrace it as a space where locals of all ages can gather and create.
- About the Author: LESLIE MEIER is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Stone Mysteries and the Carole and Poopsie Mystery series.
- 304 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Lucy Stone Mystery
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During a heatwave in Tinker's Cove, Maine, part-time reporter Lucy Stone becomes unseasonably entangled in handmade quilts--and a twisted case of murder . . . When a community center opens in town, many embrace it as a space where locals of all ages can gather and create. Others view it as a waste of taxpayer dollars. The director, Darleen Busby-Platt, is no less controversial. Intense and showy, Darleen has huge plans for her new role. But Lucy believes the woman isn't exactly as warm hearted--or qualified--as she seems. That hunch deepens when Darleen and a young employee vanish . . . and dismembered remains appear! With lots of clues and few concrete answers, Lucy rushes to connect loose ends. But the closer she gets to the facts, the more she realizes that solving this murder depends on lies. Because the truth rests somewhere between wild rumors, a trusted friend's emotional new sewing project, and the authenticity of a mysterious three-hundred-year-old patchwork quilt. And Lucy must piece together the big picture--before she becomes part of crafty killer's deadly design . . .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 "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.Dimensions (Overall): 6.93 Inches (H) x 4.72 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: .26 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Lucy Stone Mystery
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 304
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Theme: Amateur Sleuth
Format: Paperback
Author: Leslie Meier
Language: English
Street Date: February 25, 2025
TCIN: 94236444
UPC: 9781496733801
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-0539
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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A community center killing!
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- 11 months ago
Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier has Lucy Stone covering the opening of the new and controversial community center. We get to see how Lucy, Bill, and their family are doing. Lucy and Bill are now empty nesters. A tragedy does strike the Stone household that will touch a chord with many people. The whodunit has Lucy on the trail of chop happy killer. The mystery does not begin until we are a third of a way through the book. The body is not identified until a little past the halfway point. Lucy asks some questions, but more of her time is devoted to another puzzle. Ted and his wife are acting oddly. Lucy has a feeling it has to do with their son who has returned to town and happens to be working at the new community center. In Patchwork Quilt Murder, the author gets on her soapbox about climate control and mental health as well as the services that should be available to those suffering from mental health disorders. These issues overshadowed the rest of the story. While both issues are important and need addressing, I do not feel a cozy mystery is the right venue. While Patchwork Quilt Murder is the thirtieth A Lucy Stone Mystery, it can be read as a standalone. I have been reading the series since the beginning and I admit that I liked the earlier books better than the last half a dozen or so. I enjoyed the descriptions of the Civil War era quilts. It was interesting learning the history behind them. Patchwork Quilt Murder is the latest A Lucy Stone Mystery with community center coverage, an inflated income, parts popping up, distressing news, rampant rumors, upset parents, and an antique quilt.