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- For the first time, the second Lucy Stone Mystery by New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier is available in a beautiful, repackaged trade paperback reissue!
- About the Author: LESLIE MEIER is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lucy Stone Mysteries and the Carole and Poopsie Mystery series.
- 288 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Lucy Stone Mystery
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"With summer temperatures soaring to new heights in Tinker's Cove, Maine, the last thing a fully pregnant Lucy Stone wants to do is solve the mystery of a local murder ... With three kids underfoot, a fourth on the wa y, and an oppressive heat wave bearing down, homemaker Lucy Stone is hardly enjoying an idyllic summer. But her preoccupation with swelling ankles, Bavarian creme doughnut cravings, and sewing sequins on ballet-recital tutus gives way to dread when she learns her waistline isn't the only thing that's recently vanished. The strange disappearance of a retired dance instructor has the tiny coastal town of Tinker's Cove, Maine, in a tizzy-that turns to terror when a notoriously cantankerous shopkeeper is slain right on Main Street cy's up to her bulging belly in suspects and red herrings. Eluded by a cold-blooded killer, with her due date looming and the temperature soaring, she figures something has to break soon. With any luck, it won't be her water ... "--Book Synopsis
For the first time, the second Lucy Stone Mystery by New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier is available in a beautiful, repackaged trade paperback reissue! With summer temperatures soaring to new heights in Tinker's Cove, Maine, the last thing a fully pregnant Lucy Stone wants to do is solve the mystery of a local murder . . . With three kids underfoot, a fourth on the way, and an oppressive heat wave bearing down, homemaker Lucy Stone is hardly enjoying an idyllic summer. But her preoccupation with swelling ankles, Bavarian creme doughnut cravings, and sewing sequins on ballet-recital tutus gives way to dread when she learns her waistline isn't the only thing that's recently vanished. The strange disappearance of a retired dance instructor has the tiny coastal town of Tinker's Cove, Maine, in a tizzy--that turns to terror when a notoriously cantankerous shopkeeper is slain right on Main Street. Now Lucy's up to her bulging belly in suspects and red herrings. Eluded by a cold-blooded killer, with her due date looming and the temperature soaring, she figures something has to break soon. With any luck, it won't be her water . . .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): 8.28 Inches (H) x 5.57 Inches (W) x .83 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Lucy Stone Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Cozies
Theme: Amateur Sleuth
Format: Paperback
Author: Leslie Meier
Language: English
Street Date: January 21, 2025
TCIN: 91962023
UPC: 9781496750495
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-2806
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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