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Lucy Stone Books in Order

by Leslie MeierMystery, Thriller & Suspense

32 books and 8 novellas from Mistletoe Murder (2020) to Countdown to Christmas Murder (2026). Rated 4.4 across 2,461 listener reviews.

Reading order

  1. Mistletoe Murder

    Book 1 2020 4.0 (215)

    As if baking holiday cookies, knitting a sweater for her husband, 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…

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  2. Tippy Toe Murder

    Book 2 2021 4.6 (61)

    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.

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  3. Trick or Treat Murder

    Book 3 2020 4.5 (74)

    The locals in Tinker’s Cove are busy planning haunted-house parties and ghostly galas, and Lucy Stone is whipping up orange-frosted cupcakes, recycling tutus for her daughters’ costumes, helping her son with his pre-teen rebellion, and…

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  4. Back to School Murder

    Book 4 2020 4.5 (59)

    It's back to school time in the peaceful Maine town of Tinker's Cove, and for mother-of-four Lucy Stone, it isn't a moment too soon.

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  5. Valentine Murder

    Book 5 2021 4.6 (52)

    It's Valentine's Day in Tinker's Cove, and while the cupcakes Lucy's baking for her children will have pink frosting and candy hearts, her thoughts aren't centered on sugary sentiments.

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  6. Christmas Cookie Murder

    Book 6 2020 4.6 (58)

    For Lucy Stone, the best thing about Christmas in Tinker’s Cove, Maine, has always been the annual Cookie Exchange. But the usual generosity and goodwill are missing from this year’s event, which turns out to be a complete disaster.

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  7. Turkey Day Murder

    Book 7 2020 4.1 (49)

    Tinker’s Cove, Maine, has a long history of Thanksgiving festivities, from visits with TomTom Turkey to the annual Warriors high school football game and Lucy Stone’s impressive pumpkin pie.

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  8. Wedding Day Murder

    Book 8 2021 4.6 (37)

    Already juggling four kids’ hectic schedules, a rambunctious dog, an attention-craving husband, and a full-time reporter job, Lucy Stone can't possibly squeeze in another responsibility...or can she? There’s a big wedding coming up, and…

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  9. Birthday Party Murder

    Book 9 2021 4.5 (46)

    The whole town of Tinker's Cove is looking forward to the celebration marking former librarian Julia Ward Howe Tilley's 90th birthday.

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  10. Father's Day Murder

    Book 10 2003 4.6 (53)

    When her part-time reporting gig gives Lucy the opportunity to attend a Boston newspaper conference, she looks forward to the vacation from domestic bliss....

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  11. Star Spangled Murder

    Book 11 2021 4.6 (29)

    Lucy Stone is in the doghouse with her next-door neighbor, Mrs. Prudence Pratt. It seems that Kudo, the Stones’ misbehaving mutt, has developed a taste for Mrs.

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  12. New Year's Eve Murder

    Book 12 2020 4.3 (45)

    After the annual parade of Christmas presents in Tinker's Cove, Maine, has ended, Lucy Stone and her daughter Elizabeth are ready to ring in the new year in style.

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  13. Bake Sale Murder

    Book 13 2021 4.5 (32)

    Ever since local developer Fred Stanton and his wife, Mimi, built five modular homes next door to Lucy Stone’s farmhouse, life hasn’t been the same.

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  14. Candy Cane Murder

    Novella 13.5 2008 by Joanne Fluke 4.4 (286)

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  15. St. Patrick's Day Murder

    Book 14 2008 4.4 (55)

    Not many people knew Old Dan Malone. The grizzled barkeep's social circle was limited to the rough-hewn lobstermen who frequented his bar.

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  16. Mother's Day Murder

    Book 15 2009 4.6 (53)

    Two of her four kids may be out of the nest, but Lucy Stone knows only too well that mothering is a lifetime commitment. At least that commitment means she gets to kick back and enjoy a fancy Mother's Day brunch - that is, before the…

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  17. Wicked Witch Murder

    Book 16 2020 4.6 (49)

    When the bewitching Diana Ravenscroft comes to quiet Tinker's Cove and opens Solstice, a quaint little shop offering everything from jewelry to psychic readings, Lucy Stone writes her off as eccentric but harmless.

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  18. English Tea Murder

    Book 17 2021 4.7 (38)

    Between her family and her reporting duties for the Tinker’s Cove, Maine, Pennysaver, Lucy Stone could use a break. So when a friend tells her about a trip to England sponsored by Winchester College, she jumps at the chance for a girls’…

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  19. Chocolate Covered Murder

    Book 18 2012 4.2 (97)

    As a reporter for the Pennysaver, Lucy is assigned a puff piece on upscale Chanticleer's Chocolates. But when a local fisherman drowns suspiciously, Lucy's certain her investigative skills could be put to better use.

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  20. Easter Bunny Murder

    Book 19 2013 4.5 (66)

    Lucy Stone has always loved covering the annual Easter egg hunt for the Pennysaver. Hosted by elderly socialite Vivian Van Vorst at Pine Point, it's a swanky event where the eggs are as likely to contain savings bonds as they are jelly…

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  21. Christmas Carol Murder

    Book 20 2013 4.0 (101)

    Lucy normally loves planning for the holidays, but this year, Tinker's Cove has fallen on hard times. With so many residents struggling, Christmas festivities are a luxury some can't afford.

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  22. French Pastry Murder

    Book 21 2014 4.4 (66)

    Tinker's Cove is abuzz with excitement when Norah, the queen of daytime TV, comes to town and selects Lucy and her pals to be featured in her "Women Who Make a Difference" episode.

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  23. Candy Corn Murder

    Book 22 2015 4.3 (102)

    Lucy's getting very annoyed that her husband Bill and his friend Evan have been working seemingly nonstop on their potentially prize-winning pumpkin catapult.

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  24. British Manor Murder

    Book 23 2016 4.3 (75)

    Although Perry, the earl of the house, and his sister, Poppy, are surprisingly accommodating to their jetlagged guests, Lucy feels uneasy after a fallen portrait sparks talk of a deadly family omen.

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  25. Eggnog Murder

    Novella 23.5 2016 4.4 (76)

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  26. Turkey Trot Murder

    Book 24 2017 4.3 (80)

    Besides the annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Lucy expects the approaching holiday to be a relatively uneventful one - until she finds beautiful Alison Franklin dead and frozen in Blueberry Pond.

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  27. Silver Anniversary Murder

    Book 25 2018 4.6 (55)

    As Tinker's Cove buzzes over a town-wide silver-wedding anniversary bash, Lucy is reminded of her nuptials and ponders the whereabouts of Beth Gerard, her strong-willed maid of honor.

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  28. Yule Log Murder

    Novella 25.5 2018 by Lee Hollis 4.3 (60)

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  29. Haunted House Murder

    Novella 25.7 2019 4.0 (59)

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  30. Invitation Only Murder

    Book 26 2019 4.6 (59)

    Part-time reporter Lucy Stone doesn’t know what to expect as she arrives on a private Maine island owned by eccentric billionaire Scott Newman, only that the exclusive experience should make for a very intriguing feature story.

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  31. Christmas Card Murder

    Novella 26.5 2020 4.0 (63)

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  32. Irish Parade Murder

    Book 27 2021 4.6 (58)

    After returning from her father-in-law’s funeral in Florida, Lucy can almost hear the death knell of her part-time reporter job the instant she meets new hire Rob Callahan.

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  33. Easter Bonnet Murder

    Book 28 2022 4.7 (52)

    Known for its cheerful staff and elaborate annual Easter Bonnet Contest, the Heritage House senior center regularly attracts new residents and positive press.

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  34. Mother of the Bride Murder

    Book 29 2023 4.0 (22)

    When Lucy Stone arrives at a sprawling French chateau with the whole family, it should be the trip of a lifetime—especially because she’s about to watch her oldest daughter, Elizabeth, marry the handsome, successful man of her dreams.

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  35. Easter Basket Murder

    Novella 29.5 2024 4.3 (9)

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  36. Patchwork Quilt Murder

    Book 30 2024 4.1 (25)

    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.

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  37. Bridal Shower Murder

    Book 31 2025 4.3 (20)

    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 . . .

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  38. Halloween Night Murder

    Novella 31.5 2025 by Liz Ireland 3.6 (9)

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  39. Easter Egg Murder

    Novella 31.6 2026 4.7 (16)

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  40. Countdown to Christmas Murder

    Book 32 2026

    Christmas may be 63 days away, but as the Tinker’s Cove Chamber of Commerce gears up for an elaborate Dickens-themed Christmas event, reporter Lucy Stone is already feeling a bit Grinchy—until a possible murder requires her sleuthing…

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About this reading order

Books are listed in the series' own numbering, which for Lucy Stone is also the best order to read them in. Novellas and short stories sit between the novels they follow, numbered the way the publisher numbers them (13.5 comes after book 13). They are optional — you can skip them without missing the main story. Years are first publication where we could confirm it, and otherwise the first audiobook release.

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