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ⓘ About Leslie Meier
Leslie Meier is the author of sixteen Lucy Stone mysteries novels. She is also the one who wrote Ellery Queen’s Mystery magazine. She resided in Harwich, Massachusetts. If you are a fan of Lucy Stone mysteries, keep in mind that Leslie Meier is still working on the next books. She started writing in the 1980’s during her graduate classes at Bridgewater State College. Leslie Meier wanted to become a teacher but from the writings she provided, her professor told her that they were good enough to be published. They were sent to Ellery Queen’s Mystery magazine and she was paid $100. That is when it all began. Mail-Order Murder (Mistletoe Murder) This was the first book in Lucy Stone series.
All Book Series by Leslie Meier
Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 43 · published 1991
Christmas Card Murder
Book 29 of 43 · published 2020 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Peggy Ehrhart
Halloween Party Murder
Book 31 of 43 · published 2021 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Barbara Ross
Irish Coffee Murder
Book 34 of 43 · published 2023 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Barbara Ross
Easter Basket Murder
Book 39 of 43 · published 2024 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Barbara Ross
Easter Egg Murder
Book 42 of 43 · published 2026 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Peggy Ehrhart
Countdown to Christmas Murder
Latest in the series · book 43 of 43 · published 2026
Murder, She Knit
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2018 Anthology · Peggy Ehrhart
Silent Knit, Deadly Knit
Book 4 of 15 · published 2019 Anthology · Peggy Ehrhart
Death of a Christmas Card Crafter
Book 9 of 15 · published 2022 Anthology · Peggy Ehrhart
Knitmare on Beech Street
Book 11 of 15 · published 2023 Anthology · Peggy Ehrhart
A Dark and Stormy Knit
Book 13 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Peggy Ehrhart
Last Wool and Testament
Book 14 of 15 · published 2025 Anthology · Peggy Ehrhart
Easter Egg Murder
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2026 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Peggy Ehrhart
Death of a Kitchen Diva
Series opener · book 1 of 26 · published 2012 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Country Fried Redneck
Book 2 of 26 · published 2012 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Christmas Caterer
Book 5 of 26 · published 2014 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Cookbook Author
Book 10 of 26 · published 2018 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Wedding Cake Baker
Book 11 of 26 · published 2019 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Blueberry Tart
Book 12 of 26 · published 2020 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Halloween Party Murder
Book 15 of 26 · published 2021 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Barbara Ross
Death of an Ice Cream Scooper
Book 16 of 26 · published 2022 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Christmas Carol
Book 19 of 26 · published 2022 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Death of a Halloween Party Monster
Book 21 of 26 · published 2023 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Easter Basket Murder
Book 22 of 26 · published 2024 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Barbara Ross
Death of a Gingerbread Man
Book 23 of 26 · published 2024 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Easter Egg Murder
Book 25 of 26 · published 2026 Co-authored · Lee Hollis,Peggy Ehrhart
Death of a Grill Master
Latest in the series · book 26 of 26 · published 2026 Anthology · Lee Hollis
Mystery Cats III: More Feline Felonies
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1995
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Leslie Meier?
Leslie Meier is the author of sixteen Lucy Stone mysteries novels. She is also the one who wrote Ellery Queen’s Mystery magazine. She resided in Harwich, Massachusetts.
Which Leslie Meier series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Lucy Stone series, the earliest of Leslie Meier's multi-book series: it opens with Mistletoe Murder / Mail Order Murder (1991) and runs to 43 books across 1991–2026, ending with Countdown to Christmas Murder (2026). Leslie Meier's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Leslie Meier written?
Leslie Meier has 94 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1991 and 2026. 88 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Lucy Stone series with 43 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Leslie Meier's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Leslie Meier's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Lucy Stone (1991–2026, 43 books), Lucy Stone Collections (2007–2010, 2 books) and Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries (2012–2026, 26 books), plus 2 more.
How are Leslie Meier's books organised into series?
This guide splits Leslie Meier's 94 books into 5 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Lucy Stone (43 books, 1991–2026); Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails Mysteries (26 books, 2012–2026); A Knit & Nibble Mystery (15 books, 2018–2026); Lucy Stone Collections (2 books, 2007–2010); Carole and Poopsie Mystery (2 books, 2025–2026).