Easter Bonnet Murder

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Easter meets murder in the latest book in New York Times bestselling author Leslie Meier’s ever-popular Lucy Stone mystery series set in Tinker’s Cove, Maine!

Part-time reporter Lucy Stone isn’t about to put all her eggs in one basket during a frantic Easter in Tinker’s Cove—especially when it comes to cracking a deadly mystery.

Known for its cheerful staff and elaborate annual Easter Bonnet Contest, the Heritage House senior center regularly attracts new residents and positive press. But once the town’s retired librarian, Miss Julia Tilley, checks in to recover from an illness, Lucy sees a side of the facility that isn’t quite so perfect and pristine. And the place may soon be making headlines for different reasons following an unexplained disappearance…

Lucy can’t fathom how Agnes Neal could go missing from assisted living over a silly Easter bonnet contest, or why few seem concerned as signs point to foul play. A retired journalist with an independent mind, Agnes had an eye for details and little interest in conforming to catty cliques or rules set by her caretakers—traits that threatened some and angered others.

While police stall the investigation without answers, Lucy realizes backstabbing has no age limit when alarming parallels bloom between her daughter’s college frenemies and social circles at Heritage House. Gathering clues as flimsy as a half-eaten milk chocolate bunny, Lucy must hop to it and discover what happened to Agnes—before her own story becomes another springtime tragedy left unsolved.Praise for Leslie Meier and her Lucy Stone Mysteries
 
“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 MurderLeslie Meier is the acclaimed author of over twenty-five Lucy Stone Mysteries. 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 is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery and can be found online at LeslieMeierBooks.com.US

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