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Mistletoe Murder

Leslie Meier
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Mistletoe Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Leslie Meier

Mistletoe Murder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

222

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Tinker’s Cove, Maine • 1990s

Topic
Special Occasions
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mistletoe Murder is a collection of four cozy Christmas-themed mystery stories by Leslie Meier, featuring Lucy Stone, a person investigating various crimes. The stories—"Christmas Card Murder," "Death of a Christmas Carol," "Silent Night," and "New Year's Eve Murder"—explore different holiday settings where Lucy unravels mysteries while balancing family life and community events.

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.8

10,074 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier offers readers a cozy mystery set in a charming New England town during the holiday season. The protagonist, Lucy Stone, is relatable and engaging as she balances solving a murder with family life. Critiques point to a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues, but the book's festive atmosphere and warm writing style are generally well-received.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mistletoe Murder?

Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier for its small-town charm and holiday setting. Readers of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express and Joanne Fluke's Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder will appreciate its engaging amateur sleuth and light-hearted intrigue.

3.8

10,074 ratings

56%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

222

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Tinker’s Cove, Maine • 1990s

Topic
Special Occasions
Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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