The Lucy Stone Mystery series is one that I've read from book one. I always know that it's going to be a great read with an interesting mystery to solve. I consider Lucy as a great friend that I always enjoy visiting. This was an interesting mystery as it revolved around an antique quilt and an under qualified staff member. It was a very easy read that had me hooked from the first few pages. I stayed up pretty late to finish this one.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.

Fun mystery. My first by this author. I would be interested in reading more by her.

In the midst of a heatwave, Lucy Stone participates in a quilt-making activity at a new community center in Tinker’s Cove, Maine. Despite the weather, she quickly shifts focus to solving a murder when a body is found. As a part-time reporter and experienced amateur sleuth, Lucy is adept at uncovering clues missed by the police. Concerned about the murder and the expensive director of the center, Lucy is faced with a challenging investigation as more body parts are discovered.

Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier is a cozy mystery that delivers the charm of small-town life with a touch of intrigue. The story features Lucy Stone, a well-intentioned journalist who gets caught up in a local quilting group’s murder case. While the plot is engaging and the setting is quaint, the characters, including Lucy and her husband, can come across as a bit old-fashioned and traditional. Despite this, the book provides a comforting, nostalgic read with a solid mystery to unravel. It’s an enjoyable choice for fans of classic cozy mysteries who appreciate a traditional approach.

An interesting read.
I haven’t read any of the others in the long series and perhaps that would help fill in the voids.
I found Lucy’s detached attitude to her dog Libby’s passing almost cold. When someone offers sympathy she shrugged and said it was just a dog. That didn’t sit right with me and sort of spoiled the character of Lucy for me.
The mystery part was decent but I liked the quilt aspects and the history behind them the best.

Another great ready from Leslie Meier. Every book in this series is perfectly fine as a standalone read, but I love reading a long series because it really connects readers to the characters in a different way. This is a must read.

Another nice entry in the Lucy Stone mystery series.
This time we learn more about Pam's son and the history of their small town through the quilts displayed at the community center.
Highly recommended for fans of the series.

I have read all of Leslie Meir's books. The Patchwork quilt murder. is a very different kind of book that Leslie Meir has written till know. I guess she is looking to for a deeper mystery that others are writing it is well written but one may not like because it delves more into the way the bodies were found. Till know she has never written so graphic about this topic and really never touched on the killing because the mystery was always safe and quiet and it had a nice ending. Authors sometimes like to try different ways. Was it a 100% to my liking no but I enjoyed the book for the most part.

Making a quilt in the middle of a heatwave might seem like an odd choice, but Lucy Stone is involved in the group activity at a new community center in her hometown of Tinker’s Cove Maine. Setting the quilt squares and needle aside, Lucy soon becomes involved in solving yet another murder. When a body is discovered, Lucy is keen when it comes to looking for answers. A part-time reporter, and a well-established amateur sleuth, Lucy is perfectly qualified when it comes to identifying the murderer.

While answers are not easy to come by, Lucy does what she has done best for years - she excels at finding clues that even the local cops miss. One thing that has Lucy concerned aside from the murder, is wondering how her small town in Maine could afford the highly-paid director of the new community center. Then with the appearance of body parts here and there being discovered, Lucy really has her hands full.

I can’t believe that Patchwork Quilt Murder is the 30th book in the Lucy Stone series. I have loved this series from the veery first book, and Lucy has always been a fun character. All of her children have grown and fled the coop, but it was nice to read mention o them in this latest story.

Many thanks to Kensington Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

This is the 30th book in the series, and it's wonderful that Ms. Meier has kept the series going so long. People as myself love to read series, and I do appreciate the fact that this series is basically done in 'real time', with the children growing up and having lives of their own. Unfortunately, this book lacked the charm of others, and I don't think that I'm the only one who feels this way.

The mystery, of course, should be about a murder with both Lucy and her readers trying to solve it. (Even if one of the characters previously named Adam has suddenly become Tim in this version). As another unfortunate fact, I lost interest the minute the author started spouting her political views instead of focusing on the gist of the story. This seemed more about climate change and how it affects everything than the mystery, and it was more than I could take. I don't read mysteries to be preached to.

But the worst was the way the dog's death was treated. The dog, who was in many stories before. Like he was a 'throwaway' and not to be bothered with any more. I have cats, and I grieve when I lose one. The gift of loving pets is the fact that you know you are loving an animal with a shorter lifespan, and you must say goodbye before you are ready. It is difficult. But it is the ability to give love. These are our family members. Not trash.

Unfortunately again, I wish I could give this a higher rating, but I cannot.

I was given a copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley but this in no way influenced my review.

Patchwork quilt murder was such a fun read I always look forward to Lucy Stones adventures and seeing what all she gets herself and sometimes her family. I dont think i will ever get tired of this series already looking forward ard and hoping for another

This is the 30th book in the Lucy Stone series. I liked the mystery and as always, the characters. I have gotten away from this series in the last couple of books because I wasn't enjoying it as much, but I really enjoyed this book. It reminded me more of how the series was in the beginning.

I loved visiting with Lucy again.. Her conscientious reporting and the town’s quirky characters make this installment a winner. I look forward to the next one.
Many thanks to Kensington and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Have not read a novel by Leslie Meier for some time, have gotten caught up in in titles pushed by influencers on bookstgram or booktok.
Found myself however in a time where my life is a little stressful ( good stress) but stressful still the same and craved comfort reading!
Happily I was not disappointed by Patchwork quilt, as the characters were still realistic and the mystery was still well done. I have found that some newer cozy series have become driven by cliche characters but it was excellent to see that this novel stayed true too form. Her presentation of small town life and their concerns as well as the addition of current concerns such as , government over spending, climate control, and mental health issues made this book current in todays world.

I look forward to adding this title to summer reads list as I meet with book groups this summer.


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I’m a big Lucy Stone fan but I have to admit this was not my favorite book in the series. It was missing some of the key elements I like about Lucy. First of all, it didn’t mention much of her life at home which I find makes her likable and relatable. I also missed the banter between her and her husband. Most of the book was Lucy running around town trying to figure out whose body parts keep showing up. The plot was very interesting but quite morbid. The reveal at the end was quite surprising and twisted!

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I have really enjoyed the books in the Lucy Stone series. I continue to be amazed at how the author has kept my interest while presenting new trials and tribulations as well as watching Lucy’s son and daughters grow up and develop as adults. This particular book in the series deals with some issues that could be emotionally difficult to read about ... depression, suicide, dementia, mental health. But the author handles these so well and with grace and gentleness. The characters are well developed and I love experiencing the relationships between them and how supportive they are of each other. I strongly encourage you to go back to the first book in the series if you have not had the opportunity to get to know the people of Tinker’s Cove, Maine. You will be delighted in the stories as you travel through the pages and sift through the clues to solve the murder mystery.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier is the latest installment in the Lucy Stone mystery series. A new community center opens up in Tinker’s Cove. Then Doreen,, who is the new director and Tim Sellings, who is one of the employees disappear, and various body parts are found, it appears to be another murder or maybe two for the town. On top of that there is something questionable going on with Doreen’s mother’s personal items which include a quilt that may be a historical heirloom from the Civil War. It looks like Lucy definitely has her work cut out for her! Will she be able to solve this one?

Patchwork Quilt Murder is another fun installment in the Lucy Stone series. The story contains some interesting plot twists along with some humor. Leslie Meier continues to keep her readers engaged and wanting to read more about Lucy and her adventures.

⭐️⭐️ -NetGalley ARC

Book #30 in the Lucy Stone Series

I’ve been reading this series for a few years now. There’s been some that were really enjoyable, there’s also been some that weren’t. Unfortunately this one falls into the “ones that weren’t” pile.
When Ms. Meier feels passionate about something, she adds that topic to one of her books and then proceeds to beat you over the head with it. In this book she had a trifecta going: Global warming, mental illness, and unfair wages. I don’t mind getting whacked a few times, IF the story makes sense and the murder has to do with the topics, but the murder didn’t. OH….and don’t even get me started on the whole dog part. Unless you’re a huge fan of the series and are religiously following the storyline I would recommend skipping this one.

This book was so good!! Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down. The mystery was great and kept me guessing the entire time. I was so pleased with how the story ended. It’s always great to see what is going on in Tinker’s Cove and what Lucy and her family and friends are up to! I can’t wait for the next book!

I love the Lucy Stone series, and Patchwork Quilt Murder is another hit from Leslie Meier. I have read the entire series, and I always enjoy reading about the Stone family, Lucy's friends, and the community of Tinker's Cove. Patchwork Quilt Murder involves a new community center with a director who is very controversial. When she and an employee disappear, and body parts begin appearing, Lucy has to solve the mystery. This book dealt with more serious topics than previous ones, but the topics of mental health, global warming, and economic issues are timely. Thank you, NetGalley and Kensington, for the advance reader copy of this book