In this novel you catch up with Lucy Stone in Tinker's Cove, Maine. A sliver anniversary celebration for the town leads Lucy to ponder what her own maid of honor, Beth Gerard, is up to now. When she reaches out to catch up with Beth, she discovers that she has died. Lucy doesn't believe Beth's death was a suicide, so she hunts for her killer. Leslie Meier always writes enjoyable cozy mysteries. I recommend this novel to others.

A newer book in the Lucy Stone series, this one focuses on two things: the Silver Anniversary wedding weekend planned by a local Tinker's Cove wedding shop owner and the death of one of Lucy's friends from her days in New York City. Authorities say Lucy's friend Beth committed suicide by jumping off the balcony of the apartment she shared with her billionaire fourth husband. Lucy doesn't believe this conclusion and spends a week in New York City to prove it was actually murder. She focuses on Beth's current husband and her three ex-husbands: the first a religious cult leader with whom she had a son, the second a troubled artist, and the third a seemingly mild-mannered chiropractor.

As her investigation proceeds, the danger level increase and Lucy finds herself in a sticky situation. The backdrop of the wedding weekend lightens things up and involves a couple where the wife is verbally abusive to the husband, but wants to celebrate their Silver Anniversary with the whole town as a way to promote her wedding shop and her husband's limo business.

This is one of Stone's better books. I love the change of scenery and Lucy striking out on her own. The author throws in some political commentary, which she has in several of the later books, and I find it distracting and preachy. Otherwise, a solid mystery where I suspected the murder, but never saw the end coming. A great read!

My Rating: 3.5 Stars

Tinker's Cove is looking couples who have been married over twenty-five years. There is going to be a wedding anniversary for all of the townsfolk who have achieved that milestones. Lucy Stone and husband Bill are one of those couples, and so preparations are in order.

Problems come into play rather soon, especially when Beth Gerard, Lucy's maid of honor all those years ago, turns up missing. Lucy wants her involved in the celebration. However, instead of having a great reunion, Lucy learns that Beth is dead. Beth has been to the altar several times, and in fact, is in the process of divorce for the fourth time. Her death has been ruled a suicide, but no one actually believes it, especially Lucy.

So Lucy heads to New York to do what she does best: ask questions and find answers. Lucy starts with Beth's ex husbands. Could one of them actually pushed Beth off the balcony she supposedly jumped off of?

Meanwhile, the flavor of this series is changing. Now that all of Lucy's children are grown they aren't always in the stories as much as before. Bill is in every book, cranky as ever. He has always shown a lack of support for Lucy's endeavors. There is just one more title in this series. Even though I don't always love every book, I am dedicated to staying with it as long as it is running.

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

Lucy’s best friend, Beth, from childhood has just died – having jumped off a 20+ story balcony - and her death has been ruled a suicide. Lucy flies to New York to attend the funeral and see Beth’s son, who she has been close with over the years. While there, Lucy finds it very convenient that Beth committed suicide, since her estranged billionaire husband has been accused of shady dealings and Beth was going to testify against him. Lucy doesn’t believe her friend Beth would commit suicide, and neither does her son, so after the funeral, Lucy plans another trip to New York to investigate. This proves very dangerous, especially because Lucy checks out Beth’s three previous husbands. During her investigation, Lucy is kidnapped and held captive. She may not get out of this one alive.

Meier goes out on a limb in this fun, fast-moving novel, and the suspense builds throughout. There are some new characters, but Lucy, her husband Bill, and family are still a part of this novel. Because Lucy is in New York on her own, albeit some old girlfriends that grew up with her there, readers will feel a sense of danger because New York is a dangerous city. Meier is able to capture what most of us think of New York in this novel. Enjoyable, and a bit more intense than some of the previous Lucy Stone books.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this novel.

What can I say about Leslie Meier and her fabulous Lucy Stone series that I haven’t already? From my very first try at the Lucy Stone series which was a Halloween book, I have been hooked.
Every time I open one of these books it feels like I’m returning back to home with my friends from Tinkers Cove. We have watched Lucy’s kids grow up and neighbors come and go.
These books have and will always be a wonderful cozy read for me to catch up with old friends.

Lucy reconnects with her bridesmaid Beth and when Beth commits suicide Lucy doesnt believe its something she would do. Lucy is determined to find the truth both for herself and Beths son.

The characters are familiar from previous books and the sense of town is strong. There's a side plot about a local couples 25th wedding anniversary. Its an enjoyable cosy mystery.

This one was a convoluted wild city ride and it certainly kept me turning pages! I wasn't sure how Lucy was going to be able to solve a murder that took place in Manhattan when she lives in Maine but Leslie Meier found a way to make it work. I had no idea who the killer could be or rather there are so many possibilities that I did not guess correctly. I was beginning to wonder how the silver anniversary part was going to connect up but with a little patience I was pleasantly surprised. Very good read and I am so happy that Lucy continues to get herself out of questionable and troubling situations with her quick thinking.

Lucy Stone is surprised, to say the least, when she finds out her old friend and former bridal attendant Beth has committed suicide. Lucy makes time in her busy schedule to travel to NY City for the funeral. Lucy and Beth grew up there many years ago, and, going back to her roots gives Lucy a lot to think about, not to mention seeing her best friend interred. Lucy is not satisfied with the legal ruling of suicide in Beth’s death, and begins her own investigation into what could have led to Beth’s death, which means returning and staying in NY City for a short time. While there, Lucy visits old haunts, seeks out and talks to Beth’s three former husbands and other old mutual friends. Things just do not sit well with Lucy. There are easy-going moments, and there are tense, stressful moments throughout her research into the time and events surrounding Beth’s death. As usual, Lucy works her way through clues, with many red herrings, while trying to piece things together. Ultimately, she knows she must figure it all out, but can she?

This is another Lucy Stone mystery. I have read most of them, and this is about as good as the rest. Not terribly complex, but just a good, solid cozy—which we all sometimes need. I always enjoy Lucy and her family as well as Lucy’s small Maine town, where everyone knows everyone else and there are few, if any, secrets. Underlying this story is a story about a couple in Lucy’s town, who, from all appearances, never seem to get along, making just about everyone wonder how or why they stay together, are planning a silver anniversary bash, involving the whole town. Naturally, preparations for this event are interspersed throughout Lucy’s research into the death of her friend. The ending was actually interesting, though not too far-fetched. There were clues to it throughout, but I only began to figure this out after I had finished. I just read along and enjoyed things as they progressed. This is a nice cozy to curl up with when you need a change (but not a complex change). I recommend it to anyone who has read the other books in the series, to anyone looking for a new series to read or for something simple and rather straightforward. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

I love the way this series has continued as I've read it since the 'beginning'. This one was a little different as much of it takes place in NYC. The mystery was top-notch and as always, I didn't want the book to end. Interesting characters and locations always keep me returning for more books in this series.
I'm already waiting for the next one in the series!

Tinker's Cove, Maine, is preparing for a town-wide silver wedding anniversary festival. Lucy is reminded of her wedding, making her reach out to her old friend and maid of honour, Beth. When she calls, she finds out that Beth is dead. Heading to New York for Beth's funeral, she finds out upon arrival that her death has been ruled a suicide. Neither Lucy or Beth's son believe that it is suicide. After the funeral, Lucy cannot get over it and decides to head back to New York to see what she can find out. With her children grown, she is not worried about leaving her family behind. Once she arrives she begins chasing down four ex-husbands and deciding which one is the most likely to have pushed Beth off her balcony.

I have not read all the Lucy Stone mysteries, and the ones I have read, I have read out of order, but one thing that was in all books was the importance of family. I liked that they had their troubles and the marriage was not always perfect, but this book has Lucy's homelife, quite troubled and disappointing. Bill seems rather uncaring and jealous at the same time, and the kids almost don’t exist. The mystery itself was very far-fetched and somewhat hard to believe even for a cozy. There was even a cult in this book involved in trafficking and kidnapping, which was a bit much. There were a lot of unusual things are crammed into one novel and then all of a sudden, it wrapped up and the case was solved. I do enjoy this series, but this one was not one of the best, at least not to me. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The raing, ideas and opinions shared are my own.

Not my favorite Lucy Stone but it was entertaining. I really enjoy the story more when Lucy is in her familiar territory of Tinker's Cove and always feel a bit bad for her family when she goes traipsing off to other locales. The one thing that is a plus is that in this type of scenario you get to see Lucy as an independent character and not only the Lucy who is wife/mother. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!

This is a great cozy series, Lucy Stone, and it's hard to believe this is book #25. Tinker's Cove has certainly changed over 25 books and Lucy and her husband are empty nester's with the children grown and out of the house. Lucy gets word that her friend and maid of honor from her wedding has committed suicide and can't believe she would ever take her own life. She goes to New York to investigate and becomes a target herself. This series usually incorporates a major holiday and or special occasion in it's plot line and this one is a splendid addition.

Silver Anniversary Murder by Leslie Meier is about Lucy Stone. As a twenty-fifth wedding anniversary approaches in the town of Tinker’s Cove, Maine, Lucy thinks about her own nuptials and the role played by her friend, Beth Gerard. She attempts to reconnect with her only to find out she recently committed suicide while divorcing her fourth husband. The only problem is that Lucy doesn’t buy it and is convinced one of Beth’s four previous husband’s is behind her murder. I usually enjoy her books, but did not enjoy this one as much as her previous books. I was through most of the book before I became uneasy with her kidnapping and captivity. Her husband begins to search for her with the help of the police. The characters were well written and there is an interesting twist at the end, but not my favorite Leslie Meier book. Thank you to Net Galley for providing an ARC and allowing me to read this book.

This is the 25th (wow!) book in the Lucy Stone mystery series. Set in Tinker's Cove, Maine, the books in this series are all small town cozy mysteries.

In this book, Lucy leaves and goes to New York City for the funeral of one of her oldest friends, Beth. Beth supposedly committed suicide but Lucy doesn't believe it, and as usual, she starts investigating.

I didn't like this book as much as the others in the series. Maybe because the author seemed negative about NYC sometimes, I'm not sure. It was still a decent read though.

Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This Lucy Stone installment takes Lucy away from home and off to Manhattan when an old friend passes away. The cops think it’s suicide but Lucy suspects murder. She takes time away from Bill and the kids and rents an apartment in the city - and then the book takes a turn that I never saw coming. The story is a bit wild and while it was definitely a page turner that kept me up at night, I did the small town feel of Tinker’s Cove. Less cozy than the others in this series but still a fun read.

As Tinker’s Cove, Maine, 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. Lucy never would have made it down the aisle without Beth’s help, and although the two friends lost touch over the years, she decides to reach out. It only takes one phone call for Lucy to realize that a reunion will happen sooner than later—at Beth’s funeral. Beth, who was in the process of finalizing her fourth divorce, had a reputation for living on the edge—but no one can believe she would jump off a penthouse terrace in New York City.

The more Lucy learns about Beth’s rumored plot to scandalize her former husbands in an act of revenge, the more she suspects one of them committed murder. Summoning her friend’s impulsive spirit, Lucy vows to scour New York from the Bronx to the Brooklyn Bridge in search of the killer. With each ex dodgier than the last, it’s not long before Lucy’s investigation leads her to a desperate criminal who will do anything to get away—even if it means silencing another victim.

I have enjoyed all of the books in the Lucy Stone series but this one seemed to be missing it's usual cozy and comfortable feeling. I did enjoy the first maybe 60% of the book the last 40% of the book not so much, it seemed to be a little to over-the-top for me. With the introduction of a cult and a very unlikely rescue. A good deal of the book was set in New York City instead of Tinker’s Cove, Maine and New York City parts sometimes read like a travel guide for the city. The mystery started off well written and well paced but when it came time for the conclusion it was rushed and needed a little bit more work when it comes to who the murderer was and how they pulled off the crime. This book will not stop me from reading the next book in the series.

I got an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Kensington Books for my honest review.

Sometimes a good author writes a book that’s not one of your favorites, and that’s what happened to me with this one. I tried, but I could not get into this storyline or connect with some of the characters. I’m not bashing the author here. I’ve read other books she’s written and enjoyed them. Still like the author and will look forward to the next one,

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Silver Anniversary Murder by Leslie Meier is the twenty-fifth book in the Lucy Stone Mystery series. The book started off well with Lucy working on an article for a couple's 25th anniversary celebration in Tinker's Cove, Maine. This gets shoved to the side for a murder mystery in New York City. Lucy runs off on her own to investigate leading to a great deal of rambling and filler. The solution to the mystery is rushed together at the very end. I was disappointed that the first story line was cast aside for another less believable story. I expect that every person has political views, but I read for enjoyment and was not thrilled to see them mentioned over and over in the book. It does not matter if I agree with the views or not. Politics should not invade every single aspect of life. I hope the series returns to its roots for future books.

Silver Anniversary Murder by Leslie Meier is the 25rd book in the Lucy Stone mystery series, and another terrific addition. I have been reading Lucy Stone books for years, and the books are like visiting old friends, I love this series. Lucy's town of Tinker's Cove, Maine is getting ready for the town wide silver anniversary. Lucy starts to think about her own wedding and her maid of honor and decides to track her down in New York, and realized it's too late she has been murdered. Lucy is determined to find the killer.

I found this book to be a quick read, with a well developed plot and characters. There are a lot of fun twists and turns. I enjoy the way Ms. Meier relates to everyday life and people. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, as always. If you love cozy mysteries, I recommend this book and the whole series. 

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have read The Lucy Stone books from the beginning. I could live in Tinkers Cove ! The new book is like visiting an old friend. I liked the story and I love the characters. I will visit Tinkers Cove every chance I get when new books come out in the series. This is a good cozy mystery. Thank you netgalley gir an arc of this book. The opinions are my own.