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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
The First Day in My Life ~ Maggie Laurent by Claire M. Johnson
Occupation: Private Investigator Nicholas Moore’s Detective Agency was the fifteenth door of the day, and it was only ten in the morning. I’d been looking for a job for weeks, and my knuckles were calloused from knocking on so many doors. I shivered before knocking....
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A Day in My Life ~ Georgia O’Keeffe by Kathryn Lasky
Most days I get up before the first squeak of light—yes, I say ‘squeak’. You see I am blessed with this perceptual anomaly. I can see an image and hear a sound; or smell a fragrance that can overlap with color; I can even hear music, for example a Casals concerto and...
A Day in My Life ~ Claire Reynolds by Laura Jensen Walker
I rollerbladed over to the bank of mailboxes, trying to act casual and not let on to the other seniors I passed on the way that anything was wrong. Not easy to do when you’ve just killed a man. “Hey, Claire, lookin’ good.” Lenny the letch waved and released an...
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My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ Death In The Cards by Mia P. Manansala
Dru’s Short Musing: This book immediately grabbed my attention, quickly became a page-turner as I had to know more about tarot-reading Danika Dizon and her journey as a young private investigator. This was a fun book to read with crisp writing and a comfortable tone....
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My Musing ~ Jackie Layton, Sarah Osborne
Clutter Free by Jackie Layton Series Name: Organized Crime Mystery Book #1 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Cozy Mystery Dru's very short musing: This is a good beginning to what I hope is a long running series. The mystery was nicely done with fast-pacing and...
My Musing ~ Thicker Than Water by Liz Milliron
Thicker Than Water by Liz Milliron Series Name: Laurel Highlands Mystery Book #6Genre: Traditional MysteryRelease: September 19, 2023Format: Print, Digital Pennsylvania State Trooper Jim Duncan responds to a call regarding a missing autistic young man. When the boy is...
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New Releases ~ Week of March 16, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 16 – 22, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 16 The Route 66 Misfits by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery) *first book...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Caught In The Snare by Deb Pines
It’s that time again to reveal the cover for the next book in "Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries," coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 1, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, Book #11 Genre:...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Kill Of It All by Diane Vallere
I am delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Madison Night" mystery series, coming February 2022 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisMadison Night’s star is on the rise. Thanks to a series of TV spots to promote her decorating business’s grand...
Cover Reveal ~ The Shadow of Memory by Connie Berry
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Kate Hamilton" mystery series, coming May 2022 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn Connie Berry’s fourth Kate Hamilton mystery, American antiques dealer Kate Hamilton uncovers a dark secret...
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dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
