Features
Author Showcase ~ I Love A (Mardi Gras) Parade by Ellen Byron
As a student at Tulane University, I adored Mardi Gras parades. But watching a parade drunk from the sidelines as you yell, “Throw me something, mister!” is far different from belonging to one of the krewes that sponsor the parades and man the floats. When I decided...
A Word With Marco Carocari
Why do you write the genre that you write? Crime fiction fascinated me early on, and I got my first copies of Agatha Christie books as a teen—detectives, amateur sleuths, cops and robber stories always hooked me way faster than anything else. Fast-forward four decades...
Features
Get To Know You ~ Jack Renner by Lisa Black
Jack Renner first appeared in That Darkness and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Jack. What is your name? Jack Renner. How old are you? 52. What is your profession? Homicide detective. Do you have a significant...
A Day in the Life ~ Madeline Mona Moon by Abigail Keam
My name is Madeline Mona Moon. I am a cartographer by trade. I had just gotten back to New York from an archaeological dig in Mesopotamia and was in dire need of another paying gig when I discovered my application to an expedition in the Amazon had been denied. Why?...
Reviews
My Musing ~ AWL SHOOK UP by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: Being asked to help solve a murder mystery comes as a surprise to both Dawna and April. Are they up to the challenge? If you know them both, you know the answer. This was a fast-paced and well written whodunit that quickly became a page turner as I...
My Musing ~ The Sound of Murder by Cindy Brown
The Sound of Murder by Cindy Brown is the second book in the “Ivy Meadows” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, October 2015 All Ivy Meadows wants is to be an actor. And a private investigator. Plus she’d really like a pair of clean underwear, a place to stay...
Reviews
Not One Clue by Lois Greiman
Not One Clue by Lois Greiman is the 5th and final book in the "Christina McMullen" mystery series. Publisher: Dell, April 2010 L.A. psychologist Christina McMullen’s relationship with Detective Jack Rivera is heating up—until a client threatens to put a damper on...
Love Kills by Dianne Emley
Love Kills by Dianne Emley is the 4th book in the "Nan Vining" thriller series. Publisher: Ballantine Books, May 2010 Homicide police detective, single mother to a teenage daughter, and lover of partner Jim Kissick, Nan Vining wishes life was a little more serene,...
New
Releases
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE BATHING BOX MURDERS by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the sixth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming August 2026. Preorders coming soon. Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Format:...
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Cover Reveals
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Extras
2026 Best Mystery Blog
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...
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Extras
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
About
Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
