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A Day in My Life ~ Detective Grace Hartwell by Wendy Church
Grace Hartwell isn’t my real name. I mean, it is now. But I wasn’t born with it. I changed it shortly after my upgrade to Jacksonville Beach, after sharing a trailer in Central Florida with my addict mother and her lowlife boyfriend for most of my life. An experience...
Maureen Gould by Keenan Powell
I woke up this morning, bolt upright, heartbeat pounding, screaming, “Objection!” Three days ago, I finished trying the case that inspired my nightmare. The jury had been deliberating for two full days already. Nary a peep from them the entire time. Not a question....
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A Day in the Life ~ Anastasia Pollack by Lois Winston
Sometimes my head spins when I think about the changes that have occurred in my life over the last year. Twelve months ago I was living the American Dream with my husband, two great kids, a home in the suburbs, and a job I loved. The one fly in the ointment was my...
Get To Know You ~ Sadie Hoffmiller by Josi S. Kilpack
Sadie Hoffmiller first appeared in Lemon Tart and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Sadie. What is your name? Sarah Diane Wright Hoffmiller Cunningham, but you can call me Sadie. How old are you? 59-ish and, yes,...
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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 ~ Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron
Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron is the first book in the NEW “Cajun Country” mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, August 2015 It's the end of the summer and Prodigal Daughter Maggie Crozat has returned home to her family's...
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Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman, debut novel by first time author. Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books (Penguin), January 2010 Twelve-year-old CeeCee Honeycutt is in trouble. For years, she has been the caretaker of her psychotic mother, Camille—the tiara-toting,...
Abused — A Daughter’s Story by L.L. Bartlett
Abused — A Daughter's Story by L.L. Bartlett. Publisher: Polaris Press, April 2010 Emily Miller knew her life was about to change forever the day her mother said, "I'm pregnant." She'd hear those words again and again—and with every pregnancy Emily's father changed...
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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:...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
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