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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...
Amanda Doucette by Barbara Fradkin
Amanda sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Just Amanda Doucette. My parents never gave me a middle name. How old are you?I’m vague on that, but about 35 years...
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A Day in the Life ~ Olivia Watson by Carol Pouliot
Hi. I’m Olivia Watson. I used to have a normal life. But all that changed last winter−in the middle of the night, in the middle of a blizzard. Before I tell you what happened, I’ll give you an idea of what I look like so you can picture me. I’m 33 and in pretty good...
A Day in the Life ~ Delta Douglas by Vivian Conroy
A few weeks ago my life was still very hectic: no time for an elaborate breakfast, long hours at the ad agency where I worked, tight deadlines, and hardly any time to explore the green spots of the big city where I lived. My life was nice and secure but my heart was...
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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 ~ Code Grey by Clea Simon
Code Grey by Clea Simon is the 9th book in the “Dulcie Schwartz” mystery series. Publisher: Severn House, August 2015 Did a down on his luck former student steal a priceless book? Grad student and cat lover Dulcie Schwartz thinks not and she sets out to prove it" It’s...
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Cold Case by L.L. Bartlett
Cold Case by L.L. Bartlett is the first short story in the "Jeff Resnick" mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, April 2010 Psychic Jeff Resnick has no expectations when investigating the disappearance of a four-year-old, until he confronts the mind responsible--a...
Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein
Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein is the 12th book in the "Alex Cooper" legal thriller series. Publisher: Dutton, March 2010 New York City government has always been filled with political intrigue, lurid scandal, and behind-the-scenes deals that keep the city moving. In...
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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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