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A Day in My Life ~ Dave by Jaime Parker Stickle
“Police, open up.” Shit. I roll over and look at my phone. Early. Sun hasn’t come up yet, early. The police pound on the door again. One more hit and it may just fall off the duct taped hinges that hold this aluminum house on wheels together. “Hang on. I’m coming.”...
Christy Bailey by Ruth J. Hartman
Hey there! I’m Christy Bailey. I recently moved from Philadelphia to tiny Green Meadow, Indiana, when my aunt Betty begged me to come help her run her bookstore, Words to Read By. I jumped at the chance, ready to get away from a thieving ex-boyfriend. But I didn’t...
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Get to Know You ~ Katie Lightfoot by Bailey Cates
Katie Lightfoot first appeared in Brownies and Broomsticks and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Katie. What is your name? Katie Lightfoot How old are you? I'm thirty. What is your profession? I'm a baker and own...
A Day in the Life ~ Lane Sanders by L.A. Chandlar
Hi! I’m Lane Sanders, aide to the 1930s mayor of New York City, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. My life is busy trying to keep up with my boss. Despite the fact that he’s five-foot-two, his personality is bigger than life and I have to run at top speed in my red Mary-Janes...
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My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...
My Musing ~ A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander
A Batter of Life and Death by Ellie Alexander is the second book in the “Bakeshop” mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, June 2015 Welcome to Torte-a small-town family bakeshop where the coffee is hot, the muffins are fresh, and the cakes are definitely to...
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Plaster and Poison by Jennie Bentley
Plaster and Poison by Jennie Bentley is the third book in the "Do-It-Yourself" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley (Prime Crime), March 2010 Avery's friend, bed and breakfast owner Kate McGillicutty, is finally getting hitched to police chief Wayne Rasmussen. They've...
The Last Gig by Norman Green
The Last Gig by Norman Green is the first book in the "Alessandra Martillo" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, January 2009 A teenage runaway from the Brownsville projects, Alessandra Martillo lived with an indifferent aunt who had taken her in when her mother...
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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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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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