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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.”...
Frances Glessner Lee by Frances McNamara
Dear Mother, It was an especially busy day today. My housekeeper, Theresa Ryan tragically suffered a double bereavement after an incredible emergency here. I was at lunch with brother John’s old friend Jake Magrath when he was called to a terrible emergency. A tank...
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A Day in the Life ~ Val Deniston by Maya Corrigan
I usually manage a café at an athletic club and cater small dinner parties, but there was nothing usual about Spooktacular Saturday, when I catered the grand opening of Bayport’s new bookshop. I made Halloween treats—Crypt Suzettes and Mummy Hand Pies—and served them...
A Day in the Life ~ Lillie Echosby by V.M. Burns
I stared at the bright green flyer advertising the Pet Assisted Therapy test being offered this weekend which Dixie had just attached to the bulletin board at the East Tennessee Dog Club. I looked at my friend. “I’d love to get Aggie tested to be a pet assisted...
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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 ~ The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss by Krista Davis
The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss by Krista Davis is the 9th book in the “Domestic Diva” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, June 2015 The New York Times bestselling author of The Diva Wraps It Up unwraps an all-new tale in which chocolate is the kiss of...
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Wicked Craving by G. A. McKevett
Wicked Craving by G. A. McKevett is the 15th book in the "Savannah Reid" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, February 2010 Savannah Reid may have a few extra curves on her full-figured body, but that hasn't stopped her from becoming one of California's most...
Short Squeeze by Chris Knopf
Short Squeeze by Chris Knopf is the first book in the new "Jackie Swaitkowski" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, January 2010 The outside world thinks living in the Hamptons requires a Bentley, a face-lift, and a shingle-style home the size of Buckingham...
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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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