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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.”...
A Word With Gayle Leeson
Why do you write the genre that you write?I've always loved mysteries. From Nancy Drew to the gothic tales of Victoria Holt to more modern writers, I love trying to figure out a good "whodunit." What’s the quirkiest quirk one of your characters has?Gia, from An Eyre...
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Get to Know You ~ Ivy Culpepper by Winnie Archer
Ivy Culpepper first appeared in Kneaded To Death and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Ivy. What is your name? Ivy Culpepper. How old are you? 32. What is your profession? That’s a developing question. I am a...
A Day in the Life ~ Misty Ossler by Ginger Bolton
My patrol partner in the Fallingbrook Police Department is Hooligan Houlihan. He won’t tell us his real first name. My friends and I are determined to find out what it is, someday. Hooligan and I were happy to work on the Fourth of July, partly because we love seeing...
Reviews
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 ~ Deadly Desires at Honeychurch Hall by Hannah Dennison
Deadly Desires at Honeychurch Hall by Hannah Dennison is the second book in the “Honeychurch Hall” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, May 2015 Deadly Desires at Honeychurch Hall is the second charming and witty whodunit in Hannah Dennison's amazing cozy series. Set...
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Baja Florida by Bob Morris
Baja Florida by Bob Morris is the fifth book in the "Zach Chasteen" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, January 2010 Zack Chasteen’s old friend Mickey Ryser pays a surprise visit to deliver some bad news: doctors tell him he has only a few weeks to live and he...
Hasta la Vista, Lola by Misa Ramirez
Hasta la Vista, Lola by Misa Ramirez is the second book in the "Lola Cruz" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, February 2010 What’s a girl to do when she finds out she’s been killed? Pinch herself to make sure she’s not a ghost, for starters. When Lola comes...
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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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