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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.”...
Harriet Foster by Tracy Clark
My name is Harriet Foster. I’m a detective with the Chicago Police Department. Homicide. I’ve got fifteen years on the job, worked my way up from street patrol to where I am now. I’d like to say mine was a fun job, but it isn’t usually. I’m called in when someone’s...
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A Day in the Life ~ Zoe Zola by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli
So, you want to know what a day in my life is like, eh? Guess I should punt this over to Elizabeth Buzzelli, she seems to have her nose stuck into a lot of my business but, first what I’ll do is tell you how most days go with me. I’m a Little Person, you know, which...
Get to Know You ~ Jim Duncan by Liz Milliron
Jim Duncan first appeared in Root of All Evil and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Jim. What is your name? Uh, full name? James Andrew Duncan. Only my mother calls me that. Jim is just fine. How old are you? 36....
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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 ~ Farmed and Dangerous by Edith Maxwell
Farmed and Dangerous by Edith Maxwell is the third book in the "Local Foods" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, May 2015 Snow is piling up in Westbury, Massachusetts, and Cam Flaherty’s organic farm has managed to survive the harsh New England winter....
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The Diva Paints the Town by Krista Davis
The Diva Paints the Town by Krista Davis is the third book in the "Domestic Diva" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), February 2010 Sophie Winston's reclusive neighbor, Professor Mordecai Artemus, has died—and left his sprawling home to his...
Disturbing the Dead by Sandra Parshall
Disturbing the Dead by Sandra Parshall is the second book in the "Rachel Goddard" mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, March 2007 Tom Bridger, who is half Melungeon, thought he had escaped his mountain community's lingering prejudice against the mixed-race...
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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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