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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 Barbara Howard
Why do you write the genre that you write?I fell in love with mysteries as a kid. I read Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Edgar Allen Poe. I enrolled in writing classes around the same time and automatically gravitated to the genre. I enjoy the analytical details...
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Get to Know You ~ Amy Flowers by Gayle Leeson
Amy Flowers first appeared in The Calamity Café and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Amy. What is your name? My name is Amy Flowers. How old are you? I'm 27 What is your profession? I'm a professional chef, and...
A Day in the Life ~ Emily Harlow by Hallie Ephron
Occupation: professional organizer Ruth Murphy’s house had seen better days, Emily Harlow thought as her business partner, Becca Jain, parked her car in front of the split-level home. Dandelions thrived in the front lawn, and the yews under the front window needed...
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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 Corpse with the Sapphire Eyes by Cathy Ace
The Corpse with the Sapphire Eyes by Cathy Ace is the fifth book in the "Cait Morgan" mystery series. Publisher: TouchWood Editions, May 2015 It’s Cait and Bud’s wedding weekend and nothing is going as planned. The weather in Wales is terrible, the “romantic” castle...
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Town In a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood
Town In a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood is the first book in the new "Candy Holliday" murder mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), January 2010 In the quaint seaside village of Cape Willington, Maine, Candy Holliday has a mostly idyllic life,...
Kisser by Stuart Woods
Kisser by Stuart Woods is the 17th book in the "Stone Barrington" suspense series. Publisher: Putnam, January 2010 Stone Barrington returns in this exciting new page-turner from the perennially entertaining New York Times–bestselling author Stuart Woods. Stone...
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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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