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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Daniel Cole by Sloan Richman
Why? What? When? Where? How? And who? My mind reeled with questions while I sat in the police cruiser. At least I had moved up to the front passenger seat now, as if I were Officer Gilliam’s partner. Of course, I wasn’t. But I guess he felt bad about having me ride in...
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A Day in My Life ~ Mavis MacDonald by Cathy Ace
Sometimes I wonder why we called our business The WISE Enquiries Agency, because I’m no’ feeling too clever this morning; not enough sleep...apprehensive about being away. When the four of us sat in that pub in London, years back, wondering what we’d do with ourselves...
A Day in the Life ~ Yesenia Ubeda Goldstein by Neil S. Plakcy
My name is Yesenia Ubeda Goldstein. In the Spanish manner, I tack my mother’s maiden name onto my father’s to acknowledge my full Cuban-Jewish heritage. Six months ago, my days revolved around teaching food-tradition seminars, grading papers, and answering endless...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ Axe Me No Questions by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: This well-executed whodunit with its comfortable tone kept me on my toes from beginning to end. The author knows how to tell a story that kept me immersed in all that was happening. Finding a dead body sets the stage in this engaging drama as Dawna...
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My Musing ~ Double Back by Shannon Baker
Double Back by Shannon Baker Series Name: Kate Fox Mystery Book #7Genre: TraditionalRelease: April 18, 2023Format: Digital, Audio A harmless old woman searching for love…or a murderer waiting to strike? Determined to enjoy some peace and quiet in her tranquil home in...
My Musing ~ A Wealth of Deception by Trish Esden
A Wealth of Deception by Trish Esden Series Name: Scandal Mountain Antiques Mystery #2Genre: TraditionalRelease: April 18, 2023Format: Print, Digital, and Audio Danger, art, and a touch of romance collide in Trish Esden’s second exquisitely crafted Scandal Mountain...
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Releases
New Releases Coming Soon ~ January 2025
Here is a list of over 75 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with nine debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ Thicker Than Water by Liz Milliron
I’ve been reading this series from the beginning, and I enjoyed watching Jim and Sally's relationship progress. So, I’m very excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Liz Milliron’s mystery series, coming September 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Art of Betrayal by Connie Berry
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Kate Hamilton" mystery series, coming June 2021. Book SynopsisAmerican antique dealer Kate Hamilton's spring is cut short when a body turns up at the May Fair pageant. Spring is a magical...
Cover Reveal ~ The Secret on Rum Runner’s Lane by Melissa Bourbon
Do you like mini mysteries? I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in the "Book Magic" mystery series, coming November 2020. Book SynopsisThe Lane women are bibliomancers, but Cassie sees her divination not as a gift, but as a...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
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