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A Day in My Life ~ Mo Ellery by Birdie Horne

Normally, I HATE waking up before my alarm, but as Tasha snuggles up to me under the covers, I’m definitely reconsidering. Tasha – local Chicago government hottie in the streets, local, uh, also hottie in the sheets. (Still workshopping that one). Why is she wearing a...

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Opal “Mamaw” Davenport by Cade Bentley

When you get as old as I am, there isn’t much to do other than worry about your family. You try to help them make the right choices, and when they don’t, you have to make those decisions for them. At least that’s what I believe. I don’t have much family left, just my...

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Day In Life ~ Clara by Clea Simon

It’s Harriet’s fault. The whole miserable day! If my sister hadn’t summoned a pillow out of the ether simply because she didn’t want to move, none of this would have happened. Yes, it was bad timing. Harriet didn’t realize that Becca was, at that very moment, trying...

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Day In Life ~ Sid Rubin by Stefani Deoul

I sigh. Big sigh. It’s time. I have done everything possible for as long as it’s possible to procrastinate – and even procaffeinate, as in use my fifth cup of coffee to stall the inevitable. Which leaves me over stimulated, behind the proverbial eight ball, growing...

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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...

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My Musing ~ Double Strike by Gretchen Archer

Double Strike by Gretchen Archer is the third book in the "Davis Way Crime Caper" mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, October 2014 Bellissimo Resort and Casino Super Spy Davis Way knows three things: Cooking isn’t a prerequisite for a happy marriage, don’t trust...

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Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson

Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davison is the 15th book in the “Goldy Schulz Culinary” mystery series.  Publisher: William Morrow, April 2009 Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz encounters bridezilla—and murder—in another delectable novel by the New York Times bestselling...

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Wormwood by Susan Wittig Albert

Wormwood by Susan Wittig Albert is the 17th book in the "China Bayles" mystery series.  Publisher: Berkley (Penguin), April 2009 China's friends and family are urging her to get some rest-and a Kentucky Shaker village seems the ideal place for it. At Mount Zion, China...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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