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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...
Ben Dougherty by Dana King
Hi, I’m Ben Dougherty, pronounced “Dock-ur-tee.” I’m a detective with the Penns River, Pennsylvania police department. Detective Sergeant, actually, though the rank was kind of forced on me and I can live without it. Oh, and don’t call me “Ben” or “Bennie” or “Benjy”...
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Get To Know ~ Ivy Meadows by Cindy Brown
Ivy first appeared in MacDeath 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? My real name is Olive Ziegwart, but my agent, well, let’s just say she was having none of that, so I had to come up...
Day In Life ~ Ann Slump by G.P. Gardner
Well, let me begin by saying this wasn’t my idea. Cleo Mack should’ve talked to you herself, she’s a lot more literary than I am. But she says I lived in Fairhope my entire life and was one of the first people to move into Harbor Village, before most people even heard...
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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...
Fat Cat At Large by Janet Cantrell
Fat Cat At Large by Janet Cantrell is the first book in the new "Fat Cat" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, September 2014 When she’s not dreaming up irresistible dessert bars for her Minneapolis treatery, Bar None, Charity “Chase” Oliver is running...
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Fatal February by Barbara Levenson
Fatal February by Barbara Levenson is the first book in the new mystery series. Publisher: Oceanview Publishing, February 2009 For half Jewish, half Southern Baptist Miami criminal defense attorney Mary Magruder Katz, life starts to spin completely out of control when...
Evil in Carnations by Kate Collins
Evil in Carnations is the eighth book in the “Flower Shop” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Signet, February 2009 The dating scene can be a killer... Determined to help her roommate Nikki out of her singles slump, Abby Knight encourages her to give speed dating a try....
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Cover Reveal ~ LURLEEN’S TALE OF LOVE AND MURDER by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format: Print, Digital...
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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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