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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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Belladonna by Nina Wachsman

I, Belladonna, An Elite Courtesan Of Venice Venice, March 19, 1612 Each day, as soon as the dawn reaches out its red orange tendrils across the lagoon and the first shimmers of sunlight reach my windows, I think of Isaak. He is out there, beyond the lagoon, perhaps...

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Get To Know ~ Holly White by Jacqueline Frost

Holly White first appeared in Twelve Slays of Christmas and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Holly. What is your name? Holly White. How old are you? Twenty-seven. What is your profession? I’m the sole proprietor...

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Day In Life ~ Rose Brighton by T.K. Thorne

“Rose” is a difficult name for a police officer. It sets up an assumption that fails to describe any part of my nature, conjuring an image of a tiny gray-haired woman. I am neither tiny—standing at 5’8”—nor gray haired, and I am more prickly thorns than soft petals....

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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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The Night Visitor by Dianne Emley

The Night Visitor by Dianne Emley is her new paranormal thriller. Publisher: Alibi/Random House, September 2014 Gorgeous and successful, Rory Langtry seemed to have it all. Daughter of a movie star and sister of a supermodel, Rory was engaged to sexy artist, Junior...

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Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke is the tenth book in the "Hannah Swensen" mystery series.  Publisher: Kensington, March 2008 Summertime has finally arrived in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and Hannah Swensen, owner of The Cookie Jar bakery, is looking forward to warm, lazy...

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Here Today, Gone to Maui by Carol Snow

Here Today, Gone to Maui by Carol Sno.  Publisher: Berkley (Penguin), January 2009 When Jane Shea's boyfriend, Jimmy, invites her to spend a week at a swanky resort in Maui, she's thrilled-of course-but nervous, too. She worries about missing their flight. She worries...

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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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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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