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A Day in My Life ~ Emmaline McCoy by Patricia Smiley
I was jolted awake just before dawn by a heavy weight on my chest and a low buzz in my ears. My pulse slowed when I realized it was only Boo, the eleven-pound Siberian Forest cat I’d inherited from my aunt Lydie, staring at me and purring at full volume. The cat never...
Maddie Swallows by Kat Bellemore
I wake up in a strange bed. A house that’s not mine. An empty place next to me where my husband used to lie. Ex-husband, I remind myself. I’m back in my hometown, my two teenagers sleeping down the hall. When I glance at my phone I see four missed calls, all from my...
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Get To Know ~ Sanjay Rai by Gigi Pandian
Sanjay first appeared in Artifact and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Sanjay. What is your name? Sanjay Rai. And my stage name is The Hindi Houdini. How old are you? I’m about to turn 30. What is your...
Day In Life ~ Jude Dillane by Cathi Stoler
My name is Jude Dillane, and I’m co- owner of The Corner Lounge on Tenth Street and Avenue B in Manhattan. I manage the bar and my partner, Pete Angel, runs the kitchen. When I mention to people that I own a bar and restaurant in the trendy East Village, they begin to...
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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...
Well Read, Then Dead by Terrie Farley Moran
Well Read, Then Dead by Terrie Farley Moran is the first book in the new "Read Em and Eat" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, August 2014 Nestled in the barrier islands of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers Beach is home to Mary “Sassy” Cabot and Bridget...
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First Drop by Zoe Sharp
First Drop by Zoe Sharp is the fourth book in the Charlie Fox thriller series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, August 2007 'The guy in the passenger seat was closest. He got out first, so I shot him first. Two rounds high in the chest.' It should have been an easy...
Dying For You by Beverly Barton
Dying For You by Beverly Barton is the twenty-fifth and final book in The Protectors romantic suspense series. Publisher: Harlequin, December 2008 All private security agent Lucie Evans wants is a fresh start – and the chance to show Sawyer McNamara, her unforgiving...
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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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