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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...
Detective Alibi Morning Sun by Kris Calvin
I’m sorry. I couldn’t hear you over the chatter in here. Did you say you want to take that chair? My friend is joining me but. . .sure, ok. It is crowded with the morning coffee rush, and the window seat does make it easier to pass the time. Would you like me to lean...
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Day In Life ~ Alisha Davis by Reed Farrel Coleman
For all sorts of reasons, I’m easy to spot in Paradise, Mass. For one thing, I’m the youngest patrol officer on the job. Oh, and I’m only one of two women on the force. It’s me and Molly Crane, Jesse’s right hand. I suppose two women on a force of thirteen isn’t so...
Day In Life ~ Smoky Joe by Allison Brook
I think I'm the luckiest cat in the world. These days I don't know any other cats, but since I'm the library cat of the Clover Ridge Library I sure know a lot of people. I was born on a farm in Connecticut. Many other cats lived in the barn along with the cows and...
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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...
My Musing ~ Supreme Justice by Max Allan Collins
Supreme Justice by Max Allan Collins; published by Thomas & Mercer, July 2014 After taking a bullet for his commander-in-chief, Secret Service agent Joseph Reeder is a hero. But his outspoken criticism of the president he saved—who had stacked the Supreme Court...
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Anchors Aweigh by Kathleen Bacus
Anchors Aweigh by Kathleen Bacus is the sixth and final book in the "Tressa Jayne Turner" mystery series. Publisher: Love Spell, October 2008 When the intrepid yet helpless Tressa "Calamity" Jayne Turner and her family mistakenly board a Weight Watchers cruise,...
Pane of Death by Sarah Atwell
Pane of Death by Sarah Atwell is the second book in the "Glassblowing" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), November 2008 Glassblower Emmeline Dowell finds herself accused of murder after a priceless stained glass collection is stolen and the...
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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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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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