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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...
Charlotte Adams by Mary Jane Maffini
Oops! Charlotte Adams here. I am so happy to be visiting Dru’s Book Musings today. Thank you for having me, Dru and readers. I am supposed to tell you about a day in my life as a professional organizer and occasional amateur sleuth. Normally this would be my favorite...
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Day In Life ~ Wilson McKenna by Terry Ambrose
No Vacancies Aloha folks. McKenna here. And before you ask, no, I don’t have any apartments available for rent at this time. As usual, the Sunsetter Apartments are full up. I almost had an opening when Grace in number 14 lost everything in one of those work-at-home...
Get To Know You ~ Maggie Gardiner by Lisa Black
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, so let’s meet Maggie. What is your name? Maggie Gardiner How old are you? Early 30's What is your profession? I'm a Forensic Specialist with the Cleveland Police Department. That means I'm a civilian...
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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...
Tempest in a Teapot by Amanda Cooper
Tempest in a Teapot by Amanda Cooper is the first book in the new “Teapot Collector” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, June 2014 Tucked away in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York is the charming town of Gracious Grove, where time moves slowly,...
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Death in Daytime by Eileen Davidson
Death in Daytime by Eileen Davidson is the first book in the new "Soap Opera" mystery series featuring Alexis Peterson, a daytime drama actress. Publisher: Signet, October 2008 First in a fun new soap opera MYSTERY series—written by an emmy®-nominated soap star......
A Killer Workout by Kathryn Lilley
A Killer Workout by Kathryn Lilley is the second book in the "Fat City" mystery series. Publisher: Signet, October 2008 Plus-sized reporter Kate Gallagher decides to report for duty at Body Blast, a boot camp-style fitness program. But then her roomie is discovered...
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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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