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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Special Agent Emme Helliwell by Nicole Maggi
A thin line of blue illuminated the crest of El Capitan, crown jewel of Yosemite. I peered up from the valley floor, looking for a figure atop the famous cliff. But so far, the darkness revealed nothing. Cold seeped in through my flak jacket. As I sipped from my...
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A Day in My Life ~ Henny Wiley by Michelle Bennington
Hey there, I’m Henny Wiley, and let me tell you—I’m all in a twist today. All I wanted this morning was a quiet breakfast: a slice of pumpkin spice cake, a hot cup of coffee, and some reruns of Law & Order: SVU. Benson and Stabler chasing down bad guys is my idea...
A Day in My Life ~ Mo Melnick by Michael Kardos
I don’t know what day of the week it was, and I don’t know what town we were in. It could’ve been any night, any town. It was soundcheck, and the soundman was angry because the sub shop had put capicola into his Italian sub when he’d specifically asked for no...
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My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ The Gardener’s Plot by Deborah J. Benoit
A woman helps set up a community garden in the Berkshires, only to find a body in one of the plots on opening day. After life threw Maggie Walker a few curveballs, she’s happy to be back in the small, Berkshires town where she spent so much time as a child. Marlowe...
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My Musing ~ Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths
Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths Series Name: Harbinder Kaur Mystery #3Genre: SuspenseRelease: November 15, 2022 A murderer strikes at a school reunion—but the students are no strangers to death— in this propulsive, twisty thriller from the internationally...
My Musing ~ Exit Wounds by Shannon Baker
Exit Wounds by Shannon Baker Series Name: Kate Fox Mystery #6Genre: TraditionalRelease: November 8, 2022 When her mother is assaulted, Sheriff Kate Fox is determined to unmask the mysterious attacker—but the dark family secrets she discovers might be the death of her....
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New Releases ~ Week of October 20, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 20 – 26, 2024 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! OCTOBER 21 Between You and Me by Gregory Ashe (Cozy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ Killin’ Time in San Diego edited by Holly West
I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the Bouchercon 2023 mystery anthology, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 30, 2023Publisher: Down & Out BooksFormat: Print, DigitalGenre: Short Story AnthologyAuthor Website:...
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Cover Reveal ~ Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron
I knew the moment I fell in love with the characters of this engaging series and I haven't stopped yet. I'm so thrilled to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Cajun Country" mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming September 2020. Book Synopsis To...
Cover Reveal ~ The Corpse With The Crystal Skull by Cathy Ace
When I first discovered Cathy Ace's Cait Morgan series at book #3 seven years ago, I devoured them all from that moment eagerly waiting for more adventures. After a three-year absence, I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Cait Morgan"...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
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