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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 ~ Kate MacGregor by Taffy Beach
My name is Kathleen Wade MacGregor. I was born in Manatee Bay, Florida, the sleepy Gulf coast town my great-grandfather founded. Unfortunately, I am also the granddaughter of the nefarious Ollie Wade, a man who spent his life destroying every amazing thing his father...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Taylor Aaronovitch by Catriona McPherson
Taylor Aaronovitch sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Taylor. What is your full name? Taylor NMN Aaronovitch. When I was a kid, I thought the rapper was called "No Middle Name"....
A Day in My Life ~ Lucy Ambrose by Christina Kovac
It’s impossible to talk about any day in my life without first mentioning Addie and Penelope and Estella. We’re best friends from college, newly graduated and sharing a Georgetown rowhouse, a stone’s throw from our alma mater. We have great parties and crap jobs and...
Reviews
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 ~ Sheer Window by Diane Vallere
In this Thanksgiving twist on Rear Window, a seemingly ordinary holiday gathering takes a dark turn when a squabble across the street turns into something deadly… When a freak accident sidelines klutzy fabric store owner Polyester Monroe, she’s destined to enjoy her...
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My Musing ~ The Zero Night by Brian Freeman
The Zero Night by Brian Freeman Series Name: Jonathan Stride Mystery #11Genre: Police ProceduralRelease: November 1, 2022 A woman has been kidnapped.Now Jonathan Stride must decide if her husband wants her back . . . dead or alive. After nearly dying of a gunshot...
My Musing ~ Disco Dead by Marcia Talley
Disco Dead by Marcia Talley Series Name: Hannah Ives Mystery #19Genre: CozyRelease: November 1, 2022 A trip to the local cemetery draws Hannah into a puzzling case stretching back forty years. It may seem creepy, but Hannah Ives enjoys her expeditions to the local...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 13, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 13 – 19, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! OCTOBER 14 Hot Cars and Homicide by S.C. Merritt (Cozy Mystery) When...
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 ~ Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel
I am happy to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a brand new mystery series from Joyce Tremel, coming January 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 16, 2024Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Cider...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Ms. Starr’s Most Inconvenient Change of Heart by Dorothy St. James
I've been reading Dorothy's books ever since I met her at Malice. Remember me and Aimee coming up to you? Anyway, I more than thrilled to host the cover reveal for the first book in Dorothy's NEW "Raven's Run" romantic mystery series from Barking Dog Press, released...
Cover Reveal ~ Crooked Paths by Deb Pines
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Chautauqua Murder Mystery" series, coming July 2020. Book Synopsis When thrice-married socialite Connie de Palma arrives in Chautauqua, New York, a neighbor says, “Here comes trouble.” And, boy, was he...
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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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