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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 – Kelsey McKenna by Marla Cooper
Author’s Note: Originally released by Minotaur Books, the Destination Wedding Mysteries are getting a reboot! Read Dru’s original Musing on Terror in Taffeta here. Okay, I'll stop talking and let Kelsey take it from here! Kelsey: I have a confession to make. I love...
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A Day in My Life ~ Jackie Prescott and Lauren Beniot by Erica J Whelton
Hi, my name is Jackie Prescott, and this is my sister, Lauren Beniot and my niece, Melody Beniot. Together we inherited our great-uncle’s barbecue shack in Prairie Rose, Texas. We hadn’t seen him in years, so this was more than unexpected. He’d send the occasional...
A Day in My Life ~ Theo Chan by Christopher Seto
I’m staring out the window of my small apartment at the darkened parking lot beyond, filled with indecision. To be clear, indecision is not unusual for me—after all, I’ve just been dumped by my girlfriend of several years due to what she would probably describe as an...
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 ~ Elizabeth Sails by Kristin Owens
For fans of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and The Jetsetters, Elizabeth Sails is a shipboard cozy mystery that features an unintended quest for self-discovery, forgiveness, and an awesome buffet. Beth Schiff ghostwrites autobiographies for politicians, despite her own...
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My Musing ~ Granite Oath by James M. Jackson
Granite Oath by James M. Jackson Series Name: Seamus McCree Mystery #7Genre: TraditionalRelease: August 29, 2022 On a Thursday afternoon, Kat Serrano leaves work early, briefly returns to her remote trailer deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula woods, and drives off with...
My Musing ~ Six Feet Deep Dish by Mindy Quigley
Six Feet Deep Dish by Mindy Quigley Series Name: Deep Dish Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: August 23, 2022 Fresh mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and murder: the perfect recipe for a delicious first entry in Mindy Quigley's Six Feet Deep Dish, a delectable new series. ....
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New Releases ~ Week of August 18, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of August 18 – 24, 2024 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! AUGUST 19 All Money Ain't Good Money by Tracey...
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 ~ Syrup To No Good by Catherine Bruns
I am a big fan of this author and I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Maple Syrup" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 31, 2023Publisher: Poisoned Pen PressFormat: Print, Digital, and...
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Cover Reveal ~ Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Catering Hall" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming February 25, 2020. Title: Here Comes the Body Name of Series: Catering Hall Number in Series: #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Maria...
Cover Reveal ~ All We Buried by Elena Taylor
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Sheriff Bet Rivers" police procedural series from Crooked Lane Books, coming April 7, 2020. Title: All We Buried Name of Series: Sheriff Bet Rivers Number in Series: First Genre: Mystery, Police...
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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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