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A Day in My Life ~ Margaret Drake by Darcy Graves
I had not intended to involve myself in a murder investigation. But I imagine few do, unless they are killers. Murders, like unsuitable engagements and unfortunate hats, are the sort of thing one generally hopes will happen to other people. I’m afraid this particular...
A Day in My Life ~ Hollis Morgan by R. Franklin James
Hollis Morgan wakes up to fragile sunlight easing its way through the shutter slats on her bedroom window. Turning, she pats the space next to her and was reminded that John, her husband of almost a year, was on field assignment for another week. Her eyes go to the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Lyra Wells by Kari Lee Townsend
Occupation: Guardian of the Well Most mornings in our small mountain town of Wishville,VT begin with bells chiming as businesses open around the square, but mine always start with Vex leaping onto my chest. He’s half-cat and half-Whispen—a magical creature of the...
A Day in My Life ~ Butterball the Cat by Mindy Quigley
They say Delilah O’Leary is the main character of the Deep Dish Mysteries, but let’s be clear: I, Butterball, have more main character energy than just about anyone. Chonky, majestic, and sharper than a good Wisconsin cheddar, I’m technically “only” a cat, but...
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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 ~ Meditation and Mischief by Elizabeth Pantley
When this club selects a book, magic happens! This book club does more than read their books – they are absorbed into them to become the amateur sleuths! In order to leave the book, they must solve the mystery and reach The End. In this journey they travel to The...
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My Musing ~ The Wedding Plot by Paula Munier
The Wedding Plot by Paula Munier Series Name: Mercy Carr Mystery #4Genre: TraditionalRelease: July 19, 2022 Love never dies a natural death. . . When Mercy’s grandmother Patience marries her longtime beau Claude Renault at the five-star Lady’s Slipper Inn, it promises...
My Musing ~ Death By Bubble Tea by Jennifer J. Chow
Death by Bubble Tea by Jennifer J. Chow Series Name: L.A. Night Market Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 5, 2022 Two cousins who start a food stall at their local night market get a serving of murder in this first novel of a delicious new cozy mystery series by...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 28, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of July 28 – August 3, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JULY 30 A Lethal Lady by Nekesa Afia (Historical...
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 ~ A Questionable Death and Other Historical Quaker Midwife Mysteries by Edith Maxwell
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the short story collection featuring Rose Carroll from the "Quaker Midwife" historical series, coming April 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 4, 2023Publisher: Crippen & LandruFormat: Print,...
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Sneak Peek with Carolyn Haines
Check out this sketch for the upcoming Sarah Booth Delaney book, The Devil’s Bones, coming in May 2020. The author was so excited about this sketch and wanted to share this process with her fans. Full color version will be revealed soon. So, what do you think? I for...
Cover Reveal ~ Have A Deadly New Year by Lynn Cahoon
I am excited to host the cover reveal for the first novella in the "Farm-to-Fork" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming December 3, 2019. Title: Have A Deadly New Year Name of Series: Farm-to-Fork Number in Series: 1.5 Novella Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Lynn...
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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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