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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 ~ Raven Burns by Faye Snowden
I’m a homicide detective who sends a prayer up every time I approach a body in my small, crime-ridden hometown of Byrd’s Landing, Louisiana. “Please don’t let it be anybody I know,” I ask the universe. My prayers are seldom granted. I usually keep it together by...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Dawna Carpenter by Paula Charles
Dawna Carpenter 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 Dawna. What is your full name? Dawna Leoma Carpenter How old are you? 62, though I’m edging up on another birthday What is your...
A Day in My Life ~ Delia Dickens by Allison Brook
Hi, there. My name is Delia Dickens. Yes, I'm a member of the family that settled the egg-on-its-side shaped island in the middle of the Long Island Sound between Long Island and Connecticut. I've recently moved back to Dickens Island after being away for almost...
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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 ~ Diners, Drive-Ins, and Lies by Misty Simon
Welcome to the Sunny Side Up Diner, where the pancakes are fluffy, the bacon is crisp, and murder should not be on the menu… Jax Tapman has lived in the same small town her whole life. On one hand, it's helped her dream of buying the local diner with her best friend...
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My Musing ~ The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths
The Locked Room by Elly Griffiths Series Name: Ruth Galloway Mystery #14Genre: TraditionalRelease: June 28, 2022 Pandemic lockdowns have Ruth Galloway feeling isolated from everyone but a new neighbor—until Nelson comes calling, investigating a decades-long string of...
My Musing ~ Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing
Murder Is No Picnic by Amy Pershing Series Name: Cape Cod Foodie Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: June 7, 2022 When a celebrity chef is found dead, Samantha Barnes, the "Cape Cod Foodie", finds her search for the world's best blueberry buckle turning into a search for a...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 14, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of July 14 – 20, 2024 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JULY 15 Doom Magnet by Gregory Ashe (Cozy Mystery) After...
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 ~ Passport To Spy by Nancy Cole Silverman
I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Kat Larsen" mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 7, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Kat LarsenNumber in Series: Book...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Glass House by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “PIP Inc.” mystery series from Good Read Mysteries, an imprint of Good Read Publishers, coming July 25, 2019. Title: The Glass House Name of Series: PIP Inc. Number in Series: First Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming January 28, 2020. Title: A Field Guide to Homicide Name of Series: Cat Latimer Number in Series: Sixth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Lynn...
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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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