Features
A Day in My Life ~ Anastasia Livanitis by Lisa Troy
If you'd told me a year ago that I'd be spending my mornings arguing with a dead influencer, I'd have laughed and gone back to my desk. I had a good job then—editor at Faros Publishing, in Athens, where nobody crossed themselves when I walked past. For the past week,...
A Day in My Life ~ Lori Dalton by Alec Peche
My name is Lori Dalton. I’m 62, aggressively good pickleball player, and currently on husband number four, Scott. We’ve retired to the Door County Peninsula in Wisconsin. We live in the small community of Salmon Bay after inheriting my parents’ house. We’ve settled...
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A Day in My Life ~ Aria Nevins by Victoria Zackheim
The plane landed in Albuquerque and taxied to the terminal. The moment the engines fell silent, Aria stood to remove her carry-on from the overhead bin. It was wedged between two suitcases and a large duffel. “C’mon,” she muttered, giving it another tug. An arm...
A Day in My Life ~ Vivian Salvatore by Lila Blake
"Tomorrow we go down together. Your door, twenty past six." That's Maria, who's Sicilian and softens nothing and says I shouldn't go down the hill by myself. I live on Filbert, where the street gives up and turns into two hundred wooden stairs down the face of...
Reviews
My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...
My Musing ~ APPLE PIES AND POISONED LIES AT CIDER FALLS FESTIVE by Traci Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: Going home to reassess her life finds Macki a prime suspect when a competitor is found dead with Macki standing over her dead body holding her pastry knife. This fast-paced and well-written whodunit quicky became a page-turner as I had to know who...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth's world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely done and it...
My Musing ~ HOMICIDE ON THE RANGE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: When the cook gets “cooked” on the ranch, it’s up to the visiting team from New Oslo to figure out the who and why. This is another fine example of a well-written and fast-paced drama taking place at a dude ranch where mischief and mayhem play a...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 2, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 2 – 8, 2026. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 3 Dog of Secrets by Neil S. Plakcy (Cozy Mystery) When a wealthy couple dies in what appears...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ THE ALCHEMIST OF ALL HALLOWS EVE by Gigi Pandian
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Gigi Pandian’s mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery, Book 10 Genre: Cozy Mystery - Cozy Fantasy -...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE PETRIFIED POTTER by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 16,...
Cover Reveal ~ ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER by Ellen Byron
Ellen Byron is a multi-faceted and prolific author and her books always keep me engaged and entertained. That's why I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Golden Motel" mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder....
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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...
A Year In Review ~ 2023
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (281 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 226...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #1
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of an Amanda Flower signed set: HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC LEMON DROP DEAD MARSHMALLOW MALICE TOXIC TOFFEE PREMEDITATED PEPPERMINT LETHAL LICORICE ASSAULTED CARAMEL To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Falls To Pieces by Douglas Corleone, in which a woman goes on the run with her teenage daughter to an off-the-grid community in Maui in order to escape an abusive husband, his powerful family, and a potential murder rap, but when her fiance disappears on...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
