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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 ~ PI Hadley Cooper by Susan M. Boyer
Southern Shores is an active adult community in North Charleston—tidy mobile homes, mature azaleas, golf carts that outnumber cars, and the kind of neighbors who wave at everyone who passes. Resident Roger Riddle was a former long-haul trucker who wore an...
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A Day in My Life ~ Arial Kingston Mayes by Sandra Balzo
My name is Arial—like the font, not the mermaid. I was born Arial Kingston, but tacked on Mayes when I moved to the Monterey Peninsula a couple of months ago. You see, my maternal great-grandmother, Gretchen Mayes, leap-frogged over both my mother and grandmother to...
A Day in My Life ~ Tim Badger and Ben Watson by Jeri Westerson
Tim Badger here. I was just looking round the Dean Street flat I share with me partner in crime-solving, Ben Watson, who always rises before me because he’s a thinking bloke, always trying to work out the puzzles I ain’t good at. The thing of it is, I used to be one...
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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 ~ There’s No Murder Like Show Murder by M.S. Greene
Tasha Weaver has seen her fair share of divas come and go while working as the costume shop head at the Eastbrook Playhouse, but her beloved theater is put at risk when the star of the show is killed in this fun but deadly debut. Tasha Weaver is most at home in the...
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My Mini Musings ~ Bree Baker, Sherry Harris, Catriona McPherson
Pleading the Fish by Bree BakerSeries Name: Seaside Café Mystery #7Genre: Cozy Dru’s very short musingBeing the final book in this delightfully charming series, the author did a great job in wrapping things up with a well-executed mystery with a few surprising twists...
My Musing ~ Never Broken by Lori Duffy Foster
Never Broken by Lori Duffy Foster Series Name: Lisa Jamison Mystery #2Genre: SuspenseRelease: April 12, 2022 The near corpse of a stranger had no idea where he’d been, how long he’d been there or who had kept him captive. But one thing intrigued journalist Lisa...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 9, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of June 9 – 15, 2024 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JUNE 11 Lies Make Perfect by Ellie Banks (Domestic...
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 ~ Star Tangled Murder by Nancy J. Cohen *plus giveaway*
I’ve been reading this series since the first book came out and I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Bad Hair Day" mystery series, coming March 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 14, 2023Publisher: Orange Grove...
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Cover Reveal ~ Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Cider Shop" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming October 29, 2019. Author: Julie Anne Lindsey Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: julieannelindsey.com Book Synopsis Apples are at the...
Cover Reveal ~ Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Leilani Santiago Hawai'i" mystery series from Prospect Park Books, coming September 3, 2019. Author: Naomi Hirahara Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: naomihirahara.com Book Synopsis...
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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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