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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 ~ Freya Faith by Edwin Hill
Freya Faith is the long-time star of a police procedural called Scene of the Crime, and she uses her experiences on the set to help solve a murder in my latest novel What Happened Next. Freya got her start in the nineties on a New York-based soap opera called Eternal...
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A Day in My Life ~ Detective AJ Lewis by Melissa Westemeier
A groggy start, but I stayed up late gaming. Again. My partner Taylor constantly lectures me about it, but playing video games is a harmless way to unwind at the end of the day compared to what a lot of the older guys do. It only takes me fifteen minutes to drive from...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Olivia Redmond by Kate Parker
Olivia Redmond sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Olivia. What is your full name? How old are you? My full name is Olivia Harper Denis Redmond, which includes my...
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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 ~ Dead, White, and Blue by Annie McEwen
It's the 4th of July in the Wisconsin Northwoods, and no one is more excited than Emmy Cooper. She's happy to be back in her hometown, settling once again into small-town living and helping her family run Cooper’s Cove, their lake cottage resort. Emmy and her teen...
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My Musing ~ Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano Series Name: Finlay Donovan Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: February 1, 2022 From Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead—the hilarious and heart-pounding follow-up to Finlay Donovan is...
My Musing ~ Tidal Wave by Beth Prentice
Tidal Wave by Beth Prentice Series Name: Aloha Lagoon Samantha Reynolds Mystery #4Genre: CozyRelease: February 8, 2022 From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes a disaster of a wedding in paradise. . . Samantha Reynolds' life in Aloha Lagoon has just...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 5, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of May 5 – 11, 2024 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! MAY 6 The Light Beside The Sea by Connie di Marco (Cozy...
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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 Character by Lorna Barrett
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Booktown" mystery series, coming July 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 25, 2023Publisher: Penguin Random HouseFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: BooktownNumber in Series:...
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Cover Reveal ~ As Directed by Kathleen Valenti
Here it is! The cover for the third book in the "Maggie O'Malley" mystery series from Henery Press, coming March 12, 2019. Author: Kathleen Valenti Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: kathleenvalenti.com Book Synopsis In the shadow of a past fraught with danger...
Cover Reveal ~ Down in Flames by Cheryl Hollon
I am thrilled to showcase the cover for the sixth book in the "Webb’s Glass Shop" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming June 25, 2019. Author: Cheryl Hollon Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: cherylhollon.com Book Synopsis A fatal hit-and-run in front of...
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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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